The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-07-11
Platform Adopted ~ the Nlinnssota'
WEI pernoc ratio Convention. n NJ

EPIiatforn, Adopted ~ the AAinnsaota&
@ Democratic Convention. ss%'S
N First-We declare our allegiance to
the principles of Democracy. as set
forth In our national Declaration Of
as especially taught by
that great exponent of Democracy,
Thomas Jefferson; and as reatflrmed
I'm the latest national convention OF the
Democratic party.
EE Second-We further express our adj
miration for and, grateful appreciation
of the great ability, singular dislnter'
festedness and untiring zeal In the serv.
ice Of humanity of that great leader OF
the Democracy and most fearless and
eloquent champion OF the rights OF
man, William J. Bryan.
+, Third-We congratulate the people
LOT the United States and their latest
democratic spirit and sense of fairness
have been sufficiently aroused to COM
pel the present administration to so
&far keep faith, however reluctantly,
with the people of Cuba as to withdraw
DIR troops from their island and allow
them a measure Of lf-government,
and we condemn the Republican party
for it's failure to fully comply with the
congressional resolution passed before
the declaration of war with Spain. 1t is
with deepest shame and regret that,
through the apostacy of the Republic.
an party, the people OF the United
States are, by our imperialistic policy
in the Philippines, placed before the
world in the false position OF repud1at.
ing the most cherished fundamental
principles of our government, and our
brave citizen soldiers are forced TO
disgrace our flag and army In obedl'
ence to orders from their superiors.
We endorse and commend Dur Dem
locratic congressman for the position
taken by them on the Philippine ques.
ton and demand that our government
declare it's Intentions and purposes In
regard to the Filipino people and grant
them their independence.
Fourth--The power of the modern
trusts is an appalling evil and mon
etrous menace We would revoke the
tariff benefits they enjoy; We would
refuse the subsidy they seek; we would
pass appropriate legislation for the
control of their affairs and to secure
publicity, and we would enforce the
laws against them, sparing none.
Republican Policy Condemned.
Fifth-The Republican party openly
advocates the policy Of class legisla.
ton, comforting special privileges, ben
fits, subsidies, bounties and tariffs.
Excessive riches and abject poverty
that corrupt and debase character are
results of the same social disease
special privilege. And we emphatic
ally reaflrm our belief that the appli-
cation of the Democratic principles
of equal rights to all and special priv:
ileges to none is the only remedy for
existing inequalities and wrongs.
Sixth-We deplore the existence OF
spirit of lawlessness which finds
expression even in murderous attacks
upon the chief magistrate of the repub-
lie, and has brought about the death
of a recent incumbent of that exalted
office.
Seventh-We favor the postal saw
ings bank and the income tax; we op-
pose government by injunction.
Eighth-We would correct the I'M
beetle and unbusinesslike policy that
throttles our trade with Canada and
Cuba at the behest of special inter
ests.
Ninth-We take this opportunity to
pay heartfelt tribute to that statesman
and popular leader, the heroic standard
bearer of our cause during three hard
fought campaigns, John Lind. His
place in the history of the Northwest
and in the hearts of the people of all
classes is SECURE and the impress of his
character upon the political life of this
state will endure for all time. His
term as governor will be known in the
history of our commonwealth as that
In which every executive department.
railroad and warehouse commission,
pubic examiner, labor commission, In
surance commission, dairy and food
commission, adjutant general, superin.
tendent of public instruction, board OF
equalization and grain inspection-was
brought to the highest standard OF efl'
cheney and in every respect represent
ed the people. ~"ss<''"<
1t will be known as the administra-
ton which reduced the state tax levy
while securing large increase of reve-
nue. from tax-dodging corporations;
that cut down freight bills Of Minnesota
farmers 100000 per annum by reduc.
ing railway rates on grain; that re-
duced both the state cost and trust
price Of binding Irvine; that raised the
standard of Minnesota wheat through
r Just and efficient inspection an average
Of one grade on the entire crop; that
ordered Is per cent reduction in rail-
road rates on iron ore and for the first
time in years exacted of corporate
power In Minnesota the same obedi-
ence to public laws as Is required of
the humblest citizen.
We pledge continuance of this en-
lightened policy, efficient adlninistra-
tion and fidelity to the people when
the candidates Of the Democratic party
are again summoned TO serve the state.
Merger Law Should Be Enforced.
Tenth-The state law forbidding
merger of competing railroads should
be enforced, and that in every case;
and the states neglected power to
regulate rates should be exercised as
the prime remedy for discrimination
and extortion.
Eleventh-The readjustment of our
tax laws is an absolute necessity with
which the present administration has
proved it's incompetency to deal.
k k