Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1912-07-04
Of Democratic P Party of Idaho

value as being deceptive and peurile;
but we take pride in the fact that the |
insurance law proposed by Governor
Hawley and enacted by such special
session has produced sufficient revenue
to pay the entire expenses of such spe-
cial session. We pledge the Democratic
party to such revision of our revenue
laws as will place al the property in
the state upon the tax rolls and require
each dollar of valuation to bear its Just
share of public expenses. We further
Hedge the Democratic party to provide
such safe guards, both by constitution
al amendments and legislative enact
nients, as will prevent any tax levying
body, either state, county or municipal,
from again levying upon the people Of
the state excessive amounts of taxes.
We indorse the action Of the Demo
cratic members of the Idaho legisla.
ture of the eleventh session and com
mend to the consideration of the peo-
pie their efforts in originating and ad-
yocating various measures in the in
terests of strict economy and good gov
ernment.
Roasts For Republicans.
We condemn the action of past Re-
publican legislatures and governors in
creating various offices, boards and
commissions at great expense to the
taxpayers and of little use to the state.
This large number of office holders in
excess Of public needs, created entirely
for party purposes is shameless ex-
travagance and calls for a complete
revision in the interest of business like
and economical administration of af-
fairs. In the interest both Of public
service and economy, we pledge the
people of Idaho, if Democratic gov
ernor and legislature is elected, that all
useless offices, boards and commissions
now in charge Of different branches
and departments of the state govern
ment will be reduced and consolidated
under the minimum number Of heads
compatible with efficiency and econ.
omy and that no unnecessary expendi.
lures and appropriations will be made
Takes Judges Out Of Politics.
We favor such amendments to the ex'
listing laws as will provide for sepa
rate primary ballot without party des
lignation for the nomination of all can
Ididates for judicial positions and that
1.-THE names of the two candidates re
ceiving the highest vote at the pri
mary election be printed in separate
column on the election ballot without
any party designation; and, to meet thu
Increased work Of the supreme court WI
flavor an amendment to the state con
stitution increasing the membership O.
that court to five.
We pledge the Democratic party t.
the continuance of the existing loca
option law with the county as a uni
and for the strict enforcement Of tn
same.
We favor the enactment of a presl
dental preference primary law.
Favor Direct Legislation.
We call attention to the fact that tn
Democratic members of the elevent
9 session of the legislature diligently Ii
t bored to have submitted to the peopl
e constitutional amendments prOvidin
= for the initiative, referendum and r.
f call which would be effective and
s the terms demanded by the peopl
Their efforts were rendered largely il
: effective by the Republican majorit
l. However, we favor the adoption
l. such constitutional amendments so SUI
t. mitted and pledge the Democratic mer
n bers of the legislature to further pc
| feet the initiative by voting for Il
submission of an amendment to the co
O stitution providing that initiative Law
n may be adopted by a majority of Il
i. votes cast ON such question.
e We favor such liberal appropriate
Il for state institutions as will proper
;. secure their maintenance and efficien
a and we pledge the Democratic membe
e of the legislature to the enactment
# such laws as will place the education
e institutions upon an adjustable m
+ rate basis.
a We favor the enactment of an effe'
y i've antitrust law and just employer
r. liability law.
" Work Convicts on Roads.
d We favor the enactment of law pl
e. viding for the working of convicts
y this state upon state and county roa
ID under the direct supervision and CO
g troll Of the public authorities, but
t. pose the hiring or leasing Of such &C
IF Wet labor to private parties.