Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1904-09-30
Names Issues as Tariff Re-
form, Imperialism, Econ
| omy and Honesty.
|Arrogation of Unconstitutional
Powers by the Executive
is Decried.
Calls the DingIey Act Oppres-
sive and Quotes Mckinley
on Reciprocity.
AGREES with Demand OF the
Platform for Filipino In
dependence.


parker accepts the Democratic noml-
,..tian for President of the United
,,,... j. about $500 words i'll length.
No.. fhan 1.OtO,UOO copies Of it Will be
-,,.f,,,a1 and spread broadcast through
two United States. 1t will be the
,..f,.,.t,.aI campaign document of the
I.I1acratic party. Arrangement OIL
fr,.arialism and executive power
r.,...i an individual caprice, demand
..,.+.,riff reform on prudent lines so as
mo-. f., work revolution in existing con-
Jf...as uneuuivocal declaration i'll IA
r.~ nf Filipino Independence, the urg-
f-,- nf the immediate curtallment OF
..-4fftllres and a return to economl-
,.T administration, and promise OF a
s,ra..ing investigation of all depart
n,nYf> NJ the government in the event
Of marty success-these are the dls-
+fn.fivn features of Judge Parker let
ter which is here given in part:
Grave public questions are pressing FOR
l,..si,n The Democratic party appeals
+, the people with confidence that us
,...r..,o On these questions will be ac-
-....I and indorsed at the polls While
tf.. ISSUES involved are numerous, some
Stand forth pre-eminent i'll the puoAc
MIND Among these are: Tariff reform,
f,,,,s.,qIiSm. economical administration
and honesty in the public service.
yr,M briefly consider these and some
a,r,r, within the necessarily prescribed
limit of this letter.
If wa would retain our liberties and
Constitutional rights unimpalred we can
ra+ nrrluit or tolerate at any time or for
any purpose the arrogatlon OF uncoistl-
trrf anal movers by the executive branch
of ,ur government. We should be ever
,,1,'4Iful Of the words of W eostai;,4+tl.n-
,0nly to be Treservedl by ire,
-. Jaly the national government has
become centralized beyond any point
contemplated or imagined by the franz
ar> If the constitution. How tremen-
d,lsy all this has added to the power of
tn, President. 1t has developed from
year 10 year until it almost equals that
of many monarchs.. The magnitude OF
tAn country and its diversity of inter
eStS and population would enable a de-
tcnniacd ambitious and able executive,
u.a.lJful of constitutional limitations
ani tired with the lust Of power, to go
far in the uSurpation of authority anu
tnn 3--raudizement Of personal power
before The situation could be fully appre'
ga-.l or the people he aroused.
The issue Of imperialism which has
bee. thrust upon the country involves a
decision whether the law Of the land OF
The rr,!" of individual caprice shall gov
G-a. The principle of imperialism may
CIV rise to brilliant, startling, dashing
rr~H.t> hHt the principle of democracy
H.. * IN check the brilliant executive and
81. j"'ts him to the sober, conservative
r.'r:l Of the people.
IT." people of the United States stand
a. tie parting of the ways. Shall we
.."" Tie footsteps of our fathers along
l-" paths ~ peace, prosperity and con
+" 'a'at guided by the everything spirit
a, The constitution which they framed
l'- HIS. or shall We go along other and
".."ni paths, hitherto Stunned by all.
t'.'"-ny 5Ijndly new ideals, which,
ti.fya appealing with brilliancy to the
-..-latn1n and ambition. may prove a
WI. The w;sp. leading Us into difficult
H. ."@.a w.tith it may be impossible to
t.. ";' ourselves without lasting injury
g. F national character and institu-
Tariff and Trusts.
Earf r'form is one of the cardinal
f".@ tp.es of the Democratic faith and
T." necessity for it was never greater
}.t@ ~ the present time. 1t should be
u" ''"aAeu At once in the interest Of all
o@ n.'pe.
t.r Nin-ley tariff is excessive in many
y. l.~ rites and, rs to them at least, I'M
justly and opDresSiyely burdens the peo
81" II secures to domestic manufacture
g. >,aG!y Or IN combination. the priv
'"-' oh ~Nacting excessive prices at home
49, p"r"S far above the level of sales
.',- ~ regularly by them abroad with |
I'ts, 'AHS giving bounty to foreign
''[ III jAe expense of our own people.
us unjust taxation burdens the people |
s.-1Ha"y, forcing them to pay excessive
t'"'> Tor food, fuel, clothing and other !
-"."NStr."S Of life. 1t levies duties on |
-'"'"| articles not normally imported in |
ANY considerable amount. which are (
Md. 'e extensively at home for which the |
most extreme protectionist would hardly |
1'@''! protective taxes and which in |
%".-e amounts are exported. Such dutjes |
.'0a and will continue to be direct /
..., s'',Fe % The formation of huge indus
I-.'. combinations. which, secure from
~n competition. are enabled to stife
-. ',''>''G competition and practically to |
I''poNze the home market. Il
~, contains many duties imposed for
s,... rN;'FeSs purpose only, as was openly
49,, NJ, 81 furnishing a basis for reduc-
t,,@.: ~ means of reciprocal trade
tr, ,,;'IsS Which the Republican admins
pe ,[,,.:1' implicitly at least, promised to
rn@a8 '' 4 Having, on this promise. Sc
kan r Tue increased duties. the Repubh-
'11A party leaders snnrro1 ~, T., -,.p4.A