New Britain herald., 1924-09-10

WI u'piolu tH1 tiouNih tohuthNy toward bureaucracy in government as being contrary to the fundamen- tai principles of our constitution.
 The financial record of Connecti- cut since the republican party as- snmed control in 1915 invites the closest scrutiny. The democrats bequeathed to the administration of Governor Holcomb in 1915 net debt of approximately si2,000,000. In the whole history of the state this was the high tide of Connecticut inc debtedness. This debt has been re- duced under republican manage ment until now the Connecticut sinking fund is ample to pay off all outstanding obligations of the state At their maturities, All this has been done with constantly growing necessity for increased expendi- lures for the states welfare and progress. The financial structure of the state is sound. No other state is In stronger financial position.
 Reduce Taxes
 We believe that taxes should be reduced as much as prudence will permit and the expenditures must be reduced accordingly. We believe in providing for the necessities of state government including the proper care of those who through i'll health or misfortune have a right to our consideration. Nevertheless we believe that high taxes burden everybody; they diminish industry, restrict commerce and make agri- culture unprofitable.
 1 In accordance with this belief the republican general assembly of 1923 made a reduction of 25 per cent in the state tax on towns. This acts as a direct relief of the tax burden on all property owners. Notwith- standing economic conditions with increased expenditures brought about by the advent of the war, , Connecticut, by reason of its sound financial policy was enabled to carry on its activities without materially altering its fiscal plan
 The republican legislation creating a soldiers fund of S2,50o,0O0, the interest and income of which is paid to the soldiers of the World war and their dependents who may be in need, has met with the approval of all. The soldiers approve 1t and 1t is sound legislation.
 Connecticut has better roads to- day than any other state in America in proportion to It's size. The de. velopment of Connecticut's high. ways under republican administra tions has been accomplished by pay ing the cost with current income and not by raising bond issues or creating deficits.
 The creation and development ot the present motor vehicle depart ment Is one. of the accomplishments Of republican administrations ot which we are proud.
 Recent Legislation
 Recent republican welfare leeisIs ton commends itself to the electors of the state. Notable in this de. partment of the states activities is the law extending aid to worth, widows having dependent children the juvenile court law. the child welfare legislation. and the laws re. lating to child labor.
 We pledge ourselves to a revision Of the medical practice act of tn, state, to the end that the health O lthe people shall be protected in st far as this may be done througl
 legislative action.
 We recognize the necessity q ample provision for the care O those unfortunates who are eithe physically or mentally disabled, ant favor such appropriations for in
 creased facilities to be devoted f, their care as may consistently b, made with sound financial ad mlnistration of state affairs.
 We believe that the security n ] property, next to personal security IS the very essence of liberty. Pro
 lection to it is a vital principle o
 republican institutions. It is nex In degree to the protection of per
 sonal liberty and freedom of speech
 unjust interference or molestatior We believe that the conditions an, hours under which women are em ployed are necessarily a concern a
 the state and must be safeguarde, Tn order to protect the vitality o the race. The quality of our futur citizens determines the future O Connecticut and of all it's possibiIi ties. The state should place fore most on its program that specia care for women and children whic'
 is required by their needs and whic1 our selfish interest as well as ou
 humanity demands.
 We urge that appropriations 0 state moneys to private institution caring for the sick be graded a those institutions conform to a stan dard to be determined by the prope
 state departments.
 Society rests on law. Orderl government cannot exist withou
 obedience to it. We demand tha the constitution of the United State . and that of the state of Connection
 and all the laws regulating our com monweath be respected and strictl
 enforced, We favor adequate pro vision to carry out this policy and a administration pledged to support il The nomination for presidentia electors were next made. Mir. Isbel