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

nsyissied by vessels Of standard
We favor the coordination OF the va
rious services OF the government con-
nccted with waterways In one service,
for the purpose OF aiding in the compile
ton OF such n system Of inland water
ways and we favor the creating OF
fdnd ample for continuous work. which
shall be conducted under the direction OF
= commission OF experts TO be authorized
1--WE favor federal aid 10 state and local
authorities In the construction and main
tenance OF post roads.
TELEGRAPH and Telephone.
We pledge the Democratic party 20 the
enactment OF law TO regulate the rates
companies engaged In the transmission
OF messages between the states under the
Jurisdiction OF the Interstate commerce
Natural Resources.
We repeat the demand for Internal de-
velopment and for the conservation OF
our natural resources contained In pre-
which Mr. Roosevelt has vainly sought
from a reluctant party; and TO that end
we Insist upon the preservation, protec-
the preservation Of the public domain
for homeseekers. the protection OF the
national resources IN timber. coal. iron
the development OF our water ways for
navigation and every other useful pur-
pose, including the irrigation OF arid
lands, the reclamation OF swamp lands,
the Qualification OF streams. the develop
rnent Of water power and the preserva-
ton OF electric power generated by this
nopoiy: and to such end we urge the es-
ercise OF all powers. national. state and
municipal. both separately and In coop
eration
We insist upon a policy OF administra-
tion OF our forest reserves which shall
relieve 4 OF the abuses which have arisen
theren,nder' and which shall, as far as
lations OF the several states where they
are located. which shall enable home
sre ,s as OF right to Occupy ana ,; s
are especially adapted to agriculture,
and which shall furnish a system of tim
Der sales available as well to the private
citizen as TO the larger manufacturer and
consumer.
Hawaii
We favor the application Of prfnci-
pies Of the land laws OF the United states
TO our newly acquired territory. Hawaii,
TO the end that the public lands of that
territory may be held and utilized for tho
benefit OF bona fde homesteaders.
Philippines.
We condemn the experiment in Inn
perialism an inexcusable blunder
which has involved us in an enormous
expense, brought us weakness instead OF
strength. and laid our nation open TO the
charge OF abandoning n fundamental doc
trine OF sclf-government. We favor an
Immediate declaration OF the nations pur-
pose TO recognize the Independence OF the
Philippine Islands as soon as a stable
government can be established. such in
dependence 10 be guaranteed by us as we
guaranteed the Independence OF Cuba. I'M
I'll the naturalization OF the islands can
be secured by treaty with other powers.
In recognizing the Independence OF the
tain such land as may be necessary for
coaling stations and naval bases.
Alaska and Porto Rico.
We demand for the people of Alaska
and Porto Rico the full enjoyment OF the
OF government. and the officials appoint
ed 10 administer the government OF all
our territories and the District OF Co
lumbia should be thoroughly qualified by
previous bona fide residence.
Panama Canal
We believe the Panama canal will
prove OF great value to our country and
favor Its speedy completion.
Pnn-Americsn Relations.
The Democratic party recognizes the
importance and advantage OF developing
closer ties OF pan-American friendship
and her sister nations OF Latin Amer
lea and favors the taking OF such steps.
consistent with Democratic policies. for
better acquaintance. greater mutual con-
fidence and larger exchange of trade. as
will bring lasting benefit not only to the
United States but to this group OF Amer
lean republics having constitutions. forms
OF government, ambitions and interests
akin TO our own
Asiatic Immigrstion.
We favor full protection. by both ma
tional and state governments within
their respective spheres. of all foreigners
residing in the United States under
treaty. but we are opposed TO the admis-
sion OF Asiatic immigrants who cannot
be amalgamated with our population. or
whose presence among us would raise
a race issue and involve us In diplomatic
controversies with oriental powers.
Foreign Patents.
We believe that where an American cit
izen holding a patent in foreign coun-
try Is compelled to manufacture under
his patent within a certain time, similar
restrictions should be applied In this
a country.
The Democratic party stands for Do
mocracy: the Republican has drawn to
itself all that is aristocratic and pluto
cratic.
The Democratic party is the champion
Of civil rights and opportunities TO all:
the Republican party is the party OF
privilege and private monopoly The
Democratic party listens to the voice of
the whole people and guages progress by
the prosperity and advancement OF the
average man; the Republican party Is
subservient 10 the comparatively few who
are the benefciaries OF governmental Ia
voritism. We invite the cooperation of
all. regardless Of previous political anil
alton or past differences, who desire TO
preserve a government OF the people, by
the people and for the people. and who
ernment as will insure. as far as human
wisdom can. that each citizen shall draw
from society a reward commensurate
with his contribution to the welfare OF
society
Tablet In Honor Of Patriot.