The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1912-02-24

DEMOCRATS
RESOLVE

A Democratic caucus convened on
Wednesday evening in the Log Cabin
store building. The utmost harmony
prevailed. Z. II. Gilman was made
chairman and NJ S. Nelson secretary.
Tom Holland, E. w. Exum and
-'lr. Berry were unanimously elected
as delegates to the Valdez conven-
ton, 81 votes being cast.
A permanent Democratic commit
tee for this district was chosen, as
follows: E. H. Gilman, Dan Nc
Donald, Pat Murphy, Robert Pollard,
Mr.. Berry.
committee on resolutions drew
up the following, which were enthu-
siastically adopted:
Eve, Democrats of Chitina, Alas
ka, in convention assembled, reassert
our faith and loyalty to Democratic
principles and the Democratic party.
Believing that justice and right
must eventually prevail, and that our
great government should be admin
istered by and for the people, in.
stead of wealth and class against the
masses; therefore, be it resolved:
;rpt ~, ] Al 1T,
clples of Democracy have been adopt
ed by the Republican party under
misnomers such as reciprocity, revi-
sion Of the tariff aud attacks against
giant industries created and fostered
by their famous protection of infant
industries.
Second, that we are unalterably
opposed to any administration that
automatically withholds the public
domain from settlement by honest
homeseekers, and by arbitrary rul-
ings preclude the acquisition of re-
sources to which honest toll and la
Dor are entitled.
Third, that while Alaska is a pos
session of the United States, and her
inhabitants noted for loyalty to their
government, Ii is nevertheless a fact
hat they have practically been ban
shed from the Union through lack
If government aid and such humane
assistance as has been accorded pos
sessions acquired from and peopled
ny bsiiigerent foreigners.
Fuurth. that the success of the
Democratic party in November next
will insure honest administration OF
the affairs of all the people, remove
he ban placed upon Alaska, unlock
her doors and permit Americans to
snjpoy that freedom guaranteed by
lie constitution, and will assist the
rapid development of our resources.
Fifth, that harmonized opinions
and united sentiment SO patent with
in our republic are harbingers of i'm
mediate triumph of reform and the
predominance of Democratic princi-
pies.
.Sixth, that the coming success
and achievements of Inc Democratic
party will forever abolish Pinchotism
md herald the death of conserva-
lion that does not conserve, and will
suppress the prostitution of law and
Justice for theoretical experiments
that demolsh the hopes and very
existence Of pioneer prospectors and
worthy homeseekers.
Seventh, that the manifest UNI
easiness and restless attitude of la,
Dor is largely due to untitled prom
ises and catchy platform declarations
made solely for securing votes for
the Republican party. resulting in
confusion and discomfort not alone
in the ranks, but amongst the most
prominent leaders of the party.
Eighth, that the tendency of re-
publicanism is toward Capitalization
of power, combination of wealth and
union of aristocracy, extracting from
the masses and filling the Golfers of
a favored few.
Ninth, that Democracy is opposed
to monarchy and will forever carry
Its banner emblazoned with 'Perpet-
uity Of our Republic by honest adj
ministration dominated by the peo-
ple'."