The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-07-16

" administered and so levied IS moi
to discriminate against any industry
class or section, to the end that the
burdens of taxation shall be distrib-
uted as equally as possible.
We favor revis On and gradual
reduction of the tariff by the friends
of the masses and for the common
veal. and not by the friends of its
abuses, its sxtortions and its dis
examinations, Le.ping in view the ultf-
mate ends of equality OF burdens and
equality OF opportunities" and the con-
stitutional purpose of raising reve-
nue. by taxation, towit: The support
of the federal government in all its
integrity and virility, but in simplicity.
Trusts and Unlawful Combinations.
We recognize that the gigantic
trusts and combinations designed to
enable capital to secure more than its
just share of the joint product of cap
ital and labor, and which have been
fostered and promoted under the Re
publican rule. are a menace to bene-
fetal competition and an obstacle to
permanent business prosperity.
A private monopoly is indefensible'
and intolerable.
Individual equality of opportunity
and free competition arc essential to
a healthy and permanent commercial
prosperity, and any trust, combination
or monopoly tending to destroy these
by controlling production, restricting
competition or fixing prices. should be
prohibited and punished by law. We
especially .denounce rebates and dis
elimination by transportation compa-
MES as the most potent agency in pro-
noting and Strengthening these I'M
lawful conspiracies against trade.
We demand an enlargement of the
powers of the interstate commerce
commission, to the end that the travel
ing public and shippers OF this coun-
try may have prompt and adequate
relief for the abuses to which they are
subjected in the matter OF Transports
ton. alH
We demand strict enforcement of
existing civil and criminal statutes
against all such trusts, combinations
and monopolies; and we demand the
enactment of such further legislation
as may be necessary to effectually
suppress them.
Any trust or unlawful combination
engaged in interstate commerce which
is monopolizing any branch of bust
hess or production, should not be per
mitted to transact business outside
Of the state of its origin. Whenever
It shall be established in any court Of
Jurisdiction that such mo
nopolization exists, such prohibition
should be enforced through compre-
nensive laws to be enacted on the
subject.
Reclamation Of Arid Lands.
We congratulate our western citi-
sens upon the passage of the mess-
Ire known az the Newlands irrigation |
let for the irrigation and reclamation |
" the arid 'ands of the west. a meas
Ire framed by Democrat, passed in |
he senate by nonpartisan vote and |
passed in the house against the oppo-
'1tion of almost all the Republican
eaders by q vote, the majority of
which was Democratic.
We call attention to this great Dem
cratic measure, broad and conn. O.
Iensive as 1t is, working automatical-
throughout all time without any
urther action Of congress until the
exclamation OF all the lands In the
ria west capable of reclamation "a
ccomplished, reserving the lands 70
laimed for homesteaders in small
racts and rigidly guarding against
and monopoly. as an evidence of the
ollcy OF domestic development con-
smplated by the Democratic party.
mould 1t be placed in power.
lsthmian Canal.
The Democracy. when entrustaa
nth power, will construct the Pan
ma canal speedily, honestly and eco
omicaily, thereby giving to our peo-
10 what Democrats have ALWAYS CON
ended fora great interoceanic canal
finishing shorter and cheaper lines
FNf e~"eiOu anu broader and less |
ammeied trade relations with the
her peoples Of the world.
American Citizenship.
we pledge ourselves to insist upon
10 just and lawful protection of our
tizens at home and abroad. and 20
20 all proper measures to secure for
EN-, whether native born or natural.
ed, and without distinction of race
creed, the actual protection of laws
Id the enjoyment of all rights and
lviieges open to them under the GOV.
lants OF orr treaties OF friendship
"a commerce and If under existing
eaties the right Of travel and So
urn is denied to American citizens
recognition is withheld from Amer
an passports by any countries ON
ground of race or creed. we favor
: beginning OF negotiations with the
M