New Britain herald., 1926-06-14

Washington, June II P)-se}ect- 1 ing the anniversary Of the birth ot their late leader to announce their program, five candidates Of the La Toilette Progressive Republican ticket, which will oppose the rcgu- lar republican slate in Wisconsin this fall, today made public a plat form of 17 blanks.
 Candidates Give Approval. This declaration Of principles was signed by Herman L. Ekern, candi- date for governor; Henry A, Huber, for lieutenant governor; Theodore Dammann for secretary Of state; Solomon Iitan, for state treasurer; John W. Reynolds, for attorney general, and John J. Blaine, for United States senator.
 Promises to the People.
 The official synopsis Of the plat form listed the following promises 10 the people: Progressive leadership: Carry on that record Of constructive achieve ments begun by Senator La Toilette a years ago, which has made Wis oonsin known throughout the world sx 6 model commonwealth"
 Foreign policy: Oppose entrance into the League of Nations and de- nounce administration and senators who voted 10 put the United States into the Leagues world court as q betrayal of sacred trust; withdraw United States from world courts,
 "Dollar diplomacy: Denounce for sign debt settlements which shift burden to American taxpayers; as- serts constitutional right of congress to voice in foreign affairs; favors outlawry Of war; abolition of con- scription and referendum on peace or war; condemns use of armed forces as collection agency for in ternational bankers; demands re- duction Of national expenditures; opposition to universal military training.
 Economy and Taxation.
 "Economy and taxation: National retrenchment and economy impera- bAftp AOIAALtllAS " lSGOIloiL TUT NGOll- omies which made unnecessary for the first time in 20 years any state taxes on real or personal property; urges local economy with readjust- ment in assessment, especially of farm property; comments income and inheritance taxes. reducing tax ation on property and asks amend ment to prevent evasion; condemns action by last congress to reduce millionaries taxes and leave burden on small producers: asks abolition oE nuisance taxes and demands com plete publicity Of federal tax re- turns.
 Agriculture and Labor.
 "Fayors state and national legis- lation to protect Wisconsin cheese, butter and other farm products against dishonest competition and practices; demands equality for the purchasing power Of farmers pro- ducts; abolition of injunctions in la bor disputes; protection of rights of laborers and farmers to organize and bargain collectively; prohibit profiteering in farm products; de- mands reduction in excessive monop- oly tariffs.
 Transportation.
 Repeal Of Esch-Cummins law; restore railroad commission control of Wisconsin rates; reduce freight rates to prc-war levels; denounce Wall Street footing Of St. Paul rail- road; pledge continuance of yigor- ous policy to stop the Chicago Lake Water Steel and thereby make i'm Inediately possible, the St. Law renee waterway; oppose ship sub sidy.
 Highways.
 "Continue present law with modi- fcations demanded by experience; use all special automobile taxes, state or federal, for highway con struction and maintenance.
 Industry and Commerce.
 Protect public against monopoly and trust control; continue develop ing Wisconsin industries, alike in large and small Centers; encourage home owned and home managed en- terprises; oppose branch banking; make borrowing available = with class discrimination; restore federal trade, tariff and interstate commerce commissions to legitimate service freed from present political domination.
 Conservation.
 sfIls1,rfIa F1f n forestry policy and adequate fire protection; use all income from hunting and fishing licenses for propagation and protection Of fish and game; fayors public ownership and development of Muscle Shoals and Boulder Canyon and other parts of natural super-power system with public control Of oil. coal, iron and other national resources.
 Public Health.
 Support public health and safety agencies; continue adequate care Of all delinquents and dependents and assistance to tine underpr.vilegcd child; thereby reducing public tax burden.
 Education.
 "Continued adequate support for public education with equal oppor- tunity 70 farm and city children.
 "sodiers' and sailors compcusa- tion and care: Favor adequate ap- propriation and continued provision for education and insurance ot our soldiers and sailors.
 Popular Government.
 Favor direct vote for president and vice president and early meol- ing of congress after election; fa- vor constitutional amendment for initiative and referendum, safe guarding right Of parent 10 educate children according to their religious convictions.
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