The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1911-01-13
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Anti. Pas ssislatiSss

VI tu0 OSAcT pI1SAOIAuS, UOsu VI WHICH
are pledged to anti-pass legislation.
It is now up to you to redeem or re-
pudiae this pledge that has been
twice made to the people by the two
great political parties in this state.
There is no argument that can be
used in favor Of the pass. It Is con-
trary to the principles Of our govern
ment Of equal rights and Of equality
before the law. Your election and my
election to public office does not make
US better than any other citizen Of the
state nor entitle us to any privilege
that is denied to others.
The railroads are for the use OF the
whole public and no person is entitled
to any special privilege on OF over
the railroads not common to all. They
can afford to carry no one free. and
II they do. It is done either at the ex-
pense Of the general public or by Q
return Of favors.
The railroads are entitled to fair re-
Enumeration for their services. and the
people are entitled to the best possible
rates. Make everybody pay and tie
railroads can afford to carry every
body cheaper. Most Of the states have
adopted anti-pass legislation. The
congress of the United States put an
anti pass provision In the interstate
commerce act. I have every conf
dence that this legislative assembly
will re'leen, the party pledges AMI that
this law Will be enacted.
4 Square Deal Asked.
Do not endanger it by connecting it
with any other legislation. Let the
bill include only anti-pass legislation
and introduce it into this assembly
just as soon as possible.
Railroad Commission.
In the report of the railroad CON-
missioners you will find many valuable
suggestions. much important infor-
nation and recommendations, to some
Of which call especial attention. It
is first suggested that the tenure Of
office of the railroad commissioners be
changed in such way that there will
always be majority of followers ON
the board. thus enabling the board to
keep a working membership who are
familiar with the details Of the work.
That section 369 Of the Revised
Codes of 1905 be amended so as %
give to the commission supervision
over all common carriers, whether
operated by steam, electricity, gaso-
line or other motive power.
Uniform Legislation.
The subject Of uniform, legislation
receives attention and it is recon-
mended that our laws be compared
with fhaco oP nf1,on C<o fov ho yo,,v..
pose Of uniformity. He states that
many attorneys Of the state would be
pleased to attend to this matter free,
but that to appoint men for that pur-
pose should be worth to the state the
necessary expenses of the men so en-.
gagged in the work.
Power Of Removal.
The governor argues at some length
on the power Of the executive to re-
move incompetent officials. He cites
the court decision on this phase Of
the law in other states and says that
all business concerns have RESPONSE
BILE head and that the intention Of the
state constitution is that the state
shall have the same.
Work Of Hebron Sub. Station.
The good work of the Hebron sta
ton is recited and the legislature is
urged. that that institution be given
all needed assistance.
Initiative and Referendum.
Upon this subjec- I find in the Re-
publican platform o. 1910 the following
plank. viz: We affirm our belief in
the wisdom of the principles Of the in
itiative, referendum and recall, as we'll
as stringent corrupt practice law"
Upon the same subject in the Demo-
cratic platform Of 1910 appears the
following plank, vi, I'VE are in favor
of the initiative and referendum and
recall"
Everyone for the Law.
Both parties agreeing and demand
ing the initiative, referendum and re-
call. and the Republican party ask
ing for the enactment of a corrupt
practice act, the people Of the state
must be in. favor Of this legislation
when 1t finds expression in the plat
forms Of both parties.
Should Be No Objection.
If we believe in the theory that this
is a government Of the people there
ought not to be any objection to such
Legislation Tor 1t places the power of
governing right in the hands of the
people where it belonogs. It gives the
people control not only over legisla.
lation, but over the officials as well.
Inasmuch as 1t is demanded in the
platforms Of the two great political
parties Of this state the legislation
should be passed as matter Of course
in redemption Of the pledges made to
the people. I recommend the enact
ment Of such legislation, including the
corrupt practice act demanded in the
Republican platform.
With every confidence that these
recommendations will receive fair
consideration and that those which an.
peal to your good judgment win meet
with your approval, they are most re-
spectfully submitted. ss
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Boy Scouts for Wahpston.
Wahpeton.-t IL probable that the
boy scout movement will be inauger-.
ated in this city to be managed, IN
harmony with the athletic association
recently formed here BY the business