The Hartford republican., 1913-07-25

pledge our candidate for MEMBER OF
the House of Representatives to SUP
port a measure enlarging the powers
of the State Railroad Commission
and rsSking 1t the duty of said Com
mission to require all railroads 10
furnish sufficient number Of cars,
without discrimination, to handle the
output of coal promptly, that the
miners may have steady work. and
we also pledge our support for any
other wise measure. having for it's
object relief from this intolerable sit
uation.
Ninth.-We condemn the present
Democratic administration Of Ken
lucky for its extravaganza through
increase of salaries. creation of count
less, needless offices, and enormous
appropriations which have resulted
in the largest State debt In many
years, and which is sure to re-
Quire an increase in taxation through
some form. We condemn it for it's
passage of the Confederate pension
bill and its refusal to pay these
men, many OF whose claims have
been proven for months, under the
pretext that the bill is unconstitution-
al. although having appointed Off
cials under the act. who are draw
ing their salaries. We condemn 1t
for its failure to place the Penal In
stitutions Of the State under a nom
partisan commission: refusal to pass
workman's compensation act: a
corrupt practice act; and for lowering
the scapol per capita. We also con-
denim the unanimous tendency Of the
State officials, from Governor down.
to play politics. by looking ahead
for some other job. instead of look
ing after the vital interests of the
people Of the State, whom they are
sworn to serve.
Tenth.-Our candidate for member
of the House Of Representatives,
who may be nominated upon this
platform, should he be selected by
the people in the final election, is
instructed and pledged to vote for
the following laws:
A measure embodying the initia-
tive and referendum.
The recall for all State, District
and County officials.
An amendment to the Primary
Election Law, providing for the elec-
ton Of delegates to National conven-
tions, and for the selection Of all
party committeeman.
An amendment to the Primary Elec
ton Law, providing that where
ther is only one candidate of any
party at the close Of the time limit,
the selection may be made through
that party's committee.
An amendment to the Election Law
permitting any candidate to have
the benefit of the votes of all parties
which may support his candidacy by
having his name placed under more
than one device upon the ballot.
/ The repeal of the odious registra-
tion certificate law, which in every
election has made easy the corrup-
tion of the ballot wherever certifi-
Gates are required. .
A measure prohibiting the use OF
money, with which to corrupt vot-
ers. and disinfranchising any one
who may sell or buy votes.
A corrupt practice act.
WorkmAns compensation law.
A measure placing our penal institu-
tions under control of nonpar-
tisan commission.
Repeal of the hunters tax.
Repeal of the dog tax.
Adjustment of many needless Of
fices created by the last session OF
the legislature.
A measure reforming. the taxing
system of the State which will place
the burdens of taxation where they
properly belong. instead of upon the
men who own small homes and visi-
BILE property, not easily evaded in the
assessment.
A law giving the people of Kentucky
equal advantages with those of the
States North Of us, by compelling the
railroads to give US the benefit of 2
cents per mile passenger rate. .
Upon all other matters not speci-
'fically mentioned herein, our candi-
date is directed to vote in the interest
of progress, and for the general well
fare of all our people.
Upon this declaration Of principles
the members Of this convention
pledge their hearty support to the
candidates who may be nominated
at the general primary election. first
Saturday in August next, under the
Log Cabin, for the various offices to