St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-11
THE SARCASTIC POPS

Become Facetious at the Expense
of Mcssrs. Fletcher aud Wash.
burn.
The EleventhWard Populist club held
meeting last night at 1915 Franklin
avenue, at which speeches were made
by Lee Combs, DR.. E. f. Clark and
John N. Burke. The following resolu-
tions, introduced by Mr.. Burke, were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, Loren Fletcher Is noted for
his veracity, uprightness. contiding
OF manner and gnilelessness OF soul;
and, =
Whereas, Owing to the preponder-
ance of these traits. coupled with his
mOdesty. the said Fletcher is said to
have gotten into "a hill OF a fix'' in
Winnipeg, and later was reputed to
have been played for a sucker by the
evil geniuses of the Guaranty Loan;
and
Whereas, These traits are said to
have prevented him from becoming ac-
quainted even on the Republican side
OF the present house. therefore be it
Resolved, That We invite said
Fletcher not to ask recollection to said
cident thereto. since it would be sad
indeed to run the risk of getting into
another ''h-l of a fix among strangers
and far away from kindred spirits"
Resolved. That we demand
The election of president, vice presi-
dent and United States senators by q
popular vote.
The taxation of railroad lands for
current as we'll as back taxes.
That all property shall be assessed
except such as Is used by and belongs
to the public.
That all railroads having corporate
existence. but not operating their roads.
pay to the state tax on their gross in
come during the ;period of such nom
user.
That all corporations abusing or fail
ing to use their charters shall be
wound up.
That mortgages shall be taxed as an
interest in real property in accordance
with the California or some better plan.
That the anti.scalper law and the law
offering an incentive to commit murder
by malpractice be repealed.
That PinkertOnism by whatever name
known be abolished.
That Nj. D. Kenyon. the bank exam.
liner, who don't examine. shall be re-
moved.
That the law be enforced against
criminals of high as well as low de-
gree. =
That the pillars of the church. who, as
directors, have aided actively or pas
sively in defrauding banks and financial
concerns of this state, be indicted, con-
victed and sentenced.
That the rapers of the school, uni:
'verSity. swamp and public lands in this
state be made to disgorge their plumber.
That no person shall be placed in a
madhouse except on verdict of twelve
men; that there shall b. an appeal from
said verdict on law and fact, and that at
any and all times after Incarceration
they shall, on application. be brought
before any court in the state for rehear-
Ing and discharge, if found sane.
That the management of our asylums
be Overhauied and investigation had
into the causes of death of inmates, eX-
penditures, etc.
That our banks and financial concerns
be Overhauied and more stringent
management be provided for.
That the relations of the state treas
urer with the banks be Investigated
with reference especially to deposit of
state funds in broken banks, ETC.. and
to ascertain whether any undue influ-
ences have been used or preference
shown to any banks.
That w. d. Washburn be relegated
to private life.
Resolved, That all candidates for our
suffrages are invited to pledge them
selves to advance these views if elected.