The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1900-09-21

OYOYl40n those
danger. and at great sacrifice of business
health and life. tender their services to
their country
according to the generous spirit which
prompted their passage: The PLATFORM
very properly reiterates the position taken
in 1896 that the fact of enlistment shall
be deemed conclusive evidence that the
soldier was sound when the government
&c Sea nI sixs sa mo"
even If easily obtainable, should not have
as much weight as the certificate of the
teer with a view of ascertaining his fit-
ness for army service
Nicaragua.
The democratic party is in favor of the
immediate construction. ownership and
control of the Nicaraguan canal by the
United States. The failure of the repub->
Tying out pledge contained in its plat
form four years ago, together with the
substitution In its latest platform of e
SPECIFIC declaration in favor of the Nicar-
aguan canal. would indicate that the re-
publican leaders either do not appreciate
to the maritime strength and commercial
interests of the country. or that they give
opposition of transcontinentai lines The
Hays-Pauncefote treaty. now before the
senate. would. il ratified. greatly lessen
indeed convert it into a positive menace
in time of war. The paramount interests
Of the United States in the western hem
defend the republics to the south of
us. make it necessary that our govern,
ment shall be able to close the canal
against any hostile power.
Alaska and Porto Rico.
There will be a popular acquiescence In
the demand for home rule. and terri.
Porto Rico. Both are entitled to local
self-government and. representation in
congress.
The recognition contained in both the
democratic and republican platforms of
the right of the Cubans to independence.
from the domain of partisan politics. 1t
Is proper, however. to consider whether
the accomplishment Of this purpose can
ty after 1t has yielded to the allurements
of the colonial idea. and abandoned its
earlier faith in the natural and inalien-
able rights OF man.
Reclamation of Arid Lands.
The time Is ripe for systematic and
extended effort to reclaim the arid lands
and fit them for actual settlers: The last
agricultural report estimates that homes
can thus be provided for many millions
OF people The impounding and use. of
the waters which are wasted in the spring
would people the western states with
thrifty, intelligent and Industrious cit
liens. and these would furnish valuable
tories. A small percentages of the money
spent in a war of conquest would provide
occupation and habitation for more peo-
pie than would ever seek a residence in
colonies within the trc2tcs.
Foreign Alliances.
The reasons given by Washington. JEFF
ferSon and the other statesmen of the
early GAYS IN OF tine
with all nations. but enter into entan-
Cling alliances with none, are even strong
ago Our commerce is rapidly increas-
ing. and we are brought into constant
| communication with all parts. of the
could not AFFORD to ALLEVIATE many nations
by cultivating unnecessary intimacy with
few. Our strength and standing are
before to lean for aid upon the friendli-
ness of foreign power.
Monroe Doctrine.
The doctrine enunciated by Monroe. and
sentiai to the welfare Of the United
States. The continents of North and
South America are dedicated to the de-
public. after another has been estab ltshed.
until to-day monarchial ideai has barely a
foothold in the new world. -
While 1t is not the policy of this coul-
try to interfere where amicable relations
exist between European countries and
pe wo9d ooR With dsfayor upon any
attempt on the part of European govern
msnts to maintain an unwilling dn OF fore &C.
this side OF the Atlantic.
Extravaganza.
The republican party. drawing as it does
enormous campaign funds from those who
enjoy special privileges at the hands Of
the government, is powerless to protect
the tax payers from the attack of those
who profit by large appropriations. A
surplus in the treasury offers constant
temptation to extravagance, and extrava-
gance. in turn. compels a resort to new
means of taxation. which. in being kept in
the background until the campaign Is
over, is fair illustration of the inposi-
ton which Will be attempted when there
Is considerable amount of money idle
In the treasury. The rehabilitation of the
made the pretext for expenditure of pub
lie money for the sbeneflt of. large ship
owners, and in the interests of trans
portation monopoly. The government be-
right to collect from the people taxes
beyond the legitimate needs of a govern
ment honestly and effectively admins
tered, and public servants should exercise
peoples money that private individuals
do in the use of their own money. With
a restoration of foreign policy consistent
with American ideas there can be an
immediate and large reduction in the bur-
dens now borne by the people.
Income Tax.
BY inadvertence the income tax plank
agreed upon by the resolutions commit
tee was omitted from the platform as
read and adopted. The subject. however.
Chicago platform, and I take this occa-
sion to reassert my belief in the prin.
ciple which underlies the income tax.
Congress should have authority to levy
essary. and an amendment to the fedora:
specifically comforting such
authority ought to be supported by ever
those who may think the tax unnecessary