Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-31

III Iues important part VI tlldL WOl n
borne by the Iowa delegation.
The legislation for the reduc-
ton of taxation, for the estab-
lishment of civil government in
the Philippines, for the construction of
an isthmian canal, for the protection
of our dairy products, with other meas
ures of practical usefulness, distin-
cuisines the session. We rejoice that
the firm but enlightened policy pur-
sued in the Philippines has secured
peace in the islands and that the
work of education, civilization, up
building, and development is begun
We urge that contention over our pol
icy in the Philippines should now
cease, and the beneficent plans of the
civil government be given the united
and cordial support of all our people.
Proud of American Soldiers.
eve are proud of the high standard
of good conduct maintained by mem
bers of American families doing duty
in the army while they are executing
our laws and carrying civilization to
ing conditions, and give them assur-
ance of our sympathy and confidence.
eve stand by the historic policy of
the republican party in giving pro-
lection to home industries, and point
for its ample vindication to the ex.
traordinary rapidity with which our
national resources have been devel
oped and our industrial and financial
independence secured. We favor such
changes in the tariff from time to
time as become advisable through the
progress of our industries and Their
changing relations to the commerce of
the world. We indorse the policy OF
reciprocity as the natural compile
ment of protection, and urge its devel
opment as necessary to the realiza
ton of our highest commercial posi-
bilities.
Right to Regulate Trusts.
1--WE assert the sovereignty of the
people over all corporations and ag
gregations Of capital and the right re
siding in the people to enforce such
regulations, restrictions. or prohibi
tons upon corporate management at
will protect the individual and society
from abuse of power which great com
binations of capital WELD
1--WE cordially indorse the position
of President Roosevelt in appealing tt
the courts to secure regulations thai
will control great combinations of cap
| ital that prevent competition and con
troll the industries Of the people with
out legal sanction or public approval
We favor such amendment to the in
terstate commerce act as will more
fully carry out it's prohibition of dis
examinations in rate making and any
modification of the tariff schedules
that may be required to prevent theil
affording shelter to monopoly.
1--WE are earnestly opposed to al
legislation designed to accomplish thu
Acknowledgement of citizens upon line.
of race, color, or station in life. ant
condemn the measures adopted by The
democratic party in certain states il
the union to accomplish that end.
Praise Cummins' Administration.
"The administration of Gov. A. B
| Cummins merits our unqualified ap
prevail. His high courage, sound dis
erection, and scrupulous fidelity hay,
brought additional distinction to execu
tive authority, and his devotion to thu
progressive policies of the republican
party inspires further confidence in tn.
wisdom and the helpfulness of his DO
i litical leadership"