The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-11-28
Swishcr's Platform


frankly sets forth his position oil
the important questions of the day
In reference to West Virginia gov
eminent and conforms to what his
party advocates.
The policies of the Republican par
ty during the administration OF
Governor Atkinson, White and Daw-
son are unequivocally endorsed by
him. He pledges himself not only 20
carry out these progressive policies
but also to make progress in such
new problems as will naturally come
up in the advanced strides this State
Is making. at all times studying the
welfare and interest OF the people
and earnestly advocating such prin-
ciples and legislation as will pro-
mote this welfare and interest. None
can deny that his course and pledge
In this are the same as that of his
party. which has not only endorsed
the previous Republican administra-
tions and platforms but goes for
ward just us Mr.. Swisher pledges
himself to do.
Again, the new tax system as in
stituted by the Republican party
aud administered by the state adj
ministfation, to use his own lan-
guage is unreservedly and unequiv-
ocally" endorsed by him. Instead
of saying he would take step back
ward. he says he will go forward
and perfect the system. That is
exactly what Governor Dawson has
said time and again, and, which ali
Republican newspapers. which advo-
cate this system, have all the time
endorsed. He says he believes these
laws should be executed by those
who believe in them and not by
their enemies. We all believe the
same way on this point
The great majority of the party
and doubtless all OF 1t believes there
should be railroad Commission in
West Virginia. The Telegram and
many other Republican papers have
long been advocating the creation OF
sue commission. Mr.. Swisher be-
lieyes there should be such com.
mission and promises fair and Just
Legislation along this line to all.
Does the party want any other than
Just and fair legislation? If so,
1t has not said so.
On the liquor question the great
majority of people believe local OPP
tion shoul prevail like ii does in
other States. While the Republi-
can party is largely responsible for
the temperance legislation in ma
tion and State. which now exists
and has existed for years. yet II
does not assume to make this ques-
tion one of politics. but rather a
matter of ciyics to be treated in the
wisest manner possible and as the
popular will would have It.
On the question of primary cleo
ton law he says the nomination OF
candidates and their election to OF.
flee should be fair and free from
fraud. What better could they be
than that?
Mr.. Swisher declares himself in
favor of the rights and protection OF
labor and pledges himself to look
after their welfare. In this he
stands with his party in State aud
nation as every laboring man knows.
Better schools and more pay for
teachers are advocated by him the
same as it is by the Republican
party. the founder of the education
al system in this State and its tru-
est and best friend.
There Is no misunderstanding OF
his attitude toward the interests OF
The farmer and he pledges that i'm
portant interest his hest service.
He also promises to see that the
good roads question receives more
attention than it has in the past.
None will object to this, but, to the
contrary will take up the idea and
push 1T along as never before.
With the Virginia debt question
in the courts he handles this subject
with proper diplomacy, but at the
same time lets. 1t be distinctly nm.
derstood that he does not be.
lieve We owe dollar of 1t.