Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1908-06-18

eies. The Republican party is committed
to the development OF such a permanent
system, responding to our greater needs,
and in line in all respects with the most
progressive nations of the world; and the
appointment OF the monetary commission
by the present congress. which will impair
TALLY investigate all proposed methods in
sures the early realization of this purpose.
In line with the purpose here declared
to secure by every wise means greater
safety and stability in the banking and
currency system. we favor the establish
ment of postal savings banks for the peo-
pie, upon principles embodied in the meas
ure now pending in congress and set for
q vote on Dec. IA next.
Antitrust and Railroad Laws.
The Republican party passed the Sher-
man antitrust law over Democratic OPP
position, and enforced 1t after Democratic
rejection. 1t has been a wholesome in
strument for good in the hands of a wise
and fearless administration. But expert
ence has shown that its effectiveness can
be strengthened, and its real object better
obtained. by such amendments as will give
to the federal government greater super
vision 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 earners
as result in a positive benefit to the pub
lie. -.
We approve the enactment of the rail-
road rate law and the vigorous enforce
ment by the present administration of the
statutes against rebates and discrimina-
tons, as the result of which the advan-
tages formerly possessed by the large
shippers over the small shippers have SUBJ
stantially disappeared. In this connection
we commend the appropriation of $3.50 900
by the present congress in order to enable
the interstate commerce commission thor
oughly to investigate and to give pub
licity to the accounts of interstate rail-
roads. We believe. however. that the in
terstate 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 always the principle OF
competition between 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 re-
striction the future overissue of stocks
and bonds by interstate carriers.
s Party's Labor Record.
The same wise policy which has induced
the Republican party to maintain protec-
ton to American labor; to establish an
eight hour day in the construction of all
public work; to increase the list OF em-
ployees who shall have preferred claims
for wages under the bankruptcy laws: to
adopt an adequate child labor statute for
the District of Columbia; to direct an in
vestigation into the conditions of work
ing women aid children, and later OF en-
ployees of telephone and telegraph COM
panies engaged in interstate business; TO
appropriate $4,000 at the recent session
of congress an order to secure 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 pur-
sued in every legitimate direction within
federal authority to tighten the burdens
and increase the opportunity for happi-
ness and advancement of all who toll.
The Republican party recognizes the spe-
cial needs of wageworkers generally, for
their well being means the well being or
all. But more important than ali other
considerations is that OF good citizenship
and we especially stand for the needs of
every American. whatever his occupation
in his capacity as a self respecting citizen
The Anti-injunction Plank.
We declare for such amendments OF the
statutes of procedure in the federal courts
with respect to the use of the writ Of in
junction as will, on the one hand prevent
the summary issue of such orders without
proper consideration, and, on the other
will preserve undiminished the power OF
the courts to enforce their process. to the
end that justice may be done at all times
and to all parties. .H
Natural Resources and Waterways.
We indorse the movement inaugurated
by the president for the cooperative con-
servation Of natural resources; we favor
the preservation OF the White mountain
and Appalled, chan forests; we approve all
measures to prevent the waste of timber
and commend the work now going on for
the reclamation of arid lands. No obiga-
ton Of the future is more insistent and
none will result in greater blessings to
posterity. In line with this splendid I'M
dertaking is the further duty equally Inn.
operative, to enter upon a systematic i'm
provement upon large and comprehen-
sive plan, just to all portions of the coun-
try, of the waterways, harbors and great
lakes, whose natural adaptability to the
increasing traffic of the land is one OF the
greatest gifts of a benign Providence.
Army and Navy.
The Sixtieth congress passed many com
mendable acts increasing the efficiency OF
the army and navy; making the militia
Of the states an integral part of the ma
tional establishment; authorizing joint
maneuvers of the army and militia; for
tifying new naval bases and completing
the construction of coaling stations; insti-
tuting a female nurse corps for naval
hospitals and ships, and adding two new
battleships, ten torpedo boat destroyers.
three steam Golfers, and eight subma-
rines to the strength of the navy. AL
though at peace with all the world. and
secure in the consciousness that the
American people do not desire and will
not provoke war with any other coun-
try we nevertheless declare our unalter-
able devotion to a policy that will keep
this republic ready at all times to defend
her traditional doctrines. protect her citi- |
Gems at home and abroad, and assure her
appropriate part In promoting permanent
tranquility among the nations.
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 pen |
sion made by the last congress, and de- |
clare for a liberal administration OF. all |
pension laws, to the end that the peoples |
gratitude may grow deeper as the memo |
ries of heroic sacrifice grow more sacred |
with the passing years.