Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-09-22

election laws which are n travesty on
democracy and ~ disgrace 20 our
Americanism. and by manipulating
the primary and general elections -
fraud, deceit. trickery and coercion.
IIx Responsibility.
In attempting 90 apologize for tho
low partisan misruie or preceding
Democratic administrations. tho
Democratic nominee IN his plat.
form and declaration OF principles,
says:
-stats administrations are too
complex in their nature and tho
functions too complicated and
widely distributed 10 bo either cred
tied or charged 20 one man or a
number OF men"
This is tho severest indictment yet
made against the mAladminsstration
Of the democratic party In this state
IL IN "A humlliaunB confession that
public affairs have been 30 misman-
aged that It's nominee II ashamed TO
assume the responsibility In order
to avoid such embarrassment II IL
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istration has become so divided and
has resulted In the appointment Of
so many appointoes that the ma
chlnery has brokn down and respon-
sibillty cannot be located. In sub
stance. II IN n disclaimer OF respon-
sihility to tho people and Of the peo-
ple's rule II presents an overshad-
owing issue In the present campaign.
Tho hIIsrrs - o a.
sue n believes that the party In
trusted with power should he re-
sponsible and Answerable 20 the
people. that public affairs should he
80 administered that responsibility
for every act can be located, and II
intrusted with power. Il will simplify
the administration of public affairs
TO the end that the location of re-
sponnbiliiy. prerequisite 10 good
government. can be determined for
every public act.
A Constructive Platform.
IT Is recognized by all OF the law
abiding and patriotic citizens OF this
state who arc Informed M I'D he
conditions. regardless of party Nfii-
iations that WE NEED A CHANGE,
and 10 bring this change about the
republican party, a. It's declaration
Of principles offers 20 the voters of
this state the following constructive
platform and pledges itself. n placed
In power. 10 carry II into effect.
l. Everything 10 win the war
2. Peace with victory and not 9th
erwise.
Third. Reconstruetive policies 20
provide for tho wars aftermath.
(a) Adequate compensation 10
tho soldier. his widow and orphans.
for the great sacrifice made.
(b) Irrigation projects suffi-
Client 20 utilize our arid lands, from
which our returning soldiers. their
widows and orphans shall have the
preference right 10 select their home
stead.
tc) A system Of national high
ways providing continuous employ
ment tho best transportation and
permanent preparedness
(d) Industrial legislation that
will provide employment at a good
wage TO all
4. A ratification by the Legislature
Of tho federal prohibition amend
mont
g. A business Instead NJ political
administration OF the affairs of state.
g. A non partisan Judiciary.
7. The elimination and exclusion
Of politics from all schools and state
institutions which care for our un-
fortunate dependents and free text
books for tho sc'hoola
r. Slmphflcation ot court proceed
ures. obviatinH expense ot supreme
court Gpmmtssions and curtailmcnt
OF expense IN rrobntlnr estates.
.. Elimination Of arbitrary auto
cratic power ~ tho governor by cur
failing and restricting the appoint
ing power.
10 Tho elimination Of all useless
boards, offices. clerkships and po-
lItioal Jobs 10 the end that the peo-
pie may have n plain. simple, eco
nomical administration Of their af-
fsira, and a reduction ~ taxes.
H. Amendment Of the tar iaws
20 that every species Of property
viii bear its juSt proportion, with an
exemption Of $500 20 the head or
every household
H. An annual audit Of mo state
books, showing the state Indebted
ness and Of what II consists. and
publication OF the report
AAt nc enactment OF aOCu tAWu
- will encourage agricultural pur-
suits and AID tlhe farmer In secur-
ing ownership OF his land.
IL. Amendment of the eompenra-
tion act providing for adequate com
10 the laboring man IN
case OF personal injury. and protec-
ton 20 tho employer
is. Regulation OF public service
20 tho end that AFTER
they have received a fair return on
the invesdmc cnt the remaining earn
INKS shall be expended for the bene-
~ Of the public In up-ksep. i'm
proven ents, and efficient servioe
l6. Uniform freight and phssen-
yer rates upon lntrastate railways
and every effort 90 secure Just and
equitable freight and passenger rate
Dn Interstate railways
H. Every reasonable encourage
'nent % the investment OF outside
capital IN tho construction ~ rail
roads manufacturing establishments
md the development OF all cur re-
iourceE
ls Submission 81 all issues 20 the |
corporation commission 20 prevent |
sale OF worthless stocks: incorpo-
-ntinn of companies 10 be granted |
1nly after strict compliance with