The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-01-28
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Opposing politicians have often
charged that the Democratic party
was only a negative and obstructing
factor in state government, and that
II had no fxed or definite policy of its
own aud merely sought to oppose
Republican practices for the purpose
Of getting official pie.
The action OF the Oklahoma con-
stitutional convention Is rapidly TAX
ing away every peg upon which to
hang the slanderous charge. Il never
was true, but in states where the op-
posite party was in control the asser-
ton was more easily made, and the
Democrats. not being in power. had
no chance to demonstrate what they
wosld do. The place to discover
Democratic policies and watch their
progress is in states where the party
is in power.
The recent message of Governor
Campbell of Texas. shows what Demo
Gratis are doing in that state. Read
Ills recommendations and see If they
are not in accord with your ideas and
sound progress.
He declares. that the duties Of pub
lie officials should be discharged with
the aim OF enhancing the lasting wei
fare OF the state.
Re,ites the nineteen specific de-
mands of the state Democratic plat
form and asserts their binding force
with every official.
Denounces the evils of the lobbying
practice. but distinguishes between
paid lobbying and the right of petit
tion.
Recommends immediate passage Of
law with the emergency clause to
eliminate the confusion in the halls.
Says exception should not be ex-
tended in the matter of anti-free pass
Legislation.
Urges reduction, on the abolition of
free passes, of passenger rates in the
state TO cents a mile.
Admonishes legislators the evils of
corporation contribution to campaign
funds must be corrected
Suggests the submission OF the
Hogg constitutional amendments to
the people TO insure the permanency
OF the reforms
Calls attention to the necessity of
compelling telegraph and telephone
companies to interchange service az
common points.
Proposes the ready compliance with
the demands Of the party. looking to
greater efficiency for the antitrust
laws.
Recommends a law for the protec-
iion Of the wages of employees of de-
lino ent corporations.
CDncgrs in the general belief of the
lemoralizing effect of nepotism and
Irrges its elimination from the public
service
Recognizes the desirability of an
improved uniform text book law.
Declares the constitutional require
meats as TO the school system should
be complied with at whatever cost.
Recommends liberal support TO the
agricultural, industrial and technolog
ical colleges.
Commepds the platform demand for
a separate agricultural department
Urges the adoption of suggested re
forms in the jury system and in civil
and criminal procedure
Declares Confederate wives and
widows should be provided for in com
tort and contentment.
Passes the Improvement of nominal
ing methods up TO the legislators as
essential TO party harmony.
COmmends the importance of pro
te,tlng the public health and suggests
an equalization of the burden
Declares for the assessment OF al
property at its real value. and for the
rigid enforcement of the constitu
tioaal requirement that taxation shal
b0 equal
Urges the repeal of the occupation
tax law and the adoption Of a gradu
aied income tax system.
Favors the suppression OF th'
bucket shop game.
Suggests strict business methods il
managing the penitentiaries.
Commends the recommendations o
the retiring governors message.