Holbrook argus., 1912-10-29
D E M o C R A TIC ST ATE PLATFOR M

Iu both state and nation the great democratic party rejoices Ill record of achievements in progI essive legisla- tion and administ ration. The demo- cratic fight for many years against special Grivilege ill allits varied forms, has at last brought national victory within its grasp. Under able leader ship it has fought insolent corporate power until an awakened people is de- termined that "the people shall rule''- rule through the democratic party, which has fought the peoples fights won their victories and earned their confidence and support.
 We declare our unqualified and en- thusiastic indorsement of the national democratic platform and it's standard bearers, Woodrow Wilson and Thos. R. Marshall. heartily subscribe to their high ideals of American patriotism and statesmanship, and pledge the demo cratic party of Arizona, ref1ecting the views. and jealous of the rights, Of the masses, to measure up to that exalted st andard. The democratic party has grown strong in the hearts of he people in corresponding ratio as "bossism' mas been denounced and the influence in the party's councils of predatory wealth has been discountenanced.
 By virt ue of statehood, Arizona's pro- gressive democracy, as exemplif1ed in the Constitution of the state and the faithful interpretation of its principles into law, has assumed leading place m the ranks of progressive states Pointing to this achievement, as note able instance of progressive democratic triumph, we renew our pledge of alle- Constitution, and confidently assert that the assurance of popular govern ment provided thereby will finally re- suit in driving from public positions and party prominence the time-serving special interest politicians, who have long been at once the bulwark and the bane of practical politics.
 Regretful that insufficient interest has thus far been taken by the voters in the direct primary, we, nevertheless reatfirm our belief i'll the great prin- ciple involved, and pledge ourselves to lador for the awakening which can only result in the complete vindication of the principle. As ''eternal vigilance is the price of liberty,' we call upon all genuine democrats to actively partici- pate in the primaries, to the end tRat party government under the law shall be truly expressive of progressive democratic sentiment. Upon the purity fof the ballot rests the confidence of the people ill government, and we heartily and with pride approve the courage and honesty of the democratic gover- nor and the democratic Legislature, through which were enacted advanced laws aimed to effect this end.
 In the vast constructive works re quired by the change from a standpat territ orial to a progressive state govern- ment, the democratic administration has met every requirement., ably and fearlessly, carrying out every platform pledge, fulfilling every prediction promise, and meeting every need a proper organization and adminst ration of the affairs of government. It has been mindful of the proper adjustment of affairs between producer and con- sumer, of the relations between pu bile service corporations and the pub ic, of the respective rights of labor and capital and of the general development of all lines of legitimate industry in which the state is rich beyond compare