Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1900-08-15

d s95O0OO of authorized stock,
Which means an uplifting of the
rFice in this commodity and
seneral improvement of the con-
Hilton of our agricultural and laboring
population; the encouragement given
10 every form of industrial enterprise,
Evidenced by the Inauguration OF enter
prises of many kinds, the construction
bf LAG miles of railroad during the first
half Of the present year, and the gener-
al development of our commercial in
stitutions.
8. Recognizing the existence Of gross
inequalities in our present tax system
we favor such legislation as will equal
lie taxation without increasing its
burden, and also secure the complete
rendition for taxation of all property
of whatever description except such as
may be exempted by the constitution,
and the prompt and certain payment
of all taxes imposed thereon, to the
end that every individual and every
interest may be compelled TO contri-
butte in just proportion to the support
of the government.
O. The educational system of our
state, conceived by the fathers of the
republic and fostered by Democratic
statesmen, has become the just pride
OF our people, and we pledge our con-
n tinued efforts to strengthen and main
n tain it in all its branches and to keep
1t clear from partisan politics. To this
end we favor the submission by the
legislature of constitutional amend
ment looking to the election of school
trustees and appointment of the
fnembers of the governing boards
pf the higher institutions OF
lsarning for term of six years
as contemplated by the law and
|, practiced by each administration, I'M
18TH declared unconstitutional by re-
: cent decision of the supreme court;
Feeling just pride in the usefulness
: of the university of Texas, the agri-
cultural and mechanical college and its
branch, the Prairie View normal, and
) other educational institutions, we
favor such liberal appropriations by
the legislature for their support and
{ maintenance as will secure their great.
er efficiency and advancement
10. Believing that the free pass sys-
tenn is hurtful to the best interests OF
he masses, we demand that the Demo
IL Ea 9slise G We densndt 3baf ~ ~
cratic members of the next legislature
enact law prohibiting railways from
giving free transportation except to
sherlffs, constables marshals and their
deputies, or persons in the employ of
a railroad and their immediate fami-
lies. We further demand reduction
In passenger fares corresponding to
any increase in passenger earnings by
reason of the discontinuance of the
free pass system.
IL. We pledge to the people an hon
est economical and efficient admins
tration of the public service in all Of
Its branches.
IL. We favor the enactment of law
prohibiting the operation of double
header trains; that is, two or more
locomotive engines on one train, over
any line of railway in this state ex-
cept on divisions where heavy grades
the use of two or more
locomotives to handle a reasonable
OF cars.
10. We demand that the next legis-
lature pass law whereby the hiring
Of any person to work or. electioneer
in the interest Of any candidate seek
ing a nomination at any primary
election held by authority of any poll
teal party, shall be absolutely pro-
hibited; and that such law require
that each candidate at primary
election file with some proper officer
within a given time after such pri-
mary an itemized statement on oath,
showing complete account of all
his expenses connected with his can
didacy, and that violation of such
law be punished by such penalty as
will secure the enforcement thereof.
IA. We renew our Endorsement of the
principles of reform in official fees,
but recommend such changes in the
present law as. will correct any in
eaualities of compensation for services
that experience may demonstrate to
he necessary, a reasonable maximum
to be fixed where not now provided.
IL We favor the establishment by