Graham guardian., 1902-10-03
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

First The g" the DGmgoF1s @ soin Ro ,be %
tion assembled reathrm our allegiance TO lh PhceS l u
party forth in the national Democratic platform Of
Second discussion freedom of speech freedom
of the press equal rights ALL special privileges and
the universal equality ofall men before the law;
Of the
the military and in Misrepresentation OF CONSTITUTIONS" liberty
wherever the American flag floats m
party colonies outside the Of the
Imperialism pure and simple aud imperialism means government
without without consent means government
force which directly opposed to the letter and spirit
the Declaration of American independence and the American Con
stiuton. -
Fifth peace and friendship with all
nations, and enanging alliances with none
Sixth We condemn both the legislative and administrative policies
ofthe Republican party which have created dangerous combinations
largely enhanced the price Of the necessities Of life We are in
favor therefore, of free trade all articles made and controlled by
trusts and of such other legislation as sh" destroy the dangerous
seventh We recognizing dignity labor pledge
assembly to the enactment of the following laws
The enactment Of law prescribing eight hours lawful day OF
labor
Q To the enactment of creating mine Inspector
with power the inspect all mines in the
Territory development and operation the end that
underground be safely protected from danger and
creating the Office of boiler Inspector
with power the incumbent to inspect all stationary boilers
To the enactment of equitable freight and fare BILL providing
maximum railroad charges to be placed the products of
country end that the producer shall have left his hands
profits of his product reward for his abo
The enactment of an equitable license law for the regulation
prescribing amount me to be paid on
mile in said Territory similar to the act of Congress
fixing mage taxation for the Santa Fe Pacific in this Terri
tory railroad companies operating railroads in this
Territory shall carry their portion of the public burdens and thereby
further carrying the for them and that
companies be disturbed by equalization boards raising
and lowering o be paid by such companies.
antbackl law prohibiting the black
listing discharged employees by employers for the of
venting such from obtaining employment in other sections
We the amendment Of all laws placing large pequisies
officials in this Territory and demand that
shall be covered the treasury and fixed
for all Territorial appontees and clerical forces as
necessarily required the effective administration OF the
affairs pertaining each department of the same
appeal the of the United States to pass the Omn
bus Statehood BILL pending before it for the admission OF the
Arizona New Mexico and Oklahoma into the Union
States to the end pledges all national political parties made
soemny political Platforms the subject be redeemed
people clothed with organize themselves into
which under American Constitution, sol
clearly and justly entitled.
arid lands by the government
especially valleys therein the erection OF great dams
for the mpoundng OF large bodies of
be under CONTROL
that the people be cheapy supplied
irrigation and TIE government finally reimbursed there
for.
pledge the Democracy of this Territory
in the legislative assembly, the enactment OF
we'll regulated election law such shall require all political
Territory to hold their primary elections the
the the judges and under the Ausa
ballot system the the present general election law with
such penalties violation provided therein shall its
enforcement.
We endorse the action Marcus Smith,
delegate to Congress- him his successful efforts in be-
half Of Statehood careful guardianship ofa Azonas interests
He people faithfully and ntelgeny and bis party
points with pride 20 his work.