The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1900-07-10
Income Tax.


We are in favor of graduated tax upon in
comes. and if necessary to accomplish this we ia
vor an amendment TO the Constitution.
We believe that the United States Senators ought
to be elected by a direct vote Of the people. and
We favor such amendment Of the Constitution and
such legislation as may be necessary to that end.
We favor the maintenance and extension wher-
practicable Of the merit system in the publ;
service, appointments TO be made according 70
fitness, comparatively ascertalned, and public ser
wants to be retained in Office only so long as shall
be compatible with the efficiency Of the service.
ComblnstIoas. trusts and mOnOpolies contriyel
and arranged for the purpose Of controlling the
prices and quantity Of articles supplied TO the
public unjust. unlawful, and oppressive. Not
only do these unlawful conspiracies fix the prices
OF commodities In many cases. but they invade
every branch Of the State and national govern
ment with their polIuting influence. and control
the actions Of their employees and dependents IN
private life until their influence actually imperls
society and the liberty Of the citizen We declare
against them. We demand the most stringent laws
for their destruction. and the most severe pun
ishment Of their promoters and maintainers, and
the energetic enforcement Of such laws BY the
courts.
We believe the Monroe doctrine 20 be sound in
principle. and a wise national policy, aud We de-
r manu- A MN auLtIrLfe lheftly ne Atfla-F 'i-aL
the inteToceanic canal. when Constructed, ought
70 be controlled By the United States In the in
/ terest Of American nations.
We tender To the patriotic people Of the South
/ African republics our sympathy and express our
/ admiration for them IN their heroic attempts to
preserve their political freedom and maintain their
/ national Independence We declare that the de-
structon OF these republics and the subirgaton Of
/ their people % te a crime sgainet civilization.
! Opposed to Imperialism.
] We declare the Porto Rcsn tariff law TO Be not
! only serious but dangerous departure from ~
| principles q our form Of government. We bs!iey'
! In . republican form u government. and op
posed TO monarchy and to the whole theory Of in
pe'isliste control We believe IN sslf-goysrnmeat-
Q government BY the consent Of the governed an
. arr =na.terabiy opposed % a goverunelt based a
force Il Is clear and certain that the inhsbit4nt
O the Philippine archipelago cannot be made c!ti
Zsns Of the Uaited States without endangsrinz og
! civilization. We are therefore IN favor q apply
lag TO the Philippine archipelago the principle ~
are 70 solemnIy pledged 70 observe in the case o
| Cuba.
There being no longer any necessity Tor collie,
lag war taxes, Vs demand the repeal 0; the "a
TAX act 20 carry with Spain.
We favor the immediate admission into th
Unioa e. States the Territories Of Arizona. :;e'
MEXICO, and Oklahoma.
We declare that TIE natiea's promises 70 Cub
shall Be fuiHllea In every particular
We believe the national government should len
every aid. encouragement aud assistance t0N4r
the reclamation o. the arid lands Of the Unite
Stztez-
We observe With Estisfaetlon the growing se1a
meat among TIE people Ia favor Of the public 0vl
ersaip ane operation q public utilities
We are IN favor q expanding our commerce
the interests Of American labor and fer the bsref
Of al our people. By every honest and vsscs,,
means. Our creed aad eur history Justly lie %
tiohs Of the earth in expecting thar wherever q
American s2E IL pnfgsled in authority huns
liberty and political liberty viii b isuna v
protest skaiEs, the adoption Of any policy ~
, VIII ehaaSs. IN the thought Of the world. &,
meaning Of our flag
) A delegate offered substitute sor RI
: NicarAguan plank favorlns the speed
, construction OF the Nicaragua canal. -
, De built. owned. and defended by ~
government Of the United States" n.
, wss adopted The platform as amende
E was then placed on passage and adopt~
Win a thunder Of ayes" A wrans.