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Show ft, THE i ' PLEDGE CURTAILMENT OF EX- f TRAVAGANCE AND WASTE OF PUBLIC FUNDS. i tl - Democratic Administrations, National And State, Condemned; Promise Efficient Administration of The Affairs of the Stats. i pledges, the Judgment follows that th Democratic party hae forfeited all claims to public confidence and .Is absolutely, unfit to administer the affairs of this state. V 3 , Under twenty-on- e year of Republican rule Utah developed from statehood to substantial maturity; Its public school system wag extended and elevated to a ..standard unsurpassed by any other state Ju the union;. .Its several slate Institutions were en eouraged and developed to a high state of efficiency nnd usefulness; Its magnificent .state house was erected and furnished; Its state" highwajryys tern was definitely establlijbeCb-ft- 6 public roads materially rirdved lit all parts of ffa state, 'and-- e! perm' , . nent program ilnaugw rated on an "extensive scale. I Libera road-hulhlin- Balt Lake City, Following is the Republican platform adopted at the atate convention, held August 20, 1020 Utah Republicans. In atate convention assembled, reaffirm, Ibelrabld-toU- . faith 4n ' the manifest destlnyof the great, republic j renew thelr devo- Uon to American. traditions and., established Institutions bf government, - and pledge Anew thelr flrm adherence' to the policies ofJ thi Republican party,, under whose ' rule the American . t achieved the ' Wlsst measure people of progress, prosperity and peace, among themselves, and enjoyed the warm friendship and wholesome respect of all the people of the time-honore- y. appropriations1 were madetoj encourage local industries and to safeguard theTsocial and moral welfare Of tht people, end all thi was accomplished hi A mini crate cost to and without. Impairing ' the financial " credit of the state. , ' Asked -Fer.T.-' Accounting The Democratic party, . therefore, came Into full power at a time when the f affairs of the state were In a most favorable condition. Bnt It had specifically, pledged Itself to accomplish etlU greater economies, effect e sweeping readjustment and substantial reduction of the tax burdens and to give the people n more efO- dent administration of tbo affaire of the state. We were promised n host-beae administration la short, better government at a lower cest .lnat was la January, 1917. Four yean have since passed, daring which time a patient had expectant people have waited. In vain for the redemption of these pledges. The time has now come to" call the atate administration to a strict and final accounting. - To date, Democratic misrule has resulted in an Increase of the state's Indebtedness by $7,3.V,000. This, notwithstanding the fact that the authorized tax levies for general state purposes exceeded those authorized by the previous ' Republican - administration by $1,223,000. - The temporary i . -- y ' We accept' without modification aod heartily vendors the practical ' and progressive, program for the reCoo Jtrnctioa ef our natlooal affairs, hi. Proposed In 1 the national Republican platform and advocated by the Republican candidates themselves la their tecent and most reassuring speeches f 'acceptance. - lloreover, we - congratulate ourselves and fellow countrymen upon the promise of n speedy return to constitutional government In the most certain election of Warren 0. Harding and Calvin C. Coolldge. These two fearless and Americans hold, above all else, a reverence and respect for American tradition and American Institutions, ami are firm In the belief B that Ibis P.thm U still able to rega-- ?jrate, late cuir offa.rs and to shape its I0,000 ,on. Ja?1 -own destiny it T 1, 11)17, The authorized . bonded tniey.Lrc fu.-'t- i - th? I s ,i f i i . now stand jvt problem of tba day v.lth singular courage, common sense and 410,000, showing ap increase of clear vision, and their spirited appeal during the past four years. comes to all good citizens like a sol- The bonded Indebtedness of the state emn summons from the fathers or the now approximates 1.S per cent of Its total assessed valuation, as against an republic, averngr of .DS of I per centfor ali Follclss Defined. We confidently submit to the sober states In the union. Under constitutional Utah's bonded debt Judgment of the Utah electorate those cannot provision, exceed LB per cent of Its asparticular policies of, federal aid and sessed valuation. ' The borrowing caadministration proposed la the national Republican platform, which are pacity of the atate, therefore, has f peculiar Interest and concern to the beenIsalmost exhausted and Its treasury closely approaching n bankrupt people of this state. We refer espe-dall- y condition.. . , to those certain j. d ' . Expenses Multiplied. which would protect American policies The annual revenues realized from Industries from foreign competition, preserve the home market for do- the tax levies for general state purmestic production, open np the vast poses have Increased from $706,080 In resources of this region for practical 1916 to $1402,688 In 1919, and a condevelopment, utilize the public do- servative estimate for the year 192Q main for the benefit of the livestock places these revenues at approximateIn other words, the industry f and the homesteader, and ly $1,209,600. state U now collecting approximately, otherwise encourage by meant of a half million dollars more tax money Vlilfltfonjr financial ' assist--' ance eml practical aupehtlalonthe yl-t- per annum to cover Its operating ex-- 1 far-sight- deep-seate- t ed localities while falling to maintain the general state Highways In even a fair atate of repair; .with having. In fact, shpwn more regard for the per- the pleasure-seekinsonal, comforts-o- f toyrlsts than for the practical nse of .the citizen who makes every-da- r nse of the public roads .and who, of course, must foot the bill, and with having placed, over the vigorous protest al authorities. Inefficient rond agents In charge of local work, who shamefully misappropriated and misused the road funds raised by local taxation. of-loc- Fsrmsr lll' We cflHtfifteqtlon also to questionable loans made by-tli- e .gtatejjpard of Efim eotmnlssloners And to Its plain policy of'dlsdrlmlphtlon against-th- e small furmerstof lie state. The Republican purl chatted" legislation authorizing this board to loan 6 per cent money on improved farm lands It bethat ing contemplated preferenqe shoiildl .be shown r the small farmer, The present land board, however, notwithstanding "this r authorization, - has openly, disregarded the needs of the email farmer i and "made A considerable number of loans in excess of $10 aggregating an told, $1443,195. Of this amount, $160,000 was loaned to a certain towniite and $20,000 advanced to the Jlowa of Orem bn an authorUed VoaiT of $110, C0& (lt should be noted, moreover, that at' the fim of making these particular InvestOOtV. ments, public announcement was made that no funds were available for small I loans to farmers. J; JI ..,We submit; furthermore . that the autocratic authority conferred ; upon and so flagrantly exercised by the present state board of equalisation and aasessme&r abridges the rights of the taxpayers and amounts, in fact,, In many Instances,' to taxation without Srepresentation. We declare in favor of a fair Just and equitable 'graduated atate Income" f-- tax.- - - - well-define- . Je al industries of this and . neighboring states. In this connection, wo charge the present administration with repeated discriminations against the industrial Interests and welfare of the people of this states and vigorously protest against the continuance of inch vicious policies ns have already Seriously Impaired, and now threaten permanently to injure several of onr moot extensive and Important local todnstrid. , We favor the 'amendment' of the federal agricultural appropriation net, lo as to prevent redaction of livestock en the national forests before each reduction Is fully considered and concurred In by the advisory boards of i ih livestock Interests. S - 1 Pledges Economy. B Republican pledge to curtail governmental extravagances and the outrageous waste of public funds, thus Insuring a speedy and substantial reduction of federal tax burdens and a more equitable apportionment of the same la 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 Hon. Reed Smoot, stands today the acknowledged author and uncompromising champion of those very reforms which contemplate a sweeping reorganisation of the executive departments and a drastic retrenchment all along the line In the administration of federal affairs. The labor of onr senior senator baa been one of Utahs chief contributions to the nation, and we sense the duty to the country at large, as well as to ourselves, to make certain that be himself shsll continue to carry on the work he has so ably initiated. Moreover, we heartily commend ' and Indorse without the reservation Straightforward American stand of our Senior aenator and his colleagues on the league of nations. . tat Officers Flayed. But It Is. only fair to say that the Inefficient, extravagant, inconsistent and otherwise mistaken policies of the national Democratic administration have been matched. If not surpassed, by the Democratic administration of affairs of onr own state. We have, Indeed, witnessed a shameful disregard of solemn . pledges made to the people and a wanton dissipation of the public funds such M low threatens to bankrupt the state. Whether by comparison of the record of the preseof- - state administration with that of its Republican predeces-- ' cr with Its own preelection the - t t- - -- ( j . - . Attack Governor. ! f Moreover, the present . governor, shortly after assuming office, openly charged misuse of the public funds on the part of former Republican admin- j Istratlons, and induced the 1917 legls- i lature to grant him $25,000 with which to I w Investigate affalrw promising return to the state one hundred dob lars for every dollar thus expended. He has had possession of the records for four years and the audit of the books has either proved the truth or fa'lstty of the charges made. We now challenge him tp make public his find, ings. Tbe prevailing high cost of living is the chief concern of very citizen. It la the fertile source of most of the unrest and agitation of the present day. Exorbitant profits will no longer be tolerated, and the people are demanding Instant relief from this evil. In further exposition of this issue we quote from the national Republican platform as follows ; , The prime cause of the hlgh cost of living has been first and foremost a 60 per cent depreciation In the purchasing power of the dollar, due to a gross expansion of our currency and credit Reduced production, burden- . some taxation, swollen protits, and In the Increased demand for goods than was requlred four years ' ing from a fictitious but enlarged boy ago. Even so, and notwithstanding ng power have beencontrtbnting the fact that the revenues for this causes In a greater or less degree. purpose have practically doubled since Decries Broken Promisee. 1916, the expenses of administration We condemn the unsound fiscal daring the current biennium have been policies ; of the Democratic-administrati- on so multiplied as to exceed all avail which have brought - these able revenues by approximately $800,-00-0 things to pass, and their attempt to all of which must necessarily tmpute the consequences to minor and come directly ent of the taxpayers secondary causes. Much of the Inpockets., .Thus ; has - the pledge of jury wrought is irreparable. There J la no abort way out, sad we decline economy been fulfilled.''- - . Hew have these enormous revenues to deceive the people with vain promthat derived been expended? Inside ises or quack remedies. Bnt as the of sixty days after taking charge of political party that throughout histhe states affairs the party In power tory has stood for honest money and had created - sufficient new- - comm le- sound finance We pledge ourselves sions end offices to provide substan- to earnest and consistent attack upon tial salaries for over a. score, of de- the high r cost of living by rigorous serving Democrats; the membership avoidance of farther Inflation In onr of the supreme court hae been In- government borrowing, by courageous creased from three to five Justices and Intelligent deflation of overexand It political complexion arbitrari- panded credit and currency,' by enly reversed and provision made for couragement ' of heightened producIncreasing the payroll all along the tion of goods and services, by prevenline. All told, no lest than 165 addi- tion of unreasonable profits, by exertional officials and employees have cise of public economy end stimulabeen added to the general state pay tion of private thrift and by revision roll' during the pnst four years,- - and of - wo r--i mpoaed taxes ns u it ed to " the 1920 . payroll, consequently. In- peacetime economy. , creased over that of 1916 by upwards We hold also that capital and labor of $400,000, Contingent and other In- must first compose their differences cidental expenses have, of course, before the prevailing sale of prices shown a substantial Increase, but the can- - safely be reduced to a satisfacmajor' portion of the Increased tax tory level Production must be stimrevenues have gone straight from the ulated and both parties must Join pockets of the taxpayers - Into . ths equally and willingly In the effort. pockets of the officeholders. This Is their mutual obligation to the Funds Wasted, Charge. community. Their obligations to each We desire, also, to particularly call other are quite as clear. Labor must attention to the shameful waste of bo afforded steady employment an publle funds by the state road com- der the beet possible working condimission. This commission, so reor- tions and be guaranteed Its fair share ganized as to lodge the control of its of the gains. Capital, also, must be policies la the elective state officials, assured of - steady and dependable has been made the mere plaything of service , and. be allowed to operate During the past four without unwarranted politicians. interruption. years more than $9,000,000 has been Both should remember that the only placed at Its disposal. $6,000,000 has fair exchange In the field of American been realised from the sale of state Industry la an honest day's pay for bonds and more than $3,000,000 from an honest day's work. Moreover, It direct taxation." We sense the need Is the plain dnty of the state to proand strongly , favor an extensive end tect the personal rights of one and permanent program in the property rights of the other, nnd this state,, but submit that the past to make certain that the inalienable few years have called for reasonable rights of the American citizen, whatretrenchment along this particular line ever his enterprise or occupation, la of state endeavor, and we vigorously In no sense abridged. denounce the policy of Higher Education, Aim. continuing to Cobstnict roads at a We recognize that the permanence cost ranging from 200 to 800 per cent and prosperity of the republic depend above that of normal times. the proper education of all citiupon We therefore charge the state roml zens, It becomes our duty, therefore, romnii.Hfilon with an enormous nnd to see that all children of school age, reckless waste of the public road Irrespective of residence, are affordfunds; with centralizing Its appropri- ed equal educational opportunities, ations and activities In certain favor- - and to this end we pledge our support arls-pens- es 1 ,u -- road-bnlldln- g short-sighte- d ; i w V S' f PROV6ST7SDAyrAUG -- ' T j w , V S( 71920 ' r ( 11 ( , t 1 ? to the Spending constitutional ameni-reIncreased ment providing for i source for tho, elementary schools, and to the immediate enactment of ' . . , v inch measures as will result in the ; in Fund ; .Capital extension of permanent and 'substanStock Paid $100,000 Surplus $100,000 tial state aid to all the outlying school Vice-Preside! tKeed Smoot, President'. . .C, E. Loose, district.. :In . this, respect, also, , we ' vole our deep obligation to the pub- v A Buttle, Asst. .Cashier T. Farrer, Cashier lic school teacher of this state, for F. Q. Richmond, Asst Cashier. , their devoted and efficient services - j M u j n . n In the cause of education, and pledge .! Our growth is accountable to at least two things. First, our wholehearted support In the move-jnecomto secure for them wages , the confidence the people of this community have in 'this mensurate with the services rendered, bank, and secondf the service that has bronght about tLat We deplore the failure of the party confidence. fn power to give' vitality I . i , f i law of this state by strict enrvsolicit your patronage."-"We f w V forcement of the same. We submit O that Illicit traffic' In alcoholic bevert ij ages, under whatever guise, must atop. onr we To this end. therefore, pledge party to such a vigorous enforcement of thla law as will briag to the people . the anticipated benefits of Ha enact. ment. Alda Reclamation, -. that. Jh commission form of government, as provided by law fervour larger cities, hae demoip. etrated "certain Inherent weaknesses. I We declare, f therefore, la favor of , f 4 554-N- J such modification of the present plan i ..... ? . as will provide far local representai , , v; ; ,', "'ui1 ;i tion and more definitely fix executive L. powers end reepoaribfllty. The Republican party originated the . , : l i , . t , i 4 Wi ininm-rgreat reclamation movement for the e I f w " J f fi development , of arid lands In the west. , It bag consistently aided and - G Ki ' I j festered this movement, with untold And benefit is the state of Utah. now, to extend this policy; we heartily t f ') 4endorse the following j resolution 1 l ,1.L RecStates adopted by the Western THE YOU WANT KIND lamation association at their recent Standard Panther . King, . , , conference, ' r Rack Hawk Clear Creek Castle Gate Resolved, That it Is the purpose of the Western States Reclamation assoORDER TODAY I la' ciation that at the approaching sesof this the efforts sion of congress association" should be concentrated . S 4 $ on securing from congress, either by f k Phone 17. extendirect appropriation or by the sion of tne credit of the government, as provided by the Smith-Fletchhill, ample funds Jo prosecute the recEESSEEEE23 lamation of lands now unproductive ESSO moisexcess of or reason of by aridity . . SOLID COMFORT, ture within the United States. Such to be' carried oh and reclamation la assured In the home where Ice funds - expended through" existing Is need, for Ice water can be used to good advantage in so many, agencies of the government ; and that , preference In securing homes upon things that helps to alleviate sufmen such lands be given to fering from heat. Onr lee la pore and can be used without fear In and women of the world war. all aorta of drinks. Use It In the Frida In Our 8rvioe Mn. ' Ice cream freeser. RepubH: fitting that-th- e on this can party, occasion, formally PROVO 1CK JUTD COLD express its pride and appreciation ofa BTOfUGB CO. forwho Women and men the young sea. sook their family duties and private occupations and gave such Jlevoted service to their country In the great world war, Wo rvjolco 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 country. We congratulate these service men JESSE HARUON, MANAGUA. upon the organization of the American Legion, endorse the worthy pur160 West 6th. North . Phone 22 poses which prompted each action and GASTLE GATE CLEAR CREEK pledge our party to support them in their patriotic movement KING BLACK HAWK - Congratulate Women. , ROYAL STANDARD congratulste the women of this LUMP NUT AND SLACK nation, and the nation Itself, upon the final ratification of the Susan B. Kindling, Lumber, Shingles, Roofing A Anthony amendment, and upon the Cement . and pro mis? that It holds out to the counand a UA Spuare Deal to Every Patron" try at large for cleaner politics L n higher standard of public service. We call upon all the women of this nation to now exercise their fran' chise as a highly patriotic service aad I t pledge onr- - psrty to share equitably in all the emoluments and honor as. r SAVINGS BANK PROVO COMMERCIAL 1 nt J. J. 1 r -- - ? . Colonnades, Bookcases Kitchen Cupboards and all kinds of Cabinet Work done by 1 - We-submit S. IX , Phone 4 iS J "THAT , GOOD rvCOAL s SMOOT & SPAFFORD & er -- Iflsbur J fum UTAH TIMBER AND COAL COMPANY 0 0 . sured therewith. Subscribe Forlthe - Promise Efficient Administration. The Republican' party. If entrusted to office, promises en orderly and efficient administration of the state's affair, a rigid policy ' of retrenchment in administration such as will promote n substantial reduction of the tax burdens, and make possible the restoration of the financial credit of the state, the consolidation or elimination of boards. Commissions and officials wherever practicable, a vigorous and Impartial enforcement of all laws Intended to promote and safeguard the social and economlc welfare of the people, a sweeping "revival "of Its former policies of administration, under which the people of this state were once afforded the fullest possible measure of good government. digestion, but the most important work is done by the bowels, liver and kidneys. Failure - of - these - to- - act efficiently allows the whole body to be poisoned. BEECHAM'S PILLS do mme than .. produce bowel movement Liver, skin . and kidneys are. influenced to more - active effort with resulting increased effect It je always safe to tih? Lcj, jo frjD BoU by draggfets E D. Morion- - '8 1 L"LJU hka10e-'Z3- Paintin'! Spinal Therapist and Chiropractor 1 r - MTJSEFI . Rooms trrr' n ;r.T tVrvrauC thewwU. Co. SIGNS Porters. In Tunis there are no moving vans nor carts, many of the narrow streets being impassable. Household belongings are changed from place to place by porters, a ho most any day may be Seen staggering under chests of drawers and other heavy pieces of furniOn occasion the porters will ture. even transport. In bnge basket, persons who may be sick, or otherwise Incapacitated. " - ' In the Spring. When the society beg starts working young men are prone to lose sleep. That was my trouble one night when, After having taken n fair maiden home Moving Done by w. sgjno ' from a. dance, I headed toward the garage. .. A long freight train crawling aloof blocked me at the first creasing, nnd I settled beck te watt for It t snake Itself by. The next thing I remember was a heavy hand pawing my shoulder. I started np In alarm, te find M trace of the train, the eon push--) tng up In the east, and the milkman grinning at me from the running board. 1 paid him a dollar hash money, bat It did Utile good, for my engine bad been running Ml the time, and it was too good a story to keep. Exchange. Post---Do!tNo- s Painting, to 6, Irvine Bldg. Paper Hanging Tinting i With Dr. U. F. Cannon 35 N. 1 First West |