Evening journal., 1912-08-01


only the agencies through wnich we
register and enforce our DEGREES.
When political parties through the
control oil sinister 1nnuences cease 10
serve these ends and become the
agents Of an insolent and corrupt MI
nority, we hold it our patriotic duty
to throw of the yoke OF such parties
even as our forefathers threw of the
yoke of foreign oppression.
I'VE denounce as dishonest un-
patriotic and insulting to the con-
science and intelligence of the Ameri-
can people the method by which the
candidates of the Republican party for
President and Vice-President received
their nomination; and hold that to
approve such a nomination with our
votes would make US accessories in
this treason 20 our institutions, and
we emphatically condemn tnose dele
gates from Delaware who assisted In
the preparation of this fraud on popu-
lar government.
I'VE recognize that the same agen-
cies were potent as the Baltimore Con-
vention that were successful az
Chicago, and that their influence VIII
in a large measure control the anairs
Of the Democratic party no matter
though yelled by the pretense OF pro-
gress and reform.
I'VE demand a comprehensive
primary election law to apply to the
three counties of tie State under
which the voters Of the respective
parties shall be permitted 90 choose
their candidates for County and State
Offices and to express their preference
for candidates for President, Vice-Pre
sident and for the United States Sen
ate. And we condemn the machines
of both the Republican and the Demo
cratic Parties which have combined
to prevent the enactment Of such a
measure; and we point to bill of this
character presented TO the Legislature
at its last session, which was defeat
ed by a combination of votes repre-
senting both parties. It was the abb
sence of a law of this nature which
made possible the naming Of delegates
to the Republican National Convention
whose only recommendation was their
subserviency to machine rule, and who
did not ascertain or choose to ascer-
tain the sentiments Of the voters Of the
party. We declare that under sucf
conditions popular government breaks
down and conventions become a farce
I'VE deplore all corruption oi
electors which IN the past has brought
lreproach upon many States, including
Delaware, we demand a simple ballot
which will enable the voter to easily
and certainly express his viii with alb.
solute secrecy. so that the electors
real choice shall go unchallenged. We
therefore pledge our efforts TO secure
the releal of the Voters Assistan
Act"
we pledge the delegates nominated
at this mass convention to join witt
delegates from the other states fl
forming a new party. under a nam,
which they will select with d plat
form which shall emhody specifi
declarations of the right of the people
to run their own government, in keep
ing with that advance which is takinl
place along all other lines of humal
= thought and endeavor We pledg
these delegates TO support for candi
dates men whose lives and utterance
render them worthy to be the stndard
bearers OF such a party, with such
platform.
I'VE recognize that each generatio
, has its problems, which must be solve
/. in the light of its own needs and ex
, lperiences, and as our fathers over
threw the Whig party when it cease
to serve the peoples cause, so we ex
ercise our right TO overthrow, or t
withdraw from, any party which ha
+ ceased 20 exhibit that honesty and IN
telligence necessary TO meet the re
{ quirements of the period in which "
{ live.
, I'VE favor a Constitutional amend
r. ment providing for the Initiative, Ret
f erendum and Recall.
, I'VE favor such revision of tn
] tariff, the schedules of which shall nc
] be written solely by the interests tina
e are protected, but by full considera
e. tion of the needs and desires of th
vast mass of our people Of all classe
{ and occupations and in all States c
the Union. We do not favor excessiv
duties that help 10 pay enormou
/. dividends on watered stock, and IN
crease the cost Of living alarmingll
while adding nothing to the earning
of labor We pledge ourselves TO re
form the tariff, not in accordance wit
the best interests Of all classes Of th
t, American people as those interest
may appear.
"We condemn the Senators of thi
State for their support of Lorime
and Lorrimerism, and all that that in
. plies, and recognize in their act a
> expression OF their own political ideal
: and convictions. We hold that thet
can be no reform as long as politics
ideals so debased are held and e,
Q emplifed by those who represent US
, the United States Senate. We denan
the enforcement Of the Constitution {
? the United States and all its amend
! ments so that every man shall haN
! equal rights and opportunities.
! I'VE call upon all citizens of DELI
r ware, forgetting past differences,
! join with us in our contest In II
q State and Nation to give Delawal
\ better government, to join in POLITE
Z al organization in which the voice
I the majority shall prevail. and
! (which issues about which our father
contended. but are now dead shall
buried and our contests waged ov'
principles and policies that effect OIL
welfare today.
% I'VE extend an invitation to all. 7
e matter with what party they have bee
affiliated to lend their strength to IN
Ie movement which shall recognize u
d demands of he masses Of our peop
Ie and give them a potent voice In col
n Quoting their own government"
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