Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-16
Democratic Platform as Adopted

The Democratic convention at Provo
adopted the following platform.
About to enter upon another state
wide campaign for the advocacy Of
those principles OF government which
vitality concern every citizen,
Tho Democratic party deems IL es-
sentiai 10 declare its position upon the
most important questions which at this
time divide the electors OF the state
and nation
Politics is not a game to be played
for selfish ends, and without scrupu-
lous regard to means. Public Office is
not a tool for those who want more
than their share OF opportunity.
Party is not a machine to despoil the
many by the few.
old prejudlces and antique war cries
can no longer stihe popular con-
science.
Partyism must not eclipse patriot
ism.
The plain people are weary of the
eVersions OF government and are deter
mined to have "A new deal.
The Democratic party came into ex-
istence with the nation. and will live so
long as the principles of popular gov
eminent animate the hearts Of men
as the champion OF the rights Of the
massas. II is their only protection
against the encroachments Of central
lied wealth and power-the only safe
guard against plutocrecy ana nperial-
ism.
LABOR.
Each individual should receive from
society a reward for all toll, commen-
surate with the contribution to the well
fare of society. We favor;
/. (Orgapization) All just and nee
ossarv organization for the protection
of labor. and the adjudication of all
differences by non-partisan boards.
2. (Exclusion.) The exclusion of all
coolle labor from competition with
American labor.
3. Compensation A workinginan's
compensate ton act, the enforcement of
the best sanitary conditions. the best
use of safety appliances, and the best
regulation OF the terms and conditions
of labor, especially as affecting the
employment OF women and children
RAILROADS.
I. (Regulation) The passage OF
law which shall put In operation the
provisions of the state constitution,
providing for the regulation OF trans
portation charges by common carriers
and to prevent determinations and
abuses Hereunder.
2 CTickets and Passes.) a law pro-
hibiting all officers. state. county, and
make. Interpret and execute the laws
OF the state. from accepting free
passes from any public corporation.
ELECTIONS
To destroy irresponsible political ma
chimes. place all officers In touch with
the people. give direct and full force
to the ballot. TO eliminate corrupt in
fIuences in public affairs, and secure
lasting reforms, we declare in favor
of:
1. primary The enactment OF n
direct primary Law, by which all gem
eral officers. Including candidates for
the United states senate. may be
chosen hy vote of the whole people.
2. Dnitiatlve and Referendum. Re-
CALI The necessary legislation to
carry into erect the provisions of the
state constitution. providing for the
Initiative and referendum and the
right OF recall OF any unfsithfui or
Incompetent public servant. particular
Ia i'm case OF municipal officers
g. (Prevent Corrupt Practises) We
demand legislation against all forms
OF corrupaion In elections. prohibiting
use OF money. giving OF promises, ac-
.ceptius campaign contributions from
ali affected by legislation. publication