The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-08-26

the state, in any essential feature. we
favor the submission Of an amend
ment providing for the initiative and
referendum, such as was supported by
legislature.
1.-The fundamental principle of the
Republican party at its organization
was to secure and maintain justice for
the poor, the oppressed and the help
less. 1t has ever since consistently
and persistently acted on this principle
and every law passed since then to
protect, guard and care for those who
are unable or less able than others to
take care of themselves. is due to the
efforts OF the Republican party.
"Congratulating the women Of Kan
sas upon receiving the right Of suf
frage. 1t pledges to them and their
children such legislation as will make
secure in their rights. require safety
labor, provide protection in age or
sickness, and insure care and educa-
ton in youth, and we favor the estab
lshment of chfldren's bureau in the
state OF Kansas.
Limit Campaign Expenses.
The large expenditure of money by
individual candidates for office Is a
growing evil, and we favor law limit
ing such expenses to a reasonable sum,
commensurate with the salary of the
office.
I'VE favor the enactment of such
measures as will promote the safety
and safeguard the interests Of the rail-
way employees and travelling public.
I'VE are in favor Of a more liberal
Work1ngmen'S compensation act for
the state Of Kansas. We recommend
the enactment of law that returns
into the hands Of organized labor the
selection Of the commissioner of labor.
The office of live stock sanitary
commissioner should be nonpolitical
and said officer be recommended for
appointment by the organized live
stock interests Of the state.
We urge upon congress that legis-
lation be enacted to abolish the buy
ing and selling of futures by boards Of
trade or Kindred institutions so as to
absolutely prohibit this so-called gam
ping In futures, which IL SO detri-
mental to farming and other legiti-
mate business interests.
Recognizing the vital importan ce
OF sound and effective system Of
public education in upbuilding the cit
izenship Of the state, we advocate a
liberal and progressive educational
policy hitch will advance the position
OF Kansas among the states.
Our public school system will not
be perfect or complete till every rural
child In the state has the chance
equally with the. urban child for. the
highest and best education which will
citizen. We therefore demand of the
governor and legislature the most
thoughtful consideration-as q matter
OF vital interest to the state-of the
recommendations of the educators Of
the state looking to the advancement
and promotion of the standard and
efficiency of our rural schools.
Schools Out of Politics.
I'VE advocate the administration
and supervision of all educational in
situations, both state and local, under
| system which will effectively re-
move them from the pernicious effects
Of political p rtisanship: the strength
ening of the state department of ecu-
| cation by providing such facilities as
are needed to make it's service most
satisfactory ard acceptable to the peo-
pie generally and the members of the
teaching profession: a codification of
| the school laws with such modifica-
tfons as may be found desirable after