The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-16

Provo, Sept 16.-Tbc Democrats
state convention yesterday adopted
the following platform:
About TO enter upon another state
wide campaign for the advocacy o
those principles of government which
| yitally concern every citizen.
The Democratic party deems IL es
sential to declare It's position upor
the most important questions which
at this time divide the electors of the
state and nation.
Politics is not game to be played
for selfish ends, and without a scrup
ulous regard to means. Public ofhcc
Is not tool for those who want more
than their snare Of opportunity.
Party is not a machine to despoi
the many by the few
Old prejudices and antique wal
cries can no longer stifle popular
conscience.
PartyIsm must not eclipse patriotism
The plain people are weary OF the
cversions OF government and are de
termined to have new deal
The Democratic party came into ex
istence with the nation. and will live
so long as the principles Of popular
government animate the hearts OF
men-as the champion OF the rights
OF the masses. II is their only pro-
lection against the encroachments of
centralized wealth and power-the
only safeguard against plutocracy
and Imperialism
Each individual should receive from
society reward for all toll, com
mepsurate with the contribution 10
the welfare of society. We favor
l. (Organization) All just and
necessary organization for the pro-
lection of labor. and the adjudication
OF all differences 10y non'partisan
boards.
2. Exclusion. 1.-THE exclusion Of
all coolie labor from competition with
A. erican labor.
>. Compensation A workman 8
compensation act, the enforcement or
the best sanitary conditions, and the
best use OF safety appliances. and
the best regulation OF the terms. and
conditions of labor. especially as af'
fectlng the employment of women and
children,
Railroads.
l. (RegIlntionD The passage OF
law which shall put In operation tho
provisions of the state constitution,
providing for the regulation of trans
portation charges By common carriers
and to prevent determinations and
abuses hereunder.
2. (Tickets and Passes) A law
prohibiting all officers. state, county
and municipal, whose duty it may be
to make. interpret and execute the
laws of the state, from accepting free
passes from any public corporation.
Elections.
To destroy irresponsible political
machines. place all officers in touch
force TO the ballot. to eliminate cor
rubt influences In public affairs. and
secure lasting reforms. We declare
In favor Of.
l. primary The enactment of
direct primary law, by which all
general officers, including candidates
for the United States senate. may be
chosen bv vote of the whole people.
2. Initiative and Referendum.
Recall The necessary legislation TO
carry Into effect the provisions of
the state constitution. providing for
the initiative and referendum and the
right OF recall of any unfaithful or In.
competent public servant. particular
ly In case of municipal officers.
g. prevent Corrupt PracticesO
We demand legislation against all
forms of corruption in elections, pro
hibiting use OF money. giving of prom
iscs, accepting campaign contrlbu-
tions from all affected By legislation,
publication OF anonymous letters. the
sale of editorial support. use of con
veyances (eXcept for aged .cripples,
etc, at the expense Of the state). bet
ting on elections, use of passes by all
officers and candidates and providing
for the limitation of campaign ex-
pensea and publication of same, both
before and 9per elections
We fayoT !. Good Roads,, Leg
islation that will best secure the con
struction of 4 system of good roads
throughout the entire state.
.. (Public Schools. Necessary
legislation 10 maintain to the fullest
extent all needs of our public schools.
including High schools, as also the
Agricultural college and the State uni
yersity.
2. Government for Ciues). The
passage of law permitting cities to
establish n commission form of gov
ernment
1. State Funds). A law requF-
Ing all state funds 10 be deposited
with responsible banks-and upon the
giving of ample security therefor-ns
also the payment to the state OF the