The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1898-09-08
MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.

The peoples party of Idaho. assem-
bed III Fourth Biennial convention, reaf-
firm our allegiance TO the fundamental
principles OF good government MS ennun
ciatcd in The Omaha and 81 Louis plat
forms. And especially do we rciterate
our LOYALTY to the principles of free coin
age of gold and silver nj the ratio Of 10
TO one: and we declare ourselves OF the
belief That while gold and silver are used
AS metals on which to place the money
stamp of government. il is n most infa-
nous attack on an American industry 10
limit the use of one metal in such man
ner AS TO depreciate its commodity value
and bring ruin TO the door of honest aud
industrious citizens through such leglsla-
ton.
We declare that direct legislation in
Guiding the Initiative and referendum is n
| Fundamental reform whereby all the great
moral. social and economic questions of
the age can be placed before the people,
and settled bv popular vote.
We therefore pledge each and every one
4 of our legislative nominees. if elected, 10
submit TO the electors OF this Stale II con-
slitutional amendment providing for di-
rect legislation.
Believing that n non Interest bearing
obligation Of the government is equal IN
security val be better for the people and
worse for The money -monger, than al
interest," bearing obligation we condemn
the present national administration ful
the issuance Of interest bearing bonds il
payment for the Spanish American wal
debt and shall not cease the present ag
tation until "a national policy is adopted
of paving all government obligations witt
full legal tender money, whether in gold
silver or paper.
We demand that The title to all the pub
lie school lands within the state of fdah'
, shall remain forever in the state of Idaho
f aud that such lands shall be subject L
lease only bv the state for term certain
and that the constitution of Idaho shtl
) be so amended AS TO carry into effect tn
purposes of this resolution.
We demand the enactment Of a la,
e proyidng for the abolition of the fee sys
TEN and the substitution therefore OF
specific salary system for all public ol
S ficias.
We demand the enactment OF law
Y prohibiting the making OF contracts pei
4 lmilting deficiency judgments upon NOR
D gage foreclosure.
e We demand that assessors OF the cour
a tics of Idaho be empowered bv law to il
4 spect AZ any time, upon demand. and
the course OF inelr Olucitl duties, VI
Y books Of any and all Institutions receivin
q money on deposit. for the purpose Of a.
II sessing such money. to the end thi
- boarded wealth shall bear its just pr'
o portion of taxation.
n, We demand the necessary laws be el
II acted requiring The supreme court Of III
state, upon request OF any political div
s. sion of the legislature. TO express its opii
.e ion AS to the coustitutionality of any pr
T. posed legislation.
IS We recognize with pride the splend
+. loyalty and courage Of our army al
'e navy ia all the engagements Of the rece
N war.
We congratulate the women of ldal
l. upon The success OF the constitution
ly amendment al the last general electo
IN giving them the right Of equal suiferal
ne Believing hat in The foregoing declai
rd tions are embodied those great priucipl
Of that are best calculated TO perpetual,
free government and insure the full
p liberty and happiness to AL our citizel
he we ask all those who endorse these pr
ne ciples to join with US in IN effort TO en-;
IS them into law