Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-11

stampede the convention, but they
may hold the balance of power and
may tip the see-saw for representa-
ton in the platform.
Special From a Stan Correspondent.
CONCORD. N. H, September 11.-So here
comes another reformer in the field, Win
ston Churchill, to wit, in full tilt against
the railroads and the corporations. In
New York you have your Jerome and your
Hearst, in Missouri your Folk, in Wiscon-
sin your LaFollette, In Boston your Moran,
not to speak of Roosevelt and Bryan at
large, all working along their special lines
of reform, but Mr.. Churchill is the only
than seeking Office. If the party is willing
to accept his platforms he announces his
readiness to yield his candidacy for gov
ernorship.
This disposition upon his part II q re-
freshing change in reform politics. II he is
in earnest you can't help the sneaking
opinion that with at least some Of the
others the Office is the end and the reforms
the means. II.
Mr.. Churchill has issued this pledge over
his signature: Il subscribe without reser.
walton to the several propositions today set
forth by tie Lincoln Republican Club Of
New Hampshire, and would suggest that
they be submitted to the other candidates
for governor. If they will all assent the
success of the cause is assured, and that
Is more to me than any personal considera-
ton. In such event, II thought desirable.
would gladly efface myself in behalf Of
such one of the other candidates as the
Lincoln Club saw ft to indorse"
The reforms to which he refers are set
forth in the platform Of the Lincoln Repub-
lican Club, as follows:
"First-Laws Q) for prohibiting the CIV
ing OF railroad transportation under device
OF passes, mileage books or special con-
tracts to delegates to political conventions,
governmental officials or any other persons
not properly entitled thereto; co for the
election Of railroad commissioners by the
people, and (3) for the ascertainment of the
true value Of the property Of the railroads
and Of the other public service companies
within the state which shall furnish a lust
basis for taxation.
"SecOnd-A corrupt practices act for Sc
curing honest elections, which shall pro-
hibit political contributions by corporations
and require publicity of campaign receipts
and expenditures by committees, candidates
and individuals.
'"Third-A law suppressing the evils of
lobbying by requiring the public registra-
ton Of attorneys and agents, and the pub
lication OF their fees and Of all other ex-
penditures made to secure or defeat legis-
lation.
"Fourth-A primary election law which
shall permit the members Of all political
parties to nominate candidates for office by
direct vote.
"Fifth-A law creating a commission to
revise the tax laws of the state and to re-
port to the legislature what amendments of
these laws are now necessary and proper
to equalize the burdens of taxation.
"Sixth-A stringent enforcement Of the
conditions attached to liquor licenses in
towns and cities where licenses exist and
like rigid enforcement of the provisions
of the prohibitory law in all towns and
cities adopting the prohibitory system.
"Seventh-The enforcement of the pres
ent laws against gambling, including book
making at the Salem race track and else
where and the passage Of such additional
laws as may be necessary"
Just here a word about the Lincoln Re-
publican Club and the Churchill movement.
A few months ago thirteen men formed
club in Concord to bring to the attention
| of republicans what they deemed to be de-
sirable reforms in politics in that state.
They announced that they were working
| within the republican party and trying to
| bring about changes for the good Of the
state without starting an independent
movement. without calling upon the demo-
Gratis for aid and. in fact, to make It, II
possible, a republican movement.
Jeered and Ridiculed.
ct the outset they were jeered and ridf-
| culed. The state newspapers would not
publish accounts of their meetings or their
pronunciamentos. They went right along,
| however and before many weeks had passed
| the movement for reform gained such mo-
| mentum that it became quantity to be
reckoned with by the regular machine re-
publicans. -
| Today the Lincoln Republican Club has
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