The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-07-23


the basis Of BANK currency and inviting
give 20 the rs, 900 dep0sitors OF the
country protection In their savings
We believe that IN 80 far as the needs
rency. such currency should be issued,
controlled by the federal government
and loaned on adequate security 20 ma
selves 90 legislation under which the ma
tional banks shall be required 20 estab-
llsh q guaranty fund-foE the prompt pay.
ment OF the depostors OF any insoivent
national bank under an equitable sys-
tenn which shall be available TO all state
banking institutions wishing 20 use q.
guaranteed bank cannot be secured. and
that u be constituted SO as TO keep the
deposited money IN the communities
the policy Of the Republican party In
proposing postal savings banks under n
plan OF conduct by which they will ag-
and redeposlt the same while under gov
eminent charge IN the banks OF Wall
street, thus depicting the circulating me
dunn Of the producing regions and I'M
Justly favoring the speculative mark cts.
Income Tar.
We favor an income tax as part OF our
revenue system, and we urge the sub
mission OF n constitutional amendment
and collect a tax upon Individual and
corporate Incomes, TO the end that
wealth may bear its proportionate share
OF the burdens OF the federal govern
ment.
Labor and Isiunctioss.
The courts OF justice are the buiwark
OF our liberties. and we yield TO none in
our purpose 20 maintain their dignity.
line OF distinguished judges. who have
added 70 the respect and confidence In
wniSa sns must be Isaousy
sues respecting The judiciary. Il is an
unjust reflection upon great body OF
respect Cor the courts. II II the function
Of the courts to interpret the laws
which the people create. and ~ the laws
llticai Injustice II Is our duty to change
them. The only basis upon which the
integrity OF our courts can stand Is that
life, personal liberty and property, n
judicial processes may be abused we
should guard against abuse.
a Modification OF he eI present law relating
TO tnjunctions, and we reiterate the
pledge OF our national platforms OF 1896
passed the United States senate in 1895
but which a Republican congress- has
ever since refused 70 enact. relating I,
ing for trial by jury IN cases Of Indirect
contempt. Questions OF judicial practice
have arisen especially IN connection with
ties to all Judicial proceedings should be
treated with rigid impartlaiity and that
injunctions should not be issued in any
case N which injnnctions would not issue
The expanding organization OF Industry
makes II essential that there should be no
abridgment OF the right OF wage-earners
and producers to organize for the pro-
lection OF wages and the Improvement
Of labor conditions 20 the end that such
labor organizations and their members
~ hA ArA
binations In restraint ot trade.
We favor the eight-hour day on all
We pledge the Democratic party TO
the enactment Of a law by congress. as
far rs the federal Jurisdiction extends.
for general employers liability act
covering injury to body or loss OF life
We pledge the Democratic party TO
the enactment OF law creating a de-
rately In the presidents cabinet. which
department shall include the subject
Of mines and Mining
Merchant Marine.
We believe In the upbuiiding of the
American and merchant marine with
out new or additional burdens upon the
people and without bounties from the
public treasury.
The Navy.
The constitutional provision that n
navy shall be provided and maintained
means an adequate navy. and we be-
lievc that the interests OF this country
SUFFICIENT TO defend the coasts OF this
country and protect American citizens
wherever their rights may be In
jeopardy.
Protection of American Citizens.
We pledge ourselves 10 insist upon
the Just and lawful protection OF our
citizens at home and abroad and to use
all proper methods TO secure for them.
and without distinction OF race or
creed. the equal protection OF law and
the enjoyment OF all rights and priv
tleges open TO them under our treaty;
and II. under existing treaties. the
right OF travel and sojourn Is denied 20
american citizens or reoognition is
withheld from American passports by
any countries on the ground of race or
creed. we favor prompt negotiations
with the governments OF such countries
Determinations.
We demand that all over the world
a duly authorized passport issued by
TO an American citizen shall be proof
of the fact that he Is an American citi-
zen and shall entitle him TO the treat
ment due him as such.
Cfvii Service.
The laws pertaining TO the civil serv-
Ice should be honestly and rtgidly en-.
forced. TO the end that merit and abill-
" shall be the standard OF appointment
and promotion rather than services
rendered to political party.
Pensions.
We favor generous pension policy.
both as matter OF justice to the sur
vivlng veterans and their dependents
and because II tends to relieve the
country OF the necessity OF maintaining
large standing army.
Health Bureau.
We advocate the organization OF all
existing national public health agencies
into national bureau OF public health
with such power over sanitary condi-
tons connected with factories. mines
tenements. child labor and other such
subjects as are properly within the jur-
isdiction of the federal government and
do not Interfere with the power OF the
states controlling public health
agencies.
Agricultural aud Mechanical Education.
The Democratic party favors the ex-
tension OF agricultural. mechanical and
Industrial education We. therefore.
favor the establishment of district
agricultural experiment stations. the
secondary agricultural and mechanical
colleges in the several states.
Popular Election OF Senators.
We favor the election OF United
states senators by direct vote OF the
people. and regard this reform as the
gateway TO other national reforms.
OkIshoms.