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Show i Y ' ! THE SALT HAKE TRIBUNE. FRIDAY MORNING, "august 27,' 1920.'' ii! REPUBLICANS STICK CLOSELY TO CHICAGO PLATFORM Democratic Administrations, t National; and Slate, Scored b- - Document Pledges Curtailment of Governmental Extravagances and Waste of Public Funds: 1 Republican state convention yesterday adopted the platform presented to it by the committee on platform and resolutions without change. There was considerable debate" over the declaration in favor of a 6tate income tax, but it was finally The platform, which follows closely upon that adopted adopted. at Chicago, was adopted as follows: ' .. THE HI Utah Republican, In itata convention assembled, reaffirm their abiding faith In the manifest destiny of the great republic; renew their devotion to American traditions and established institutions of 'government:to and pledge anew their firm adherence the policies of under whose rule the Republican 'par the American peopits "achieved the' fullest measure of progress; prosperity and peace among themselves, and enjoved the warm friendship and wholesome respect of all the peoples of the world. We accept without modification and hearttly endorse the practical and progressive program for the reconstruction of our national affairs, as proposed in the national Republican platform and advocated by the Republican candidates themselves In their recent and most reassuring speeches of acceptance. Moreover, we congratulate ourselves and fellow countrymen upon the promise of a speedy return to constitutional government in the most certain election of Warren O. Harding and Calvin C. Coolldge. AmerThese two fearless and d icans hold, above all else, a reverence and respect for American traditions and American institutions, and are firm in the belief that this nation is still able to regulate its own affairs and to shape its own destiny. They are facproblems of the ing the day with singular courage, common sense and clear vision, and their spirited appeal comes to, all good citizens like a solemn summon from the fathers of the republic. time-honor- deep-seate- Policies Defined. We confidently submit to the sober those Judgment of the Utah electorate aid and adparticular policies of federal Re-- national in the ministration, proposed which are of peculiar publican platform, of this the people Interest and concern to state. We refer especially to those cerwould tain policies which protect American industries from- foreign market, home the preserve competition, for domestic production, open up the vast resources of this region for practical defor velopment, utilise the public domain and the benefit of the livestock Industry encourthe homesteader, and otherwise age by means of favorable- legislation, financial assistance and practical supervision. the vital industries of this and connection, neighboring state. In this we charge the present administration With repeated discriminations against the industrial Interests and welfare of the people of this state, and vigorously protest against the continuance of such vicious policies as have already seriously impaired, and now threaten permaof our most exnently to injure, several local Industrie. tensive and important of the federal , We favor the amendment to agricultural appropriation act, soonas the prevent reduction of livestock national forests before such reduction is fully considered and concurred In Lg the advisory boards of the livestock intersts. well-defin- Pledges Economy. 'The Republican pledge to curtail govand the outernmental extravagances rageous waste of public funds, thus insuring a speedy and substantial reduction of federal tax burdens and a more equitable apportionment of the same is of personal concern to every taxpaying citizen. But in this respect Utah Republicans find an especial source of gratification. in that their senior senator, the Han. Reed Smoot, stands today the acknowledged author and uncompromising champion of those very reforms which oentemplate a sweeping reorganization of tlie executive departments and a drastic retrenchment all along the line In the administration of federal affairs. The labor of our senior senator has been one e naof Utahs chief contributions tion, and we sense the duty to the country at large, as well as to ourselves, to make certain that he himself shall continue to carry on the work he has so ably Initiated. Moreover, we heartily commend and indorse without reservation the straightforward American stand of our so. and notwithstandyears ago. Even ing the fact- - that the revenues for this purpose have practically doubled since 1918, the expenses of administration during the current biennium have been so multiplied as to exceed all available revenues by approximately $800,000, all of which must necessarily come d'rectly out of the taxpayers' pockets. - Thus has th fulfilled. been of economy pledge How have these enormous revenue thus derived been expended? Inside of sixty days after taking charge of the states affairs the party In power had created sufficient new commissions and offices to provide substantial salaries for over a score of deserving Democrats: the membership of the supreme oourt has been increased from three to five Justices and its political complexion arbitrarily reversed, and provision made for Increasing the payroll all along the line. All told, no less than 186 additional officials and employees have been added to the general state payroll during the past four consequently years, and th 1920 pavroll Increased over that of 1916 bv upwards of 8400 000. Contingent arid other Incidental expanses have, of course, shown a substantial increase, but the major portion of the increased tax revenues have gone straight from the pockets of or the the into tbs pockets .... .. mensural with the services rendered. We deplore the failure of the party In power to give vitality to the prohibition law of this state by strict enforcement of the same. We submit that Illicit traffic in alcoholic beverages, under whatever guise, must stop. To this end, therefore, w pledge our party to ouch a vigorous enforcement of this law as will bring to th people th anticipated benefit of Its enactment. , - Aids Reclamation. state of Utah. And now, to extend this policy, we heartily endorse the following resolution adopted by the - Western State Reclamation association at their recent conference. Resolved, That ft Is the purpose of th Western 8tates Reclamation association that at the approaching session of congress the efforts of this association should t concentrated on securing from Congress, either by dlre- -t appropriation or by the extension of the credit of the government, aa provided by th office,- - promises an orderly and efficient, administration of the state's affairs,'' a rigid policy of retrenchment In administration such as will promote a substantial reduction of the tax burdens, and mak possible the restoration of tpe financial credit of the state, the consolidation of elimination of toards. commissions and officials wherever practicable, a vigorous-anupon the organisation of tlnf American impartial enforcement of all laws Leg.on, endorse the worthy purposes ntendel to promote and safeguard the which prompted such action add pledge social and economic "welfare' at th peo- - , our party to support them In their patri- pie, a sweeping revival of its former poll- clee of administration, under which the bill, ample funda to prosecute otic movement. the reclamation of, lands now unproWs congratulate the women of this people of this state were once afforded ductive by reason of aridity or excess nation, and the nation Itself, upon the the fullest possible measure of good government. of moisture within the United States final ratification of the Susatf B. AnSuch reclamation to be carried on and, thony amendment, and upon the promise funds expended through existing agencies that It holds out to th country at large RULING BY I. C. C. of the government; and that preference for a cleaner politics and a higher standWASHINGTON, Aug. 28. The intern In securing homes upon such lands be ard of public service. We call upon ad men and women of the women of this nation to now exercise state commerce commission' ordered given to , , the world war." their franchise as a that wagon coal mines be not pro- - , patriotic It Is but fitting thVt the Republican service and- pledge our highly party to share vtded with open top coal cars unless on this occasion, formally express equitably in- all the emoluments and honarty, such mines are equipped with either an . fis pride and appreciation of the young ors assured therewith. elevator or a tipple from which to load r men and women who forsook their family if , The Republican partv, entrusted to the cars Mmlth-Kletch- We submit that th commission form of government, as provided by law for our cities, has demonstrated Inherent weaknesses. We declare, certain therefore, In favor of such modification of the present plan as will provide for local representation and more definitely fix executive powers and responsibility. The Republican party originated the great reclamation movement for the development of arid lands In th west. It has consistently aided and fostered this movement, with untold benefit to the Vr ties and private occupations and gave such devoted service to their country In the great world war. We .rejoice that so many of them have returned to us with broadened vision and Increased patriotic purpose to aid in preserving the principles for which they offered the supreme sacrifice to our countr. W congratulate these service men er 40-d- ay tax-laye- rs Crisp, Brisk, Bright, New Funds Vasted, Charge.' senior, senator and his colleagues on the We desire, also, to particularly call attention- to the shameful waste pf public league of nations. funds by the state road commission. , This State Officers Flayed. commission, so reorganised as to lodge the control of its policies In the elective Is to It But say tbatt he inef- state only fair officials, has been made the mere r ficient, extravagant, inconsistent and of politicians During the past-touplaythingmistaken policies of the national vears more than $9 000.900 has .been have been Democratic administration its disposal, $8,000,000 realized at matched, If not surpassed, by the Demo- placed from the Sale of state bonds, and more, cratic administration of affairs of our own than 000 from direct taxation. We sfhte. Ws have, indeed, witnessed a sense $3,000 the need and strongiv favor an of solemn pledges shameful disregard and permanent promade to. the people and a wanton dlssl In this state, but submit that ths patlon of the public funds such as now gram reasoncalled for have few years past threatens to bankrupt the state. Whether able retrenchment along this particular by comparison of the record of the presline of stats endeavor, and we vigorously ent state administration with that of Its denounce d th policy of conRepublican predecessors, or with its own tinuing to construct roads at a cost rangpreelection pledges, the judgment follows ing from 200 to 300 per cent above- - that that the Democratic party has forfeited of normal times all elaims to public confidence and is W therefore charge th state road absolutely unfit to administer the affairs commission with an enormous and reckof this stats. of waste the public road funds; with less Under twenty-on- e years of Republican centralising Its appropriations and acrule Utah developed from statehood to tivities in certain favoiwd localities whils substantial maturity; Its public school falling to maintain the general state system was extended and elevated to a highways In even a fair state of repair; standard unsurpassed by any other state with having, In fact, shown more regard In the union; its several state institufor the personal comforts of the" pleasure-seekin- g tions were encouraged and developed to tourists than for the practical a high state of efficiency and usefulness; needs of ths citizen who makes every-da- y Its magnificent state house was erected use of the public roads, and who, of and furnished; its state highway system course, must foot the bill, and with havwas definitely the public ing placed, over the vigorous protest of established, roads materially improved In alt parts of local authorities, inefficient road agents in charge of local work, who shamefully the state, and a permanent program Inaugurated on an extensive misappropriated and mtsueed the road scale. Liberal appropriations were made funds raised by local taxation. to encourage local industries and to safeguard the social and moral welfare of the Small Fanner Hit. people, and all this was accomplished at We call also, to' questiona moderate cost to the taxpayers and able loans attention, made the state board of without impairing the ftnancoal credit land commissionersbyand to its plain polof the state. icy of discrimination against the small farmers of ths state. The Republican Accounting Asked For. party In 1911 enacted legislation authoristo 8 per cent money board this loan ing The Democratic party, therefore, came coninto full power at a time when the af- on Improvedthatfarm lands It being should be templated preference fairs of the state were In a most favorashown small the farmer. The present ble condition. But It had specifically land board, however, notwithstanding this pledged itself to accomplish still greater authorisation, has disregarded the effect a sweeping readjust- needs of ths smallopenly economies, and made a ment and substantial reduction of the tax considerable number farmer of loans In excess burdens, and to give the people a more of $10,000, aggregating, all told, $1,145,. efficient administration of the affairs of 195. Of this amount, $160,000 was loaned the state. We were promised a business to a certain townslte and adadministration in short,- - better govern vanced to the town of Orem $20,000 on an aument at a lower cost. That waa in Januthorised loan of $110,000 It should be ary, 1917. Four years havs since passed, noted, moreover, that at the time of makduring which time a patient and ex- ing these particular Investments, public pectant people have waited In vain for announcement waa made that no funds the redemption of these pledges. The were available for small loans to farmtime has now com to call the state ad- ers. ministration to a strict and final accountW submit, furthermore, that the auing. tocratic authority conferred, upon and so To date Democratic mlerul has result flagrantly exercised by the present state ed in an Increase of the states Indebtedand assessment board of equalization ness by $7,350,000. This, notwithstanding and abridges the rights of the the fact that the authorised tax levies amounts, in fact, In many taxpajera Instances, to for general state purposes exceeded those taxation without representation. authorised by the previous Republican adWe declare in favor of a fair, Juat and ministration by $1,225,000. The temporary equitable graduated state Income tax. loans of the state now aggregate $1 000.- 000, as Attacks Governor. against $400,000 on 1. 1917. The authorised bonded January debt of Moreover, th present governor, shortthe state now stands at $9,410,000, showafter assuming office, openly charged ing an increase of $7,000,000 during the ly of misuse past four years. The bonded Indebtedness former of the public funds on ths partand administrations, of the state now approximates 1.3 per Induced Republican the 1917 leglelature to grant him cent of Its total assessed valuation, aa with which to investigate affairs against an average of .(I of 1 per cent $25,000 to return to the state on promising for all states in the union. Under confor every dollar thus exstitutional provision, Utahs bonded debt hundred dollars He has had possession of th cannot exceed 1.6 per cent of Its assessed pended. for four years and the audit of valuation. The borrowing capacity of the records the books has either proved the truth state, therefore, has been almost or of made. We now ths charges falsity and Its treasury Is closely apchallenge him to make public his findproaching a bankrupt condition. ings. The prevailing high cost of living Is Expense Multiplied. the chief concern of every citizen. It Is fertile source of most of the unrest the The annual revenues realised from the and agitation of the present day. Extax levies for general state purposes have orbitant profits will no longer be tolIncreased from $766,080 In 1916 to erated, and the people are demanding InIn 1919, and a conservative estievil. mate for the year 1920 places these reve- stant relief from this of this Issue we exposition nues at approximately $1,209,800. In other In further th national from Republican words, the state it now collecting ap- ?luot as follow s proximately a half million dollars more "The prime cause of the 'high cost of tax moneys per annum to cover its opliving has been first and foremost, a erating expenses than was required four 50 per cent depreciation In the purchasing power of the dollar, due to a gross expansion of our currency and credit Reduced production, burdensome taxation, swollen profits, and In the Increased demand for goods arising from a fictitious but enlarged buying power have been eater .jacJ-eecontributing, pause la, degree. se 46SWp7"jW1T - A road-buildi- short-sighte- J VU For Junior High Fellows EXTRA PAIR oad-building OF PANTS WITH EACH SUIT The chap who is beginning to prepare for college year will be interested in this unprecedented offer, because the extra pair of trousers' practically doubles the life of the suit. Sizes 32 to 36. the-comin- , Real - .gr All-Wo- ol Quality and Hand-Tailore- d Throughout Dont think for a moment that weve tried to skimp on anything in prder to give you the extra pair of pants. It isnt necessary. , v , TIPPIE is not burdened with heavy overhead, high-- ' rent, or' anyof the nonessential selling expenses of the Thats why ordinary retailer. . , g , , Tippie Saves You $10 to $25 the Y ear, Round , s Decries Broken Promises. condemn the unsound fiscal policies Democratic administration which have brought these things to pass, and thsir attempts to impute th consequences to minor and secondary causes. Much of th injury wrought Is irreparable. There la-- no short way out,- - and w decline to deceive the people with vain promises or But aa tbs political quack remedies. party that throughout history has stood for honest money snd sound flnanca, ws pledga ourselves to, earnest and consist ent attack upon th high cost of living by rigorous avoidance of further inflation in our government borrowing, by courage, ous and Intelligent deflation of over expanded credit and currency, by encouragement of heightened production of goods and services, by prevsntion of unreasonable profits, by exercls of public economy and stimulation of prlvat thrift and by revision of taxes unsulted to peacetime economy, W hold,' also, that capital and labor must first compos thsir differences before the prevailing scale of prices can safaly be reduced to a satlsfvtory level. Production must be stimulated and both must Join equally and willingly parties In the efTort. This Is their mutual obligation to th community. Their obligations to each other are quit as clear. Labor must be afforded steady employment under th best possible working conditions and b guaranteed Its fair shtr of ths gains. Capital, also, must be assured of steady and dependable service and be allowed to operate without unwarranted In. Both should remember that terruption. th only fair exchinge In ths field of American industry Is an honest day's pay for an honest days work. Moreover, It is ths plain duty of th state to protect th personal rights of on and th prop erty rights of th other, and to mak certain that the Inalienable rights of th American-rtttsewhatever his enterprise r oooupstlon, la In no sense abridged. W of th J WKIOT V I SHOE DRESSING KEEP YOUR SHOES NEAT THE BIG VALUE PACKAGES 'LIQUID AND CAKEi Also Pastes and Liquids for Black, I Tan, ; and Dark Brown Shoes ,'k! Ox-Bloo- d " . THE FT D ALLEY I L--. CORPORATORS LTD. BUT fAUI, N Y. -- : Higher Education, Aim. ' , We (recognise that th permanence and prosperity of th republic depend upon th proper education of ail citizens ,lt becomes our duty, therefore, to see that all children of school age. Irrespective of residence, are afforded equal educational opportunities, and to this end we pledge our support to th pending constitutional amendment- providing for Increuned resources for the elementary schools, and to th immediate enactment of, such measures as will result In th extension f permanent and substantial stats aid to all 4h outlying school districts. In this reapeot, also, ws solo out deep obligation to th public school teachers of this stats, for their devoted and efficient r vices In ths cause of education, and d pledge our support in th giovement to secure for them wages jgta- - w H I - whole-hearte- I lass BROADWAY 2 HPWFLEl GtlFT DL0G. RIDE UP CE FAST-SERVI- ELEVATORS-A- W SAVE NMAn?ANpR BROADWAY |