The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-06


That the establishment OF popular gov
eminent in the place Of delegated govern
ment is the remedy for the existing con-
dition Of unrest throughout the country.
was the theme Of an address in the Unit
cd States Senate yesterday by Senator
Jonathan Bourne. IT., OF Oregon He
asserted that the present unrest is due TO
lack Of confidence on the part OF the peo-
pie In their public servants and bitter
resentment against political dictatorship.
and declared that adoption OF laws such
as are in force in oregon. the initiative
and referendum, direct primary, direct
selection Of United States Senator's. the
corrupt practices act and the recall. will
restore confidence between the people and
their public servants. In addition TO these
laws. he also advocated direct selection
Of candidates for President and Vice
President, and direct election OF delegates
to national conventions.
In opening his address, Senator Bourne
said;
The justice Of all laws rests primarily
on the integrity. ability. and disinterest-
edness Of the individuals enacting them.
those constituting them and those admins
tering them. On this assumption. be-
Heve the remarks I intend 10 make have
a bearing on all legislation and hence DO
not hesitate 20 present them now while
we have the interstate commerce bill
under consideration.
Basic Cause of Unrest.
I think all will concede that the times
seem awry Unrest exists throughout
The civilized world. People are speculat-
ing as 20 the causes Daily uncertainty
grows stronger as TO future events.
In my opinion the basic cause is that
people have lost confidence in many Of
their public servants. and bitterly resent
attempted dictatorship by would-be po-
NucaI bosses and representatives Of
special interests who desire to direct
punt Se' wants anu e'oH AOI '--e-l
own selfish interests rather than assist
in the enactment Of laws guaranteeing
justice 10 all and special privileges 10
none.
successful and permanent government
must rest primarily on recognition or the
rights Of men and the absolute sovereignty
Of the people Upon these principles IS
DUH the Slperstructure OF our republic
Their maintenance and perpetuation
measure the lie OF the repuohc- IheS7
pol-e4eS' therefore, stand 10Y the rishlS
aIu "oe'les OF the people ana Ior mo
power ana majesty Oh Ihe government as
against the enemies OF Dotn-
The people have been shocked by the
number OF business and political eX-
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