Arizona republican., 1904-10-03
LAST OF THE LIST
There Will Be No More Let
 terS of Acceptance
Henry c. Davis Finds Much in the Present Order of Things That Ought tO Bs Remedied.

New York, Oct. 2.-The following is a synopsis of the letter of acceptance of Henry G. Davis. democratic candi date for vice president:
 Elkins, w. ", Oct 3-Hon. John Sharp Williams and other members of the committed:
 In accordance with custom I submit the following observations upon some of the questions now before the coun- try: The times are propitious for the reinstatement of the democratic party in control of the government. The pub lie mind is being disillusioned of the pretensions the republican party has so long and so arrogantly made, that the material prosperity of the country de- pends upon it's own ascendency."
 On the expense of the government MT. Davis says: The expenditures per capita of the government are increas- ing at an alarming rate. When the present administration went into DOW CT there was a large surplus, but not withstanding enormous taxation. the revenues therefrcm are not now ade- ouate to meet the demands of reckless appropriations. The revenues fell short the last fiscal year over $40. GOO. .OOO Dur
 
 year the expenditures exceeded the re- ceipts by S24.OOO.OOO. and if this rate should continue the deficit for the pres ent fiscal year will be in the neighbor- hood of $14OOOO.OOO.'
 Rega! ding the Panama canal. Mr Davis "deprGcates the action of the present administration which reflected hDon our national honor by its disre- gard of the rights Of a weaker nation In order to give doubtful credit for energy in forwarding that great enter prise."
 lie condemns the 'imperiaIistic pol icy of the republican party and de- eiares that "it is in opposition to the teachings of the founders of the ~e- public"
 He devotes the longest paragraph in his letter to the tariff and among oth- CT things, says: "The average selling price of a hundred articles taken pria- cipally from the iron and steel list IS found to be about 20 per cent higher in this country than abroad. Relief from this condition will only come through the success Of the democratic party. which stands for a wise conservative and gradual change in she taEIm laws. which will edualize the burdens of tax alton and make honest competition possible. But in making such changes Its purpose will be to legislate with a due regard for the labor and capital involved in industrial enterprises"
 He condemns the trusts. He has a word to say for local self government declaring that the democratic party ms always resisted and will continue 10 resist encroachment by its enemies upon the fundamental right of the people of the several states. and ar Gues strongly in favor of the principles or arbitration as set forth in the St. Louis platform. He condemns the ire mobilization by the republican party of the disappearing race issue at a time when every effort should be made to promote rather than retard the prog ress which was being made in states where slavery had existed, toward kindlier relations between the two races''
 Fraud in the public service is con demned and the republican party ts censured for refusing a thorough and impartial investigation by congress proposed and urged by the democratic minority"
 He declares that the federal office holders are working 'and contributine m the present campaign to secure the success of Che republican party in de- hant violation of civil service laws. rules and regulations"
 MT. Davis closes his letter with the following; The late democratic 1on- 'ehaon and Its candidate for president. | have given a signal exhibition of mu- tuaI respect and confidence almost nm precedented in our political history. | ana cur party has received a, new in- spiration and hope in it's appeal to the people, who always appreciate and ad- Hllre courage, character and discretion, l in their leaders. Our candidate has these qualities, and can be depended upon at all times to observe that self control in speech and action which is so necessary to safe reasoning and sound Judgment"