Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-02-16
REPUBLICAN, LEAGUE

NEf> >ObLiSA[N LEAGUE
Recently a large number of repub-
icans oi national prominence form
ed the National Republican Progress
siye League at Washington, D. c.,
on the following:
BASIC PRINCIPLES
under existing conditions, legis-
ation in the public interest has been
batled and defeated. This is evil
dencec by the long struggle to secure
laws, but partially effective, for the
control of roalroad rates and services,
the revision of the tariff in the inter
est of the producer and consumer,
statues dealing with trusts and COM
binations based on sound economic
principles as applied to modern in
dustrial and commercial conditions,
wise, comprehensive and impartial
reconstruction of the banking and
monetary laws, the conservation of
coal, oil, gas, timber, water powers
and other natural resources belong
ing to the people, and for the enact
ment of all legislation solely for the
common good.
BACK TO THE PEOPLE
The Progressive Repu biican
League believes progressive govern
ment is fundamental to all other
questions. TO this end it advocates:
The election of United States sena-
tors by direct vote of the people.
Direct primaries for the nomina-
tion of all elective officials.
1.-THE direct election of delegates
to national conventions with oppor-
tunity for the voter to express his
choice for president and vice presi-
dent.
IAN amendment to state constitu-
tions providing for the initiative,
referendum and recall.
IA thorough general corrupt prac-
tice act.
"The league will cooperate W ith
progressives in the several states
and wherever acceptable will render
assistance in promoting the organi-
zation of state leagues"
The National League has made re-
quest that state organizations be
! formed to cooperate with it. In ac-
eordance Herewith, all who desire to
aid in the formation Of State Re
publican Progressive League, are
requested to meet at the Modern
Noodman hall, Pierre, S. D., on
Saturday, February 25, 1911. A pre-
liminary meeting will be held at 4
O'Clock p. m. and an evening meet
ing to perfect organization. This
call is endorsed by:
+. H. Sem. Deadwood; M G. Brown, Spear
fish; w. S. Elder. Deadwood; S. J. Morrow, Lead;
r. C. Hayes, Deadwood; F. L. Clark Englewood:
! c. v. Gardner, Piedmont; r. T.. Adams, Sulphur;
G. S. Donoho, Rapid City, George Williams.
Rapid City: Joseph Hare, Keystone; G. G. Red
| field Rapid City; j. d. Patton. Rapid City;J. F.
| Schroeder. Rapid City; H. F. Rate. Eisland;
| c. A. Moore, Interior; G N. Sherburne. Midland;
| C. j. Lavery. Ft Pierre Albert Norby. Hayes:
J. II. Johnson, ~. Pierre Q. e. Murray. Mnsdc:
| p. 7. Bruce. Draper; Vim. Williamson Oacoma:
j. G. Bartine. Oacoma; Roscoe Knodell. Winner;
| II. S, Hedrck, Chamberlain f. l.. Bollen Bone
| steel; C. j. Alexander, Bonesteel; Frank Mace
| Bonesteel; G. w. Pratt. Geddes; l.. T. Hoagina
| Platte; Frank Trumbo, Avon; c. II. Dillon
Yankton; Alan Bogue, Centerville; A. O. Rings
| rnd Elk Point; 7. W. Dwight, Sioux Falls Thos
! Thorson, Canton: C, l.. Dotson, Sioux Falls;
| p w. Peterson Verrnillion; w. G. Geinmill Cam
| ton; j. w. Cone Sioux Falls; E. L. lampy; Water
tom; Peter Norbeck, Redfield; |. G. Orr. Brook
| ings; A. w. Ewert, Pierre; Ed. Wanbaugh, c. B.
| iiiliinghurst. Pierre; j. l.. Jones, Madison; X. S.
| Vessey, Pierre; o G. Dokken, Toronto c. e. De-
| Land. Pierre; C. Miller. Brookings John Bibe-
heimer. Seby; John Sutherland Pierre: W. H.
Roddle, Broolsings; s. W. Clark. Redfield; f. F.
:ss!nler, Madison. Fred Youngherg Rreokinss
f. M Byrne, Faulkton; T. j. P. Giedt. Eureka;
| Olaf Eden. BfooIsings: A. Williams, Leola; John
Hirning G. Roslso, Brool,ings; C. A. Fountain
Clark; 5. Simonson, Brookings; o. S. Basford.
| Relfield; p. j. Tscharner. Lennon; G. w. Ryan
Java; r. f. Cranston, Pollock; C. G. Lawrence.
Canton; j. +. Erickson Pierre; F. A. Mix, Fort
| Pierre; j. /. Newell. Pierre; A. Z. Wilson, Murdo
| COUNTIES QUARREL OVER LAND
The regular semi scrap
is on between Lyman and Stanley
counties as to the ownership of a
strip of land between the two coun-
| ties. The residents have paid taxes
III Stanley county, and the Lyman
county authorities are selling the
land for unpaid taxes. Several threats
have been made of carrying the mat
ter to the legislature for adjustment