The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1901-1982, 1908-07-16

navigated by vessels of standaAd
draught
We favor the coordination of the va
rious services OF the government con-
nected with waterways in one service,
for the purpose Of aiding in the compile
tion of such a system of inland water
ways, and we favor the creating OF
fund ample for continuous work, which
shall be conducted under the direction OF
a commission of experts to be authorized
by law.
We favor federal aid to state and local
authorities in the construction and main
tenance of post roads.
Telegraph and Telephone.
We pledge the Democratic party to the
enactment of a law to regulate the rates
and services of telegraph and telephone
companies engaged in the TRANSMISSION
of messages between the states under the
jurisdiction of the interstate commerce
commission.
Natural Resources.
We repeat the demand for internal de.
our natural resources contained in pre-
vious platforms the enforcement of
which Mr.; Roosevelt has vainly sought
from reluctant party; and to that end
we insist upon the preservation, protec-
ton and replacement of needed forests,
the preservation of the public domain
for homeseekers, the protection of the
national resources in timber. coal. iron
and oil against monopohstic control,
the development of our water ways 1or
navigation and every other useful pur-
pose, including the irrigation of arid
| lands. the reclamation of swamp lands,
| the Qualification of streams, the develop
ment of water power and the preserva-
| ton of electric power generated by TINS
natural force from the control of mo-
nopoly; and to such end We urge the ex,
| erCiSe of all powers, national, state ana
municipal, both separately and in coop
Grafton.
We insist upon policy of administra--
| ton of our forest reserves which snail
relieve il of the abuses which have arisen
hereunder, and which shall, as far as
| practicable conform to the police regu-
| lations of the several states where they
are located, which shall enable home
| steaders as of right to occupy and ac-
auire title to all portions thereof which
| 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.
We favor the application of princi-
| pies of the land laws of the United states
| to the end that the public lands of that
| territory may be held and utilized for the
| benefit of bona fide homesteaders.
Philippines.
We condemn the experiment in i'm
| perialism as 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 q fundamental doc
trine of selfgovernment. We favor an
| immediate declaration of the nations pur-
| pose to recognize the independence of the
Philippine islands soon as a stable
government can be established such IN
dependence to be guaranteed by us as we
! guaranteed the independence of Cuba un-
| til the naturalization of the islands caI
| be secured by treaty with other powers.
| In recognizing the independence OF the
Philippines government should re-
| tain such land may be necessary for
| coaling stations and naval bases.
| Alaska ana Porto Rico.
We demand for the people of Alast
| and Porto Rico the full enjoyment of tht
| rights and privileges of a territorial form
| of government and the officials appoint.
| ed to administer the government OF all
| our territories and the District of Co
| lurnbia should be thoroughly quallhed by
| previous bona fide residence.
Panama Canal.
We believe the Panama canal VII!
| prove Of great value to our country and
! favor its speedy completion.
Pan-American Relations.
The Democratic party recognizes the
| Importance and advantage of developing
| closer ties of pan-American friendship
| and commerce between the United States
| 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
| fdence 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.
ASlat1c lmnlE
| 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 are opposed to the adnllS-
| sion of Asatic immigrants who cannot
| be amalgamated with our population, or
| whose presence among us would ralse
| a race issue and involve us in diplomatic
! controversies with oriental powers.
Foreign Patents.
| We believe that where an American GU
| izen holding patent in foreign couh-
try is compelled to manufacture under
his patent within certain time, similar
restrictions should be applied in this
| country to the citizen or subjects OF sucll
| a country.
Conclusion.
The Democratic party stands for De
| mocracy; the Republican has drawn 10
| itself all that is aristocratc and pluto-
The Democratic party is the champion
| of civil rights and opportunities to all:
| the Republican party is the party OF
privilege and private monopoly. me
! Democratic party listens to the voice or
the whole people and guages progress by
! the prosperity and advancement OF the
| average man: the Republican party is
subser Went to the comparatively few VINO
are the benefiCiaries of governmental IA
voritiem We invite tie cooperation or
| all. regardless of previous pontlcal ami
alton or past differences. VINO deSire 70
preserve a government of the people, by
| the people, and for me people anu th MY
| favor such an administration of the gov
| eminent 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.
, .obIo. +o tho memory of John Ben