New-York tribune., 1908-05-12

$50 important rhat promptly possible, what
,Ves- amendments OF the existing law experience
has shown 10 he advisable should supplied A
hii for this purpose introduced NJ the regular
session and passed the Senate i earnestly recon-
mend TO yoyr careful attention:
FOR DIRECT NOMINATIONS
s,econs-The amendment of the primary election
law 10 make suitable provision Tor o"ec'
nominations ard an official primary ballot
This will have most salutary effect in prevent
snr the perrerson of party organization 10 seinsh
uses Party nominations should accurately ref'ect
IN. viii enrolled voters and provision should
be made for the expression of this VIII as oiec'y
possible The organization Of parties NOT merely
theory in fact. should accord With tle spift
Of our institutions. il should he denlocratic ana
,,a- oli~arch.c or oeSpotic- The voters should be
able If they so desire, choose their candidates.
snd elected representatives should recognize lner
accountability direct TO their constituents IL
IS 8 rerversiou the machinery designed 10 carry
IN free government that those who are elected
10 Office should regard themselves as the app"intees
Of individuals responsible TO them for their acts
and dependent upon them for their continuance in
.,oIticsl life In order that they may he Tree IN
1act 6. thsv are in theory. discharge the duties
Of Office according 10 their conscience and con-
retenty their prcfessed principles they should
n. sbs 20 rely upon continued confidence reposed
=, them h- the communities which they represent.
Electoral machinery should be devised as
10 enable individuals thwsrt or ignore the VIII
people ny control Of the frstrunlenta1tes or
nomination. Party leadership. if skilful and un-
its effort by honorable devotion to party principle
soannoi command just recognition and esteem
But there is prevalent tendency TO use forms oi
association for purposes thu reverse Of those for
which fhey have been designed And 10 prevent
.sy~h enrrasrh-nents constant vigilance is neres-
| gary. This IS The more important in connection
with the administration of party affairs because of
the absorption our people in the activities OF
their business life and the readiness with which
control is gained by small bodies Of men who are
anxious and hold If. No party man. how
over ,ealons. object II the utmost freedom on
lsh. ps-t of fhe Of his party in expressing
iher will particularly in the choice Of those who
s-e 20 -er-eseu them candidates for office;
- hie on The other hand, opportunity for such tree
expression constitutes important safeguard
against the misuse of delegated powers and pro
-ra-es the effectiveness Of organized effort which
x.r.,se for its tr7e upon the confidence II
'.nspi-es through its representative character
: -scosn,za the fact that with regard 10 this
matter different situations exist in different com
-,,,ni-fee Fr whatever objection he urged at this
,i-oe 70 n-ovision Of mandatory character. there
~an be -alid objection TO the Incorporation IN
The primary election law Of provision which Will
'-.-noit the adoption Of plan for direct nomlna-
t.ionz in those communities where II IS desired This
IS she principle of tha present Law. but its pro
visions have been found 10 he inadequate and i'm
yracticable- it Is highly important that a fair.
scrnplete and workable scheme should be supplied
10 carry out the intent Of the existing statute.
denial of the privilege direct nominations TO the
enrolled Of a district where It is desired
cannot be justified. It would imply distrust Of
the voters and Of the very basis Of our republican
; form Of government On the other hand. the
adoption Of a plan for such nominations where
The sentiment or the enrolled voters demands it
will TO demonstrate its merits IN the course
of actual experience and provide available
remedy for notorious abuses.
! PRIMARY ELECTION FRAUDS.
Provision should also be made for additional pro-
rtection against the commission Of frauds in pri-
for official primary ballot IS OF the utmost i'm
portance. II IS generally agreed that this will
accomplish much in preventing fraud. The ballot
should be in such form TO put the enrolled
: voters q proper basis Of equality.
! Thrd-The amendment of the election law
10 provide, wherever experience shows it TO he
necessary. for a complete Identification of
voters in connection with registration. and thus
reduce the opportunities fraudulent voting
/ Fourth-The amendment Of the law 50 as to
make more adequate provision for the government
of political parties AMI 20 furnish suitable proec
zion against corrupt arbitrary action
In my first message the Legislature said with
regard TO possible abuses by state conventions and
committees: III such dangerous practices not
forbidden hv existing laws and proper remedies
do not exist for the correction OF such serious
abuses. il is time that adequate for this
purpose si1opld be promptly enacted The same
policy which governs in sflse case of minor eonven-
5ions and committees should apply 10 state organi-
cations. Minorites should not be permitted TO
n political organizations through corTup-
dishonest methods and the courts should be
vested with ample power TO review in summary
manner all such abuses, ard TO restore 10 defraud
~d persons she political rights to which they are
5ustly entitled This is partisan matter. but
which all who believe in fair play ana
honorable political methods deeply interested.
again invite your consideration of this matter
ASKS LABOR INSPECTION BUREAU.
Fifth-The amendment CT the labor law so to
provide bureau Of mercantile inspection in
the labcr department and place with the Com
missioner n Labor the enforcement Of the law re-
lating mercantile and ether establishments men
4foned Section 16l of the law. st least in tn.
larger cities Il is apparent that local boards Of
large cities not in position TO
give this suitable attention The enforce
rnent Of the Law with regard To child labor IS a
matter Of the greatest Importance, and II viii be
more largely secured by placing II, in connection
with these establishments. with the State Commits
rio7er Of Labor
! The supply hill passed at the regular session
carries appropriations 10 enable the labor depart
-aen1 10 undertake this work. But the necessary
.rnenSroen+S Of tho substantive have not been
made
sixth-The making Of suitable appropriation
yo- the payment Of rebates surrender OF liquor
tax certificates under the provisions of the liquor
pose at tho regular session s5pocr. But in view
Of the charge ~ the date from which certff-
.ates are hereafter not more than third |
cf this amount viii he required recommend that
5aaeeo he appropriated for this purpose. which will
permit unnecessary charge against the income
Of the be eliminated.
also renew ny recommendation made you Al |
.se regular session that provision he made for |
commissioner. servfng without compensation but
With proper appropriations for expenses for suit
shle inquiry into the following matters:
"a, The facts relating speculation in securities
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