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 fegfslaEe
with a due regard for the labor and caIu-,
tai involved in industrial enterprises.
The Trusts
It is estimated that there are In the
United States between two and three nun
dred combinations of capital and corpo-
rate interests, known as trusts which
have grown up In the last few years under
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 unnaturally restricted. aThe
effort of these trusts is to control or mon
opolize, and these monODolieS, when un-
restrained seem to produce conditions
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
ments but as the legitimate outcome OF the
reserve powers of the states and or the
people, is the very corner stone of our
political structure, and the best assurance
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 or dl1Ier-s
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 ilfe
It's permanent establishment as part OF
the industrial system of the country, upon
a basis of mutual consent of all parties
TO controversy, would insure more
friendly relations between employer and
employed, for the interest OF the work.
ingInan and the employer is identical. It
affords safe and equitable method OF
determining differences that may ARISE:
and has been called "a reasonable and
natural mOQGI OF SPlllnS SucI utSpulCS.
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
4 All lovers of their country must depre-9
cate the rehabilitat ton by the RepuDlican
party of a disappearing race, issue az "a
time when, every effort should be made
to promote rather than Ietard the progress
which was being made in the states
where slavery had existed. toward kind
lier relations between the two races. The
revival of this issue, with all its at,
the development of the Southern states.
whose people are struggling manfuny
with conditions left by the war, and Sc
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 administration, eS-
pecially in the postoffice and land de-
partments, reached such proportions that
knowledge. of the evils practiced became
public property. Prosecutions naturally
followed but a thorough and impartial
investigation by congress; proposed ana
refused by the Republicans at the man
date, it is believed, of the Administrative
Congress adjourned earlier than sat any:
long session for many years for the PUT
pose. it is believed, of preventing. fur
ther agitation of the question, and in an.
effort to scurtail expenses.
Civil Service
Offices are created and filled, in pursu-
ance of law to carry on the government
and not TO 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 campa ign to
secure the success. of the Republican
service laws, rules and. regulations. Sew
eral members of the. cabinet and other
officials of the government forsaking
their duties and the departments AT.
Washington are spending their time in
making speeches and using all the in
ffuence and power of their official posi-
tons to elect their chief @s-1 =
Judge Parker
The late Democratic convention, and
its candidate for president, have given
signal exhibition 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
precfate and admire courage, character
and discretion in their leaders. Our cam
didate has these qualities and can be de-
pended upon at all times to observe tina
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
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, [ await with
confidence the result OF their Judgment a
H. G. Davis