The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-07
l0NG MAY BEGIN BEFORE MIDNIGHT DEMONS RATION FOR PARKER

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ly incucated by Thomas jefferson as Ii
the powers and limitations of our Federal
Government, and SO repeatedly declared
i'll the platforms of our national Democ-
racy.
We believe that a maintenance OF these
principles is essential to the preservation
safeguard prescribed by the Constitution.
and in view of the alarming aitituie cf
the Republicans we feel that We cannot
b" too emphatic in This reafiirmation OF
Voking in its support not only :Ee fuil
strength of olfr great and timehonored
organization, but also the active assist
ance of cur fellow-CitiZens who. direSard-
ing past differences on questions no longer
In issue. desire the perpetuaton of our
constitutional government as framed and
established by the fathers OF the Repub-
lie.
IMPERIALISM
The practical results OF the policy of
Imperialism inaugurateI by the Repub-
leans and now illustrated in the govern
ment of the Philippine Islands demon
strate the folly. danger and injustice of
the conquest. subjugation and forcible
control OF alien races in remote islands
of the sea, and. distinctly denouncing this
policy as without warrant in the letter or
spirit OF the Constitution and vicious in
itself. we favor the return at the earliest
possible moment from so radical and
perilous departure from the cherished
traditions and long Established practice of
our Government. and the speedy substitu-
ton therefor of friendly relations with
the Fiiipinos as a free people, correspond
ing as far as reasonably practicable with
our existing relations with the people of
Cuba.
THE ISTHMIAN CANAL.
Our party having long. earnestly ad-
vocated the construction of an inter
ba of
defense and commerce between the States
and with foreign nations. We favor the
early completion of the isthmian canal
But. while making this declaration and
accepting from necessity the result of the
negotiations conducted by President
Roosevelt. We cannot too forcibly express
our detestation of the methods by which.
In fragrant disregard of law and treaty OBJ
legations. the canal route has been
acquired. or too solemnly record our hope
thar this precedent of defiant diplomacy
may never be used against us to our hu-
initiation and injury.
REDUCTION OF EXPENDITURES.
We believe that large reductions can
readily be made in the annual expenditures
of the Government without impairing the
efficiency of any branch of the public
service. and in order to relieve the peo-
pie from the oppressive and unjust bur
dens of taxation which they are now un-
unnecessarily COUpelItu 10 bear, we SHhli III
Slst upon the strictest economy and fru-
gality compatible with vigorous and ef-
ficient civil. military and naval adminis-
traIion as right of the people too clear
TO be denied or withheld
THE RACE ISSUE.
We deplore and denounce the raising by
the Republicans of the race issue.
We believe that its wanton introduction
into this campaign cannot fail to obstruct
and delay the complete restora ton of that
harmony and good will amongst the peo-
pie SO essential to the peace. happiness
and prosperity OF every section OF the
Union and we demand that the regulation
of the suffrage shall be left without con-
sressional dictation to the several States.
subject only to the final Judgment of the
Supreme Court of the United States.
FINANCIAL FLANK.
The Democratic party congratuiates the
country upon the vindication of the Dem
ocratic contention for an increased volume
of real or metallic money in manner ac-
ceptable to an Democrats. by the addition
to the worlds stock OF money metals of
S2OI0.0oo.Uo in gold within eight years,
from which these United States have been
able to obtain $50. .o95 0Io. thereby doubling
their stock of standard money raising
their per capita from s23 TO $50 and con-
trihuting to the advent of industrial ac-
tivity which could not otherwise have
been reached by no action of Government.
but by the action of God. through human
instrumentalities Of discovery. invention
and industry, does OF lessen our gratfica-
ton.
TARIFFS AND TRUSTS.
We realize that, under the domination
Of the corporate interests and mighty and
dangerous trusts and monopolies which
the policy and shape the lesisla-
ton of the Republican party, relief to the
,,,a .,I,
eQualities and sross injustice of our ex-
isting tariff is absolutely hopeless. and
that only under the resistless pressure of
Democratic triumph can any Improvement
whatever be obtained
With a Democratic President and House
of Representatives our party can and will
take the vigorous initiative toward the
prompt. effective and just relief which the
existing industrial situation of the coun
try imperatively demands.
1t is pledged TO this wise and benefcent
policy.
1t will revise the tariff in a conservative
spirit of fairness to all interests.
Its anxious purpose will be to legisiate
with such due regard for the labor and
apital involved in our industrial enter
prses as to promote their healthy growth
and to carefully guard against the infiic-
ton of injury Upon established industries
by abrupt and radical measures.
But odious and powerful monopolies may
expect reductions of the excessive rates
under which they have been enabled TO eX-
tort oppressive tribute from the people.
And the illegal combinations of trusts
which within the last few years. under
the Republican tariff. have grown so
great. and which in unlawful restraint of
legitimate trade have crushed honest COM
petition, must be stripped of the power
which they have so abused.
CORRECTION OF ABUSES.
Appalled, by the Generalization which
Republican expansion and extravaganza
have generated, the Democratic party may
also be relied on to dedicate itself to the
task of purifying the admin
stration from corruption.
1t will resolutely restore economy. re-
yive respect for law and enforce obedience
from high and low. rich and poor alike
EXECUTIVE DICTATION.
Bear in mind that one of the cardinal
of our constitutional system is
that the legislative executive and judicial
powers of government ought TO be forever
separate and distinct from each other and
that each os these several departments
should be wholly free from interference by
he others, we call public attention to the
repeated and objectionable dictation OF
President Roosevelt to both branches OF
Congress.
We denounce his fragrant encroachments
,pon their rightful powers and inde-
,endence, and while amazed at the sub |
serviency of a Republican Senate and a |
his orders and usurpation, We declare that |
mis- autocratic invasion of their freedom |
deserves and should receive the indignant |
-ebuke and condemnation of the people.
Marine Intelligence.
Gibraltar. July 6-The United States bat |
,leship Illinois sailed to-day for Trieste,