The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-19
that have endeavored to do 30 earnestly
and energetically.
The Platform Discussed

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platform find set forth some of the mos.
important principles and declarations of
purpose, relating to the interest Of the peo-
pie Of California, to which have been de-
voted during the whole period of my public
service in the past. and TO which would
be glad and will be glad to devote myself
In the future. I am pleased with the en-
thusiastic spirit Of patriotism manifested
in the opening plank of the platform; in the
absolutely bipartisan recognition of the
glory and theory of American manhood
displayed in the war that has just closed.
(Applause.) I share in the sentiment Of
gratitude and qualification expressed In
the platform for the heroic services of our
soldiers and sailors In giving their lives,
their blood and their service for our flag
and our country. promptly, bravely, en-
Enthusiastically upon the first call in her hour
Of need. prolonged applause.)
shall not at this time attempt to review
the platform; would not detain you in the
| great work which you are here to perform
and which you have so we'll performed up
to this housekeeping of course the par
ttcular part of the work to which am
here to respond. Naughter)
War on Monopoly
But desire to touch briefly upon one or
two propositions in the platform. The
great Democratic platform of 1895. which
you have specially Endorsed and whose
planks you have reaffirmed, was declara-
ton of war upon monopoly such as had not
previously been put forth by amy great po-
litical body in this country. The platform
adopted by this convention today presents
propositions for the detailed execution of
very important portion of the Chicago
platform. 1t presents. In my opinion, the
principles upon which the question of rail-
road monopoly must be settled in the state
Of California (applause) and must be
settled throughout the Union. If chosen
as the chief executive of the state will
take particular delight In devoting my en-
ergies to the execution of that plank of tbs
platform. Applause and cheers.) 1t pre-
sents no mere theory. 1t presents no prop
osition for mere experiment. 1t presents
| well-considered plan which has been
practically executed in one state of the
solved practically the railroad monopoly
problem. I refer to the state of Texas.
(Applause.) And the glorious fight that was
made there for the principles which you
have laid down in the railroad commission
plank of your platform today
The plank relating to the refunding of the
debts Of the Central Pacific Railroad COM
pany will deal with, of course, throughout
the campaign, and your plank upon tho
question specifically represents my views.
War Revenue
On the question Of war revenue you have
presented a proposition which no man, be
he Democrat or Republican. whatever
may be his political views. can answer. Tha
war revenue bill of the Republican major
ity In congress was a measure such as
never before found support in a Legislative
body representing popular sovereignty. 1t
was more than any other piece of legisla-
tion at the time a measure expressly to
levy the burdens Of the cost of the war
upon the masses of the people to the e~-
emption Of the accumulated wealth apd
great incomes or the country. 1t will not b.
defended and 1t cannot be. Upon all other
questions relating to the war am pleased
to say that a common sentiment of patri-
otism carried Democrats. Republicans and
Popullsts in congress in unison without re-
support of our armies In the field, our navy
upon the seas and to every hand that was
raised for the defense of our country In its
crisis. But in the levying of taxes for the
payment Of the expense Of the war class
measure was presented which could not re-
ceive the support Of Democrats, and those
who opposed 1t will vindicate their posi-
tons before the people. am glad that In
connection with this platform. presenting
great principles and purposes, to which eve
cry lover of his country should be devoted
this great convention has recognized the
patriotic duty Of the reform forces that
were united in a solid phalanx behind Will
liam J. Bryan in the campaign of 1896. (Aff-
| plause and cheers.)
We should be united again upon terms of
honorable cooperation in the great cam
paign that is impending.
Treatment Of Allies
In all that shall do In this campaign =
will endeavor faithfully to follow the spirit
| in that behalf which has been manifested
| here today and in carrying the standard os
my own party in the campaign as you have
entrusted 1t to me. will endeavor to treat
our allies in this war against MONOPOLY
| with all the courteous consideration and
very honorable regard to which they are
so we'll entitled for the sacrifice which they
in common with this great body of repre-
sentatives of the Democracy of California
have made for the purpose of union on be-
half of the popular interest instead of
division of reform forces dividing the votes
of the masses of the people and leaving IT,
common enemy to triumph. prolonged an
plause.)
Victory in Sight
thank you sincerely for this great evil
aarca If vour cnnfdence for the great