The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1910-07-27
Democratic County Convention.


The expected happened at the
Democratic county convention at
Lamberton last Saturday SO far as
barr eny is concerned, as there alb
Isolutely seemed to be nothing to
strive over in Redwood county. and
the managers have an easier job
than Frank Day enjoys with the
state organization.
Resolutions adopted by the Democratic con-
vention, Lamberton. July 23d:
We the Democrats of Redwood county in con-
vention assembled re-affirm our allegiance to the
Demo cracy Of the-State and Nation. and still be-
lieve that reform legislation viii only come
through the channels of Democracy.
We condemn the Payne-Aldrich torif bill. as
passed by Republican congress and signed by a
Republican president as by the provisions of that
ubiquitous. measure the cost of living has been
nearly doubled, and burden Of taxation increased
and borne by the masses, while the greatest trust
and trade combinations are protected at a dis
tinct disadvantage to the people of this state and
nation.
We most emphatically believe that our U. S.
senators should be elected by a popular vote of
the people.
We believe that our primary law should be
so amended as to include all candidates for state
offices, and that our senator and representative
from this district should strive TO bring about the
extension of the primary system.
We are heartily in favor of more good roads
legislation and feel that like conservation, there
should be more real action and less politics.
We are opposed to the present system of the
mort gage registry tax, as it places additional
burden of expense on the borrower, and believe
that the law should be SO amended. 50 as to have
the loan company bear the registry tax.
Be it resolved that we as Democrats believe
that county option as an issue has no place in
politics but inasmuch as it is here, we hereby gc
on record as opposed to a county option plank in
our state platform and instruct our delegates tt
that effect.
1t is the sense of this convention. that men who
are capable, honest and reliable win file for ths
various Offices within this county of Redwood
and that the democracy Of the county hereby
pledges to them her earnest support. and win use
every honorable means to bring about their cleo
JOHN H posi-.
WI. SMrrHERs. chairman.
| Secretary.
Whereas an omnipotent God in His infinite wis
dom has seen fit to call to His service from our
State and Nation the lamented Governor John Al
johnson whose every action officially socially and
morally was an example worthy of every mans
consideration; whose life's work ought to be an
inspiration to all who believe in the principles Of
good government. and whose political career
crowned with an unbroken chain of victories is
the marvel Of the age. and the brightest star in
the armament Of Democracy; Then be it resolved
that we today while mourning the death of our
honored leader hope and implore that his spirit is
with us, and then indeed win our deliberations re-
suit in all that is both fruitful and peaceful.
The following were the delegates
elected to attend the state conven-
ton tosbe held in st. Paul tomorrow:
J. r. Keefe. John Posi-, Jas. CAT
fanny, Jos. Danielson. J. N. Bright
man. Paul Jones, J. R. Kim, Laut-
erbach, w. j. Smithers. Leo Alter
matt. A. L. Spalding. A. A. Neal.
Frank Jung. Jos. Hopfenspirger,
VIM. Duncan. VIM. Masters. Geo.
Lechner and G. w. Wahlen.