The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-07-15

sblest Judges who had ever sat on that
congress- to use ali the constitutional pow
er. which remains after that decision. or
court as 1 L may hereafter be eonstityted.
so that the burdens of taxation may be
as NeaI ay rH Of the
expenses OF the government
Pauper Labor Plank.
I'VE hold that the most efficient way Of
Inc importation Of foreign pauper labor to
compete with II in the home market, and
that the value Of the home market to our
reduced by vicious monetary system
which depresses the prices Of their prod
thus deprives them Of the means Of pur-
cha sing the products OF our home manu-
factories, and as labor creates the wealth
or the country, we demand the passage OF
s,ich laws as may be necessary to protect
1t in all its rights
I'VE are in favor of the arbitration OF
differences between employers engaged in
Interstate commerce and their employees.
and recommend such legislation as Is nee
essary to carry out this principle.
Restraint on Railroad Corporations.
THE absorption of wealth by the few,
the consolidation Of our leading railroad
systems. and the formation Of trusts ana
eral government Of those arteries of COM
merce. We demand the enlargement OF
commission and such restrictions and guar
entees In the control of railroads as win
protect the people from robbery and OPP
Republican Congresses.
I'VE denounce the profiigare waste OF the
money wrung from the people by oppressive
recent republican congresses. which have
Kept taxes high while the labor that pays
peoples toll are depressed in price till they
no longer repay the cost of production. We
demand bi etuT bss to that simplicity and
government and reduction in the number
of useless officers. the salaries OF which
drain the substance Of the people.
Federal Interference.
We denounce the arbitrary interference
by federal authorities in local affairs as a
violation of the constitution of the United
tons, and we especially object to govern
Inents by Injunction as a new and highly
federal judges. in contempt Of the laws Of
the states and rights Of citizens, become
ers; and we approve the bill passed at the
last session of the United States senate and
Cow pending In the house relative to con-
tempts in federal courts and providing for
trials by jury in certain cases Of contempt.
Admission of Territories.
I've favor the admission of the terri
tories of New Mexico, Arizona and Okla
the early admission OF all the territories
having the necessary population and re-
source 10 enlllle IlSm TO SIaCGAOOQ, and
while they, remain territories we hold that
the officials appointed to administer the
government of any territory, together with
should be bona fide residents of the terri
tory or district in which the duties are to
be performed. The democratic party be-
Heves in home rule and that all public
lands of the United States should be APP
propriated to the establishment Of free
I'VE recommend that the territory of
Alaska be granted a delegate In congress,
and ,b that the land IN and timber Law
territory.
Pacific Funding Bill
mo discrimination should be INDUCED
IN by the government of the United States
refusal of the Fifty-third congress to pass
the Pacific railroad funding bill. denounce
s gre to enact a similar i measure. A '
Pensions.
Recognizing the just claims Of deserv-
ing union soldiers, we heartily indorse the
names shall be arbitrarily dropped from
the pension roll, and the fact Of enlist
ment and service should be deemed con-
elusive evidence against disease and dis
ability before enlistment
The Monroe Doctrine.
The Monroe doctrine as originally de-
clared and as interpreted by succeeding
oregn poicy Of the nnisad gs as sna
tnust at all times be maintained.
sympathy for Cuba.
I'VE extend our sympathy to the people
Of Cuba in their heroic struggle for liberty
and independence.
Civil Service.
I'VE are opposed to Life tenure In the
public service. We favor appointments
based upon merits. fixed terms Of Office,
and such an administration of the civil
service laws as VIII AFFORD equal oppor-
tunities to all citizens Of ascertained fit
a~aipst Third Term
I'VE declare it to be the unwritten law
of this republic, established by custom and
usage Of 100 years and sanctioned by the
examples of the greatest and wisest OF
our government, that no man should be
eligible for a third term Of the presidential
Office.
Waterways Improvement.
1.-The federal government should care for
and improve the Mississippi river and other
secure for the interior states easy and
cheap transportation to tide water. When
any waterway of the republic is of sufh-
cient importance to demand aid Of the gov
ernment, such aid should be extended upon
definite plan Of continuous work until
-Conhding in the justice OF our cause and
the necessity Of its success at the polls we
submit the foregoing declaration Of prtn-
ciple and purposes TO the considerate fudg-
the support Of all citizens who approve
them and who desire to have them made
effective through legislation for the relief
Of the people and the restoration Of the
country's prosperity"
The Minority Report.
a minority report, signed by is members
of the committee on resolutions, was then