The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-07
CONFESSION OF FAITH
Is MORE THAN RADICAL
Embrsnes Part of Greed Hereto
fore Regarded rs That Of Eu-
geneX. Debs, Socialist.
Now Favors Retention of Sher
man Law, But Would Have
Commission to Rule
Corporations

{ II c A 80. Aug. Theodore
Roosevelt made his confession OF
faith" today to the national pro
gressive convention. The former
president struck out bodily into new
ground. advocating measures which
he said frankly would be denounced
as either socialism or anarchy. The
delegates listened TO his speech with
the understanding that they must
either adopt a platform substantially
In consonance with his views or look
elsewhere for a nominee for the
presidency.
The Platform.
These are the conspicuous points
In the Roosevelt program:
Recall of judicial decisions. as
FIRST advocated by Colonel Roosevelt
In the spring campaign, and for
which he was subjected to wide criti.
cism. Colonel Roosevelt now advo.
Gates its extension 20 apply to fed.
eral as well as state courts. He
favors the establishment OF machin
cry to make easier OF amendment,
both the national and state constu.
tutions. especially with the view OF
prompt action on certain judicial de-
cisions.
Use OF the government 10 assist
workmen 10 become part owners OF
the business in which they are en-
ployed.
Government System.
The government system should be
shaped SO that the public servant
when he cannot conscientiously carry
out the wishes OF the people, shall al
their desire leave his office and not
misrepresent them in office" Colonel
Roosevelt did not suggest the method
by which he would bring this about
and there was much speculation as "a
whether he had in mind a funda
mental change in the American sys
tenn Of government. In some quarters
II was interpreted as a declaration In
favor OF extension OF the recall e
include legislative. executive and
judicial officers OF the national gov
eminent. from the president down.
Control OF Trusts.
Control OF the trusts through reten
ton OF the Sherman antitrust law anC
establishment OF an interstate indus
trial commission 10 regulate industrial
corporations as the interstate com
merce commission regulates railroads
Corporations which come voluntarily
under this commission and obey la
orders 10 be immune from prosecution
under the sherman law. Those which
fail TO do so 20 be subject 10 prosecu
ton and II the prosecution Is success
ful. thorough dismemberment. the con
stituent paris not 10 be allowed 20 do
business save under conditions LAID
down by the industrial commission
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prices 20 be controlled where these
concerns deal with the necessities Of
life.
Adoption OF number OF meas.
ures to secure social and industrial
justice 10 the wage workers" In
cluded in the list are establishment
by law Immediately OF minimum
wage scales for women. minimum
wage commissions TO fix standard
OF wages for all workers. old az
pensions, living wage. whicl
Colonel Roosevelt defines as a.
amount sufficient 10 provide for edu
cation. recreation. care for immatur
members OF the family. maintenance
OF the family during sickness. an az
emulation OF reasonable saving 70
old age. prohibition OF night labo
lbT NOMtu ana tultuTtu. tlkuf IOu
shifts for wOrkmen in industries h
which men are employed "a hours
day; national and state working
mems compensation laws. guarante
by law Of one days rest in ever
seven. old age insurance and insui
ance against sickness. invalidism AN
involuntary employment. the cost n
such insurance 20 BE- distribute
among employer. employe. and pei
haps the people a. large
Control Of Agencies
Legislation 20 increase popula
control over governmental agencie,
including national Law FOR pres
Dental primaries. election % Unite
states senators by direct vote. M
short ballot. corrupt practices ac'
applying f1 pr.nuri.. as ps.i az eIe.
tiors qualified adoption ~ 'he .u
tiart'. rafereniIm ara recall
Woman Fufraze
strengthening ~ fh- pure goo
Law
E-'atHshmeat % national hsait
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Creation o, q permanent fari