The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-07-05
tic DEMOGRATlG
PLATFORM BR|EFED

Reafirms party's devotion to the
principles of democratic government
as formulated by Jefferson.
Declares for a tariff for revenue
only and denounces the high republi-
can tariff as the principal cause of the
unequal distribution of wealth.
Favors immediate downward reyi-
sion of present duties, especially upon
necessaries of life. Favors gradual re-
duction so as not to interfere with or
destroy legitimate industries.
Denounces President Taft for veto
ing tariff bills of last congress.
Condemns republican party for fail
ure to redeem its promises Of 1908 for
downward revision"
Takes issue with the republican plat
form as to the high cost Of living, con
tending it is largely due to high tariff
laws.
Favors vigorous enforcement of the
original features of the antitrust.
Demands such additional legislation
as may be necessary to crush private
monopoly
Declares for presidential preference
primaries.
Fayors prohibition of holding com
panies, interocking directors, water
ing, etc. Condemns republican adj
ministration for "compro.1ising with
Standard Oil company and Tobacco
trust" Denounces as "usurpation'
the efforts of republicans to deprive
states of their rights and to enlarge
powers of the federal government.
There is says the platform, no
twilight zone between the nation. and
the state in which exploiting interests
can take refuge from both.
Urges people to support proposed
constitutional amendments pending in
various state legislatures by direct
vote of the people AS the justifica-
lion of demands of the party for pub
lefty of campaign expenditures, atten-
ion is directed to "the enormous ex-
)enditures of money in behalf of the
president and his predecessor in the
ecent presidential contest"
Directs for national committee to
provide for selection at primaries of
members of committee
Pledges party to enoctment of law
Prohibiting campaign contributions by
Corporations and unreasonable cam
saign contributions by individuals
Fayors single presidential term and
laking reelection of president impos-
ible.
Elnumerates important achievements
nd pledges an adequate navy.
Denounces republican administra-
ION on ground of extravaganza and
emands return of simplicity befitting
democratic government.
Fayors efficient service and regula-
on of railroads, express companies,
legraph and telephone lines and a
Aluation of the companies by the in
rstate commerce commission and
so legislation against oyer-issuance
stocks, of these corporations. In
injection with a demand for such re-
sion of the banking laws as will give
mporary relief in case of financial
stress, there is a denunciation OF the
drich bill prepared by the monetary
mmission. The present method of
posting government funds is con-
mned and the party is pledged to
- enactment of law for the deposit
such funds by competitive in state
! national banks, without diserimi-
] ion as to locality.
rhe maintenance of navigable chan
is also recommended.
XAT6rs national aid regarding post
Dis.
Recommends investigation of agri
mral societies in Europe to aseer.
/ whether system of rural credits
be devised suitable to conditions
ne United States.
4 ledges party to enactment OF legis-
on to prevent devastation Of lower
sissippi valley by floods, and the
troll of the Mississippi is declared
BE a national rather than state
bel 1lem
\ eclares the unnecessary withdrawal
ublic lands tends TO retard develop
It and bring reproach upon policy
conservation; that reservations
I'D be limited to purposes which
purport to serve; fayors broadcast
rality in administering land laws:
forest reserves act permitting
estead entries within the national
4 SITS should not be nulliied by adj
istration regulation; declares for
1 ediate action to make available
I kan coal lands ana safeguarding
ives of miners.