The oasis., 1908-09-12
THE PLATFORM.

Your Committee on Resolutions pre- scents the following report to wit:
 The republicans of Arizona represented in convention at Phoenix this 22nd day of August, 1908, pledge their hearty snpport to the nominee of this conven- tion for delegate to congress
 We review with satisfaction the his tory of the accomplishments of the great norty of Washington, of Adams, of Lincoln, Mckinley and Roosevelt, and ! other distinguished statesmen and | patriots The history of our nation for the past half century, replete with [ glorious achievements, characterized by degree of material, intellectual and | moral progress unparalleled by any other nation, is a recital of acts of re- publican statesmanship.
 The republican party is a progressive party constantly with it's vision to the front to anticipate and, as they present themselves, to successfully solve the new problems that will inevitably con- front us at every stage Of the advance ment of human progress.
 On the contrary the attitude of the democratic party has been one of ob- struction and opposition.
 We congratulate the people of this nation upon the assured certainty Of the election of William II. Taft, and James $. sherman, an assurance that is manifested by the return of business confidence and tine hopeful signs of the resumption of our industrial and com mercial activities.
 In 1892 business confidence was shaken by the election of democratic president upon platform threatening radical and destructive changes in the economic policies of the government, and that period of depression continued through out the whole of that democratic admin stration.
 In 1907 business confidence was again shaken, this time by the improvidence of individual speculation. The assurance of the election of Taft and the continu- ance of those governmental policies that has made the republican party the party of progress and prosperity, has almost instantly restored confidence, and al ready prosperity prevails throughout the land.
 With opportunity to redeem theiI pledges to the people of Arizona re- iterated in every campaign for twenty five years, having control of the leglsla tive branch of the territorial govern ment, the democratic party has signally failed to carry its promises to thu people
 We call attention to the accomplish ments of the present territorial admin istration in bringing about reform il matters that have for years been a jus cause of complaint by the people.
 Instead of record of broken promise which marks the history o democrati legislation in this territory, the republi can administration has to some eXten and in spite of opposition effected som of the reforms demanded.
 Its conduct of public affairs has beer so acceptable to the people that tn republican party in Arizona is stronge than ever before. Fiscal affairs hay been so managed that the public det has been reduced, the burdens of tax ation have been lessened, and the credi and reputation of the territory is highe than ever before. The laws have bee justly enforced, so that the immeasuI able resources of the territory comman the full confidence of investors from q parts of the world.
 In 1905 the tax roll of the territor was $45, 100000
 In 1908 it is $S0,000,000 In 1905 the territorial tax rate was cents.
 In 1906, 1907 and 1908 it was 70 cent
 This result is due to the polici which have distinguished Governor Jo Il. Kibbey's administration We feel that Arizona is to be co graduated upon the wise, able al economical administration of the affai of the territory at the hands of Govern
 Joseph II. Kibbey. He is undeniab the ablest governor Arizona ever had.
 During the administration more thi &O0,000 have been appropriated for u construction of additional buildings
 the various territorial institutions, al
 contrary to the history of twenty-f