Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-25

in the revenue but for the annulment by
the uniform decisions Of that court for
ta eTa c cor objections to It's en-
actment. which has been overruled by the
abess jYSgess Who had r sae on that
congress to use all the constitutional pow
er which remains after that decision. or
S %Sh a may @aS Be
60 Equally ally and and impartialIy laid. e the epd
that wealth may bear its proportion OF the
expenses of the government.
Pauper Labor Plank.
1--WE hold that the most efficient way Of
protecting American labor Is to prevent
tas With It IN IN e
that the value of the home market to our
American farmers and artisans is greatly
Whch actresses the priees Of their prod
ucts below the cost OF production and
thus dcprives them of the means Of pur-
factories, and as labor creates the wealth
of the country, we demand the passage of
such laws as may be necessary to protect
1--WE are in favor of the arbitration Of
differences between employers engaged In
and recommend such legislation as Is nee.
essary to carry out this principle.
Restraint on Railroad Corporations.
1.-THE absorption of wealth by the few,
the consolidation Of our leading railroad
pools require stricter control by the fed
eral government OF those arteries of com.
e Of be the
commission and such restrictions and guar
nntees In. the control of railroads as viii
protect the people from robbery and OPP
preston.
Republican Congresses.
I'VE denounce the profligate waste of the
money Wrung from the people by oppressive
taxation and the lavish appropriations Of
recent republican congresses. which have
hsg ho wh and he as
peoples toll are depressed in price tn they
no longer repay the cost of production. We
economy which best BELTS a democratic
government and a REDUCTION IN the number
drain the substance of the people.
Federal Interference.
Eve denounce the arbitrary interference
by federal authorities in local affairs as .
violation of the constitution Of the United
sons esms opc
dangerous form Of oppression by. which
tseeEa 3adgsS Fl sshSatemg! e The aSs es
at once legislators. judges and execution
last session of the United States senate and
row pending In the house relative to con-
Admission of Territories.
1--WE favor the admission of the terri.
tories of New Mexico, Arizona and Okla
homa into the union as states and we favor
having the necessary population and re-
source to entitle them to. statehood. and
while they. remain territories we hold that
the officials appointed to administer the
the District Of COLUMBIA y ana Alaska.
a nsps b s aps ds whh int d Sf ns
be performed The democratic party be.
aSs IL he n rSl States snd sh sosa De
propriated to the establishment Of free
homes for American citizens.
Alaska be granted delegate in congress,
and tbh that the taas land Sa aaa pe fp
territory.
Pacific Funding Bill.
mo discrimination should be INDUCED
in by the government Of the United States
the Pacific railroad funding bill; denounce
the effort of the present republican con-
gress to enact a similar measure.
Pensions.
Recognizing the just claims of deserv-
ing union soldiers, we heartily indorse the
rule of Commissioner Murphy that no
names shall be arbitrarily dropped from
ment and service should be deemed con-
elusive evidence against disease and dis
aDlllty before enlistment.
The Monroe Doctrine.
1.-The Monroe doctrine as originally de
clared and as interpreted by succeeding
foreign policy Of the United States, and and
must at all times be maintained.
sympathy for Tuba.
I'VE extend our sympathy to the people
of Cuba In their heroic struggle for liberty
and independence.
Civil Service.
we are opposed to life tenure in the
public service. We favor appointments
an6 such an administration of the civil
service laws as will afford equal oppor-
tunities to ell citizens of ascertained fit
ness.
Against Third Term.
We declare ii 10 be me a!!mrittan Law
of this repuiie established by custom and
usage OF loo years ard sanctioned by the
examples OF the greatest and s'isest of
those who founacd and have Ess Ntained
our government. That no man sh, uld be
eligible for third term OF The preSid ential
office.
Waterways Improvement.
THE federal government should care for
great Waterways of the republic, so as to
secure for the interior states easy and
cheap transportation TO tide water. When
any waterway OF the republic is of sufIi-
cient Importance TO demand aid of the gov
ernment, such aid should be extended upon
definite plan of continuous work until
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"Con1iding in the justice OF our cause and
the necessity of lis success 1T the polls we
submit the foregoing declaration of prin-
ciple and purposes to the considerate tudg-
nent of the American people. We invite
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
ccuntry's DroSnerity.
LIKE TWO ACROBATS.
How Jonav and Morals neud In Each