The state herald., 1904-07-15

and we favor a tariff limited to the
needs of the government, economically
administered, and SO levied as not to
discriminate against any industry,
class or section, to the end that the
burdens of taxation shall be distributed
as equally as possible.
We favor revision and a gradual
reduction of the tariff by the friends
of the masses sEd for the common
veal.
Trusts and Combinations.
We recognize that the gigantic
trusts and combinations designed TO
enable capital to secure more than its
just share of the joint products of
capital and labor, and which have been
fostered and promoted under Repub-
lican rule, are menace to beneficial
competition and an obstacle to perma-
nent prosperity.
A private monopoly is indefensible
and intolerabe.
Any trust or unlawful combination
engaged in interstate commerce which
is monopolizing any branch of business
or production should not be permitted
to transact business outside of the
state OF its origin. Whenever it shall
be established in any court of compe-
tent jurisdiction that such monopoliza-
ton exists. such prohibition should be
enforced through comprehensive laws
to be enacted on the subject.
Reclamation Of Arid Lands.
We congratulate our western citi-
zens upon the passage of the laws
known as the Newlands irrigation act
for the irrigation and reclamation OF
the arid lands of the West-a measure
framed by a Democrat, passed in the
Senate by non.partsan vote, and
passed in the House against the oppo-
sition of almost all the Republican
leaders by a vote the majority OF
which was Democratic.
We call attention to this great
Democratic measure, broad and com
prehensive as II is. working automatic
ally throughout all time without fur
ther action Of Congress until the re-
clamation OF all the lands in the arid
West capable of reclamation is accom-
plished reservlng the lands reclaimed
for homeseekers In small tracts, and
rigidly guarding against land monop-
oily. as an evidence OF the policy OF
domestic development contemplated by
the Democratic party, should II be
placed in power.
lsthmian Canal.
The Democracy. when entrusted
with power, will construct the Panama
canal speedily, honestly and economic
ally, thereby giving to our people what
Democrats have always contended for
"a great interoceanic canal. furnish.
ing shorter and cheaper lines of trans
portation and broader and less tram
meled trade relations with the other
peoples of the world.
American Citizenship.
We pledge ourselves TO insist upon
the just and lawful protection of our
citizens at home and abroad. and TO
use all proper measures TO secure II
for them, whether native born or nat.
uralized.
Election Of Senators by People.
We favor the election OF United
States senators by the direct vote of
the people.
Statehood for Territories.
We favor the admission of the terri
tories of Oklahoma and the Indian ter.
ritory. We also favor the immediate
admission of Arizona and New Mex
leo as separate states and a terrific
rial government for Alaska and Porto
Rico.
We hold that the oficials appoint.
ed to administer the government OF
any territory. as well as the district
OF Alaska. should be bona fide resi-.
dents at the time OF their appointment
OF the territory or district In which
their duties are TO be performed.
Against Poiyaamy.
We demand the determination OF
polygnmy within the jurisdiction Of the
United States and the complete rep.
aration OF church and state political
afIairs.
Merchant Marine.
We denounce the ship subsidy bill
recently passed by Congress ms an in.
iquitous appropriation OF public funds
for private purposes. and n wasteful.
Illogical and useless attempt to over.
come by subsidy tho distractions
raised by Republican legislation to
the growth and development OF Amer.
lean commerce on the sea.
We favor the upbuilding OF n tprr.
chant marine without new or addition.
al burdens upon the people and with.
out bountics from the public treasury.
Reciprocity.
We favor liberal trade arrange.
mcnts with Canada and with the pco-
pies OF other countries where they can
be entered Into with bcnef, TO the
American agriculture. manufactures.
mining or commerce.
Monroe Doctrine.
We favor the maintenance Of tho
Monroe Doctrine In l's full entirety
Navy and Army.
We favor the reduction OF the army
and navy expenditures 10 the point
historically demonstrated to bc safe
and sufficient.
Pensions.
The Democracy would SECURE to the
surviving soldiers and sailors and their
dependents generous poBslonR, not by
nm arbitrary executive order, but BY
legislation which n grateful people
stand ready TO enact
Appeal 10 the Country.
Conducting the campaign upon this
declaration of our principles and puf-
poses. We invoke for our candidates the
support rot only 0f our great aud time.
honorcd organization. but also the nrt-
all I.alI .atI