Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-08-11

opment of our c0mmerriaI insufufions
= Recognizing the existence Of gross
inequalities in our present tax system
we favor such legislation as viii equal.
ize taxation without increasing its bur
den aud also secure the complete rendi.
tion for taxation Of all property Of what
soever description except such as NAV b,
exempted by the constitution. and m,
prompt and certain payment Of al take,
imposed thereon-tD the end that ever,
individual and every interest may b,
compelled 70 contribute in Just proper.
tion n The support of tho government.
.. TIE educational system of our state
conceived by the fathers a the republic
and fostored by Democratic statesmen,
has become the just pride Of our people.
and we pie lge our continued efforts o.
strengthen and maintain il in all its
branches and to keep II clear from par.
tisan politics. To this end we favor the
submission by The legislature OF con-
stitutionnl amendment looking % the
election ~ school trustees and appoint.
ment ot the members Of the governing
boards Of the higher institutions OF
learning for term Of six years, as con-
tsmplated by law aud practiced by each
administration until declared unconsti.
tuti0nal by recent d cision Of the
supreme court. Feeling just pride In
the increased usefulness Of the Univer.
siiy % Texas, the agricultural and me-
chanical college aud its branch, the
Prairie View Normal. aud other educa.
tional institutions, we favor such liberal
appropriations by the legislature for
their support aud maintainance as will
secure their greater efficiency and ad-
vancement.
10. Believing that the free pass sys.
tenn is hurtful to the best interests Of
the masses, we demand that the Demo-
cratic members Of next Legislature enac,
law prohibiting railways for giving
free transportation except 20 sheriffs.
consiables. marshals and their deputies
or persons In the employ Of a railroad
and their immediate families. We fur.
ther demand a reduction in passenger
fares corresponding 20 any increase In
passenger earnings by reason Of the dis
continuance Of the free pass system.
II. We pledge % the people an honest.
economical and efficient administration
Of the public service in all Of its
branches.
~. We favor the enactment Of a law
prohibiting the operation Of double.
header trains; that Is two or more loco.
motive engines ON one train, over any
Inns Of railway in this state eKcep, on
divisions where heavy grades necessitate
the use Of two or more locomotives %
handle a reasonable number Of cars.
IS. We demand that the next legis.
lature pass a law whereby the hiring Of
any person TO work or electioneer in the
interest Of any candidate seeking nom.
inati0n at any primary election held by
authority Of any political party shall be
absolutely prohibited; and that such
law require that each candidate
at primary election file with
some proper officer, within given
time after such primary. an item.
lied statement on oath showing q com.
plete account Of all his expenses con.
nected with his candidacy, and that a
violation ~ such law be punished by
such penalty AS viii secure the enforce.
ment thereof.
"a. We renew our Endorsement OF
the principles Of reform in official fees.
but recommended such change in the
present law as will correct any Unequal.
ities Of compensation for services that
experience may demonstrate 10 be nec-
essary, n reasonable maximum 10 bs
fixed where not now provided.
10. We favor the establishment by
the state an industrial school for girls.
10. We demand law limiting the
hours Of daily service Of laborers. work
men and mechanics employed upon pub.
lie works or work done for the state Of
Texas to eight hours a day.
-. We favor law creating n state
board OF arbitration or conciliation
vested with power 10 settle differences
between corporations and their EN-
ployes
Is. We recommend the enactment Of
law defining civil libel that will bt
fair and free both 10 the public and the
press.