Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-21

regard tais rei,rm as the gateway 20 other
nationsl reforms.
We welcome Oklahoma to the sisterhood
of states and heartily congratulate her on
the suspicious beginning of a great career.
Arizona and New Mexico.
The national Democratic party has for
the last sixteen years labored for the adj
mission OF Arizona and New Mexico as sep
arate states of the federal Union. and rec
ognizing that each possesses every qualif-
state governments, we favor the immediate
admission of these territories as separate
states.
Grazing Lands.
The establishment of rules and regula-
lions, if any such are necessary in relation
to free grazing upon the public lands out
SIDE of forest or other reservations, until
the same shall eventually be disposed of
should be left to the people of the states
respectively in which such lands may be
situated.
Water Ways.
Water furnishes the cheapest means of
transportation and the national govern
ment, having the control of navigable wa
teis, should improve them to their fullest
capacity We earnestly favor the imme-
date adoption of a liberal and comprehen-
slVe plan for improving every water course
In the Union, which is justified by the
needs of commerce, and, to secure that
end, we favor, when practicable tbs con-
nection of the great lakes with the naviga.
bic rivers and with the gulf, through the
Mississippi River, and the navigable riY-
erS with each other, and the rivers BAYS
and sounds of coasts with each other
by artificial canals, with a view TO perfect
ing q system of inland water ways TO be
nayigated by vessels of standard draught.
We favor the coordination of the vari-
Gus services of the government connected
with water ways in service, for the
purpose of aiding in the completion of such
n or nd NTp
favor The creation of a fund ample for
continuous work, which shall be conducted
under the direction of q commission OF s1s
perts to be authorized by law.
Post Roads.
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 law to regulate the rates
and services of telegraph and telephone
companies engaged in the transmission of
messages between the states under the juris-
diction of the interstate commerce commits
sion.
NatnraI Resources.
We repeat the demand for internal de-
velopment and for the conservation of our
natural resources contained in previous
platforms, the enforcement of which Mr..
Roosevelt has yainly sought from a reluct-
ant party ana TO IlldL eNQ we lnSlSI upon
the preservation, protection and replace
ment of needed forests, the preservation of
the public domain for homeseekers, the pro-
lection of the national resources in timber,
coal, iron and oil against monopolistic con-
troll, 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 elari-
ncation of streams, the development of wa
ter power and the preservation of electric
COR tod nv Sc not oil frfFO
the control of monopoly; and to such end
we urge the exercise of all powers, nation
al, state and municipal both separately and
in cooperation.
We insist upon a policy of adrinistra-
ton of our forest reserves which shall re-
lieve il of the abuses which have arisen
Hereunder, and which shall, as far as
practicable, conform to the police regula-
tions of the several states where they are
located, which shall enable homesteaders as
of right to occupy and acquire title to all
portions thereof which are especially adapt
ed to agriculture and which shall furnish
a system of timber sales available as well
to the private citizen as to the larger
manufacturer and consumer.
Hawaii.
We favor the application of principles
of the land laws of the United States to
our newly acquired territory, Hawaii, to
the end that the public lands of that terri
tory may be held and utilized for the bene-
nj OF bona nue nOfneSteauerS.
Philippines.
We condemn the experiment in imperial
ism as an inexcusable blunder which has
involved us in enormous expense,
brought us weakness instead of strength,
ans laid our nation open to the charge of
abandoning Il fundamental doctrine of self
government We favor an immediate dec
laration of the nations purpose to recog-
nize the independence of the Philippine Isl
ands as soon as stable government can
be established such independence to be
guaranteed by us as we gt9~antee the indie
peEdence of Cuba, until the naturalization
of the islands can be secured by treaty
with other powers. In recognizing the in
dependence of the Philippines our govern
ment should retain such land as may he
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
Fights and privileges of n territorial form
OF government, and the officials appointed
ID administer the government of all our
territories and the District IF Columbia
should he thoroughly qualified by previous
bona fide residence.
Panama Canal.
We believe the Panama Canal will prove
of great value to our country and sayor its
speedy completion.
Pan-Americnn Relations.
The Democratic party recognizes the i'm
portance and advantage of developing closer
ties of pan-American friendship and conf
nierCe between the United States and her
sisteI nations of Latin America and IA
vors the taking of such steps, consistent
with Democratic policies. for better .ac-
quaintance, greater mutual confidence and
larger exchange Of trade. as will bring last
ing benefit not only TO the United States
but to this group of American republics
having constitutions. forms of government.
ambitions and interests akin TO our own.
Asintic Immigration.
We favor full protection, by both nation
al and state governments within their re-
spective spheres. of all foreigners residing
in the United States under treaty. but we
are opposed to the admission of Asiatic
immigrants who cannot be amagamated
with our population, or whose presence
among us would raise a race issue and in
volve US in Diplomatic controversies with
oriental powers.
Foreign Patents.
We believe that where an American eiti-
zen holding a patent in foreira country
is compelled TO manufacture unde- his pat
ent within a certain time. similar restrie-
tions should oe applied in this country TO
the citizen or subjects Of such a country.
Conclusion.
The Democratic party stands for Democ-
raCy; the Republican has drawn to itself
all that is aristocratic and plutocratic.
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 peo-
Pile and gauges progress by the prosperity
and advancement Of the average man: the
Republican party is snbservient TO the
comparatively few who are the bereiiciaries
Of governmental favoritSn. We invite the
cooperation OF all. regardless of previous
political afiiliation or past differences. who
desire to preserve a government of the peo-
pie. BY the people. and for the people. and
who favor such an administration OF the
government as viii insure. rs far as human
wisdom can. that each citizen shall draw
from society a reward commensurate WITH
his contribution TO the welfare of secictl.
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