The Idaho recorder., 1922-05-19
sCHAIRMAN ON
ARTY PLATFORM

Mention, August 22, j. L.
chairman, brought pro-
i plause with a statement in
suggested some of the
which the Democratic par !,
20 on record in its platform.
& a definite program, a plat
said something and the
on of men who would carry
Sarty pledges.
the things advocated by Mr..
Fe a return to the direct pri-
abolishment of the cabinet
government, abolishment of
constabulary, the cutting of
propriation to the bone with
10fy to any legitimate institu-
s Interest; the insisting that
{(I{cials transact the state busi-
& The office provided for them
I of on Pullman sleepers and
I@te officials be prohibited from
FjunlIeting trips to Washing !
said in part:
s. ! not be permitted to say d
Ids to YOU by way of sugges-
j "a the policy of the Democratic |
nfing the coming campaign.
IN will be necessary to find the
I'd fix the blame for the pres
ADMINISTRATION of our state
Ne should adopt and empha-
constructive policy for relief.
oosis of our ills must be made
Remedy for them is more i'm
What | shall submit to you
M in the hope that it may serve
Eosis for consideration so that
{he state convention is held
platform may be
ed expressing a definite, posi-
Ind constructive program.
81 people OF Idaho are in no hu-
n Tolerate mere schemes of pol
u for votes and Tor office; they
eiaanding sicere, straight Ior-
nd constructive program for re-
rom excessive tax burdens and
|petency in administration. Let
)en1ocratic party present such a
am and a ticket made up of cit
of the highest standard of abil-
'ntegrity, and public conscience
I earnest seeker for public good
such q program will be carried
effect, and the party will be en-
To- the support and confidence
|e people.
Sharge Waste Public Funds.
administration and wasting of
Z funds have run Ikea deadly
4 into every section of Idaho UNI
The Davis regime. Starting at
lt;rte house. the satunalia of eX-
lxance has involved all the small
1its of government.
d osremeGy this evil ii is necessary
like at the root. and the root is
le state house. Those responsible
he incompetence, the contempt
public opinion, and for the reck-
waste of the peoples money must
,e| permitted now brazenly to cast
olsme upon lhcir victims, the de
4 taxpayers. -'"-.'--
Il my Judgment the Democrats, il
platform should hold the
!, administration of d. W. Davi:
:tlv responsible fer the condition
Il which the whole state kroans
the Democrats should go furthe
/ should outline a clear and def
platform of reform. and the.
1d enter into a covenant with tn
Ile of Idaho to do certain thing
4 placed in power as a result o
next election.
Suggests Remedies.
2rUminent among these, | thin
the following: -
Irst-Cpt every appropriation I
bone ant do It without injury t
legitimate institution or interest
.cond-Give the smaller taxin
1 to understand that unless the
ne a like policy, a limitation o
tAxing powers of these units wi
lxed by the legislature;
hird-Abolish the cabinet form a
srnfnent:
,s2rst-Abolish the state constab
u;
fth-Abolish the public utilitie
or make it responsive t
wishes of the people;
xth-AboliSh useless boards an
missions, consolidate others. an
ice to a minimum the clerical fore
he state house;
sFenth-Restore the direct pr
VI law;
irhth-Restore the Non-partisa
ciary;
'inth-Enact a law for the issl
3 Of bank deposits;
enth-Provide exemption froi
rs on the value Of real estate in
rements where the property is u
IS = place of domicile:
'Ievensh-Put into active operate
khe state the initiative, the refe
|En1 and recai.
I'VE fth-Recognize the state hig
i department in the interest of c
cncy AMI economy;
hirteenth-Enact laws TO 2SSl
mers in the storing. marketing Al
zncing Of crops;
7ourteenth-Ston the junketing
~ officials to Washington. ID.
i REQUIRE the states interests at I
Iional capital TO he looked after
!, men elected for that purpose;
Observation-Disclosures the pun
s;ness of the state to be transact
tbe office urovied for that purp'
4 not in Pullman palace cars
bic experSa"
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