Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-04


pliyed OF Its property ana rights
upon the public domain. Such facts
have been exposed and the offenders
convicted. 1t is certainly true that
public confidence has been shaken
by reason of these disclosures and
necessarily legitimate business has
suffered to some extent, but such
loss and suffering was necessary in
order to root out the evils that were
sapping our industrial life.
On the other hand, as to those
who say we have not gone far
enough the man who would destroy
corporations because some of their
managers have misused their pow
ers, who would prohibit labor lead
ers because of the evil deeds of some
Of their leaders. who would confis-
cate property because it is uneaven-
~ distributed, who would have the
government own and operate all the
pubic utilities because some have
been i'll regulated, is as wrong in
his judgement OF the present condi-
tions as are those wha say we have
gone too far.
The republican party, with the
president, stands opposed to both
these extremes. We have chosen the
middle ground Of sane, practical.
constructive legislation.
Under this record of things done
with confidence we make our pledges
for future action.
The banking and currency system
should be made to meet the ever in
| creasing needs of business, and pro-
vide an absolutely safe money when
and where it is needed.
The tariff should be revised in ac-
eordance with the republican policy
of protection; under schedules SO
arranged. there can be no fear of
! favor to any monopoly.
The antitrust law should be so
amended as to prohibit unfair and
unreasonable combinations.
The employers liability law, pro-
viding for just, adequate and fixed
| compensation, and in conformity
with the rule laid down by the su-
preme court, should be enacted.
The question of the conservation
of natural resources is of absorbing
interest. The problem involves the
future welfare of al our people.
To neglect means that private in
terests with special privileges will
without just compensation and
without due regard of justice own
the fuel, the timber, the water re-
sources OF the country. The frs t
steps to prevent such calamity
have been taken. Conservation is
definitely included in the general
policies CT the republican party
Thus we welcome the coming
campaign-the record is maie--we
are ready to choose our leader. and
again a son of Ohio is the destined
man. Our people have made their
selection-William H. Taft. He
stands prominent among the purest,
wisest and strongest men of the ma
ton. His experience at the bar, on
the bench, in high executive offices.
his unusual capacity foc adniinistYa-
tive and executive work, his brilli-
ant success in 1t, his long experience
and thorough knowledge OF the ma
tons affairs: fairness, wholesouled
honest and courage--these qualities
have won for him the admiration.
the trust and the loyal support OF
our people. Under his leadership the
republican party. true to its tradi-
lions, inspired by the spirit of
| those who created it and gave their
lives T at the Union should live.
awake &c the needs of the present,
fearless in its pledges foc the future
will, with united ranks, add still
another to its long list of victories