The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1922-06-08

tatorlal: bosses, who autOcratically
name candidates. It has been aid
ed by primary law which permits
candidates who have no affiliation
with party platform or standards to
parade falsely under, q party banner.
We demand the primary law, shall be
SO amended that, without removing
the power Of the people for free ex-
preston, 1t shall eliminate bossism.
We heatily approve of the admin
istration ID, President Harding and
particularly we commend the far
seeing ststesmanship resulting in linz
itation,. Of armament and the settle
ment Of the Pacific and Far Eastern
question. We indorse the treaties
entered into as the greatest step ever
'taken in furtherance Of world peace
and the relief Of peoples from the
burdens Of war.
Back Law Enforcement
The Republican party has always
given full support to the constitution
and to the laws enacted under\ it. We
reaffirm our policy Of strict and i'm
PARTIAL, law enforcement.
We deplore and condemn the
teaching OF class hatred by radicals.
We viii not recognize or tolerate
any class distinction among citizens
OF our nation or Of our state. We
viii use our utmost efforts to secure
equal opportunities for all and special
privileges for none.
Our. laws have become complicated
and uncertain. There has been inn
posed upon this state paternnalistic
government not contemplated by our
constitution. yexatious and intoler-
ably expensive.
Taxation has increased until it has
become a staggering burden. In
creased the cost Of living, retarded
industry mpeded progress Of the
farmer and raised the rent Of the
laborer. We recognize that govern
ment activity compels public expense.
increased public service demands re-
venue. We ask for higher efficiency,
greater economy, elimination Of
waste and entravagance.
pledge . reduction In the num-
Der Of state employees.
Ask Rural Credits
We. believe that the man who tolls
should receive just and fair return
for his labor, and we favor she
strengthening Of laws for the better
ment Of labor conditions.
The. needs OF agriculture must be
properly provided. To meet these
more adequately, batter systems of
rural credits should be developed so
as TO provide for .he needs Of agri-
culture for longer period than
those possible under commercial con-
ditions.
Farmer producers have rights
equal to those Of other producers in
the marketing Of their own products.
We believe that the support of we'll
managed and adequately Financed
xarmersi coiopertaivd organizations
for the more efficient marketing Of
the farm products is desirable and
should be encouraged.
The educational policies Of the
state should be vigorously progress
sive and In this policy the well being
Of the rural school should have the
foremost place. We believe the
higher institutions Of learning should
be economically administered and
generously. though not layishly. sup
ported We favor the teaching Of
citizenship, in every grade Of every
scho0l, from the kindergarten to the
university.
We urge the need Of better oppor-
tunities for educating the naturalized
citizen, both in the English language
and in the ideals and institutions od
this country.
Favor Waterway Project
We are in favor Of and demand the
construction m the st. Lawrence wa
terway as q relief from the heavy
transportation cost that burdens our
people.
We believe that the law providing
for medical and surgical aid for in
fants born with deformities or NAL
formations should be extended and
|perfected
We believe that the constitutions
power of pardoning, vested in the
chief executive Of the state, should be
used with discretion and that all pro.
ceedings incident thereto should bf
conducted with the greatest publicity
We condemn the recent abuses Of
the pardoning power.
Coy. John ]. Blaine has charget
that, through fraud and error, in