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ocratic measure. broad and compre-
hensive as 1t is, working automatically
throughout all time without further
action of Congress, until the reclama-
ton is accomplished reserving the
lands reclaimed for home seekers in
small tracts, and rigidly guarding
against land monopoly, as an evidence
of the policy of domestic development
contemplated by the Democratic party,
should it be placed in power.
Isthmian Canal. t
The Democracy when entrusted with
power, will construct the Panama
canal speedily, honestly and economi-
cally, thereby giving to our people
what Democrats have always contend
ed fora great inter-oceanic canal,
furnishing shorter and cheaper lines
of transportation and broader and
less trammeled trade relations with the
other peoples of the world.
American Citfzenship.
We pledge ourselves to insist upon
the just and lawful protection of our
citizens at home and abroad. and to
use all proper measures to secure for
them, whether native born or natural
lied, and without distinction of race
or creed, the equal protection Of laws
and the enjoyment of all rights and
privileges open to them under the
covenants of our treaties of friend
ship and commerce; and, If under ex-
listing treaties, the right of travel and
so1ourn is denied to American citizens
or recognition is withheld from Amer
ican passports by any countries on the
ground of race or creed, we favor the
beginning of negotiations with the
governments of such countries 10 Sc
cure, by treaties, the removal of these
unjust determinations.
When Minnesota was called the
chairman OF that delegation on behalf
of portion of the delegation, seconded
the nomination of Judge Parker and
another member on behalf Of ma
jority of the delegation, seconded Mr..
Hearst.
Gov. Vardaman of Mississippi brief
ly seconded Parker's nomination.
Senator Clark Of Montana also sec
onded the nomination of Parker.
Nebraska came next and there was
an uproar of Bryan, Bryan, Bryan"
but after he was able to be heard, Mr..
Bryan merely yielded to Wisconsin.
and Mayor David S. Rose OF Milwau-
kee placed Edward G. Wall in nomi-
nation. Mayor Rose drew some Kisses
by criticising other candidates but
without naming them.
Mr.. Rose took the New York delega-
ton to task severely for presenting
Judge Parker.
The nation has been calling on New
York for months 70 tell us what are
the principles Of their candidate" he
rang out. But he has said nothing"
Oscar l.. Miles. a Kansas delegate
amid the uproar, yelled the point OF or
der that, THE gentleman is not speak
ing IN behalf of any candidate. but in
general arraignment OF the Democratic
party"
Cries Of Right. right" were heard
above the uproar.
Chairman Bailey overruied the point
of order. and Mr.. Rose as he went on.
grew rapidly unpopular and caused
great confusion.
We demand that all over the world
a duly authenticated passport. issued
by the government Of the United states
to an American citizen. shall be
proof Of the fact that he IL an Amer
lean citizen. and shall entitie him TO
The treatment due him as such.
Election of Senators by the People.
We favor the election OF United
States senators. by the direct vote OF
he people.
statehood Tor Territories.
We favor the admission Of the terri