The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-09-05

ture" be avoided in the platform. you
are here to recommend not to pledge.
The more nearly we understand the
relation between state and citizen, cit
izen and state, and citizens themselves
the more likely we are not to make
mistakes. Self governing people are
entitled to be heard. The silly catch
words that have been adopted by the
Democratic party-'The people will
govern-will not catch anyone. The
Democratic party would have the mi
nority govern. The majority of the
people has always governed, is gov
erning and will govern, as provided
by the constitution
Platform of Principles.
Speaking of the preparation of
platform which will contain princi-
pies for which the republican party
might work, Senator Hepburn said:
Il am glad you gave the committee
| to 10 O'Clock tomorrow to prepare
this platform of principles, and if the
committee is not then ready to re-
port, you should give it more time
We want a platform that will get
around pledging the legislature to any
law. We want representative govern
ment. That's where l stand here and
everywhere. l can hold any caucus |
ever held on a public highway and in
loud voice. l don't like the man
who would take me behind the, barn
and whisper to me through his hand
that it is going to rain tomorrow. /
don't like this declaration of princi-
pie. If you have anything to say in
this convention or anywhere, get up
and say it. You may be wrong, but
don't be afraid to speak up"
Do Not Change Constitution.
"You never want to vote to change
the constitution as long as you live
1t was hard for handful of people to
agree on the constitution of the Unit
ed States when it was written. Do
you believe that SO,OOO,OO0 of people.
could agree on a new one? So long
as men disagree and their interests
antagonize, never! Idaho should keep
the door closed on any question of a
new constitution. You did not under
stand the scope of the proposed
amendment to the constitution. l
cannot criticize you, for you did not
representation.
Where lie Stands.
Il speak of the proposed change in
the constitution because l want you
to know why l opposed a change. l
am determined that Idaho shall know
where l stand on all public questions
and | stand ready at all times to de-
fend my position. l want to know
what you want and you must not
charge to me any differences between
us if you fail to tell me where we
disagree.
Il claim your confidence; | claim
your candor, and l can, if have them,
better perform the duties of the pos
ition which you have given me. l
have nothing to hide and | know |
am not always right No man is
neither are you.
you have certainly conferred
great honor upon me and if the peo-
pie ratify your action and | am sent
back to Washington l shall endeavor
to strike high average in the effici-
ency of my service to you"
At the conclusion of his remarks
Senator Hepburn was loudly applaud
ed, the applause continuing for some
moments while the senator, standing
at the back of the stage, smiled his
recognition of the conventions greet
| ing.
Following Senator Heyburn's speech
the convention adjourned until Tues
day morning at 10 a. m,
Wednesday Morning.
The delegates came slowly into the
convention and it was 1870 before
the chairman called the convention
to order. Many Of the delegates had
a tired look; some had very pro-
Inounced anxious look in their coun-
tenances; many of them had not slept
during the night, for SLATE" had
| been ARRANGED and needed only q few