The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-07-16

In line with the purpose here de
clared to secure by every wise means
greater safety and stability in the
banking ana currency system. We favor
the establishment OF postal 81 ing
banks for the people. upon principles
embodied in the measure now pending
in congress.
Antitrust and Railroad Laws.
The Republican party passed the
Sherman antitrust law over Demo
cratic opposition. and enforced it after
Democratic rejection. II has been a
wholesome instrument for good in the
hands of wise and fearless admins
tration. But experience has shown
that its effectiveness can be strength
ened, and its real object better obtain
ed, by such amendments as will give
to the federal government greater SUI
perviSion and control over, and secure
greater publicity in the management
of, that class of Interstate corporations
having power and opportunity to effect
monopolieS, and at the same time will
not interfere with the operation of
such associations among business men.
farmers, and wage carriers as result in
a positive benefit to the public.
We approve the enactment of the
railroad rate law and the vigorous en-
forcement by the present administra-
ton of the statutes against rebates
and determinations, as the result of
which the advantages formerly pos
sessed by the large shippers over the
small shippers have substantially dis
appeared. In this connection we COM
mend the appropriation of S35OOOO by
the present congress in order to enable
the interstate commerce commission
Thoroughly to investigate and to give
publicity to the accounts of interstate
railroads. We believe, however, that
the interstate commerce law should be
further amended so as to give railroads
the right TO make and publish traffic
agreements subject to the approval of
the commission, but maintaining al
ways the principle of competition be-
tween naturally competing lines and
avoiding the common control of such
lines by any means whatsoever. and
especially favor the enactment Of such
legislation as will prevent by federal
restriction the oyersSue of stocks aud
bonds by interstate carriers.
Party's Labor Record.
The same wise policy which has in
duced the Republican party to main
tain protection to American labor; to
establish an eight hour day in the con-
struction Of all public work: to in
crease the list of employees who shall
have preferred claims for wages under
the bankruptcy laws: TO adopt an ade-
quate child labor statute for the Dis
trict of Columbia; to direct an iDvrSti-
CATION into the conditions Of working
women and children, Gud later of en-
plOyeeS of telephone and telegraph
companies engaged in Interstate bust
ness; to appropriate SlJO0U0 at the re-
cent session of congress IN order 10 Sc
cure a thorough inquiry INTO the causes
of catastrophes and loss Of life in the
mines. and to amend and strengthen
the law prohibiting the Importation Of
contract labor, will be pursued in every
legitimate direction within federal au-
thorty to tighten the burdens and in
crease the opportunity for happiness
and advancement Of all who toll The
Republican party recognizes the spe-
cial needs of wageworkers generally
for their well being means the we'll be-
ing of all. But more important than
all other considerations is that of good
citizenship, and we especially stand for
the needs of every American. whatever
his occupation, in his capacity as II
self respecting citizen.
lnjuncticns.
The Republican party will uphold at
all times the authority and integrity of
the courts, state and federal. and will
ever insist that their powers to enforce
their processes and to protect life, lib
erty and property shall he preserved
lnviolate. We believe, however, that
the rule of procedure in the federal
courts with respect to the writ Of in
Junction should be more accurately de-
fined by statute and that no Injunction
or temporary restraining order should
be issued without notice except irrep.
arabic injury would result from de
lay, in which case a speedy hearing
thereafter should be granted.
We indOrSe the movement inaugu-
rated by the president for the co-opera-
tive conservatism of natural resources:
we favor the preservation of the
White mountain and Appalachian for
eSts; we approve all measures to pre-
vent the waste of timber aud COM
mend the work now going on for the
reclamation of arid lands No ohliga-
ton of the future is more insistcnt.
and none will result in greater bless
fngs to posterity
Another Republican policy which
must be ever maintained is that OF
generous provision for those who have
fought the cOuntry's battles and for
the widows and orphans of those who
have fallen. We commend the increase
In the widows pension made by he last
congress, and declare for liberal al
ministratiOn of all pension laws. to the
end that the peoples gratitude may
grow deeper as the memories of heroic
sacrifice grow more sacred with the
passing years.
Democratic Party Criticised.