The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1889-02-08

ABOUT NEBRASKA
msssass from Gov. Thayss.
The following, which explains itself,
was sent to the Legislature by the COVER
nor:
To the Sensts and House Of Represen-
tatives:
I transmit herewith to your honorable
body Q communication from the com.
mittee having IN charge tho arrange
ments for the centennial celebration Of
the Inauguration of George Washington
rs the first president Of the United
States Of America, on the SOth day OF
April, 1873, in the city of New York. II
becomes my duty to lay this document
before you, as it will be observed the
Legislature Of the state of Nebraska is in
vited to attend the celebration. The
same invitation has been extended to
the legislatures of all the states and ter.
ritories, and TO the governors and their
etaffs.
In o subsequent communication it is
stated that s'there will be O military and
naval parade, in which, under orders
issued by the president of the United
States, troops and the vessels of the navy
shall participate in connection with the
military and industrial organizations
from the different states and cities"
l also transmit the report of the Hon.
John Il. Webster, commissioner for Ne.
braska, who attended O meeting of the
commissioners from the various states.
held IN the city of New York on the 9th
inst, to make arrangements for proper
representations of the states and terri
tories on the occasion referred to. This
report will give more detailed informa-
ton as to the object in view and plans
to be adopted.
The 30th of April next will be the
rounding out of the first century of ouI
nations existence. 1t will commemo-
rate o grand and historic event; it will
commemorate the consummation of the
labors, the trials, the sacrifices and
triumphs Of the revolutionary era; it
will commemorate the placing of a new
and independent nation upon the maj
of nations; it will commemorate the be.
ginning and the organization of our
present form of government. when the
nation, amidst the hopes and fears, the
doubts and the faith, of the statesmen
and patroits of that momentous period
started ON its career which at the end OF
100 years has placed it in the front rank
of nations. The completion of the cen.
tury with its great and most beneficieni
results should commend the homage and
the honor Of all the people of this land,
that the lesson it teaches of love and de-.
votion to the flag of the union may be
more deeply than ever impressed upon
the hearts Of every citizen.
It is expected that every state and
territory will be represented at THU
memorable event in New York.
In my judgment the people OF Ne
braska will not desire to be behind other
states in regard to a proper represents
ton on the great occasion.
This subject is submitted for your CON
siderasion. JOHN. M. THAYER
The "Trusts" and Combines"
The message of Governor Thayer SUBJ
hitting the communication of the gov
ernor of Kansas, recommending state
cooperation against trusts to the legis-
Iature, is as follows:
The Honorable the Senate and House
of Representatives:
I have the honor to transmit herewith
q c copy of q communication from his ex-
c~ellency, Governor l.. w. Humphrey,
of Kansas, in which he purposes uni
formity of legislation between the
states interested in regard to beef and
pork '.trusts" or Combines" for the
purpose of securing protection for the
farmer and the stock raiser against the
formation Of such sstrusts" or "eom-
bines."
I also transmit herewith q copy of a
concurrent resolution adopted by the
legislature of Kansas proposing o con-
vention composed of three senators and
five members of the house of represen-
tatives of each of the states interested
for the purpose of considering and
adopting uniform legislation for the pro-
lection of the people.
These trusts or combines" are
created for no honest end. They are a
combination of the strong against the
weak; they are created for the purpose
of depression and to drive men of small
means ont of business. The enhance or
depress the market in order to subserve
their W speculative schemes, and
make the public their victims
They are n combination of wealth and
power which is dangerous to the rights
and interests of the public; they are op-
posed to public policy; they are opposed
to the public welfare. and should be
suppressed.
It seems to me the suggestion made
by the Kansas executive is a proper n
to be considered, and, in my Judgment,
is aiming III the right direction for the
suppression Of this wrong.
If you should concur with it, you will
observe that immediate action is neces-
sary, for the session of the legislature
of Kansas will expire about the first of
March.
If you will permit me, / would re-
spectfully suggest the appointment of q
joint committee of the two houses for
the consideration of this matter at once,
SO that I may communicate the result to
the governor Of Kansas.
This communication and the accom-
panying papers are submitted for your
consideration. JOHN M. THAYER
STATE 3oTTIHes IN BRIEF.
Mrs. Ida M. Loeper, Of Beatrice, has