The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-07-02

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study these figures, to to see the great
Importance of this question. Undoubted-
~ very large portion of the commerce
OF the world will be transferred from the
Atlantic to the Pacific ocean. The trade
or the Orient is in its infancy. The pos
s1bil1ties can scarcely be estimated I
believe that that section of the globe
Will be supplied from the products of the
reap the benefits of the far eastern trade
as market for our surplus wheat and
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This question was deemed of SO much
| importance to the entire Northwest, and
| realizing that the fight would be one of
gigantic proportions, and that our state
would need all the help that could be
secured, conference of governors and
attorneys general was called to meet at
Helena, Mont The result of that con-
ference was harmony throughout and
resolutions were unanimously passed in
opposition to said threatened consolida-
ton, and promising support in our en-
aeavoTs to prevent it. All realized that
had benefited these states in the past
would be most injurious.
The supreme court of the United States
Tor certain reasons refused jurisdiction
in the case brought by the state of Min
nesota, but this did not discourage the
attorney general and his associate coun-
sci, and suit was commenced in the state
courts. do not believe that a corpora
ton organized in New Jersey can be law
fully used to violate the laws of the SOW
erelgn state of Minnesota, and thwart the
will of the people So plainly expressed
in her statutes.
Owing to objections not involving the
merits our state was not so fortunate In
Washington; that state has a case now
pending similar to ours in the United
States supreme court, and Attorney Cen
ciate counsel.
The attempt of the Northern Securities
company to control these properties is
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state and the other states in which they
operate, but the United States as we'll
Attorney General Knox saying:
Some time ago the president requested
an opinion as to the legality of this meas
ure, and I have recently given him one
to the e effect 4 that in my judgment it
act Of 1896. Whereupon he directed ted that that
suitable action should be brought to have
the question finally judicially decided"
1 congratulate the people of our state
of the Northwest and Of the entire coun-
try, upon the fact that we have in the
presidential chair a man who fearlessly
is endeavoring to execute the laws. He
is as brave in peace as he was heroic in
war, and for his courageous course we
should pledge him our active and earnest
support.
1t is our determination, II necessary. to
press this action until finally decided by
the court Of highest jurisdiction, the SUI
preme court of the United States.
In conclusion / take pleasure in stat
ing that every state officer, and every de-
partment of the state government, has
rendered me most valuable aid during the
past two years, and whatever success has
attended this administration is due large
ly to their loyal support and efficient help.
Our state is to be. congratulated, too,
upon the fact that it is so ably represent
ed at Washington; our senators and rep
resentatives are the peers of any hold
ing similar positions at the national cap
ital, and it is a pleasure to testify to the
fact that they have at all times rendered
me most valuable assistance when trans
acting business for the state with the ma
tional government.
Gentlemen of the convention, if your ac-
ton is ratified at the polls IN November,
promise you and the people of Mime
sofa to execute the laws to the best of
my ability, and to perform all duties in
cumbent upon me without fear or favor