The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1900-07-10

ment PAPER or silver certificates can bd
substituted for them.
FOR SENATOR'S By DIRECT VOTE.
We favor an amendment 80 the Federal
Constitution providing for the election of
United states Seyetors by a direct vote
cf the people /ani direct legislation
wherever practicable.
RIGHTS OF LABOR UPHELD.
We are opposed to government hy in
junction we denounce the black list and
favor arbitration IS a means OF settling
disputes betv,en corporations and their
employees.
IN the interest Of american labor and
The uplifting - The working man. as the
cornerstone % he prosperity OF our
country. ~ recommend that Congress
create 5 department ot labor in charge OF
a SECRETARY with d seat in the Cabinet
believing that tn" elevation of the Amer
ican labos,r an brink increased pres
9eriis - oar country 81 hoaae and our
abroad
LIBERAL. PENSIONS FAVORED
~ are proud ~ he courage and ndel-
ity of thc American soldiers and sailors
IN al oar wars ~ favor liberal pensions
20 them and their dependents and we re-
stera.o the position taken in the Chicago
slatforra in l>4t that the fact of enlist
laent ana service shall - deemed con-
elusive evidence against disease and dis
ability before enlistment.
FeE TIE ISTHMtNN CANAL
" favor the imm,dlatc construction.
ownership and control OF the Niearaguan
Canal by the United states and We de-
nouree the insincerty Of the plank in
The National Republican platform for an
Isghrllan Canal IN the face 81 the failure
of the Republican majority to pass the
hill pending III Congress.
II HNY-PAUNCEFOTE TREATY.
ANa condemn The Hay aunccfote treaty
as 4 surrender ot American rights and
interests. lot 10 be tolerated by the
American people.
We d~enounce the failure of the Repuh-
lican party 10 carry out lis pledge To
grant statehood 10 the territories of
Arizona. New Mexico and oklahoma and
We promise the people az those terrific
ries immediate statehood and home rule
during their condition as territories and
We favor home rule and a territorial form
OF government for Alaska and Porto Rico.
We favor az intelligent system OF inn
proving the arid. lands OF the West. stor-
ing tine waters for purposes ~ irrigation
and the holding 81 such lands for actual
settlers.
We favor the continuance and strict
enforcement OF the Chinese exclusion law
and its application 10 the same classes
OF all Asiatic races.
Jefferson said: Peace. IN and
honest friendship with all nations en-
, t~angling alliances with none
so ALLIANCE WITH ENGLAND.
We approve this wholesale doctrine and
| earnestly protest against the Republican
departure which has involved Ms in So
| called world politics. including the diple-
macy % Europe and the intrigue and land
grabbing or Asia and we especially con-
denim the ill-coucoalei Republican alliance
with England which must mean diacrimi-
nation against other friendly nations ami
which has already stified the nations
voico, while liberty is being straneled in
africa.
SYMPATHY FOR TIE BOERS.
Believing in the principles Of self gov
eminent and rejecting as did our fore
fathers. the claim OF monarchy. we view
with indignation the purpose OF England
to overwhelm with force the South Afri-
can Republics. Speaking as We do for the
entire American nation except its Re
publican OfhCe-hOIdcrS and for all free
men everywhere, we extend our sym
pathies TO the heroic hurghers in their
unequal struggle to maintain their liberty
and independence. !
FOTA PUBLIC ECONOMY.
We denounce the lavish appropriations
Of recent Republican Congresses which
have kept taxes high and which
strengthen the perpetuation Of the OPP
p~ressive war leyies. We oppose the ac-
emulation Of a surplus to be squandered
in such barefaced frauds upon the tax
payers as the shipping subsidy bill. which
under the false pretense OF prospecting
American ship-building, would put un-
earned millions into the pockets Of favor
tie contributors to the Republican cam
paign fund. We favor the reduction and
speedy repeal Of the war taxes and a re-
turn to the time-honored Democratic
policy Of strict economy in governmental
expenditures.
Believing that our most cherished in
stitutions are in great peril, that the very
| existence OF oar constitutional republic Is
at stake and that the decision now TO be
rendered will determine whether or not
our children are to enjoy those blessed
privileges of free government which have
made the United States great, prosperous
and honoTcd, we earnestly ask for the
FOREGOING declaration of principles and
hearty support OF the liberty-loying
American people, regardless OF previous
party affiliations.