Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-06-29

democratic progressivism, the platform
on which the democratic party will |
stand during the approaching cam
paign was completed late today by the
committee on resolutions and awaits
only the approval of the presidential |
nominee to be presented to the con-
vention.
The document is the result of 4S |
hours of deliberation on the part OF
the committee. 1t is an almost entirely |
new document, though the recommen-
dations of the New York delegation |
were followed in many places.
Less Radical Than Some Previous
Ones.
From first to last the committees |
deliberations were characterized by
the utmost harmony. The unanimous
demand was for the most pronounced
declarations in favor Of progressive
policies all along the line and the
only differences of opinion arose over
the best method Of expressing this
tendency.
| The result is a platform of gener-
ally advanced views, although many
of them are less radical than the par
| ty declarations of other years.
/ - NOlumlnONS GOChNHSHNs
The document covers every subject
of Importance which has been the sub
| iect of party discussion during the
| last four years. None of them are
deliberately presented, but the large
number of subjects renders it some
mat voluminous. One member said
that it was "as long as a clothes
| line" and another that it extends from
Maine to California.
Bryan Expects Little Opposition to Il
The members Of the committee ex
press general satisfaction with the
outcome Of their work, and Mr.. Bry-
an, who took a most active part in
framing the paper, made the predic-
ton that it would arouse the 'disap-
proval of not more than dozen
members of the convention.
Under the new rule adopted, the
platform will not be presented to the
convention until after the nomination
of the candidates. Its submission will
follow the selection of vice presiden-
tial candidate.
Reaffrms party's devotion to the
principles of democratic government
as formulated by Jefferson.
Declares for tariff for revenue only
and denounces the high republican
tariff as the principal cause Of the un-
equal distribution of wealth. favors
immediate downward revision of pres
ent duties, especially upon necessaries
Of life Also favors gradual reduction
so as not to interfere with legitimate
industries.
Denounces President Taft for veto
ing tariff bills of last congress. Con-
demns republican party for failure to
redeem it's promises of 1908 for down
ward revision
Takes issue with the republican
platform as to the high cost Of living,
contending it is largely due to high
tariff laws. Favors vigorous enforce
ment of the criminal features of anti
trust law. Demands such additional
legislation as may be necessary TO
crush private monopoly. Favors pro-
hibition of holding companies, inter-
locking directors, stock watering, etc.
Condemns republican administration
for compromising with Standard Oil
company and tobacco trusts.
Dehounces as "usurpation" the q
forts Of republicans to deprive states Of
their rights and to enlarge powers Of
the federal government There is"
says the platform, no twilight zone
between the nation and the state in
which exploiting interests can take
refuge from both"
Urges people to support proposed
constitutional amendments pending in
various state legislatures providing for
an income tax and election of United
States senators by direct vote of the
people. As Justification of the de-
mands Of the party for publicity of
campaign expenditures. attention is
directed TO the enormous expenditures
of money in Nalf of the president and
his predecessor in the recent presiden-
tial contest"
Declares for presidential preference
primaries. Directs national committee
to provide for selection at primaries
of members of national committee.
Pledges party to enactment Of law
prohibiting campaign contributions by
corporations and unreasonable cam
psign contributions by individuals.
Favors single presidential term and
making president ineligible to re-
election.
Fsliotstes democratic congress on its
record, ting important achieve
ments. and pledges an adequate navy.
Denounces republican administration
on charge of extravaganza and de-
mands return to simplicity and econ
omy BETTING a democratic govern
ment.
Favors efficient supervision and rate
regulation Of railroads. express COM
; panies telegraph and telephone lines
and valuation Of these companies by
the interstate commerce commission
and also legislation against over issu-
ance of stocks of these corporations.
In connection with a demand for
such n revision Of the banking laws
as will give temporary relief in case
Of financial distress, there is a denun-
citation of the Aldrich bill prepared bv
the monetary commission. The pres
ent method Of depositing government
funds is condemned and the party is
pledged to the enactment of a law for
the deposit of such funds by competi-
tive bidding in state or national banks
without discrimination as to locality.
Recommends Investigation OF agricul-
tural credit societies in Europe to as
certain whether system Of rural
credits may be devised suitable To con-
ditions in the United States Bledges
party to enactment Of legislation to
prevent devastation Of lower Mississlp-
. pi valley by floods and the control OF
the Mississippi is declared to be ma
tional rather than a state problem.
The maintenance Of navigahle chan
mel is also recommended. Favors na-
tional aid regarding post roads.
} Repests psrty's declaration Of the
Platform Of 1908 as TO- the rights Of