Williston graphic., 1918-09-19

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later ths track WAS taken Up.
"Thsre are hundreds and thous-
ands Of cases similar to this all over
the United States. Leavsnworth
county, Kansas, was mixed in the
1aFA railway bond scheme that
cSfGht QohSlss county, ald thsy were
also, compromised. Keokuk, 1a., Car
pGuter, Wis.,, Clay county, No.: Pitts
bufRh, Pa, and st. Clair county, Mo-,
are . few Of the early victims.
Stands for mo, Debts
."Ths only reason there are not
such outrages to be recorded in North
Dakota is because Of the debt limit
in our constitution. Do you want it
removed? So long as We keep the
debt limit down, N. d. will stands
for NO Debts as well as for North
Dakota
"There is also another good reason
to let well enough alone, at least
while our young men are away fight
ing to keep our flag aaoat. They
will be unable to cast their vote on
this question, but they and their chill
drcn will have to DO the paying.
When these gallant young men re-
turn, let US be able TO say: Here
is the good old state of North Da-
k6ta just as good as it was when yo,.
left What excuse would we have to
offer if we mortgage the state for
all it will stand? How would you
feel if you are forced to say: Well,
Bill, the old state is still here. She
couldn't get away. We tackled her
down with mortgage, God bless your
soul. Get busy and lift it,
Keep Your Birthright
"Would you be proud of such a
legacy? 1t is up to you, Mr.. Voter,
to do some thinking. The land is
full of dreamers who presume to think
Of dreamers who presume to think
and act for you. They are long on
promises. Just hold on to your
birthright; the safety valve is still
necessary It is all right to try new
things, but don't throw away both
the brakes and the safety valve. The
course of the dreamer is liable to
take you over some hills. You may
need the brakes. We know that the
dreamers accuse us Of being cave
dwellers, but after all cave may be
a more secure domicile than cloud.
Better stick to the well-beaten paths
of human progress. Russia is just
now trying out the plan of unbridlcd
socialism. Let US watch their prog
ress-if anything good comes of it
we can adopt it, and we can avoid
their mistakes. So far, our judg-
ment tells us there is a prospect that
many mistakes will be made.
eve are not suffering to such
degree that we cannot endure for
brief spell. Let us see how the
dreamers handle common ordinary
things before we consent to submit
to shackles, and debts are shackles.
To remove the debt limit means debt
without limit. Are you ready to sur
render? l think not.
"Do you believe in class legisla-
tion? Read this one of the proposed
amendments: The legislature may
by law exempt any or all classes Of
personal property from taxation and
within the meaning of this section,
fixtures, buildings and improvements
Of whatsoever character upon land
shall be deemed personal property
"This will throw down the bars;
all safeguards will be removed, and
each class will seek exemption from
taxation. Every legislature will be
the scene of corruption and bribery.
The powerful classes will have their
lobby at Bismarck to bargain for
favors. Do you expect any favors? ?
Can you afford to maintain a lobby
at Bismarck to protect your interests?
II this amendment passes, you will
have no protection except such as
you may hire and pay for. Can you
afford to take the chance?"