The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1912-06-27
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out monopoly. We pledge ourselves to q
continuance OF such q policy.
We favor such fair and reasonable rules
and regulations as will not discourage or
interfere with bona nde homeseekers.
-prospectors and miners In the acquisition
OF public lands under existing laws.
Parcels Post.
In the interest Of the general public. es-
pecially Of the agricultural or rural oom-
munities. we favor legislation favorins
the establishment under the proper
lations OF a3parcslsep post. the postal rates
to be graduated under q zone In proper
ton to the length Of carriage. +
Protection Of Citizenship.
We approve the action taken by the
president and the congress to secure with
Russia as with other countries q treaty
that would recognize the absolute right Of
expatriation and that will prevent all dis
elimination Of whatever condition against
American citizens, whether native born
or alien, and regardless Of race, religion
or previous political allegiance. TIL eight
Of asylum is a precious possession OF the
people Of the United States and It IL not
to be surrendered or restricted.
United States Navy.
We believe In the maintenance OF an
adequate navy for the national defense
and we condemn the action Of the demo-
cratic House Of Representatives in refus-
ing to authorize the construction Of add
tionaI ships.
We pledge the republican party to the
enactment Of laws to give relief from the
constantly growing evil Of induced or UNI
desirable immigration which Is inimical
to the progress and welfare OF the people
Of the United States.
Merchant Marine.
We believe that one Of the country's
most urgent. needs Is a revised merchant
marine. There should be American ships,
and plenty Of them, to make use Of the
great American ~interoceanic, canal now
nearing completion.
Flood Prevention.
The Missippi river is the nations drain
ditch. Its flooded waters, gathering from
81 states and the dominion OF Canada,
constitute an overpowering force which
breaks the levees and pours It's torrents
over many million acres OF the richest
land In the union, stopping mails, imped-
ing m and causing great loss OF
life and property. These GOODS are ma
tional In scope and the disasters they pro-
.duce seriously affect the general welfare.
The states unaided cannot cope with this
giant problem; hence, we believe the gen.
eral government should assume q fair
proportion Of the burden of Its control
so as to prevent the disaster from recur-
ring floods.
Reclamation Policy. =
We favor the continuance Of the policy
Of the government with regard to the
reclamation OF arid lands, and for the
speedy settlement and Improvement OF
such lands, we favor an amendment to
the policy that will reasonably extend the
time within which the reclamation may
be repaid by the land
Rivers and Harbors.
We favor a liberal and systematic pol
icy for the Improvement Of our rivers and
harbors. Such improvement to be made
On expert information and after careful
comparison with the cost n prospective
benefit.
Foreign Policies.
We favor a liberal policy toward Alaska
to promote the development of the great
resources OF that district. with. such safe.
guards as will prevent monopoly. We ia
vor the Opening OF the coal lands to devel-
opment through a law leasing the lands
On such terms as will invite development
and provide fuel for the navy and the
commerce of the Pacific ocean, while re-
tanning title in the United States to pre-
The Philippine policy Of the republican
party has been and - inspired by the be.
lief that our duty toward the Filipino
people, Is q national Sblisation which
tiles.
We ratify In all its particulars tina,
platform of 1903 respecting citizenship foI
the people Of Porto Rico.
',.... Safety at Sea.
We favor the speedy enactment OF lnwl
PEELED to endure involuntary seryitude Ant
hat life and property at sea shall be- Hafer
guarded by the ample equipment Of Ves'
f fslf E dapi E1S sss'n ot s sRIiisd. abe eng so Sise
seamen to operate them.
Republican Accomplishments.
anna canal; the establishment Of q burea,
Of mines; the institution Of postal saying
beg fcr tie he assS ssS i RnsfSxlS'S So.u %ssG AM !,
sailors Of the republic and for their. wild
ows, and the vigorous administration o
the law relating TO pure food and drugs
all mark successful progress Of repub
lican administration and are additIona
advice Of its effectiveness.
We commend the earnest effort Of tn
republican administration TO .sectre great
or economy and increased efficiency In th
conduct OF government busineEsi eHtraS
unnecessary office are an injustice to Nh
taxpayer and q o example to the cltl
zen.
/, Civic Duty.
We call upon the peopls 20 quicken thei
interest In public affairs to oondone an,
punish iynching and other forms OF law
lessnsss and to strengthen IN, ell way
Snce Of Il. Yndiiteront eitiasnsEip Il q
evil from which the law affords no ade
quate protection and for which leEiEintISI
can provide no remedy.
We congratulate the people Of ArIAon
and New Mexico upon the admission 6
those statee. h Y merging In the uniu
In Anal n enduring form tho last rt
naming portion Of our continental terri
tory.
Republican Administration.
We challenge successful 0ritioism Of Oh
is years OF republican administration In
der Presidents, Mckinley, Roosevelt an
Taft. We heartily reaIflrRi the indoreC
ment OF President Mckinley, contained 1
the platform OF 1900 and that Of 1904, an
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