The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-09-04
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4, 1912.
MONTANA DEMOCRATS.

MONTANA DEMOCRATS.
It will be good policy on the part OF
republicans to recognize
khe fact that their democratic op-
pouents have nominated q strong state
It is we'll balanced as to geo.
graphical requirements. each part OF
Montana having representation. and
the nominees are men of good stand
ing and repute In their respective COM
muuities. The defeat of several as.
Dir ants for place on the ticket has
doubtless caused temporary soreness
among their friends, but 1t may be
assumed t hatImost OF this resentment
will have disappeared before election
day.
II Montana republicans propose to
win in the approaching political con-
test, they must enter their very best
men for the race. The democr attic
preferential candid ate for senator has
had q large and enthusiastic follow
ing in all parts of Montana, and his
defeat by political bosses two years
ago has increased the number Of bis
friends among the voters. The two
nominees for representatives in con-
gress are also good vote getters.
Hon. Thos. Stout, q popular Lewis
town newspapersman, is the present
state senator from Fergus county;
Hon. John M. Evans, of Missoula,
the other democratic nominee for con-
eressional honors, was the candid ate
of his party several years ego, but fail
ed OF election.
The other candidates2on the ticket,
while not go ell,known to the state at
large, are said to command the sup
port OF democratic voters in their
respective localities, and no serious
detection from 1.-THE party ranks is
anticipated as the result OF their nomi-
nation. MontsnaE republicans will
face q practicallyNunited democratic
opposition.
Ia the matter of platform declara'
lions, Montana democrats have pro-
mulg ated q confession of faith that
may appeal to thelprogressive senti-
ment that exists among the voters.
The platform, in its principal features
Condemns the government reclama'
ton service.
Endorses the popular election Of
senators.
Favors economical administra atoms,
national, state and county.
Recommends the four primary meas
ures submitted to referendum fol
adoption.
Pledges all democratic nominees tt
support the following:
Tax and public utilities commission
In conjunction with railroad commits
sion.
Regulation OF construction and re
pair work of highways.
Supervision of forests and fire pre-
vention by state.
Employers liability and compensa
ton act.
"Blue sky" law regulating inves,
ment companies and promotion enter
prices.
State regulation Of appropriate
OF water for power purposes.
Clothing the governor with powe
to introduce bills in the legislator
and to submit them to referendum vol
in the event they fail of passage.
vesting the legislature with autho'
ity to submit measures vetoed by Il
governor to referendum by MAORI,
vote.
Appointment OF . dairy commi
sioner.
Direct tax for support OF state ed
cational institutions.
System of grain classification ar
regulation OF elev ators' charges.
Division of the bureau OF agricu
ture, labor, industry and publicity.
Submission of equal suffrage to tt
voters.
Larger appropriation for publicit
Signing OF the pledge by legislati'
candids tes to support the preferenti
candidates for senators.
1t IL evident from the personnel
the state ticket. and the promises ma
In their platform that Montana dem
Gratis arelplanning an aggressive cal
paign. It 10 up to Montana repub
cans to nominate q ticket and adopt
declaration OF principles that "
better:deserve to win.
Candidates For County Offices.
6pokesman-Review.