Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-06-29
DEMOCRATS MAKE TARIFF RE-
VISION ONE OF LEADING
PLANks At BALTIMORE. #.
DIRECT ELECTIONS AND
INCOME TAX UPHELD
Anti. Trust Laws Deemed Too Weak
i, For Prsssnt Nssds-Prssi dsntial Pri-
mariss One Of Several Progressive
Demands Made Upon Party-Many
Subjects Of Importance Covered.

Baltimore. June 29.-Bristling with
progresstvism, the PLATFORM
on which the democratic party VIII
stand during the approaching cam
paign was completed late yesterday by
the committee on resolutions ana
awaits only the approval of the presl-
dental nominee to be presented to the
convention.
The document is the result Of forty
eight hours of elaboration on the part
of the committee. 1t is new docu-
ment altho the recommendations OF
the New York delegation were followed
in many particulars.
From first to last the committees de-
were characterized by mar
mony. The unanimous demand was for
the most pronounced declarations In
favor Of progressive policies all along
the line, and the only differences OF
.oninion arose over the best method OF
expressing this tendency. The result Is
a platform Of generally advanced views
.altho many OF them are less radical
than the party declarations OF otner
years
Covers All Of Country.
The document covers every subject
of Importance which has been the sub
iect OF party discussion during the last
sfour wears. None Of them is elabor-
ately presented but the large NUMBER
OF subjects renders 1t somewhat Volum-
linous. One member said that 1t was
"as long as a clothes line" and another
that 1t extends from Maine to Call
fornia-
The members Of the committee e..-
nre.. general satisfaction with the out
come Of their vote. and Mr.. Bryan, VINO
took 4 most active part in framing the
paper. made the prediction that 1t wouio
arouse the disapproval Of not to exceed
"a dozen members Of the convention
Under the new rule adopted. the
platform will not be presented to the
convention until after the nomination
of the candidates.
II. s,,brnission will follow the selec-
ton Of q vice presidential candidate.
Summary q the Pianks.
4 Following IL . summary OF tho
Reafnrms the partys devotion to the
princirles Of democratic government -
formulated BY Jefferson.
declares for tariff for revenue
Fonly: denouncee the high republican
tariff as the principal cause OF the un-
equal distribution Of wealth. FaVor'
immediate downward revision OF pres
ent duties, especially upon necessaI'es
Of life. Also favors gradual reduction
80 az not to interfere with or Destroy
lexitimate Industries. Denounces ffesl.
dent Taft for vetoing tariff biiis OF ias.
congress. Condemns republican party
for failure to redeem Its promises OIL
1908 for downward revision
Takes issue with the republican plat
form as to the high cost OF living. con-
tending 1t Is largely due to hign taFiti
laws.
Antitrust Law Too Weak.
Favors vigorous enforcement OF 'Ae
criminal features of the ANTITRUST law.
Demands such additional legislation q
| may be necessary to crush priVate
monopoly. Favors prohibition OF noio-
ing companies. interlockinR directo,s
stock watering, etc. Condemns repuo-
i;can administration for Compromising
with Standard Oil Company ana To-
bacco trust
Denounces as "usurpation" the ef-
forts Of republicans to deprive states
Of their rights and to enlarge powers
~ the federal government. There 49,
say the platform. mo twilight zone be
tween the nation and the state II
which exploiting interests can tak'
Irefuge from both"
Urges people to support proposed
amendments. providint
sEfor an income tax and election o
hunted States senators by direct vot'
T 81 the people. AS justification OF tn
demands Of the party for publicity
campaixn expenditures, attention Is al
: ERECTED ito the enormous expenditures
= NJ money in behalf Of the presiden
and his predecessor in the recent presi
! Edential contest"
A.ts Presidential Primaries.
Declares for presidential preference
primaries. Directs national committe
} to provide for selection at primaries
: members Of national committee.
q Pledges party to enactment of Law
prohibiting campaign contributions b!
8 corporations and unreasonable cam
Epatgn contributions by individuals.
} Fayorss single presidential term AM
making president ineligible to re-elec
: ton.
Felicitates democratic congress Of
its record, enumerating importan
Z. achievements, and pledges an adequat
navy.
Denounces republican administrator
ION charge Of extravaganza and de
!. mands return to simplicity and econ
) omy beftting democratic govern
z ment.
Favors efficient supervision and RAT
Ireuulat,on Of railroads, express com
lpan!es, telegraph and telephone line
!, land valuation Of these companie
3 tby the interstate commerce commits
/, sion, and also legislation against over
I issuance OF stocks Of these corpora
Opposes Aidrieh Dill.
= In connection with demand e
such a revision Of the banking laws
win give temporary relief In case
: financial distress there Is denuncis
2 |tion Of the Aldrich bill prepared by u
n monetary commission. The presef
method of depositing govesnmeI
funds Is condemned and the party z
!, :, pledged to the enactment Of . law Il
j: the deposit OF such fund by compe
ID titive bidding In state or national banl
MI without discrimination As to locality
Dc Recommends investigation OF agr
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