"MAINTAIN THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE"
"Maintain the Principles of Justice" Wisconsin Progressive Republicans Issue a Ringing Call to the Voters PLATFORM ADOPTED JUNE 22, 1916 THE Progressive Republicans of Wisconsin in convention...
...better service...
...Public Utilities—Regulation of all public utilities in the public's interest...
...Income Taxes—The burden of support of government laid on those who are able to bear it...
...In numerous instances the present administration has shifted burdens heretofore borne by the state to the local communities in its desperate effort to show an apparent economy in the conduct of state government...
...His nomination signalized the overthrow of the political machine and the old guard political bosses and is encouraging to true Progressives...
...An unbiased judiciary...
...WE RECOGNIZE that the common schools afford the greatest opportunity for the material and educational advancement of the state, and they should be maintained at the highest standard...
...CONSIDER the law enactments that the Progressives of Wisconsin have put upon the statute books that are intended to and do promote social justice...
...We favor co-ordination of such departments of the state government as may be practicable so as to reduce the expense to the taxpayer without loss of good service and efficiency...
...Care of Unfortunates — Women on boarc or control...
...For ten years Progressives ruled the state and changed the policy of government...
...in the beneficent educational opportunities and privileges proviaed for the youth betokening a steady and healthy advance in intellectual attainment that will insure continued and increased stability, integrity and social justice in this state forever...
...WE AFFIRM that the contention made by Governor Philipp in his campaign two years ago, that high taxes were due to Progressive state government, was gross misrepresentation...
...better service...
...Water Powers — Conservation of natural power in interest of public...
...We pledge him our support for re-election and assure him of our increasing confidence in his integrity of purpose and wise statesmanship...
...Industrial Commission—Justice for working men and women...
...It took long years of hard campaigning during which defeat after defeat was met before, as a result of unfailing courage and determination that was heroic, the hosts of special privilege were overwhelmed...
...We believe him progressive and honest, level-headed and unselfish, a true American with whom patriotism is an ever present principle...
...Nonpartisan Judiciary—Elimination of partisan contests for judgeships...
...Its influence was exerted through party organizations and business channels to defeat every man who stood for government for the people...
...We accord him our support because of his record of independence of the political machine and political bosses...
...WE EXULT in the general and widespread improvement in living conditions in Wisconsin as a result of these and other Progressive laws...
...The experience of other states and countries proves that rapid improvement can be made under state direction...
...We commend his achievements in behalf of humanity as without parallel in his time...
...We appeal to the voters of the state for support in our efforts to restore state government to the hands of men who are in full sympathy with the progressive spirit of the times and who will honestly administer the progressive laws that are already enacted and extend the scope as conditions warrant, WE EXTEND to our great leader, the man who has ever led the host3 of true representative government in a straight path, never swerving, never yielding or surrendering a principle, that loyalty and support his great ability, unselfish sacrifice and single devotion to the cause of the people richly entitle him to...
...Dairy and Food Commission— Clean, wholesome, healthy, honest food...
...Wisconsin has millions of acres of good land in the northern portion of the state which afford unlimited opportunities for farmers and industries, and the state should adopt a policy of aiding in the settlement and development of this vast domain...
...It is a list that spells honor to those responsible for them...
...Banking—Safety for depositors, security for stockholders...
...It sent trained and unscrupulous lobbies into the halls of legislatures to defeat the will of the people...
...The balance in the state treasury is over $1,000,000 less at this time than it was, one year ago...
...Civil Service Law—Appointments on account of fitness...
...improved soil conditions...
...Inheritance Taxes—Just taxation...
...Farm Development—Increased production...
...WE PLEDGE careful study of the conditions in the state, the laws al ready enacted and the necessity for additional legislation looking to efficient state government economically administered...
...more scientific methods...
...Primary—Elimination of political bosses and corruption in nominations...
...honest stock issues representing real value...
...Further development of progressive government is not possible except as a result of great effort and unselfish sacrifice...
...THIS CONFERENCE pledges itself to tireless effort to maintain the principles of justice and equal opportunity to all men as an encouragement to their ambitions for achievement measurable and limited only by the ability of each individual...
...in the general improvement in methods of tilling the soil, improved livestock and increased prosperity of the farmers of the state...
...automatic solution of swollen fortune menace...
...Wisconsin Progressive Republicans blazed the way through the wilderness of doubt, overturned opposition that was fortified by a system that had cemented public utilities, big business and control of political parties into a solid army of opposition to every measure proposed in the interest of the public...
...sound policy, safety...
...Wisconsin's supremacy in dairy markets...
...humane treatment and care of all unfortunates...
...WE FAVOR legislation which we empower some existing state board or commission to adopt comprehensive measures for investigating marketing conditions and the adoption of methods for the improvement therein, and which may also be directed to co-operate with the various agricultural and commercial associations in bringing about greater agricultural production, standardization of forms of products and their preparation for market in the community in which they are produced, and the introduction of new and greater opportunities for farmers and rural marketing centers...
...war on white plague...
...THE HISTORY BOOK of Wisconsin progressive Republicanism bulges with most creditable achievements...
...We favor such measures as may be found to be practical and effective for promoting the development of the sparsely settled regions of the state, and particularly of that nature which will lead to the bringing in of new settlers...
...We favor practical legislation for the further advancement and upbuilding of the entire system...
...Such opposition was not easy to overcome...
...Corrupt Practices—Reasonable regulation of conduct of political campaigns...
...The charge was made that the various commissions created by Progressive government were responsible for increasing taxes...
...IN HIS CAMPAIGN two years ago Governor Philipp charged that high taxes were due to the extravagant expense of state government and he held out to the taxpayers the false hope that if he were elected governor, he would reduce the taxpayers' burden...
...There has been levied and collected in taxes in this state, this year, over $1,000,000 more than was collected in any previous year of the state's history...
...To modify, strengther, extend or curtail is the work of the Wise statesmanship and this should be done only with the single purpose of promoting justice and increasing the well being of the people...
...Maintain the Principles of Justice" Wisconsin Progressive Republicans Issue a Ringing Call to the Voters PLATFORM ADOPTED JUNE 22, 1916 THE Progressive Republicans of Wisconsin in convention assembled promise support to Charles Evans Hughes, Republican candidate for President...
...Railroad Commission — Equitable transportation rates...
...Roak Improvement—An intelligent, scientific system of road building demanded by modern conditions...
...An analysis of the situation discloses that the five great working commissions—the Railroad commission, the Tax commission, the Industrial commission, the Dairy and Food commission and the State Board of Health, cost about $600,000 annually, and it is a proven fact that benefits to this state exceed many fold the cost of their maintenance, WE FAVOR amendments to the workmen's compensation act providing more liberal compensation for injured workmen and their dependents, and we favor extending the compensation act to cover industrial diseases...
...We reaffirm our fidelity to the principles of government for which we have contended in the past and hereby pledge our efforts to the defense of all that has been accomplished along progressive lines, and against the onslaughts of the advocates of government that grants privilege to the few at the expense of the many...
...Experience has pointed out where legislation has been impracticable or inefficient, if either...
...in the comparative lessening of litigation, especially in personal injury cases that involved such great expense and too frequent injustice upon wage-earners who suffered injury in the discharge of their duties as employees...
...Many co-operative institutions in this state have been and are of great benefit to the communities in which they are conducted, and such efforts should be encouraged in the interest of both producer and consumer...
...Stock Issues—Blue sky capitalization prohibited...
...The problem of better marketing facilities for farm products is of constantly increasing importance to the people of city and country alike...
...Health—Careful inspection of public places to insure health...
...The appropriations made by this administration for the present biennium exceed the expenditures of the last biennium...
...Dependent Children Pension—Care of dependent children without the sting and disgrace of poverty...
...The achievements of the past are not secure except at the price of constant vigilance...
...Education—Improved rural schools, high schools and extension of opportunity for normal and university training...
...Insurance—Lower rates...
...We indorse the political career of Robert M. La Follette without reservation...
...Lobby—Corruption and bribery driven out of state capitol...
...We recommend that the state furnish aid to the families of the Wisconsin and National guarid...
...Tax Commission—Equal and just taxation of all property...
Vol. 8 • July 1916 • No. 7
