The Ronan pioneer. [volume] (Ronan, Mont.) 1910-1970, 1912-07-19
Roman, Mont, July 10, 1912.
SYNOPSIS OF DEMO.
CRATIC PLATFORM
DEMANDS TARIFF REDUCTION

T.
Baltimore, July 3.-The following
is summary of the Democratic plat
form as adopted by the convention at
its final session:
Reaffirms party's devotion to the
principles of Democratic government
as formulated by Jefferson.
Declares for a tariff for revenue
only; denounces the high Republican
tariff as the principal cause of the UNI
equal distribution of wealth.
Favors immediate downward re-
vision of present duties, especially
upon necessaries of life. Also favors
gradual reduction so as not to inter
fere with or destroy legitimate indus
tries. Denounces President Taft for
vetoing tariff bills of last congress.
Condemns Republican party "for fail
ure to redeem it's promises of 1908
for downward 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 enforcement of the
criminal features Of the antitrust law
Demands such additional legislation
as may tie necessary to crush private
monopoly. Favors prohibition of hold
ing companies, interlocking directors.
stock watering, etc.
Condemns Republican administra-
ton for compromising with Standard
Oil company and tobacco trust"
Denounces as "usurpation' the eff
forts of Republicans to deprive states
of thAir rights and to enlarge powers
of the federal government. There is"
says the platform, mo twilight zone
between the nation and the state in
which exploiting interests can take
refuge from both"
Approves Income Tax.
Urges support of proposed constitu-
tional amendments pending in various
state legislatures, providing for an in
come tax and election of United States
senators by direct vote of the people,
AS justification of the demands of the
party for publicity of campaign ex-
penditures attention is directed ito the
enormous expenditures of money in
behalf of the president and his pre-
decessor In the recent presidential
contest"
Declares for presidential preference
primaries. Directs national commit
tee to provide for selection at prima-
ries of members of national commit.
tee.
Pledges party to enactment of law
prohibiting campaign contributions by
corporations and unreasonable cam
paign contributions by individuals.
Favors single presidential term and
making president ineligible to re-elec-
ton.
Felicitates Democratic congress On
its record, enumeratng important
achievements, and pledges an ade-
quate navy.
Denounces Republican administra.
ton on charge of extravaganza and
demands return to simplicity and
economy betting a Democratic gov
eminent.
Efficient Fate Regulation.
Favors efficient supervision and rate
regulation of railroads, express COM
panles, telegraph and telephone lines |
and a valuation of these companies bv
the interstate commerce commission |
and also Legislation against overissu-
ance OF stocks of these corporations.
In connection with a demand for
such revision of the banking laws as
Will give temporary relief in case of
financial distress there is a denuncia-
ion of the Aldrich bill prepared by
he monetary commission, The pres
mt method of depositing government
unds is condemned and the party is
,ledged to the enactment of a law for
he deposit of such funds by competi-
i've bidding in state or national banks
without discrimination as to locality.
Recommends an investigation of
gricultural credit societies in Europe
o ascertain whether system of rural
redits may be devised suitable to con-
itions in the United States.
Pledges party to enactment of lcgis-
alton to prevent devastation of lower
valley by floods and the
ontrol of the Mississippi is declared
Q be national rather than a state
roblem. The maintenance of a navi-
able channel also is recommended.
Favors national aid regarding post
Dads.
Repeats declaration of the platform ..
1908 as to rights of labor and
lodges the party to an employees
law. F.,
Favors Liberal Land Laws. !
Declares the unnecessary withdraw.
of public lands tends to retard de- S
slopment and bring reproach upon Y
,licy of conservation; that reserva-
ons should be limited to purposes
h;ch they purport to serve; favors