Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-10-11
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of this state for It's fail
ure TO redeem its plat.
form pledges
I'VE demand that ali
property, both iadivi-
dual and corporate. be
taxed on an equal ba.
sis. 1t is no injustice
torequire thai corpor-
ate property belonging
to railway, telegraph
telephone, express and
sleeping
shall pay the same pro-
portion of taxes a. the
farmer, merchant and
laborer and we arraign
the republican party OF
this state for its 0iscri-
mination in favor of
these corporations.
Primary Law.
I'VE are in favor of
amending the primary
election law to include
the nomination of all
officers who are to be
elected at the ensuing
general election, in
Guiding the preference
for United States sena-
tors. exceptcandidates
for judicial and school
offices whose names
shall be placed on Sc
perate ballots without
party designation.
Rate Regulation.
1--WE are in favor of
comforting on the rail
road commissioners Of
the state power to es-
tablish and enforce
both passenger and
freight rates on traffic
originating and termi-
mating in the state.
Initiative Referendum
I'VE are in favor of
esta blishing the initia-
tive and referendum.
Grading Law
I'VE are in favor of
the minority with the
Wisconsin Legislature
in establishing an
equitable grain grad
ing and inspection law
in that state and we
respectfully request
the State of Minnesota
to amend her grain
gradi & law, making
the law equitable as to
grading and dockage
and that elevators be
prohibited from shipp-
ing our more grain of a
given grade than is ia
ken in.
we are in favor of
! the minority party of
the two leading politi-
cal parties of this state
| having representation
on all state boards
I'VE recognize the
| authority vested in the
governor of this state
to make all appoint.
ments allowed by law,
+l..rofor, ypa ha1iayn
that he should exercise
the p%rerogative belong
| ing to his office and
not be dictated to. or
have appointments
made for him.
Anti-Pass Law
1--WE are in favor OF
the enactment of an ef-
fective state anti-pass
law, prohibiting he
granting of free trans
po1tation to anyone
except actual railroad
employees.
Capitol Bill Plot
1--WE condemns the
republican party for
it's enactment of an ex-
travagant and urea
sonable capitol COM
mission bill and for
the illegal and unbusi-
ness-like manner in
which it wasattempted
to use state funds III
connection herewith.
ave are in favor Of
strict economy in pub
lie affairs. Retrench-
ment should be inaug-
urated. particularly in
legislative sections.
O GERS Should Work
I'VE believe that no
public officer should
draw the salary of bis
office when the duties
thereof are perforn'ed
by proxy.
eve demand the re-
peal of the Streeter IL
bel law.
Railroad Control
The political affairs
of the State Of North
Dakota are controlled
by the railroads We
cali upon the citizens
of the state to assist US
in relieving the state
from such domination
I'VE endorse the de-
mocratic principles as
laid down in our ma
tional pla form.
I'VE are in favor of
electing United States
senators by popular
vote.
lowing to the gigRn-
tic growth of monopo-
lies and trusts under
the fostering care of q
high protective tariff
we demand that all
trust produced and
trust controlled goods,
among which are coal,
farm machinery and
building material, be
placed on the free list.
I'VE are in favor CT
unblic ownership OF
public utilities
Fer Bryan
1.-The people OF the
United States, and of
the res, OF tn" world,
recognize in William
j Brynn n man of ster-
ling qualities, high
attainment and al
vunccd ideas. endowed
by natureio he leader
Of men, thoref, re We
that he be
selected as our stan
aard hanrrr for the
president OF these
United states IN the
campaign III 1908