Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-02
Democratic Resolutions.

Chairman Committee on Resolutions
Democratic Resolutions.
We. the Democrats of the city of
Durango, in convention assembled, do
nereby declare:
The Democratic party has always
insisted tnat the majority should rule
fairs. and the voters of this city hav-
ing declared in favor of charter gov
ernmeni for said city. we hereby
promise that the candidates nominal
ed by this convention for members of
the charter convention will, If elected
present a charter for acceptance by
The voters of the city providing
/. For the reference, upon proper
petition therefor, OF measures passed
by the council to the vote of the quail
fed electors, and for the initiative by
the qualified electors of such ordin-
ances as they by petition request.
2. For the recall, by proper peti
ton, of any officer who fails in the
performance of the duty pertaining to
the office to which he may be elected.
., For the proper limitation of the
'ale OF intoxicating liquors, whether
by saloonkeepers, druggists or others.
4. For the just and proper limita.
tion upon the taxing power of the city
council
5. For the proper limitation of the
power of the city council in the matter
of granting privileges and franchises
and providing that no franchise shall
be granted except on vote of the
qualified electors of the city.
G. For the proper collection, safety
and expenditure of the revenues of
the city.
Z. For placing the police, fire, street.
water and sewer departments of the
city under civil service regulations.
8. For the representation and voice
of all interests in the city in the ad-
ministratlon of city affairs and placing
1t beyong the power of any class tc
encroach upon the rights of others.
8. Securing to all. whether rich
or poor, low or high, an equal voice
In the administration of city affairs to
the end that favoritism may be pre-
vented and every person given an op-
portunity commensurate with his or
her ability and honesty to mingle in
the conduct of city AFFAIRS.
10. Providing for the ultimate mu-
nicipal ownership Of all public utili-
ties.
II. Giving to the city OF Durango
and the inhabitants thereof a govern.
ment founded on the well known and
easily understood Democratic princi-
pies of liberty. equality, fidelity and
economy.
With the above declaration or princi.
pies we enter this campaign and cor.
daily invite all voters, regardless OF
past party affiliations, TO assist us in
electing our nominees, and securing a
charter for the city containing the
provisions before set forth.
BARRY SULLIVAN.
Chairman.
A. B. NELSON,
p. +. CUAlMINS,
James C. Dahlman, serving his third
term as mayor, Omaha, Neb., again
was successful in receiving the over
whelming support of the voters in
the primary election. He also sue
cessfully rid himself of a bad case of
kidney trouble by the aid of Foley
Kidney Pills, and writes: 81 have
taken Foley Kidney Pills and they
have given me great deal of relief,
so ! cheerfully recommend them"
What Foley Kidney Pills have done
for Mayor Dahlman they will ID. for
any other person bothered with bach
ache, rheumatism, or any other form
of kidney or bladder trouble. Just
try them for quick and permanent
results. For sale by all druggists.