Evening journal., 1904-10-03
DAVIS STATES
VIEWS BRIEFLY
CcontInaea from rIrst 20

statement OF the Democratic party IN
control of the government. The public
mind Ia being disiiusioned OF the preten-
sion OF the Republican party. so long
and so arrogantly made. that the material
prosperity OF the country depends upon
It's own ascendency. Thoughtful and pas
triotic people are becoming more and
more distrustful OF the hcady and per-
sonal element OF the present administra-
tion and are more than willing 10 see Il
replaced by one that better recognizes
constitutional and other lawful restraints.
They demand that the present wasteful
extravaganza In the expenditure OF the
money drawn by taxation from the in
dustry OF the people, shall cease and that
economy and honesty IN the public service
shall be again regarded as virtues in the
high places Of the government.
Panama.
We all hail as the harblnEer OF the new
era In the commerce OF the world the IN
ccption OF the great work OF building
the canal that Is to join the two great
oceans. but we deprecato the action OF
the present administration. which inflicted
wound upon our national honor by its
disregard cf the rights OF a weaker ma
tion In order 70 gain a doubtful credit for
energy IN forwarding that great enter
prise. Territory Of n neighboring repub-
lie. with which we are at peace, was
seized by a band OF revolutlonists. pro-
tccted by the guns OF the United States
navy, and erected into state overnight,
which the president promptly recognized
as an Independent national gross Of
fense against a friendly republic which IL
was helpless 10 resent
Imperialism.
These and many other unwarrantei
things that belong more 10 an empire than
a republic have occurred under the pres
ent administration and brought deep con-
cern and alarm 20 thoughtful and patri-
otic minds They must be regarded as
the FIRST fruits of imperialism and show
4 how fast We are drifting toward ahsolut-
ism and centralized power The effect OF
/ the imperialHtic tendency Of the kepub-
/ lican party upon our foreign affairs Is in
| opposition TO the teachings OF the found
erH OF the republic.
On the subject OF the tariff Mr. Davis
declares present rates excessive and
unjust and that relief can come only
through Democratic success.
Trusts.
II Is estimated there are IN the United
States between two and three hundred
combinations OF capital and corporate
interests. known as trusts. which have
grown up In the last few years un-
| der Republican rule. Some OF them are
40 conducted as 20 be pernicious and
harmful 10 the general interest. With
the power they are able 20 exert they can
lessen competition. control prices and
regulate 20 their own advantage the Law
OF supply and demand. Individual EFFORT
Is helpless against such strong rivals and
the natural right OF all persons 90 barter
and trade Is unnaturally restricted.
Race Issue.
All lovers Of their country must depre
cate the rehabilitation by the Republican
party OF a disappearing race issue az
promote rather than retard the progress
which was being made In the state
where slavery had existed, toward kind
lier relations between the two races. TIL
revival OF this issue with all It's attendan
evils must OF necessity retard tho devel
opment OF the southern states, who's
people are struggling maniully with cor
ditions left by the war. and seriously II
terferos with the industrial progress {
both races.
Fraud In the Public Service.
Peculaton and fraud in the public ser
ice under the present administration, e.
pecinlly In the postofiice and land depar
| ments reached such proportions thi
knowledge OF the evils practiced becan
public property. Prosecutions natural
followed but a thorough and impartii
investigation by congress. proposed an
urged by the Democratic minority. wa
refused by the Republicans. at the mar
date, Il is believed OF the administra
tion. Congress adjourned earlier than a
, any long session for many years for IN
] purpose. a is believed. OF preventing ful
thor agitation of the question and in a
effort 70 curtail expenses.
In closing his letter Mr. Davis pay
n warm tribute TO Judge Parker