The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1912-05-09
OCRlT|C STATE
IlTFORM, MAY 6
n WALLA WALLA
j. Mod and Delegates Elected
3 Go e Baltimore Maryland

E uninterrupted rule of the re-
ian party in this state has led
republican party to become so
i'm the administration of our
b affairs that we witness i'm
ENJOY, waste, extravagance' dis
!ty and corruption in many de-
hents of the government. both
and county This eXtrava-
and dishonesty have led to in
ed burden of taxation and to
oss Of millions of dollars to the
through bartering away of its
Il lands at ridiculously low prices
robbery caused the loss to the
Il and educational institutions
he state of their just heritage
1--WE urge the immediate passage
law Investing in the boards OF
hts Of our several state educa-
Il institutions the control of the
grants belonging thereto"
% the end that this regime of
!ule shall end, the democratic
y appeals to the people for their
hort and promises that If given
kr It will cause to be enacted
law and put into full force and
!ct among other things the fol-
ing legislation.-
IA preferential presidential pri-
I'VE believe in the initiative. the
~ rendum and the recall.
IA law compelling the publica-
Of all campaign contributions
expenses before election.
IA law eliminating the straight
let circle at the top of the ballot
giving to the people truly Sc
primary law.
5-A corrupt practice act limiting
lpaign expenses so that all may
-e an equal chance in running for
o-An effective weights and meas
law to be rigidly enforced. with
islties sufficicnt to insure its OBJ
vance.
IA comprehensive antitrust law
rive full force and vigor to our
tie constitution which forbids the
istance of TRUSTS and mOnOpOlies
this state and which shall pro-
lie such penalties by both fine and
prisonment as shall make it truly
.ective.
ga law requiring all state banks
fpfovide fund to guarantee to
pastors the safe return of their
I"9-A graduated income tax.
"10-An amendment to the laws
i,verning usury. making same apply
IN persons and classes alike. and
ioviding more severe penalties Tor
Heir Violation.
"11-A non-partisan election law
,nlvinr TO all county and city off
~.
"l2-A law requiring the nomina-
On Of all candidates for any office
/ this state. by the direct primary
.ethod: Including presidential, sena
rial and congressional. candidates
nd compelling members of the leg
.lature to vote for United States
.natorial candidates as is now re-
uired In the state of Oregon.
"13-An act entirely revising the
Tvs governing the formation of all
corporations organized
= profit so that no stock of said
prporations shall at andy time be
IA II excess of it's assets, measured
: a fair valuation. and that one
{ the present commissions be given
I'll power to withhold certificates
authority to any corporation until
shall have fully met with the con-
itiono Of the law and that said COM
,ission have further power to cx-
mine into the affairs of corporations
nd to suspend their powers when it
econoea evident that any corpora
Ion u wilfully violating any law of
Ia otate or when it's assets have
eeoune 80 disproportionate to its La
Ilit116 That innocent persons may be
Ia Heed in dealing with such cor
o6G(lons.
law providing for and re-
1i1fne better protection to employees
f1ls and factories and mines and
S1e thorough and rigid inspection
~ 6upervisioh of all coal and other
No. IN the state.
;'!st@zPk new law governing the APP
1r1nriation and acquisition OF water
~ water rights couched in such
|m1le language and of such simple
ouufgements that any citizen may
|earay understand and avail himself