The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-03-07

T. ! am opposed 20 governmental
ownership OF railroads, because that
would inevitably lead 10 the repeal OF
the law IN Virginia and other Southern
states that provide for the separation
OF the races on steam and electric rail
ways, aud street ears. However, /
In agor the enactment and enforcement OF
all laws necessary 20 compel corpora
tions, however powerful, TO submit o
law like any private citizen iayUr talr
and just laws to corporations, because
corporations are essential 20 our modern
industrial life, but whenever their officers
abuse and violate the great powers with
which they are invested, by unlawful IT,
bates and determinations and by crush
ing competition by fraud and unlawiul
means, IN my opinion they should be im-
prisoned aud pilloried - criminals.
favor the enactment and enforcement
az all auti-tru-l laws which may be nee
essary to restrain aud prevent unlawful
combinations Ol capital seeking 10 crush
out competition, lu order that there may
be again IN the land an opportunity Tor
the small and independent operator 10
i've and prosper. Ny motto is'->pecial
privileges 10 none, but an equal cppor-
tunlty 10 every one In the battle Oi llle.
| also favor the enactment and enforce
ment OF all laws tending 20 promote and
encourage agriculture, which Is the main
source OF the wealth and prosperity OF
the country.
>. In my opinion the tariii laws Of the
United States should be- amended 50 a.
TO bring them back 20 the intent and
thought OF the fathers who framed our
COnstitutiOn-that Is thai taxes on i'm
ports should be imposed for the support
of the Government and for incidental
protection, but not Tor protection per 80
Il may bs said that agitation for tarifi
reform would be uuayailing, but on tie
other hand IL may be SAID, with more
force, that the struggle for right anu
justice is eternal and Yet they must ut-
mately prevail. brave and free people
40 not tamely submit 20 wrong aud iu-
Justice, but protest aud agitate until
wrong aud Injustice are wiped away 30
far a. they can be- in human affairs.
q. / favor the sale OF the Philippine
Islands, II that can be done, because the
Constitution of the United States nowhere
provides for colonial iofm Of govern
ment aud the United States Supreme
Court has held that the Philippine
Islands are "a part Oi the United states
for some purposes. but not "a part for
other purpOse,;in other words that they
are a colony The very creation Of our
Government was a against gov
ernment from beyond the seas and taxa
tion without representation and we can
not justly impose ON Others that 70
which we would not submit
However, as the Philippine Islands
came 10 us by treaty, would not con-
cent that any power whatever should
take them from Us FoRclBLY, but would
favor the exertiOn Of every energy 10
preserve our national integrity and
honor.
7. favor the eenactment oiall laws nee
essary TO the maintenance in their full
and unimpaired force OF the reserved
rights OF the States The tendency 10
Capitalization IN the general government
OF all powers has so increased in late
years as 10 constitute a real and im- |
pending evil and menace. 10 Is grayely
urged in Congress that che general gov
eminent shall take charge ofall marriage !
and divorce laws, and the management |
OF all factories in the States, so far as is
concerned the hours of labor and ages OF
their employees. These are mere illus
trations OF many other proposed meas
ures that seek to invade the reserved |
rights OF the States.
The tendencies of the United States |
Courts to enlarge and magnify their |
Jurisdiction and power at the eX-
peuse OF the State courts is another |
striking illustration of the centraliziDg |
forces OF the day All Of the ceDtralizing |
tendencies which are unconstitutional |
should be opposed and obliterated, so |
that the State and general governments,
each moving in the appointed orbit and
enjoying the rights allotted to them by
the fundamental law, may bring the
greatest possible happiness and pros
perity TO the States and nation.
In brief, the foregoing are the views
entertain on national questions. II
there or other questions in regard to
which my views may be desired | shall
candidly express them.
| would not care TO be the representa-
tive In Congress OF this District il enter
tanned any views that was afraid or
to dh hclose.
shall be glad 10 meet my opponents,
for all of whom | entertain the kindlest
feelings. in fair open aud courteous de-
bate and discuss these questions and
any other that may interest the public.
Fit shall be the pleasure OF the people
TO choose me TO be their representative
In Congress, pledge my best efforts 10
represent them faithfully, and 60 do all
in my power to promote and advance
the welfare OF my district State and
country. Should their choice fall on an-
other no Onecould accept the result more
than myself, and would still
face the future with undaunted faith and
courage. However, should J be chosen,
my ideal would be to be a Christian rep 7
performing my whole duty,
and after a reasonable service to return
TO private lifa with a congressional re.
cord satisfactory to my constituents and
TO myself, there 10 follow some
useful occupation in common with the
great body OF my fellow citizens.
Conscious of my limitations andimper-
iections, and with no purpose or desire
to minimize the merits OF the gentlemen
who oppose me. yet confidently sub
init myself to the indulgent and kind con-
of my fellow Democrats, be-
lieving that under the circumstance. it
will be their pleasure to confer the Dem
ocratic nomination on me.
Respectfully.
C. E. NICOL.
Manassas, Va March 4, 1907.
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