Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1901-02-06
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Mr.. Editor: Is Mr. A. Moore, Jr.. the
right man To- represent us in our consti-
tutional convention, which is of such vi
tai importance TO us and our children; if
so, why; if not, why not2
| Not because he is not a most genial
gentleman and citizen, but, brother citi-
Gems, let us take the sober-second
thought.
| Should we send delegate who does
not see much room for improvement in
our Virginia constitution, and one who
stood aloof of his party In 90, and tried
TO dictate more representation al his pre-
cinct for the small minority of imperial
lists or, in other words, the gold stand
ard, its cornerstone; nor has he since by
either word or act openly shown his re-
turn or allegiance 10 the rank and file OF
the 100000 democrats; but by silence
and expression has given aid TO the com
mon foe of the Goddess of Liberty to the
usurpers of power that are crushing out
all competition by legislating in favor OF
the trusts and combines
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and prepare for it," were Patrick Hen
| rvs watch words. Look at the recent
purchases by J. p. Morgan (who is chief
actor for England in our nation) of rail
roads and steam ship lines which have
been consolidated into vast transpOr-
tation system that almost girdles the
earth and completely controls the an
thracite coal industry. With J.D. Rookie
teller and j. j. Hill as partners, brother
citizens, the influence of such combines
are simply limiIless, and their power al
most despOtic. Indirectly this influence
and power will extend TO every State,
and the principles of popular rights will
DE subverted 10 special benefit. Isitnol
idle TO say they can not raise freight rates
at their will; they have done so aud will
continue and who pays the freight We,
the people, see the proposal or bill TO in
crease salaries of Justices of the Supreme
Court from $10,5O0 to $l5,5OO. Is this a
proposal by the people-No.
Was the bill that passed our legislature
last winter TO increase salaries of State
officers to the amount of more than $50,
OOO, proposed by the peopleg No:
No: we pay the freight.
Say, fellow citizens, how long will we
continue to bear ity We have the say il
we will assert ourselves, but just as sure
AS we send prodigals that have not re-
turned, and who have stood by the ia.
vored banking combine in time of peril
just that certain we will pay the high
freight charges in all forms.
Wendell Philips said the great ques.
ton of the future is money against leg.
islatiOn. Washington said TO his soldiers
at Long Island, Let every one do his
duty unselhshly in this a common cause
for liberty. The eyes of ali nations lin
this case statesl are upon us and oul
wives, our children look to and will
oless Us if happily we are successful, bul
the enemy will try to intimidate by show
or appearance"
| Oh! brothers, can we doubt but wha,
the office holders and seekers, as vel
as corporations and railroads, will try Il
intimidAte by show and appearance. Lei
Us choose carefully and CONSIDERABLY q
man of mature years and unquestionec
ndelity TO the people and demand spe
cial forecast in county paper of his gen.
eral views on all vital improvements.
III. l.. b.
Z. S.-Since handing in above to Ed
tor, L received my COURIER, in which
read DR.. Kerfoot's communication, anc
feel almost constrained to withdraw
mine, his indicating our rights in sim
liar vane, but al all sections shoulc
speak out for liberty and demand justice
l will let it be printed and much NOR,
can be said. Let others speak out with
out fear or favor, for now is the time.
ii. h. b.