The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-06
AVOIDS ISSUE
OF DRY LAW,
new PRIMARY
Corruption in Republican
Party Scored; New
Era Pledged.
FARM RELIEF FAVORED
Economy and Efficiency in
State Administration
Promised.

"The dominant issue in Indiana
this year is common honesty and
common decency in State govern
.1nent," declares the platform SUBJ
rnitted to the Democratic State con-
vention in Cadle tabernacle today
by the resolutions committee.
The platform instead of being in
the short form which many lead
ers had predicted, was almost as
long as that adopted by the Repub-
lican State convention two weeks
ago. The document avoids men
ton of the primary law, revision of
which was the chief point in the
Republican platform.
The prohibition question also is
avoided, although the platform de-
clares for ''bonafide law enforce
ment" and states that individual
liberty" should not "be construed
as individual license"
Corruption Scored
The party is pledged to appoint
ment of public service commission
ers who will protect the public and
the utilities by fair rates based on
just valuations only" The platform
declares municipal utilities should
be exempt from commission con-
troll.
Indiana has been Inundated in
pride, injured in name, harmed in
material welfare, and arrested in
progress by the debauchery of those
in power" declares the platform in
discussing the main issues Of
"decency in Government"
"Organized minorities, with no re-
gard for the sanctity of courts or
the constitution, have taken posses
sion of the Republican organization,
dictated its candidates and con-
trolled their official acts. Compare
these recent Republican admins
trations, punctuated by indictments
and scandal, with the splendid ad-
ADMINISTRATION of Marshall and Raj
ston in which integrity and COM
mon honesty ruled.
Farm Relief Favored
"The good people Of Indiana are
looking to the Democratic party to
purge the States government. The
Democratic party accepts this COM
mission and calls on all honest
voters, regardless of party, to join
in this great task"
Immediate passage Of a bill en-
bodying features of the McNary-
Eaugen bill as a temporary relief
for farmers and ultimate relief
through tariff reform, is urged.
Responsible party organization as
opposed to organized minorities is
favored.
Government by Injunction" is
opposed and adequate protection OF
all rights of labor favored.
Honest Rule Pledged
Preservation of free speech and
religious freedom, sanctity Of the
home from unlawful espionage,
searches and seizures, conserva-
ton, State use of Indiana coal,
separate building for the State
library, fair treatment of ex-service
men and women, and elimination
of racial and religious discrimina-
ton are advocated.
Specifically as to State govern
ment the platform pledges honest,
economical administration; reduc-
ton of Offices, commissions and bu-
reaus to those necessary only; up
building of education; opposition to
the county unit school system; "tak-
ing the State board Of accounts out
of politics to see that it fairly dis
charges its duties" promotion of eff
ficient State highway construction
and maintenance; limiting "the
drastic power of the State tax
board" equitable distribution Of the
tax burden; restoration of home
rule, and support of the George
Doo,are ClIorly memorial commission