New-York tribune., 1908-09-17

vogue under Republican rule Of governing the state
S dr1sit3n system lcb bss Sraa oy
from the constitutional officials of the state the
and not delegated to irresponsible appointees who
in the great majority of cases. would never have
been elected by the people to positions Of trust and
We declare thnt the government of the state
should be restored to constitutional lines. so that
only those elected by the people and directly re-
sponsible them shall have the power OF expead-
ing the public revenue regulating public business
and controlling within the law the affairs OF the
of the state by commissions is only another evi-
dence of the Republican policy OF centrahzat1on
and in direct opposition to the principle or gov
ernment by the people
NOISY DEMAND FOR MORE QUIETUDE-
II wants less noise. less legislation on new and
untrted lines and of doubtful constituslonalIty}.
and less interference with personal and economic
We are opposed to all sumptuary legislation.
and we believe that the people are best governed
We favor the election Of United States Senator's
by direct OF the people
The dictation OF the nominatton OF nis success
by the present federal chief executive we resent
as dangerous precedent; ,,o,.-,-,a,. ~ the
federal Capitol has been closely followed at the
state Capitol. and the vital question is. shall the
people rule and govern themselves? -.
We desire again to place on record our belief
ed in the interests of labor and three-platoon
the proper enforcement Of the law and the preser-
bs bs.Gn enfitIed ie TOT 10 the writ Of certorari
We are unalterably opposed 10 trusts and mo-
nopolies and demand from all corporations
publicity, obedience to law and just recognition
Of the rights OF the people
We recognize reasonable and just the request
of the representatives Of railway companies EN-
pOyes TO have representation IN the bodies
charged with the duty of improving the transpOr-
tation facilities OF the state.
we believe that the state fair helps the agrf-
cultural interests of the state. and should be en-
cOuraged-
we urge cooperation and amfty between the
urban and rural sections of state
We favor the construction of good roads. not
alone the main system Of roads, but also the
called market roads for the convenience Of the
farmers The necessity for the market roads is
great as they tend to build up sections Of the
state which have seldom had the benefit Of public
improvements.
We favor intelligent. efficient and scientific
development Of the forest lands of this state
We favor the rigid enforcement of the laws for
the protection Of the forests well the speedy
acquisition Of all lands properly within the
of the Adirondack and Catskills parks. The State
aole for waterpOwer which should be protected
and conserved
We demand the honest and just enforcement OF
the Civil Service laws OF the state
We therefore appeal with confidence to every
Democrat and independent voter who believes IN
honest elections. the right Of the people TO rule.
equal rights and opportunity to all and special
privileges none who reveres the constitution
and objects executive usurpation and
gance Of power. who values economy In public
expenditures and resents burdensOme taxation. to
rally 20 support Of che national and state
candidates OF the Democratic party