Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-07-11

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tural products by organized exchanges OF
others.
Merchant Marine.
We believe in fostering by constitutional
regulation of commerce. the growth of a
marine, which shall develop and strength
en- then the commercial ties which binds
US to our sister rsg4blics OF the south.
upon the people and without bounties or
subsidies from the public treasury.
We urge upon congress the speedy
enactment of laws for the greater secur-
ity of life and property at sea and we
favor the repeal of all laws am. the abb
rogation of so much of our treaties with
and Imprisonment of seamen charged with
desertiOn or with violation of their con-
tract of service. Such laws and treaties
are un-American and violate the spirit,
II not the letter of the constitution or
the United States.
We favor the exemption from tolls of
American ships engaged In coastwis.e
We also favor legislation forbidding the
use of the Panama canal by ships owned
or controlled by railroad carriers engaged
in transportation competitive with the
canal.
Pure Food and Public Health.
We reaffirm our previous declarations
advocating the union and strengthening of
the various governmental agencies relat-
ing to pure foods, quarantine, vital sta
tlstics and human health. This united
and administered without Partially to or
discrimination against any school of med
les or system of healing they would con-
stitute a single health service, not sub
ordinated to any commercial or financial
interests. but devoted exclusively to the
conservation of human life and efficiency
Moreover this health service should CO.
operate with the health agencies of our,
various states and cities without inter-
ference with their prerogatives or with the
freedom of individuals to employ such
medical or hygiene aid as they may see
fit.
Civil Service Law.
The law pertaining to the civil service
should be honestly and rigidly enforced,
TO the end that merit and ability shall be
the standard of appointment and the pro-
motion rather than service rendered to a.
political party; and we favor a eorga
ization of the civil service with adequate
compensation commensurate with the
class of work performed, for all officers
and employees; we also favor the extern
sion to all classes of civil service employees
Of the benefits of the prisons of the en-
ployers liability law We also recognizes
the right of direct petition to congress
by employees for the redress of griev-
ances.
Law Reform.
we recognize the urgent need of REFORM
In the administrator of civil and GRIM
nal law IN the United States and we rec
S1S Va SASAk IO6k
and the promotion of such measures as
viii rid the present legal system of the
delays, expense and uncertainties Incl
dent to the system as now administered.
We reaffrm the position thrice an
nounced by the democracy in national
convention assembled, against a policy of
the Philippines or elsewhere. We con-
denim the experiment in imperialism as an
inexcusable blunder which has involved
US IN enormous expense. brought us weak
ness instead Of strength, and laid our ma
ton open to the charge Of abandonment
of the fundamental doctrine of self gov
eminent. We favor an Immediate declar-
alton of the nations purpose to
the independence of the Philippine islands
as soon as a stable government can be es-
taplished, such Independence to be guar
anteed by us until the naturalization of
the islands can be secured by treaty with
other powers. In recognizing the indie
pendence Of the Philippines, our govern
necessary for coaling stations and naval
bases.
Arizona and New Mexico.
we welcome Arizona and New Mexico
congratulate them upon their suspicious.
beginning OF great ar glorious careers.
Alaska.
we demand Tor the people of Alaska.
' the fu ~ e ! Of the rights and prvi-
and we believe that the officials appoint
ed to administer the government of All
our territories and the District of Column
fide residence.
The Russian Treaty.
we recommend the patriotism of the
democratic members Of h Senate and
PEELED the Termination Of the Russian
treaty OF 1892 and we pledge ourselves
anew to preserve the sacred rights of,
NO tre0tV ShOnl6 rQca3Vo tho Corot;oo or
ouT government which does not recog-
nize the rights OF all our citizens, ir-
respective OF race or creed, and which
mental right of repatriation.
me constitutional rights Of American
Gerz and sn oo u protect eSa, them on our Dor
world and every American citizen resid-
Ing or having property in any foreign
Gov country Try Is entitled to and must be given
government, both for himself and his
property. As
Rareels Post and Rural Delivery.
we favor the establishment of a parcel
post or postal express n also the ex-
rapidly as practicable.
Panama Canal Exposition.
We hereby express our deep interest in
the great Panama Canal exposition to be-
such encouragement as can be properly
given.
Protection Of National Uniform.
We commend to the several states ther
adoption Of q law making 1t an offensee
for the proprietors of places Of public
amusement and entertainmentarto DIS
criminate against the uniform. similar to.
the law passed by congress applicable to.
the District OF Columbia and the terri
tories in 1911.
Pensions.
We renew the declaration Of our last
platform relating to a generous pension.
policy.
We call attention to the fact that the
democratic party's demand for a return