Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-04-25
DECLARATION OF DEMOCRACY.

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The Democracy Of Hughes County in mass meeting assembled at the
Court House in the City Of Pierre, South Dakota, this 23rd Of April, 1918,
BE leI pride "a and extreme satisfaction, the faithful adherence Of the Ma
tional Administration to the great and time honored principles Of our
party as promulgated in our National and State platforms and held sa-
cred by our great president, Woodrow Wilson.
THE PRINCIPLES OF LIBERTY, EQUALITY, RIGHT AND JUSTICE
These are the principles which have ever been dear to Democracy
and were fought for by Washingteen. The ne eaaheE. Of our lou y Jack Jack
ago; and Funston and Bell in Phillip pines, and all our great heroes from
asaa aa9 of 3 pe = : p%. Thomas Jeff 1efers SON. n that immortal document % y st
"The Declaration Of Independence - they are the same PRINCIPLES ever
held dear to the heart of our great and lanented Lincoln. The Savior
of Our Country" and for which Our Boys Over There" are fighting on
the bood-soaked, shel-torn, devastated fields of Europe.
These principles are dear to the heart of every true, loyal, patriotic ci-
zen Of America, regardless of his nationality, creed, color, previous con
dition of servitude CT political afiiation, We are ALL Americans.
injuries done in violation of International Law; for the sanctmy of Treat
ies-fOr the Freedom Of the Seas, and for a settlement of this war 0as-
ed on the rights and consent of the governed.
9 declare that the cause for which the United States entered the
eous and just cause and in the interests of World Humanity for which
Americans are ever ready and willing to fight.
We maintain that this war must be fought to a successful ternina-
alton, if it takes our last man, our last dollar and Our last drop Of blood,
in order that the future OF our great country. IT'S peaceful progress; our
lforever.n We call tae attention OF the state OF South Dakota to the great
achievement of the great tasks performed and the results accomplished
under the leadership Of President Wilson, and declare it to be the
Democrats and to all loyal Americans.
Proud of these achievements and the record of our party, and unit
ing with the American nation in praise of our noble and honored presi-
dent, we pause in our labor for the cause OF humanity to express in our
the great struggle for q World Democracy.
:, On, Our thought. to gdas. our as th hopes gss. and .; our r efforts forts. are ti for &C. Country g1sayd first St w We
ident Wilson was ordained by act of Providence, and believe that no
president since Washington and Lincoln has ever occupied a place near
er the hearts Of the people.
The Star of Success Of the Democratic party shines bright in South
Dakota. Inspired by acts and words Of our President; with leaders of
unquestoned ability and integrity selected by the voters at the Primary
Election soon to be held, We will enter the contest for state supremacy
with every confidence of success.
We unanimously endorse the action of the administration in taking
over the control of The great railway system of the country, and we de-
mand that that control be retained, to the end that Government Owner
ship may eventually be secured.
We commend United States Senator Ed. s. Johnson and South Da-
|kota's democratic Congressman, Harry l.. Candy, for their united, eff
fort, unsedsh and patriotic support of President Wilson and the Admin
Itrahon during these trying times.
We are filled with admiration for, and applaud, the many Repubi-
Jeans in or National Legislature, and out, who have so Loyalty and
earnestly supported the administration and upheld the hands of the
president in the hour of the Nations peril.
WE DEMAND FOR THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
The early development of the Water Power Project of the Nilsson.
ri River within the state as measure of greatly increasing the wealth of
the state and 4 source of lasting benefit to the people thereof.
The early development, control and state ownership of our vast and
unlimited coal fields and cheaper transportation to and from same in
order that cheaper fuel may be obtained for our citizens.
Free and unfotm School Text Books and the knock out of the
book trust, the many tentacled devilhsh that has So long fed on the
pocket books of the people and against the best interests of our SCHOOLS.
Classification of taxable property and a just and equitable system OF as
sessrnent and taxation.
We heartily endorse the suggestions Of the Agricultural interests of
the state %ernbodyng better market facilities, elimination of profteers,
and pledge of our party and our candidates in the enactment and en-
Iforcement Of laws to this end.
In the name Of Democracy of the State of South Dakota: We com
mend the Order Of the Red Cross for it's earnest, faithful and it's sac
1rifces, in behalf of "Our Boys Over There"
We commend the patriotic services rendered our government by the
Liberty Bond and Saving Stamp workers, and commend the whole people
Iof the State for their Sacrifices in Conservation and their liberal supply
of money for the different War funds. We commend every man, woman
and child for their devotion and loyalty to Our Country's Cause and Our
ICounnys Flag.
We ARE ALL AMERICANS.