The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1916-05-26

but deny that it can be used as a
pretext to challenge the sovereignty
Of the state.
The state,through itschief execu.
tive officer. has the inherent power
to enforce its police regulation and
compel the impartial observance of
state statutef throughout its boun-
daries. On this principle rests the
enforcement Of the temperance laws
and all other laws, where local offic-
ials or local sentiment shall oppose
their observance.
We indorse the present admins
tration for its recognition or this
principle by the passage of the rang
er law and the custer law, and we
promise that these laws shall be
fearlessly, impartially and honestly
applied by Democratic executive
authority
Pledges unstinted support to all
the educational institutions of the
state from the elementary schools
to the State University and especi-
ally emphasized the necessity for
improvement Of the rural schools.
Declares for fair and honest elec-
tons, that bona fide representation
shall be given to both parties on
election boards and at every ballot
box, and that every legal voter
shall be permitted to cast his ballot
in accordance with his own will and
have the same counted and return
ed as cast, and that violation Of the
election laws be made a felony.
Declares for legalized primary
election law, with the safeguards Of
the regular election and severe pen
alties for corrupt practices Of all
kinds.
Declares for proper regulation Of
the fee system.
Makes all sorts Of declarations in
favor Of good roads and legislation
for the construction and mainten-
ance of public roads.
Favors tightening the tax burden
and declares for a policy in the mat
Ter Of tax assessment having for its
object the fair, equitable and just
treatment Of all tax payers alike.
Solemnly pledges continuance Of
pensions to Confederate soldiers and
their widows and promises them ev-
cry assistance possible.
Favors abolition Of the convict
lease system, the removal Of State
prisoners from the coal mines and
factories and placing them on the
public roads-as soon as advisable
for the sake Of humanity and the
development Of the resources Of
Tennessee.
Favors a workman's compression
law, fair alike to employer and en-
ploye and likewise favors a fellow
servants law and proper regulation
Of the rates and charges Of all pub
lie service corporations.
Goes to the limit in demanding
the enactment of a law against the
issuance Of free passes by transpor-
tation companies. to all state, coun-
ty and municipal officers and to all
other persons.
Demands an Act that will put an
end to the pernicious practice Of
lobbying with the legislature.
Favors undermining the State
Health Department and all that goes
with that declaration.
Pledges to aid and cooperate
with farmers in securing for farm
products the best obtainable mar
kets and to bring about all practical
reforms which will advance the in
terests Of the farmers.
Favors submitting to the people
at the ballot box the question Of
woman suffrage.
Commends the State Banking,
purefood and drug departments ol
the State for their labors and favors
any legislation which will make
these departments more efficien,
and to continue to give honest and
impartial service.