The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1908-09-05


test, in the great eastern common
wealths
Section 51A. The work performed
by Burton L. French during the term
of his service in congress for the pro-
lection of the interests of the people
Of Idaho, shows that he is we'll fitted
for Imposition that has been entrust-
ed to him. We especially indorse his
| stand in opposition to the immigra-
ton of Chinese and Japanese into the
United States, and his sfforts in favor
of bureau of mines and mining.
Section G. We in dorse and com
mend the record of the administra-
ton of Governor Frank r. Gooding
and the able officials who have served
with him. Without austentation or
display, it has been carried on in an
able and business-like manner, and al
ways for the best interests of the
people of this state.
Section Z. We declare in favor of
economy in public expenditures in the
administration of state and county
officials, SO that the people may not
be NECESSARILY burdened with taxa
ton. The burden of government
should be equitably distributed, that
each and every citizen may share his
just proportion thereof and in order
that the wealth of the country, which
is protected by its laws, shall pay
its proportionato part of the cost of
maintaining the government. We call
the attention of the people of this
state to the fact that during repub-
lician administrations corporate
wealth for the first time, has been
forced to bear its share of the burden
of the government, During republican
administrations the railroads, mining
and other corporations, for the first
time in the history of the common
wealth have been required to pay
thier just proportion of the expenses
of state and county government. This
great reform has not been spasmodic,
but has been continuous ever since the
republican party was given control of
state affairs. While our party has
done no injustice to corporate wealth,
of Ii Of
theless, it has properly added millions
to the public assessment, which the
corporations of this state had hereto
fore evaded and prevented.
Section s. The republican party
stands,as it has always stood, for the
principle of protection to American in
dustries. Tariff schedules, as all
other legislation, need revision from
time to time as new conditions arise.
We believe this revision should be
made by the friends of this legislation,
and not by its enemies We contrast
democratic revision of the tariff with
republican changes. Democratic re-
vision has always been followed by
disaster; republican revision by pros
perity. Idaho is essentially a produc-
er of raw material, and comes in COM
petition with all the world in that
direction. We believe that raw mater
ial should have protection, as well as
the manufactured products, to the end
that the laborer who produces both
should be properly protected against
his competitor in other lands.
Section 9. The constitution of this
state declares that the first consid-
GRAFTON of all good government is the
virtue and sobriety Of the people and
the purity of the home, and that the
legislature shall further all wise and
well directed efforts for the promotion
of temperance and morality. We there
fore declare in favor of an effective
county local option law, SO that the
people in every county in this state
or not the liquor business shall be
carried on within their respective
boundaries, and we pledge the
support of the republican party of
this state TO the enactment of legisla-
ton which will bring about that result
Section 10. Our system of public
institutions consisting of
the numerous public schools and high
schools of the state, the Normal school
at Lewiston and Albion. the Academy
Of Idaho at Pocatello the State In
iustrial school at st. Anthony and the
University of Idaho. composed OF
college of letters and arts, the College