The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-09-25
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

First We the representatives of the Demo
CRITIC party of Arizona in convention assembled,
rcalrm our allegiance to the principles of the
national democratic party, as set forth in the
national democratic platform Of Kansas City
in 1900.
Second We believe in free discussion, free
-i-z--.C si4ecL, freedom of the press, and of
equal rights to all, Special privileges to none;
and Of the universal equality of all men before
tho law.
THIRD We believe in the superiority of the
civil power Of government over the military,
and in the preservation of constitutional lib
crty wherever the American flag fonts.
Fourth We ARE opposed to the permanent
policy of the republican party in the main
tcunncc of dependent colonies outside the pale
Of the American constitution, because such
policy Is. in deed if not in name, imperialism
pure and simple; ana imperialism means
government without consent and gov
crumcut without consent means government by
force. all Of which is directly opposed TO the
letter and spirit of the Declaration Of American
Independence. aud the American Constitution.
Finb. We are in favor Of peace. commerce
aud friendship with all nations, and cutaugl-
ing alliances with none.
sixth We condemn both the legislative and
administrative policies Of the republican party,
the capitalized corporate monopocs; have
stiHcI competition and have largely enhanced
the price of the ucccs sites of life, We are in
favor. therefore, of free trade in all articles
mulc and controlled uy trusts. and of such
other legislation as shall destroy the dangerous
tendencies Of the same.
seventh. We recognize the dignity of labor
demand, and pledge the democracy of Arizona
and its representatives in the legislative as
Svmhlv To the enactment of the following laws 8,
The enactment of Il law prescribing eight
hours rs lawf ul day of labor.
To the enactment of "a law creating the
Office of mine Inspector, with power in the in
cumbcut To- enter and inspect all mines in the
end that underground miners may hc more
safely projected from danger. and mine owners
from useless litigation.
3. The enactment of "a law creating the Office
OF boiler Inspector, with power in the incum-
bent 70 inspect all stationary boilers.
{. To the enactment of an equitable freight
aud fare biN providing n maximum rate or
charge. To be placed on the products Of the
country. to the end that the producer may have
left in his bands some of the profits of his
product a reward of his labor.
3 The enactment of an equitable license law
for the regulation of railroad taxation, prcscib-
iuA, the ggnOIut of tax per mile, To be paid on
- l--AiC Of said road IN the Territory
sIuilar to the act Of congress, liking mileage
rate of TAXATION for the Santa Fc Pacific il this
territory. To- the end that railroad companies
operating railroads IN this territory shall carry
their portions Of the public burdens, and
thereby relieve the people from further carry
ing the same for them. and that said companies
may not he disturbed Ivy Cqualiziug boards in
raising and lowering taxes to be paid 10y such
d To The enactment Of an anti blacklist law
prohibiting the hlackliStiug of discharged en-
piovcs by employees for the purpose of prevent
ing such employees from obtaining employment
: We favor the amendment of all laws
plaCiug large pcrQusjtCS in IhC hands of GOV
Crumcut officials in this territory, and demand
that all Of such pcrluiSltcS shan bc converted
into the treasury, and fixed salaries created for
all territorial appoiutccs ana clerical forces, as
may he necessarily required for the effective
administration Of the government affairs per
tanning TO each department of the same
) We appeal TO the senate OF the United
States to pass the omnibus statehood bill now
pending before il, for the admission Of the
territories Of Arizona. New Mexico and Okla
hotnn into the union NJ states To- the end that
al pledges of all national political parties,
male sol,Inn'v in their political platforms on
the subject. may be rclcvmvd. aud the people
clothed with power 20 organize themselves into
sovereign states, To which they are, under our
constitution 81 clearly and Justly entitled.
.. We favor the reclamation of our arid
lands 10y the governments especially the i'm
mcpSc valleys therein. 10y ia" erection of great
dams ector, natural reservoir sites, Tor the I'M
pnuulinc of large huiitS of water for that pur-
pose; The same Ia hc under government control,
aud regulated in such "A way as that the people
may be chcaply supplied with water for irriga-
tinn .and the government finally reimbursed
10 We are In favor OF. and pledge the demo
cratic party AMI Its representatives in the
legislative assembly. to the enactment of a
well regulated primary election law such as
shall require all political parties in this terri
tory To- hold their primary elections on the same
daV under the supervision Of the same Judges
and under the Australian ballot system the
same the present general election law, with
such penalties for its violation provided therein
as shall secure its due enforcement.
We endorse the action and work Of the Hon.
Marcus A. Smith, our delegate 10 congress and
thank him for his successful efforts in behalf
OF statehood and his careful guardianship of
all Ariknua'S interests He has served the
people faithfully and iutelligcntly and his
party points with pride 10 his work.