The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-06-03
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the execution of a public trust"
Through the divisions OF the reso-
lutions runs a current OF opposition
to Capitalization of power in State
and national governments.
I'VE believe that government is
best which, other things being equal,
is nearest those governed" is the
declaration. Disregard of this
principle has weakened the States
and the local communities and has
increased alarmingly the centraliza-
ton of government"
In a section recommending repeal
Of the Goodrich tax law. the platform
urges restoration of the State tax
board to 'its original status, one o.
appeal and equalization, to the end
that taxes may be reduced and the
people OF every community be per-
mitted to govern themselves"
l., Evade Tariff Issue
Evasion OF the question at issue
between high and low tariff Demo-
Gratis is embodied in a clause, which.
however, maintains the traditional
party belief in a tariff for revenue
only.
Imposed on us is a tariff system
which, for the benefit OF some, has
raised prices to the injury of all con.
sumers and more especially the
farmer" a resolution declares,
Both farmers and laborers received
special attention in the proposed
declaration OF principles.
A plank commends Indiana Demo-
cratic members of Congress for sup
port of proposals of marketing farm
SURPRISES backed by the Indiana
Farm Bureau Federation. but differs
from the declaration In the Republic
an State platform by stating that the
discriminatory tariff duties levied
by the Republican party are the
principal source of all the ills affect
ing agriculture in this country"
However. farm bureau federation
representatives we're unable to in.
duce the builders of the platform TO
include a resolution indorsing a
State income tax. A few years ago
| n Democratic state convention in
cluded a similar plank in the plat
form.
WorImcn's Act Amendments
The section dealing with labor
recognizes the right OF organization
and collective bargaining and dc.
mands amendments TO the work.
mems compensation act. as follows:
That each injured employee shall
have The right to choose his own
surgeon and that medical and
surgical attention be provided
during disability.
That the rate OF compensation
now payable shall be revised In such
manner as to be on equality with
| those OF States bordering on Indiana.
That the injured employees shall
be paid for any permanent dlshgurc-
mcnt IN addition TO his total dis.
ability period and that he shall be
compensated for his total disability
as long as he is disabled.
Trainers OF the platform agreed
that the primary system should be
abandoned in selecting all State
candidates with optional use in
lesser units Of Government.
1--WE condemn tho present vicious
abuses of the absent voters law and
favor it's amendment In order that
it may protect the secrecy OF the
ballot" another section states.
Raps County Unit
The platform declares against tho
county Unit system of school man
agement.
Although the committee refused
| to adopt a definite stand In favor
of the present members of the state
highway commission. IL scored ef.
forts to turn that body over TO the
politicians.
1--WE point with pride TO tho fact
that the present State highway law
and system was saved TO the people
of this State by the effort and solid
vote Of the eighteen Democratic
Senators in the last Legislature. I'm
defeating the road ripper bill fos-
tered and supported by the Repub-
leans of this state and tho present
Republican administration" a plank
declares.
Shifting of State funds and in
crease Of special taxes not economy
in government or decrease I'm eXpen-
ditures were responsible for lower
ing the $4,000 900 State debt Gre
ated without warrant Of law during
the Republican administration" is
the contention OF another section.
Economy Urged
As remedy, the platform pro-
poses revision OF the budget law TO
prevent the juggling OF funds and to
render extravaganza impossible.
A plank incorporated urged State
participation in the celebration of
tho 150th anniversary Of tho capture
OF Ft. Sackville at Vincennes.
| Memorial resolutions in honor of
the late Thomas r.. Marshall and
Samuel NJ. Ralston were incorpo-
rated In the resolutions.
1.-THE people OF Indiana today
without distinction of party, re-
member with pride and gratitude
their administration of the affairs of
this State, an administration that
shines more brightly by contras.
with what has followed" is the plat
forms declaration.
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