The border vidette., 1908-10-17
THE PLATFORM.
Where the Santa Cruz County Demo
 cratic Candidates Stand.

| electors, or to taKe any part III Cne election of Q President of the United 1 States, this convention 1ins with the 1 Democracy of the nation in it's un | iversal rejoicing over the nomination for president of that great statesman, and orator, William Jennings Bryan, and extends all encouragement pos sible, and foresses. In the enthusiastic and undivided support of the peoples illustrious champion, a sure indication of democratic success, and restoration of imperis a ble Democratic principles in the administration of government affairs.
 We congratulate the Democracy of Arizona in again having the Hon. Marcus A. Smith for it's standsrd bearer. His nomination for Delegate to Congress strengthens the party ticket in every county of the territory, and insures for us an overwhelming triumph at the coming territori ial cleo tion.
 The nomination of Hon. James B. Finley for the office of Joint Council man. we endorse. and pledge to him our undivided and hearty support.
 The County Democratic Convention of two years ago pledged it's nominees, if elected. to an economical, careful, and honest administration. All the nominees were elected and the pledge has been faithfully, and sacredly re- spected This convention renews that pledge for its nominees, and in the event of their election, assures to the people, not only a frugal administra- ti>n-hnk redrlntinn -in-coun. eX- penses, and an improvement in county management as is from time to time practicable.
 We specially pledge our nominees for the office of Supervisor to rigid economy in the conduct of county af- fairs; to the lawful awarding of con- tracts to the lowest responsible bidder and to close scrutiny of expendit- ures, to the end that taxation, and the burden of debt bequethed to us from the early extravaganza of Pima county, may be reduced tc the lowest possible poirt.
 Recognizing the public school sys tenn as the bulwark of our country, and believing that in the proper educ ation, and intelligence, of our children lies the safety and perpetuity of cur institutions. we urge upon the super visors to extend the utmost aid to our county schools. and to apportion as the resources of the county will per init,
 We demand that. whenever may be elected to act. as ex- offioio County School Superintendent, shall actively and energetically work for the up building of our public schools. and exert himself to increase their eff cieucy and standard of instruction We consider it his bounden duty to personally see that the trustees of t!:e various school districts in the county, are conduc' ing the school affairs in a correct and proper manner, and for the best interests of ali the pupils, without fear, favor, or partially.
 We pledge our nominee for the Le- gislative Assembly to work for, and to urge upon the legislature, the en- actement of a law requiring a more equal and just assessment than now exists for the taxation of every species of property, whether owned, or con trolled. by corporations, or by indivi- duals, thereby preventing high assess ment on individual property, and de- ! pressed assessment on corporation property of similar nature, and of l equal, or greater value
 We recognize the equality of all men before the law, and we hold that it the self known duty of all our nominees who shall be clothed with judicial authority. to meet out equal and exact justice to all, of whatever natitivy, race, color, or persuasion. We view with interest the organiz- ation of the Nogales & Santa Cruz County Board of Trade, and commend to our citizens it's energetic and sue cessful efforts for the progress and ad- vancement of our county. and in the | good work we favor co operation by the county authorities whenever legal. propor, and consistent