The Tupelo journal., 1908-07-17

navigated by vessels Of standard
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
ton of such system OF inland water
ways. and we favor the creating of q
FUND ample for continuous work, which
snail be conducted under the direction of
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-
Velopment and for the conservation OF
Vious platforms, the enforcement of
which Mr. Roosevelt has vainly sought
from a 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 monopolistc control
| 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
ment of water power and the preserva-
ton OF electric power generated by this
natural force from the control Of mo-
nopoly, and to such end we urge the ex-
ercise Of all powers, national. state and
municipal both separately and in coop
alton
We insist upon a policy of administra-
ton of our forest reserves which shall
| relieve it of the abuses which have arisen
hereunder and which shall, as far as
lations of the several states where they
are located. which shall enable home
-steaders as of right to occupy and &C
quire title to all portions thereof which
and which shall furnish 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-
Piles 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 the
benefit Of bona fide homesteaders.
Philippines.
We condemn the experiment in i'm
| perialiSm as an ineXcusable biundel
which has involved us in an enormous
expense. brought us weakness instead OF
strength. and laid our nation open to the
| charge of abandoning a fundamental doc
trine of self government We favor an
immediate declaration of the nations pur-
pose to recognize the independence of the
Philippine islands as soon as "A able
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 car
be secured by treaty with other powers
In recognizing the independence of the
Philippines our government should re-
| tain such land as may be necessary fol-
coalirg 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 to administer the government of al
our territories and the District of Co
| lumbia should be thoroughly qualified by
previous bona tide residence.
Panama Canal
We believe the Panama canal will
| prove of great value to our country anC
| favor its speedy completion.
Pan-Amcricnn 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 fol
better acquaintance, greater mutual con
| fidence and larger exchange of trade, as
| United States but to this group of Amer
| lean republics having constitutions forms
OF government, ambitions and interests
| akin to our own.
Asintic Immigration.
We favor full protection. by both ma
tonal and state governments within
| their respective spheres. of all foreigners
residing in the United States under
treaty. but we are opposed to the adms
sion of Asiatic immigrants who cannot
| be amalgamated with our population, OF
! whose presence among us would raise
| 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
| country to the citizen of subjects of suct
| country.
| Conclusion.
| The Democratic party stands for De
mocracy; the Republican has drawn t.
itself all that is arstocratic and pluto
cratic.
The Democratic party is the champion
| 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 to the comparatively few who
| are the beneficiaries of governmental ia
voritism We invite the cooperation Of
| all. regardless of previous political afhli
alton or past differences, who desire Il
preserve a government of the people, b,
| the people. and for the people. and who
| 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
A.. 1t trth n
| society.