Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1902-09-19

meaus Oh appointment OF the Hrsi
board had to be provided for, and the
plan as outlined by the committee
was adopted after several hours Of
animated, and at times acrimonious
debate. At one time the band had to
be brought into requisition TO sOothe
the breast when it developed savage
tendencies. But the sweet, solemn,
soothing strains of our national airs
exerted profound influence upon the
convention. "America," and Star
Spsngled Banner" caused every man,
woman and child (both sexes and all
ages being represented by members
and auditors) to rise and stand dur.
ing their rendition. "Dixie" caused
shouts and cheers and throwing up oil
hats, while Yankee Doodle" aroused
the most grotesque manifestations oil
appreciation and joy.
Before consideration of the platform
as n whole had been reached, the Con-
vention adjourned to Z P. Nj.
At the evening session the wrangle
again began on the railroad plank oil
the platform, and continued couple
of hours, when the plank recon- mend
ed by the majority OF the committee
was adopted.
The platform is as follows:
We. the Democratic party Of the state
hereby adopt the following declaration
of principles:
We renew our allegiance to the funda-
mental principles of government and the
| I'll IN a danIQrQ a.
ton of independence and the constitution
| of the United States and we reaf1rm
and indorse the principles laid down In
the last national platform adopted at
Kansas City. Regarding those principles
as opposed to Imperialism and colonial
| ism, as opposed to government by IN
junction. as opposed to trusts and trust,
fostering tariffs. as opposed to hnancial
| monopoly and an asset currency, ana as
opposed to all other legalized monopo-
lies. subsidies and privileges, we condemn
every effort which tends to repudlate
them.
timely death of Washington's great and
good governor. John r. Rogers. He was
a public spirited citizen, a courageous Of
fetal. champion of justice, and an nom
| est man, and We herewith bear witness
to the love and respect We had for hi:n.
Along with all patriotic men we ex-
press our adherence of the tragedy that
resulted in the death Of the president OF
The manner of his death was blow at
a constitutional government and was an
effort to undermine our civilization ana
to destroy the foundations Of republican
institutions.
In state and county affairs we pledge
the nominees Of our party to an honest.
efficient and economical administration
| Of public affairs, and as an evidence or
the fidelity with which Democrats dis
| charge public duties We point TO the
administration of state affairs from 1897
| to 1901 which for honest and economical
| MANAGEMENT stands unmatched in the
history of this state.
| We demand the rigid enforcement OF the
law relating to the assessing of all prop
erty, and We especially demand that the
personal property and franchies OF the
railroad and other public service cor
| porations shall be assessed at not less
than their salable value as going con-
Germs. SO that they shall not hereafter
evade Just and equitable taxation.
We are in favor Of so amending the
constitution of the state that questions
Of q fundamental characer may. under
proper conditions and at the Initiative OF
a sufficient number Of electors. be sub
mitted directly to the people for adoption
or rejection. thus providing correction
for the inf1rmity OF government by poll
teal parties and making 1t certain that
the voice Of the people on all such Ques-
lions will in the end prevail.
We are without qualification in favor OF
the election of United States senator's
| u
We commend the wise. statesmanlike
and patriotic course Of Senator George
Turner throughout his term In the United
States senate. His voice has always been
OF Democracy and Of free government,
and the influence and high standing to
| which he has attained in the halls OF
have and and s ats do ysa Ses4s
In her history has Washington had a SEN
ator 80 able and SO useful. and In the
interests Of the whole people Of the state
we pledge that every Democratic vote in
the next legislature will be cast for his
| reelection.
We unqualifedly demand the complete
exclusion from all American territory
of all Chinese, OF either whole or mixed
blood. according to the terms Of the bill
presented to congress by the American
Federation Of Labor, and we denounce
their treason to the working people and
to the Pacific coast in rejecting this bill
and passing the present weak and made
1t is believed by the Democratic party
Of Washington that this state. great in
all natural resources for the production
Of wealth, rich and prosperous, can well
ts Sei
eQualize their relations with their en-
ployers and protect them from the un-
necessary hazards of their employment
We declare 1t to be part of the policy
OF the Democracy Of Washington to en-.
act into law the following bills:
First-A bill relating to the protection
Of dangerous machinery.
Second-A bill relating to the assumed
risk Of workmen In mills, factories and
other workshops
Third-A bin relating to an eight-hour
Fourth-A bill defining who may be
fellow-servants and providing a reason.
4 able penalty for its violation.
And we instruct the Democrats In the
1 N nj ~ yrNtA Gov h.
same.
We invite the earnest consideration OF
the voters Of Washington to the evils
which beset present industrial conditions
corporations. commonly known as trusts
organized for the purpose OF concentrat.
Ing all Of the chief products, industries
} and means of transportation In the hands
Of few large capitalists, thereby en-.
abling them to dictate to the farmer the
! price of his product to the consumer the
price Of his necessities and to the laborel
the price of his wages: and we call at.
tention to the fact that these evils are
fostered largely by national legislation
giving so-called protection to the products
fusai Of the Republican party, now IL
control Of the legislative and executive
branches OF the government. to enact and
indorse effective laws against the com.
binations In restraint Of competitive
trade. Manufacturing concerns which
enter the markets Of the world and there
sell their products in competition cheaper
than they sell like products to citizens al
homo are not proper subjects for pro.
lection. We demand that protective rates
be taken of all trust-made articles and
that the same be placed upon the free
list.
We demand fair and equal division
Of government funds appropriated fol
irrigation purposes In the various arid
districts. said division to be made &C.
cording to acres and their value as raw
land Irrespective Of the proximity OF
towns and cities) to be irrigated in the
different counties lying in said arid dis.
| tricts.
We condemn In unmeasured terms the
special privileges given to certain indi.
viduals OF sheep grazing on the govern.
ment forest reserves in this state, that
are held In trust for the benefit of all
the people and are the natural watersheds
and necessary for the accommodation, use
and enjoyment Of all settlers for irriga.
ton purposes.
The railroads are public agencies and
are subject to public control They are
In their nature monopolies, and the public
interest tmperatively requires that they
be controlled. Therefore, disclaiming any
spirit Of hostility to the railroads, and
admitting that they are necessary to the
continued growth Of the state, we de-
clare ourselves in favor of tho fol Itch