Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-07-30

from the people and more firmly into
the grip of machine politicians an1
party bosses.
"The republican and democratic par
ties are not only responsible for the
conditions, but are committed to their
indefinite continuance. Prodigal OF
promises, they are so barren of per-
Torrance that to a new party of IN
dependent voters the country must
look for the establishment of a new
policy and a return to genuine popular
government.
Our object is not to introduce vio-
lent innovations of starting new
theories.
Back to the Declaration.
w Of the Independence party look
back, as Lincoln did, to the Declara-
ton of Independence as the foun-
Jain head Of all political inspiration.
1t is not our purpose either to effect a
radical change in the American sys-
tenn of government, privileges and
liberties won for them bv the found-
ers of this government, and to per-
petuate the principles and policies up
on which the nation has been built.
"The independence party is, there
fore, a conservative force in American
politics, devoted to the preservation o.
American liberty and independence to
honesty in elections to opportunity lii
Those who believe in the independence
party n work with 1t are convinced
that a genuine democracy should ex-
list, that a true republican form of
governme nt should continue, that tho
power of government should rest with
the majority of the people, and that
the government should be conducted
for the benefit of the whole citizens
ship, rather than for the special adj
vantage of any particular class"
The Platform is Brief.
Continuing then, the platform de-
clares for the following:
Direct nominations by the people
the initiative and referendum and the
right Of recall.
Severe and effective legislation
against Ell forms Of corrupt practices
at elections and the prohibition of tire
use of money at elections except FOR
buildings, literature and necessary
travelling expenses of candidates as
demanded.
The extravagance of the federal I'd
ministration is denounced and
economy ured.
Over capitalization of Industrial en-
terprises is denounced.
The arbitrary use of the writ Of in
junction in contempt proceedings in
condemned as a vilation of the right
of trial by jury. 1t Is declared that
no llJuiiCtlOu SHOu1u. ISSUE ultl HdllCA
a trial upon the merits, and that such
trial should be had before a jury and
that no person should be deprived Of
liberty in contempt proceedings with
out a trial by jury.
The enactment Of a law prohibiting
the blacklisting of employees is favor
ed. as is the passing of an employers
liability law.
State and federal inspection Of rail-
ways is advocated.
Child labor is denounced and pro-
hibition asked.
The manufacture of prison made
goods is denounced.
The federal inspection of grain is
urged.
the creation Of a department of labor.
the head of which shall be a member
of the presidents cabinet.
A demand is mad for a gradual re-
duction of tariff duties, with Just con
sideration for the rights of the public
and established industry.
The creation of an interstate CON-
merce court is asked, and a bill EN-
towering shippers to compel railroads
to provide ample transportation facill-
ties Is advocated.
All combinations for the restraint of
trade and establishment of monopoly
are denounced.
The government ownership Of all
public utilities, including railroads and
telegraphs, is urged.
The creation OF postal savings banks
is asked.
Legislation suppressing bucket
shops and selling Of fictitious product
for future delivery is denounced.
Asiatic immigration demands TIL"
passage Of an exclusion act protecting
American workingmen from compe-
tition with Asiatic cheap labor.
Other important planks declare for a
larger navy, endorse the international
and deep waterways project, advocate
the popular election Of senators by
the people and favor a graduated in
come tax.
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