The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-10-03

wise, conservative and gradual change in
the tariff laws. which will equaiize the
burdens of taxation and make. honest
competition possible. But in making such
changes its purpose will be to iegfsiafe
with due regard for the labor and caIll-
tai involved in industrial enterprises.
The Trusts
It is estimated that there are in the
United States between two and three hun
dred combinations of capital and corpo-
rate interests, known as trusts, Whlcn
have grown up In the last few years under
Republican rule. Some of them are SO
conducted as to- be pernicious and harm
full to the general interest With the
power they are able to exert they can
lessen competition, control prices and reg
ulate TO their own advantage the law OF
supply and demand. Individual effort is
helpless against such strong rivals. and
the natural right of all persons to barter
and trade is unnaturaliy restricted Fhe
effort of these trusts is to control or mon
opoize, and these monoDolieS, when I'M
restrained. seem to produce conditions
which bring about strikes and disorders,
and disturb the business affairs of the
country.
Local Self Government
Local self government, that came to us
not as the gift of the national govern
ment, but as the legitimate outcome of the
reserve powers of the states and OF the
people is the very corner stone OF our
of liberty regulated by law 1t can only
be maintained by strict observance of the
limitations-of the federal constitution. The
Democratic party has always resisted. and
will continue to resist the encroachment
by its enemies upon the fundamental right
of. the people of the several states. All
power comes from the people, and should
be surrendered only in the interests of the
people, and whenever this power is used
for selfish interests it is not only an abuse.
but usurpation.
Arbitration
The declaration of the ST Louis plat
form in favor OF arbitration is one that
appeals to my sense of fairness. Nations
and states have employed to advantage
this method of settling disputed questions,
states have invoked its aid with good re-
suits. and individuals frequently have re-.
sort to it in adjusting questions of differ
ence. The Hague tribunal, representing
the sentiment of Cancellation, is the high
est practical expression of intelligent
thought on this subject The principles
of arbitration are the same, whether gov
erning in the great court of nations or
applied III the affairs of Industrial life:
Its permanent establishment as a part OF
the industrial system of the country, upon
a basis of mutual consent of all parties
to a controversy, would insure more
employed, for the interest of the work
ingman and the employer is identical. IT
affords a safe and equitable method of
determining differences that may arise.
and has been called "a reasonable and
natural mode of settling such disputes.
The spirit of arbitration is kindred to
the love of law and order 1t IS the ar
bitter of peace instead Of war, and makes
for happiness instead of sorrow.
Race Issue
- All lovers of their country must depre-
cate the rehabilitation by the Republican
party of disappearing race issue, at Z.
to promote rather than 1etard the progress
which was being made in the states
where slavery had existed. toward kind
lier relations between the two races. The
tendant evils must of necessity retard
the development of the Southern states:
whose people are f4 struggling manfnliy
Piously interferes with the industrial
progress of both races.
Fraud in the Public Service
Population and fraud in the public serv-
ice under the present administra ton, es-
partments, reached such proportions that
knowledge of the evils pfacticed became
public property. Prosecutions naturally
followed but a thorough and impartial
investigation by congress-; proposed and
urged by the Democratic minority. was
refused by the Republicans at the man
date, it is believed, of the administration.
Congress adjourned earlier than sat any
long session for many years for the ,pur-
pose. it is believed, of :, preventing fur
ther agitation of the question, and in an.
e. .
Civil Service i
Offices are created and filled in pursu-
ance of law to carry on the government
and not ito further party ambitions ano
the selfish purpose. of ANY citizen: Many
of the hundred thousand: federal office
holders, servants of all the people. while
under salary, are now vigorously, some
covertly. and some openly, working and
contributing to the present campaign to 4
party in defiant Violations of the civil
service laws, rules and regulations. Sew.
eral members. of the cabinet ardx other
officials of the, goyenmente forsaking
their duties and the depa rtments- at
Washington. are spending their time in
making speeches and using all the in
fuence and power of their official posi-
tons to elect their chief. =
Judge Parker
The late Democratic convention, and
its candidate for president, have given
signal exh ibition of a mutual respect and
confidence almost unprecedented in our
political history, and our party has re-
ceived new inspiration and hope in its !
appeal to the people, who always. APP
preciate and admire courage, characteryi
and discretion in their leaders Our cam
didate has these qualities and can be de-
pended upon at all times to observe that
self-control in speech and action which /
is so necessary to safe reasoning and !
sound judgment.
With undated trust in the efficiency
of the cardinal principles of our great 1
party, when applied to the practical adj
miniStration of government. to realize the
blessings OF peace and prosperity. for all |
and believing that the people will correct
the present abuses of administration by
a change of party in power L await with |
confidence the result OF their Judgment at |
the polls. Very truly yours.