The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-01
THE PUBLIC BE
Only One Plank in the Republican Platform
Refers to State Issues.
The Deadly Parallel Points Out Some Con.
spicuous Differences.
DEMOCRATIC PLANKs.

We rejoice in the SKILL bravery mar
t'al exploits and fortitude already ex-
hibited by our gallant soldiers and SAL
ors. we demand that those who may
, survive shall receive adequate recogEi-
ton OF their valor, devotion and sacri-
fee. and we pledge to them that they
shall not be forgotten at home Willis
they are fighting our battles abroad.
Those who may fall in the fight shall
be ever held in that grateful remem-
. brance traditional.y characteristic of the
American nation
We commend as wise, patriotic and
brave the actions of Democratic
senator's and representatives in congress,
and we confidently trust them to all the
trying emergencies Of the hour to pre-
serve the peoples rights while they up
: hold the country's honor in the mo-
mentous struggle in which we are now
engaged Every recourse, moral ana
material. should be employed in Wig
: orous prosecution of the war to a tri-
umphant conclusion. When our country
is engaged in foreign conflict political
craftsmanship should be merged into
: united and enthusiastic support of all
] measures necessary for the success Of
American arms.
: We hereby denounce monopolies ana
trusts as dangerous foes to the peace,
well-being and prosperity Of the peo-
PIE.
We find in the public affairs of Min
nesota a political condition such as to
cause in the minds of thoughtful c,tl-
Zens grave sapprehensions.
Our banking institutions established
to care for the deposits of the people,
have not HAD their condition of solvency
or insolvency examined by competent
bank examiner. Even when reports of
insolvency were made they have been
Withheld from pubic view. Through u
wrongful combination at the state capt.
z toll millions have been lost to our peo-
, pie. while the good name of our state
has suffered abroad
The offices of the clerk of the SUI
/ preme court, oil inspector and survey
ors of logs have been allowed to demand
and receive eXorbitant fees, amounting
TO about $4,000 annually, which, II at
all proper should have gone into the
public treasury. Instead thereof they
have been used for the most part to
! perpetuate machine rule"
i Our railroad and warehouse commits
sion has failed to fully protect the peo-
pie. Unjust determinations and exor-
btant charges in railway rates demand
proper regulation by this commission.
In every portion of the state equal and
reasonable charges for transportation
should be faithfully maintained The
] members of such commission should be
: no longer open to appointment by the
] governor. but should be subject to cleo
ton by the people.
! The Democracy demands:
! That the public lands remaining
unsold shall be sold only at their fair
value.
! That all public institutions shall r.
be managed with prudence and econ
omy.
) We condemn with severity all parti-
: san appointments to the judiciary.
Regarding agriculture as one of the
substantial foundations of prosperity,
we look with interest upon all forms OF
Z diversified farming.
8 We faithfully promise that If entrust-
: ed with the administration of affairs
z there shall be at all times wise, frugai
and competent government.
We favor legislation looking to the
I construction and maintenance Of good
roads.