The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-07-15

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u CT pa AID the Philippines and demand
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terminated as quickly as possible after
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We denounce the Infamous policy OF
government. By Injunction fos:esed b!
the federal courts and VIZ demand the
election Of such courts by the direct vote
Of the people for q stated term.
We regard the life terms system IL Z
federal judiciary as subversive OF liberty
and We demand the election OF members
Of the United States supreme court for
stated terms by direct vote OF the peo-
pie.
State Issues-l. No people can be
free who are denied the right to vote yes
aud DO on every law to which they are
subject and We therefore favor the initi-
at:ye and referendum as the only meas
ure by which majority rule can Be Sc
cured.
2. We are firmly committed to the
public ownership Of natural nonopolies
ard We favor an amendment 70 the o.
~s.itution permitting tie state 70 engage
in public works.
3. We favor the repeal OF the So
called fellow servant statute and the En-
sctuen. Of Legislation making employers
liable for injuries received By their EN-
ployes while 10 tie discharge Of their
immediate duty, when Injuries received
are directly traceable TO the negligence
Of employ ers or fellow servants.
i. We believe in fostering the insti-
t~utions OF the state and insist that
county and state supplies should be
purchased from home producers.
). We are opposed 70 the employment
Of convict LABOR il competition with free
labor except TO such an extent as may
be Necessary to preserve the health OF
convicts and maintain the institution in
which they are !ncarcerated.
8. " demand an equitable tax upon
the franchises aud property Of railroad
and other corporations and we condemn
the majority Of the state board Of equal
~ization for its refusal TO assess railroad
property Oh the same basis az that Of
the citizens Of the state.
Resolved, That we heartily commend
the course Of Representatives, Knowles
and Kelley.
Resolved. That We commend the mag.
n~iicent fight Senator PettiCrew ls NAH
ing against monopolies. enemies Of the
people and We rejoice il the power and
influence which he has gained by bis
able aud courageous defense Of the RICH.
Of man.
Resolved. That We commend the hon.
est and fearless administration Of Gov
ernor Andrew Z. Lee and especially en-
phasize our APPRECIATION Of his c~ourageou
poiicy il demanding the same standard
Of official probity from members Of bis
own official family that he exacts from
officers Of the opposition.
Resolved. That re are highly pleased
and gratltied over the proud fact tia,
the silver senators and representatives in
congress enjoy the distinction Of having
forced the national administration to a
Just aud proper punishment Of Spain for
the destruction Of the Maine aud her 2Gf
brave sailors.
Resolved, That We appreciate tie ster.
ling worth ana patriotism Of the brave
boys Of this state who have gone 10 the
front and pledge to them our hearty CO.
operation.
Resolved. That re hereby grant to
the state central committee full plenary
power TO transact all business which this
convention might do and instruct said
committee 10 fill al vacancies which
may occur in the state or national
ticket.
We recommend that at the state con-
v~ent:on OF the Peoples Party to be held
in 1850 a candidate for United States
Senator be nominated 70 be voted for
oy the legislators elected by the party.