The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1910-07-29
SINCLAIR FOR CONGRESS
Makes Statement Defining Attitude
on the Issues.

Makes Statement Defining Attitude
on the Issues.
Bartlett Sinclair's nomination for
congressman has been filed with the
secretary Of state at Boise. In con-
nection with this fact Mr.. Sinclair
yesterday made the following state
ment for publication:
In announcing my candidacy for
congress under the primary law | de-
sire at this time briefly to define my
attitude regarding the issues Of the
approaching campaign.
! am for a protective tariff-one
that protects the country at large
and not a tariff favorable to a few
special interests. In its general fea-
lures ! consider the recent republican
tariff legislation satisfactory. Some
Of its schedules ought to be amended
at once. Reformation by reduction
of the rates on wooden and cotton
manufactures, as well as iron and
steel fabrics, is desirable. favor a
permanent non partisan tariff COM
mission on plan similar to the fed
eral railroad and interstate commerce
commissions. This would take the
tariff out Of politics.
The development of our inter-
state commerce by means of improv-
ed waterways and harbors has al
ways been cardinal doctrine of the
republican party and one in which /
am in full sympathy. For this great
national purpose the government
should use the public revenue with
wisdom and liberality, particularly
in the development Of the west.
i am unalterably opposed to
Joseph G. Cannon being again elect
ed speaker Of the house of represen-
tatives. His continued service in
that distinguished Office means a
source Of irritation, if nothing worse,
to the country and a menace to re-
publican success. 1t is to be regret
ted that Mr.. Cannon and his follow
ers are not sufficiently informed or
patriotic to heed this. To supplant
MIR. Cannon | favor member whose
capacity and temperament are such
as would bring together the factions
OF the party, thus facilitating the
speedy and honest execution OF party
pledges. A speaker should be chos-
en- who is less dogmatic than Mr..
Cannon. A western member not
identified Extensively with either fac
ton, possessed Of broad and Judi
cial turn Of mind would seem to be
demanded. Cannonism is unques-
tionably inconsistent with the true
constitutional conception of the
American plan Of government.
1t is needless to say that / am
body and soul for those sane, pro-
gressive principles found in our
national and state platforms. In the
brilliant history Of the republican
party take infinite pride. Its de-
feats have inyigorated it and its
triumphs have not caused forgetful-
ness of the people and that its
supreme mission is the service Of the
country.
Were additional illustration of
the progressive spirit of the repub-
lic,n party called for attention need
only be directed to the work Of the
last congress. Here we find a new
and better railroad law; the creation
OF postal bank system; admission
of Arizona and New Mexico as states:
regulating the withdrawal of public
land for conservation purposes;
creating a bureau of mines; the
Borah bond bill for loan of $50
100000 for completion of reclama-
ton works; provision for the publ
cation Of campaign funds and many
other salutary measures.
i most earnestly favor the pend
ing amendment to the federal consti-
tuition providing for an income tax.
The conservation Of our forests
under system Of national laws, our
mineral wealth, our water power and
power sites, under state or national
laws is Of the highest concern. Con-
gress should cooperate with the ex-
ecutive to this end. We might we'll