The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1912-03-01

| eu III TIE dynamite OutrdgeS at Los
Angeles and elsewhere.
| Because under his administration
justice has been secured to both the
shippers and the railroads, as evil
denced by the prompt action of the
government in preventing the general
increases III freight rates, proposed
| by the carriers just before the amend
ment OF the interstate commerce act
was to become effective; by the pass
ing of such amendment placing the
burden of justifying any proposed in
| crease IN rates upon the carriers, while
under the old law the carriers could
at will make any increases they saw
mt and then the shippers had to sus-
tain the burde'. of showing their un-
reasonableness; and giving the inter-
state commerce commission the power
to suspend any proposed increase in
rates, and by the creation of the Com
merce court, thus concentrating before
one tribunal all appeals from the in
terstate commerce commission and
bringing about prompt disposition of
questions arising under the interstate
commerce law.
For Integrity of Courts.
because he has always stood for
the integrity of the courts, while ad-
vocating reforms in their procedure,
as evidenced by his veto of the Arizo-
ma statehood bill because the proposed
constitution of the state contained
a provision for the recall of judges, by
the excellent appointments he has
made to the federal judiciary, and by
his careful observance of the Consti-
luton as expounded by the Supreme
court. He has most earnestly appeal
ed to the members of the bench and
bar of the country to bring about the
adoption of simple and direct meth
DDS for the prompt dispatch of the
business of the courts, and has force
FULLY called attention to the existing
defects, especially in the administers
ton of our criminal laws.
Because his administration has
brought about economy and efficiency
in all departments of the government,
as evidenced by the reorganization of
the Postoffice Department and of the
customs department of the Treasury;
by the careful scrutiny of the rivers
and harbors bill; by the proposal to
organize the Army and Navy on more
economical lines; by the institution
of the budget system for the expendi-
lures OF the government and by his
plan to place all federal departments
upon strictly modern business ba-
sis, the estimates in the first year of
his administrations having been cut
over $5O,OOOOOO.
For Federal Income Tax.
Because under his administration
a constitutional amendment has been
submitted to the different states for
ratification authorizing a national in
come tax.
Because he has shown himself the
true friend of civil service through
out his administration and by his re-
cent recommendation to extend civil
service to first and second class post
masters and other positions now ap-
pointive.
Because under his administration
law has been passed requiring publ
city for all political contributions for
the election of Representatives and
Senators.
Because under his administration
progress has been made toward the
completion of that great American en-
terprise, the Panama canal, and the
expenditure of millions of the peoples
money has been made without any
suggestion of scandal or a suspicion
as to its economical and efficient use.
Arbitration Treaties Endorsed.
Because of the long line of achieve
ments of the administration in the
field of foreign affairs as evidenced
by the prompt action of the govern
ment with regard to the Russian pass
port question; the preservation OF
peace along the Mexican boundary;
the timely word of warning spoken to |
the government of Cuba; the reci-
procity treaty negotiated with Cana
da, which was rejected by that coun-
try because of what it considered were
provisions too favorable to the United
States; the treaties negotiated with
Honduras and Nicaragua and that
with China opening the China trade
country; and last, but by no means
tre a which, i G rated a sG' go fap
toward maintaining the peace of the
world
Because he has consistently car
ried out policies inauguratea by his
by the accomplishments of the pres
Git administrator dDOVc enumerated.
Because, finally, these and other
accomplishments demonstrate that the
president is a statesman of rare con-
structive ability, and with the added
experience gained during the years of
his first term, will, if given second
term, succeed in bringing about still
greater good for the nation; and he
deserves at the hands of the Ameri-
can people, who always love fair play,
vote of confidence and approval for
his unseliish and patriotic efforts on
their behalf"
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