Bisbee daily review., 1910-09-10
Cochise CounY
 Democratic Platform

Realizing the responsibility placed upon in this the in ai towards the formation of Constitution for the STATE OF ARIZONA which foundation of all citizens before the law and that the of all derived from the of the governed the Democrats of Cocse Cou y convention assembled do hereby declare the following be and principles part of constitution.
 We declare that part of the "Act enable the people Arizona form constitution which forces upon the hum ang condition of submitting the President and Congress of the United Constitution of approval islander intelligence uncaed for and unjust intended to declare incompetent and unworthy anenai law or as subterfuge deprive longer of i herent right to Statehood but fully realizing by the consideration thus imposed pledge ourselves Ito the consideration thereof the formation of constitution with due regard to the citizenship manhood wealth and the best protection of the rights people, with these believe that the Constitution should be truly fundamental law plain and securing the people republican form of containing only these necessary to insure the benefits the largest
 Believing in the ability and discretion of the people and that they capable of selgovernment awnakng power to the people, the better the results gov ernnent we pledge candidates for the constitutional venton to their endeavo place the constitution provisions for the Initiative and Referendum all laws and all amendments Constitution substantial y according to what known "The Oregon through petitions which shall require than fifteen nor less than five cent for initiative referendum law more than twenty per cent amendments to the Constitution and further instruct delegates work possible to secure the smaller percentages set forth above.
 Again declaring faith in the ability of the people and
 
 from delegated powers and that all are servants of the people and should be responsible them direct po lcal machines and insure selection election of can ddates of their choice and thereby public service advocate the tuition directing the first State legislature suitable pri mary law giving the people the right selection of all candidates office
 believe that the people should direct for United States senator's and demand that all reasonable efforts should be made amendment to the Constitution of he United States providing for such vote, and until ech er 1e for plan similar Oregon whereby the nemo'r legislature pledged follow the wishes of the voters in choosing Untd States senator's
 believe that the burdens of should be borne equally by a and that end especially pledge cand dates the incorporation constitution of system Of tax aon based upon and equitable valuation and made to ply alike the individual and to the corporaton to the rich and the roor.
 We believe the income be just and equitable me- od of taxation, being based upon assured profits after all expenses living deducted It places the government those able the respon sby therefore pledge the Democratic Party of Cochise County candidates every just and legal effort towards the proposed income amendment the National Constitution.
 Realizing necessity for capital develop oped believe constitution should hold all reasonable inducements the with good gov ernent only such restrictions be placed capital insure the but right than the individual
 Beliveing that exclusive franchises and special privileges dangerous the people, favor constitution prohibiting granting of any uc and providing that franchises of any be granted either by the legislature municipality for longer than twenty-five years, and then only by majority vote of the community affected thereby
 We demand proper provisions for Corrupt Practices promote the purity of elections and that municipalities be allowed adopt eehoders quarters similar the provisions of the California Constitution.
 We recommend that provisions be placed in Consitu ton changing the present Employers Liability law sub stantaly like the Federal Railroad Employers Liability act but covering all employers of labor
 Believing that all officers should be responsible the choose hem that should hold office he fails to represent the sentiments constituents we favor of toHc the of such question the of twenty-five per icent
 We believe the makers of the should be trammeled unhndered by party consideration and h they should be acaed by the sole and only idea of equa rights all and special privileges none, and this end the support and cooperation of all the people of Cochise County irrespective of party affiliations.