The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-04-03
RObertson's Platform

Oklahoma City. April 3-In announc
lns the platform on which he Wi
make his campaign for the Democrat
nomination for governor, Judge ]. |
A. Robertson says IN part.
As view il the greatest need Of tn
percent hour in our state government
is a complete revolution OF our ant
quated, unjust unscientific and Il
some Instances balbarous and crue
tax laws. This is a subject Of uni
versal interest do not think il fai
TO impose a penalty on Industry. Th,
energetic, enterprising citizen shoul,
not DE penalized simply because he i'm
proves his property. and thus develop,
the material value Of his country. H,
should be encouraged, and capita
be made safe and free TO tho end that
labor may be freely employed and
justly compensated. Our advalorem
system OF taxation is wholly indefenst
bic, haphazard, inequitable, and result.
IN sort OF legalized robbery so far
as the small property owned and bn..
mess man is concerned. favor the
local option idea in taxation. The Colo.
rado plan Is a good one in this respect
We need preferential primary elec-
uon law. and more safeguards around
IL If the primary is to stay.
! favor court. and judicial procedure
reform. but will never consent to the
Impairment of free jury trial to every
freeman who may have a right to en-
force or defend. and look upon the
taxing OF jury and reporters fees as
direct attempt to take away the dear
est right guaranteed BY the constitn-
tion, and long step toward the sale
of Justice There are numerous ways
To save court expenses, but this is not
one that win commend itself 10 the
average voter.
not only favor the proper consld.
Grafton OF the demands OF the state
Federation OF Labor, but feel that my
past life is a guarantee that will use
my utmost endeavors to secure TIM
passage of such laws as labor has long
demanded.
lstand for a federal system OF raral
credits TO be supplemented by one
created by the state based upon our
ichool fund and guaranteed and super
fised always by the state.
favor the early and complete de
'elopment Of the natural resources Of
he state as well as their Legitimate
conservation.
The question Of transportation aud |
he proper distribution Of the state
iroducis are or transcendent import
'nce. and must soon attract and hold
he careful consideration OF all citi-
ems. To that end state roads. wagon i
nd railway, steam and Interurban.
must be considered
II am nominated and elected gov
Fnor | will use the legitimate power
! the cffice in an honest attempt TO
aieguard the powers OF the Initiative
nd referendum, 10 secure an honest
nd cheaper and preferential pri.
nary law; 10 guarantee the safety and |
nrity OF all elections. to abolish
bout one half Of the present state
ffces: TO reduce the membership OF
he legislature by one half. IN both
ouses; TO advance the interest Or sci
ntiiic agriculture including the breed
lg OF fine stock; for lower appropria-
ons insofar as It does not impair the
Efficiency Of government
I believe in capital punishment in
.urder aud rape cases. and would see
, It that the due execution Of all
riininal laws is fully observed and
ouid exercise the pardcning power
paflngly. and only where the interests
genuine justice demanded.
! favor just and efficient anti
zury law.
The people Of the state are entitled
relief from The present fire Insur.
nee monopoly that controls the entire
dsiness, especially in the matter OF
laking rates believe the state in
france commissioner should be
harged with the duty Of ascertaining
nd prescribing reasonable rates. his
Idgment to be subject to review in
ime proper tribunal by any interest
! party.