The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1902-10-02
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

First We the representatives. of the Demo
cratic party of Arizoun in convention assembled,
rcanrm our allegiance to the principles of the
national democratic party. set forth in the
national democratic platform of Kansas City
in 1900.
Second We believe in free discussion, free
dom of speech. freedom of The press, and of
-..ual LghIs 10 all. special privileges To none.
aud Of the universal cq"ality of all men before
the law.
Third We believe in the superiority of the
civil power Of government over the military,
and ia the preservation of constitutional lib
crty wherever the American lag floats.
Fourth We are opposed to the permanent
policy of the Republican party in the main
tcnnncc of dependent colonies outside the pale
of the American constitution, because such
policy is ia decd il not in name, Imperialism
pure AMI simple and imperialism means
government without consent aud gov
cruncnt W ithuut consent means government 10y
force all Of which is directly opposed to the
letter aud spirit of tho Declaration of American
Independence and the American Constitution.
Fi0h. We are ina favor of peace. commerce
and friendship with all nations, and cutaugl-
ing alliances with none.
sixth w condemn both the Legislative and
udmiui~ trauvc policies of the republican party.
which have created dangerous combinations of
the capitalized corporate mouopolicS: have
suHcl competition aud have largely enhanced
the price of the necessities of life. We are in
favor therefore. Of free trade in all articles
made and controlled ny trusts, and of such
other legislation Shall Gc>troy the dangerous
tendencies of the same.
Seventh. We recognize the dignity OF labor
demand. and pledge The democracy of Arizona
and its representatives i'm the legislative as
l.. .. sfrr,.aF Nf.tgs f la1
Tho enactment of u law prescribing eight
hours as lawful day of labor.
> To the enactment of "a law creating the
Office OF mine inspector. with power IN the IN
cumbcut to cutter and inspect all mines in the
cud that underground miners may be more
safely protected from danger, and mine owners
from useless litigation.
Of boiler Inspector, with power in the incum-
bent to inspect all stationary boilers
& To tho enactment OF an equitable freight
and fare bin, providing IA maximum rate or
charge. to be placed on the products Of the
country To- the cud that the producer may have
left IN his hands some Of the profits of his
product. rs Il reward of his labor.
=. The enactment of an equitable license law
for the regulation Of railroad taxation, PrcScrlb-
ing the amount Of tax per mile, II be paid on
each mile of said road in the territory
similar To the act Of congress, liking mileage
rate Of taxation for the santa Re Racine IN TINS
territory. To the end that railroad companies
operating railroads IL this territory shall carly
thCir-.s--gsa9> Of the pubic hurdcns, aud
ing the for them ana that said companies
may not hC disturbed by CQunllksug boards in
raising and lowering taxes 10 hc paid 10y such
companies.
t. To the enactment Of an anti blacklist law
prohibiting the hlICkliStiug of discharged en-
ploycS Ivy employees for the purpose of prevent
ing such employees from obtaining employment
= We favor the amendment OF all laws
placing large pcrquSitcS in The hands Of GOV
crumCut officials in this territory. cnd demand
that all of such pcrlui>itcs shall be converted
into the treasury. and fixed salaries created for
all territorial appoiutccS aud clerical forces,
may Ice necessarily required for IN" effective
administration of the government affairs per
tanning tp each department of she same
:. We appeal To the scHatc of the United
States TO pass the omnibus statehood bill. now
pcudiug before st. for the admission of The
territories of Arizona, New Mexico aud Okla
homl, into the union of states To the end that
al pledges OF all national political parties,
made Solcmu'y ia their political platforms on
the subject. may he redeemed aud the people
clothed with power to organize themselves into
sovereign aics, to which thcy are, under our
constitution 50 clearly and justly entitled.
. We favor the reclamation OF our arid
lands 10y the government, especially the im
dams before natural reservoir sites for the i'm
pounding Of large bodies of water for that pur-
pose; the same to hc under government control.
aud regulated in Snch a way n that the people
may be chcaply supplied with water for irriga-
ton .and the government finally reimbursed
% We are in favor Of. and pledge the demo
cratic party and 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
day, under the supervision of the same judges
and under the Australian ballot system the
same as the present general election law. with
such penalties FOR its violation provided therein
shall secure its due enforcement.
We endorse the action aud work of the Hon
Marcus \. Smith, our delegate to congress. and
thank him for his successful efforts in behalf
Of statehood and his careful guardianship Of
all ArizonaS interests, He has served the
people faithfully and intelligently. and his
party points with pride 80 bis work,