The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1912-07-04

Clark, at Baltimore, At
tacks Bryan.
Speaker Goes to Baltimore and De
mands Retraction Of Tammany
Charge.

of their vote, and Mr.. Bryan. who took
a most active part in framing the
paper, made the prediction that II
would arous the disapproval OF not
TO exceed a dozen members of the con.
vention.
Under the new rule adopted, the
platform will not be presented to the
convention until after the nomination
of the candidates.
It's submission will follow the selec-
ton of a vice presidential candidate.
Same of its LATENT points are:
Favors immediate downward revi-
sion Of present duties, especially upor
necessities of life. Also favors gradual
reduction so as not to interfere with
or destroy legitimate industries. De-
nounces President Taft for vetoing
tariff bill of last congress.
Condemns Republican party "for
failure to redeem its promises of 1908
for downward revision"
Takes issue with the Republican
platform as to the high cost of living,
~contending it is largely due to high
tariff laws.
Fayors vigorous enforcement Of the
criminal features of the antitrust law.
Demands such additional legislation
as may be necessary to crush private
monopoly. Favors prohibition of hold.
ing companies, ~interlocking directors,
stock watering, etc.
Denounces as "u%surpation" the eff
forts of Republicans to deprive states
Of their rights and to enlarge powers
Of the federal government.
There is" says the platform, mo
twilight seen between the nation and
the state in which exploiting inter
ests a take refuge from both"
Urges support of proposed constitu.
tional amendments pending in various
states legislatures, providing for an
income tax and election of United
States senators by direct vote of the
people. AS justification of the de-
mands of the party for publicity of
campaign expenditures attention is di.
rected ito the enormous expenditures
of money in behalf of the president
and predecessor in the recent presi-
Dental contest"
Declares for presidential preference
primaries. Directs national committee
to provide for election at primaries of
members of national committee.
Pledges party to enactment of law
prohibiting campaign contributions by
corporations and unreasonable cam
paign contributions by individuals.
Favors single presidential term and
making president ineligible to re-elec.
ton.
Favors efficient supervision and rate
regulation of railroads, express com
panies, telegraph and telephone lines
and a valuation of these companies by
the Interstate commerce commission,
and also legislation against overissu.
ance of stocks of these corporations.
In connection with a demand for
such a revision of the banking laws
as will give temporary relief in case
VI hAahSidi . CbS, buCIc 10 u uGuuu-
of the Aldrich bill prepared by
the monetary commission. The pres
ent method Of depositing government
funds Is condemned, and the party Is
pledged to the enactment of a law for
the deposit of such funds by competi-
tive bidding in state or national banks
without discrimination as to locality.
Pledges party to enactment of legis-
lation to prevent devastation Of lower
Mississippi valley by floods and the
Of the Mississippi is declared
to be a national rather than a state
problem. The maintenance OF a navig-
able channel is also recommended.
Favors national aid regarding post
roads.
Favors encouragement OF. agriculture
and legislation to suppress gambling
In agricultural products.
Believes in fostering growth OF a
merchant marine and urges speedy en-
actment Of laws for greater security
of life and property at sea.
Favors reorganization of the civil
and says laws snoulu DC nun
estly and rigidly enforced.
Demands for Alaska full enjoyment
of rights and privileges of territorial
American citizenship at home n
abroad"
Favors such encouragement as a
be properly given Panama canal ex-
position.
Renews declaration of last platform
regarding generous pension policy.
The conclusion of the platform says:
"Our platform is out Of principles
which we believe to be essential to
our national welfare" and invites CO.
operation Of "all citizens who believe
in maintaining unimpaired the institu-
tions and traditions Of our country"