The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1912-08-08

Woodrow vvllsens-peoaeeoelve.
Since the day Of his inaugra-
ton az Governor of New Jersey,
Woodrow Wilson's hardest bat tiles
have been waged against the al
lied forces Of the political bosses
and the organized money interests
in HIS own state. His. nomina-
ton as the party's choice for
President was the signal defeat of
these same forces in the National
Democratic Convention at Balti-
more. For the first time in, the
history of the country, his nomi-
ntion makes possible a definate
alignment between Progressive
and Reactionaries, and his candi-
dacy appeals to the Progressive
sentiment Of the country regard
less of political Affiliations. AS
standard-bearer Of the Democra-
tic party in the ensuing campaign,
he holds up a banner on which is
written:
Gradual downward revision of
the present high protective tariff
duties, with q view to the estab-
lishmeht of a tariff policy whose
chief purpose is revenue, afford
ing incidental protection.
A definition Of the antitrust
law sufficiently clear that it may
be understood by all business in
terests of the country, and the en-
actment of any additional legisla-
ton necessary to render effective
the criminal feature thereof.
A constitutional amendment
providing for the election of U.
s. Senators by direct vote of the
people.
A constitutional amendment
providing for a single term Presi-
dency.
A Presidential preferential pri-
mary.
Federal legislation compelling
publicity of campaign expenses,
both before and after election, and
fixing a maximum limit upon the
election expenses of United States
Representatives and United States
Senators. ;.
Prohibition of the abuse of the
writ of injunction. :.
An eight-hour day for work.
men on all Governmental work.
Creation of a council of! Nation
al defense, which shall determine
naval policy with a view to in
creased efficiency and economy.
The abolition Of existing Ma
tional sinecures.
Governmental supervision and
rate legislation of railroads, ex-
press companies, telephone and
telegraph lines engaged in inter-
state commerce.
The valuation of said COM
panies and lines by the Interstate
Commerce Commission; which
valuation shall be based on
(a) Physical valuation of
property, (b) the original cost,
(c) the cost of production, and
any element of value that will
render the valuation fair and just.
Prohibition of railroads, ex-
press companies, telephone and
telegraph companies from en-
gaging in business which brings
them in competition with their
shippers and patrons.
Legislation preventing the over
issue of stocks by railroads, ex-
press companies, telephone and
telegraph companies. 81
Legislation to assure such re-
duction in transportation rates
as conditions will permit. without
a reduction of wages or injury to
legitimate investments. n
National banking legislation
such as will afford temporary re-
lief in localities where needed,
with protection from control by
the money trust; such legislation
to be based on the principle that
banks exist to serve the people,
not to control business. The
abolition of the Republican policy
of depositing Government funds
in q few favored banks largely in