The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-09-26
CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM.
ENTH USIAS7IC MEETING 1T YOUNG
 MEMS REPUBLICAN

Speeches by Colonel Osborn, Ex-Chair-
 man Pardee, Ex-Mnyor Farnsworth and MT. Ullman-smaI Towns Must Not Govern Big Cities--Druch Enthusi- asm at the Gathering.
 New Haven voters learned many new facts about the movement for constitu- tional reform by the open discussion of the issue at the hall of the Young Mems Republican club last evening. There were speeches from both politi- cal sides: able addresses from leaders who have studied the situation and know whereof they speak.
 The meeting was strongly in favor of the passage of the vote for a constitu- tional convention, and there was an earnest appeal for the voters to get out on October and show the farmers of the state that they cannot longer run things.
 Half hour speeches were made by Colonel N. G. Osborn, editor of the Register; Hon. William s. Pardee, eX- chairman of the New Haven demo- cratic town committee, a strong gold democrat, and Assistant Corporation Counsel Jacob B. Ullman. All of these made most emphatic arguments in fa- vor of constitutional reform. The meeting was in the hands of eXMayor Frederick B. Farnsworth and he found occasion to add his endorsement to the movement.
 There were more than 300 people in the hall and, incidentally, they were entertained by some excellent music and good songs by a fine tenor voice. Then the meeting came to the question. Colonel Osborn was very much in earnest. He scored taxation without representation. That is what the big ger towns and the cities of Connecti- cut are now submitting to. How long shall this state of affairs go on? What becomes of our right to live on equal terms with our neighbor, preserving equal rights under the law. He men, toned the names of many men famous in the history of this state who have been deeply interested in this move ment-Dr Leonard Bacon. Henry C.. Robinson, Henry s. Harrison, James B. English, Governor Morris. Governor Waller, James G. Patterson.
 Colonel Osborn gave some statistics showing the absurdity of the present situation, for instance: The city of New Haven has 100000 population and two representatives in the general as- sembly; the town of Union has popu- lation of less than 200 and has two representatives in the general assem- bly,, just the same as New Haven with its 1000. This is but one of many such cases cited. The small towns are ruling the big cities, most unfair basis of representations The issue needs readjustment just as much as any question governing politics, re- ligion, business or social conditions of life. Connecticut must face this issue and master it. This city is denied the same rights granted to and enjoyed by smaller cities in remote parts of the state. Men who have no experience with municipal government are on leg islative committees and they govern us. We will say that they are honest, but it must also be said that they are absolutely inexperienced We must act for future generations; we must make it understood that there must be no taxation without representation. That is the whole issue.
 Hon. Daniel Davenport of Bridgeport was expected to speak but was un- avoidably detained. In his stead ex- Chairman Pardee gave a, first rate 11% 1f% VIN explained the plan of constitutional re- form from it's inception, and said that this state had been willing to abide by laws framed in 1918 which conditions since then have greatly changed. He outlined the vote to be taken October z, urging every man to put his ''yes" ballot in the box. In his belief another such opportunity for so great and nec- essary a reform movement will scarce ly come in a lifetime. The small towns throughout the state will get out their regular vote; 1t is to be expected that the vote in these districts will be "no." :" But if but one ward of the city of New Haven would poll it's total vote on the "yes' side it would wipe from the slate the opposition of two counties of the state He pleaded that the ques- ton Is of greatest interest to New Ha- ven and that it is the duty of every citizen to get out on October and vote "yes" on the question of constitutional reform. The constitution of 1918 was all right in 1918, but it is not sufficient for 1901 It does not cover present con- ditions. Such a constitution would not be favored to-day. If we cannot rise to this occasion, and vote the right way October 2, we will never get another chance in our lives to free ourselves.
 MT. Ullman made an exhaustive sum mary of the situation and dwelt par ticularly upon October 2 as the day to come, and the day upon which every man should do his duty. He gave sta tistics showing the present inequality in representation and called upon all fair minded men to go to the polls and cast their ballots for constitutional re- form. The small towns will be out in full force and it therefore lies with the city populations to cast their ballots and win the day. We have duty to perform; we must do it and do 1t Oc- tober T.
 IN PORTLAND YESTERDAY.
 New Haven Clergyman's Wedding.