The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-01

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been thrown from employment. the
markets OF our farmers have been in
vAoe0. and many industries have been
paralysed-all Of which II one more
tribute to the economic soundness Of
the Republcan principle Of protec-
uon. a. opposed to the academic doc
tr1ne or noe trade. We demand 4 re-
turn to Republican principles. and a
taf1h so adjusted a. to protect the
american farmer and workman. and
We believe such a tariff should be
made and continued under the direc-
ton OF q nonpartisan board with their
expert information and upon investi-
cation with regard to the differences
In cost OF production in this country
and In others
Proud Of Record.
We believe in legislation along hui
manitartan lines recognising the new
conditions and problems and the op-
portunities which go to make easier
ana happier the lives OF the people.
IN this connection we call attention to
the 1act that the Republican party in
Kansas has responded to every de-
mand OF the people for humanitarian
legislature. and has met the need of
the people along lines OF development
ana progress on moral social and
economic questions.
1T enacted the prohibitory law,
submitted the woman's suffrage
amendment, regulated the hours OF
labor on public work, protected the
women and children Of the state. and
mas been responsive to every demand Of
the qufckened conscience of the peo-
PIE. 1t created q public utilities COM
mission to regulate the utilities and
serve the people OF the state. it abol-
lsned railroad passes and other spe-
cial privileges granted by public ser
vice corporations: provided for the
commission form of government of
cities; passed a workingmen's COM
pensat1on act; reduced freight rates
ana passenger fare. It took the state
charitable and penal institutions out
Of politics: established civil service on
the merit system. and built up the
state educational institutions so that
tney nave become q great and eff
fective factor in the development of
the state. A long line Of legislation,
making for the interests Of the peo-
pie and always coming up to the re-
quirements OF the times is the record
OF the Republican party in the state
of Kansas.
L. and d. and Recall.
Recognizing the fact that the peo-
pc have right to vote upon any
proposition looking to the amendment
OF the constitution, for which there il
any considerable demand, and without
assuming to make a party principle Of
measures which from their nature are
nonpart1san. we favor the submission
OF constitutional amendments for the
INITIATIVE and referendum along the
line OF the resolutions supported by
the Republicans in the last legislature.
We favor the recall Of unfaithful pub
lie OFFICIALS; We are opposed to the
recall Of judicial decisions, as a propo-
sitlon that would be subversive of the
rights OF the people. We favor such
reforms in our legal system as will
simplify court procedure and make
justice more speedy.
I'VE favor the strictest economy in
public expenditure: and the repeal
OF laws creating unnecessary boards
and jobs made Tor political purpose.
National Suffrage and Prohibition,
I'VE congratulate the women Of
Kansas upon receiving the right of
outrage: we welcome them to our
ranks to join II the work for good
government; ana we are in favor Of
national SUFFRAGE for the, women Of
The prohibition Of the liquor traf-
Tic has been q great factor for good
In our state, and we are in favor Of
national prohibition.
Unredeemed Democratic Promises.
The Democratic party in Kansas
has displayed its inability and incom-
potency. It secured control Of the
state by false pretenses; 1t promised
30 per cent business to per cent
politics. promise 1t has broken
every hour since it took charge of the
ton of taxes and appropriations, and
gave us, by half million dollars, the
largest appropriation in the history Of
the state.
TT promised reduction of office
holders. ana has added to the num-
her by hundreds; 1t promised a busi-
nessltke administration, and has de-
moraiized the state institutions by its
violation of the civil service law and
its disregard Of the interests Of the
state: 1t has set back the movement
Tor progress and has devoted itself to
Job-hunting and job-holding. It's rec
ord Is such that without regard to
party great majority Of the people
OF Kansas stamp 1t as q failure We
call upon the men and women Of KAN
s s who are proud Of the history and
the progress OF our state, to unite in
recalling from power q party which
has done nothing but hold office and
blunder.
Provisions Only Suggestive.
The law OF the state provides that
the party platform shall be made by
the party council after the primary
election is over. We believe that when
the Republican council meets at that
time 1t will present measures which
the people will favor along the lines
OF this declaration. and that the pub
ticket will regard their campaiTn
promises as contract between them
serves and tho people who elect them
we approve the action of the Re-
publican national committee in its
change OF rules for the national com
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