The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-07-21
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We distinctly res.H-n on! ro=i-.on !;
,ago- d. TIE ..ee aLi unlimited co!nsZ'
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ncr.-= bill arj condemn .Le oppos!,:or
i Tia. nea=.re BY Tie La.:oLa! Eeput,
..caL nacager-. ard .ie., failure 70 -
ae=m. ,.i= pledge IL the -. Louis pa.
toxin. Ne approve Of the war Low b-!Ie
rayei IL behalf Il IL. OPPRESSED peop!s
Il Cuba AID the Philippines and demand
~ energetic prosecution and that II oe
Terminated as quickly IS possible aft-'
the purpose for which il was inaUgur'
a.ed aha.. have beer accomplished.
We denouLce the Infamous policy Q!
government by Injunction fos.ered by
The federal courts and VS. demand the
election u such courts by the direct vote
u the people 10. 8 stated term.
We regard the life terms system in our
federal judiciary as subrersive OF liberty
and re demand the election Of members
u the United States supreme court for
stated terms by direct vote OF tie peo-
pie.
State Issues-l. No people can be
free Who are denied the right 10 vote yes
and no On every law to which they are
subject and re therefore favor the init
alive and referendum asshe only meas
ure by which majority rule can be Sc
cured.
2. We are firmly committed 10 the
public ownership ot natural ~monopolies
ard we favor al amendment TO the con
stltution permitting the state TO engage
in public works.
3. We favor the repeal OF the SO.
called fellow servant statute and the en-
actuent Of Legislation making employers
liable for injuries received by their EN-
ployee while 10 tie discharge OF their
Immediate duty, when injuries received
are directly traceable 70 the negligence
Of employ rs or fellow servants.
i. We believe in fostering the insti-
tutions of She state and insist that
county and state supplies should be
from home producers.
.. We are opposed TO the employment
of convict labor in competition with free
labor except To such an extent as may
be necessary TO preserve the health OF
aud maintain the institution in
which they are incarcerated.
8. We demand an equitable tax upon
the franchises and 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 on the same basis as 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
niiicent fight Senator Pettigrew Is max
ing against monopolies, enemies OF the
people and We rejoice in the power and
influence which he has gained by his
able and courageous defense Of the right
of man.
Resolved, That We commend the hon
est and fearless administration Of Gov
ernor Andrew +. Lee and especially EN-
phaslze our appreciation Of his courageou
policy in demanding the same standard
OF official probity from members Of his
v official family that he exacts from
OF the opposition.
Resolved. That We are highly pleased
gratlfied " the proud fact that
49, III representatives Ia
enjoy the distinction Of having
the national administration to a
Just and proper punishment Of Spain for
destruction OF the Maine and her 2GG
sailors.
Resolved, That we appreciate the ster-
ing worth and patriotism OF the brave
Boys OF this state who have gone to the
ront and pledge to,them our hearty CO.
operation.
Resolved, That we hereby grant to
ne state central committee full plenary
'ower TO transact all business which this
convention might do and instruct said
ommittee to fill all vacancies which
nay occur in the state or national
icket.
We recommend that at the state con-
ention OF the Peoples Party to be held
1900 a candidate for United States
be nominated to be voted for |
y the legislators elected by the party