Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 June 1912 — PLATFORM IN BRIEF [ARTICLE]

PLATFORM IN BRIEF

Reaffirms party's principles. Demands untrammeled and Independent judiciary. —— r — To continue constructive legi*lation. , Demands tawr to safeguard public health. Promises workmen’s compensation laws. Favors legislation to facilitate court procedure. Declares recall of judges unnecessary, but favors legislation to simplify removal of derelict judges. Deo! a res against special privilege and monopoly, and favors changes in anti-trust laws. .Recommends federal trade commission. ■ Reaffirms belief in protective tariff and recommends reduction of some of present duties. Campaign contributions by corporations should be prohibited. Conservation approved. Favors parcels post. Declares for adequate navy and urges revival of merchant marine. Favors aid In improvement of Mississippi river. Asks more generous laws for settlers. Favors more liberal and systematic river and harbor improvements. Safeguarding of life at sea. Lauds Republican accomplishments and Republican rule under McKinley, Roosevelt and Taft.