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ahc £antiam Mnvs Politically Independent Entered at the poatoffice at Scio, Oregon, a* seconded mail matter. PUBLISHED EVERY PRIDAY BY T. I-. DIGGER KorroH *»r> I'aoraiama. Occasionally, members of the dominant or ruling party will rebel against the leaders of their party, when they be come c.invince 1 that the measures advocated by the leaders, are not for the best interests of all the people. Such rebels have, recently, lieeii dubbed "insurgents." and the Republi can party of today, is contending with a rapidly growing ' insurgency which, unless checked, is a sure source of disaster to the party in the near future. Republican leaders would read the*« inaurging meml>« rs out of their party, if they -lared to do so. But the rumbling from the rank and Ale of [ their party, has convinced these leaden, that a majority would follow the lead of the insurgents. Now as there is but slight diffrrence in the opinions as to how the government should be conducted, in the minds of these insurging Republicans are! progressive llemocrats, the wonder is thst t>oth factions are not brave enough, to pool th« rir efforts, and both work m harmony for the wellfare of i the j>e«>ple. Should they do so, they woukl, almost instantly, become the ruling power of the nation. The inaurging Republicans want the tariff schedules reduc ed to an rquitable and revenue producing basis; so do the One year In advance . ................... Il 25 progressive Itemocrsts. The insurgents want all laws re- One year, at end of year ............... . ... 1 5d .«aied which confers special privileges and unfair a (vantages (me year, at end of 2 years ... . ......................... 1 upon a few jieople. at the ex[>ense of th» many; so do th« < ine year, at end of 3 years ., ... ................... 2 U Six months in advance. ...................... 7f. irogreasive Democrats. Insurgency would curb the trusts, eparate the government from Wall st sect, regulate railway Three months in advance................................ ....... Single copy in wrap|*r....................................... «■ freights, establish postal savings bonks, deliver the nation from the clutches of Connoi.iim and Aidrichiam and res tor« the government to the people, in fact as well as in name, sc AliVKItriMI 'S OKA TbX would the progressive Democrat». In fact, about the only CarJ of thanks ...................... S' Special obituary notices, per line ... ................ « lifference between these imurgmg Republicans and the pro Extend«! wciidlng eommvnt». per line ................. .... V gressive Democrats, is the party name aid the old I ngenng Display Bite, to be changed weekly if desired, one column party prejudice. wide each Insertion, per inch ............. ... .... it It is not unreasonable to suppose that full one-half of the Business locals per line tirsi Insertion ................. Each subse<|ueiit insertion per line 06 Republican party endure«' the action of these inaurging cor- long time standing a«is, contracts made on application. gressmen. It is, also, true, that fully two-thirds of the liemocratic party endorse the actions of the progressive Democratic congressmen. Combine the two unier a harnionious leadership, and the combination would be invmci ole. And the only obstacle to prevent the combination is a K great many of the |>e<»plc of the United States are pur purblind j artisanlsm. Why cannot such leaden as Senators blind In their political Micas Owing to the fact that they Cummings, IjiFollette, Beverage. Bristow and the progress will neither read nor hear anything which differs from their ive Democratic members work in harmony for the common preconceived wieas. they assume that certain conditions, only, good of th* people? If their public utterances can be relied are true and, because of this assumption, they become bli-.d upon as conveying their true sentiments and purposes, they partisan adherents They assume that their party, alone, i. all desire, practically the same « ongressionsl action in con right in every particular aixl that th. ir op|o . ig party u serving the peoples interests. They woukl establish them parties ate always wrong. This jnirblindness is the basis selves as true patriots in the eyes of the American peopi«-, u|>on which all corruption, claw legislation, graft, etc.. could they do so. Ami th» only possible reason to prevent .u< h an union of effort, is party prejudice on the part of th« secur< a foothold upon our body politic. Every man who desires to arrive at the truth concemiag members, themselves, and the fear that such action might But such fears the conduct of our political affaire, should be willing, aye. alienate some of their constituents at home anxious, to hear both sides of all |«olilical questions discussed. would be groundless. Political party lines have grown to be He must not assume that neithei party is all right nor all ’ remarkably lax. of late years, all over the nation. The wrong. In fact any political |>arty in order to obtain a ranks of th«- Independent voter, have grown with leaps and respectable standing Itefure the American people, must advo t«oui«d» A man is no longer ostracised, as hr was a score of cate some principle of meyit—something that the |*oplei w ars ago, if he ch.«»«?* to vote for a candidate of nia oppos think will whl to their wellfare. It must do this, if it ing parly. I m cause he is th«« better man for the office. U hat the American citizen of today demand of govern expects to win the confidence of the people. On the other hand, any political party which has held the balance of merit officials, from president down to constable, is a fear lower for a number of years, is sure to hero rm- corrupt. less end honest conduct of the office they have entrusted to Why? Because must men who hope to secure |«ereonal hi» care. They demand of congress, the repeal of all laws advantage will, surely, seek aliance with the party in con which favor claari-s at the H|»n*e of the masses and the trol of the government They do this, liccause they have enactment of only such laws, as will conserve the interests a personal end to accomplish and they can only do to bv of ail the people, if, to accomplish thia result, party lines aligning then-selves with the party in pow.-r. The Republi must lw broken and party prejudice sacriAcrd, wetland good. can party is now suffering from Its association with men Every tru« and patriotic citizen, regards the wellfare of thr who have sclash purposes to accomplish For these reasons, whole country of greater moment, than the advancement of a minority party la, generally, more nearly right upon hie party interests, and are, necessarily, insurgent» against measures which concern the interests of the masses of the their party when it is wrong. A I political parties, have for people, than is the majority p»rty. The reason i* simple It their central purpose, an economical and efficient conduct of wants to secure power and in order to win out, must convi.icr government. Men differ in their opinions as to which is the a majority of the people that the principles of government it belter way to reach thia end. but all desire the same result advocates will more nearly conserve the general wellfare of No true citizen should ask for more, nor should he he con tent with leas. the people, than that of the party in power. hpiwhii 'H on .//.*?; OFFICIAL » Regulation AV PPLI ES Receive 1 direst from A. J. Reach & Co., makers of the beat goods on the market katfjh pluhhlia D SOCIALIST PLANS IN MILWAUKEE Victor E. Berger, leading socialist and one of the new aldermen elected in Milwaukee, has given to the Associate«! Brews a statement outlining the princi ples that will guar«l the i*eidel adminis tration during the next two years. Mr. Berger's statement in full is as follows : "A detailed review of what tie socialist-democratic administration of Milwaukee intends to accomplish dur ing the next two years will lie contain ed in the mayor's inaugural message. 1 wish only to state thr general princi ples upon which we were elect«! on April f>. 1, of course, will not repeat thr platform. "!n the first place, the soc'ai-demo- eratic jgirtyof Milwaukee is an integral part of the socialist party of America. In Wisconsin we are offigially named the 'social-democratic party which is the customary international name. "The socialist party of America is the American expression of the inter national movement of moiiern wage workers for better food, better houses, sufficient sleep, more leisure, more education and more culture. "Th« founders of the republic de- Clar» d for political freedom. But we call attention to the fact that since the birth of this nation a revolution in industry has taken place. Firmer!y hand labor and individual effort pro duced the necessities of mankind. To day machine lai or am! social or asso ciated labor ar« the means of producing those necessities. Am! wh-'e in that former time It was the imperative duty of the government to protect the indi vidual in possession of the property he had produced, so to lay it is equally the duty of the government to protect associated labor, that is to say, the whole body of working people in the COOL DRINKS, ICE ( REAM. CIGARS, TOBACCO. STATIONERY. POST CARDS and GROCERIES C. C. BOUGH ! Abstracts ? Title | I ! ! I I-inn County Abstract Co. I I I 'Io all lamin ami town lots in Linn County made bv men of wide experience and certified to by a responsible com pany. A company that has been established for eighteen years and is incor|K»rnte<l ..... 3O.‘l Broadalbin St. •» ALBANY, ORE. 5] RIVETED OVERALLS A. I 2000 jiosaeasion of the products of their toil. circumstances should the working peo "The prrsent system of social pro ple rest content with municipal improve duction by individual ownership has ment», which are merely temporary in produced two classes th-- property!«?»» their nature ami must be entirely class and the capital claw.-«. The mid inadequate. They should move onward dle claim, once the backbone of this to the conquest of all public powers, to great nation, is fast disap|wanng in an entire change for the present sys the mill of competition and the issue is tem for one which shall secure to the now between the first two claste*. people collectively the means of pro All attempts to obscure this issue or tn duction and distribution. delay the settlement are futile, for all "The main spring of corruption in other issues will be sp>-«-dily absorbed municipal affairs is found in the fact by it. Thuswt develops that th«- battle that a few aidermen or officiate have in for human rights has become a battle their power to give away or sell fran to determine which form of govern chises to capitalist», who thereby make ment we shall have In the future millions. The temptation thus offer«! plutocracy or democracy. <>ur public officiate to secure a share in "Political liberty alone has bourne the millions thus given away is too inadequate; we must have both p «litical great for the average man to withstand. and economic liberty. To secure this If the city should operate its public is the aim of the social democracy. utilities, the motive and the oppor | "In city affairs, w stand for the tunity for bribery would be gone, even IHiblic ownership of municipal utilities, : if minor evils and breaches of trust "e are well aware, however, that might continue, owing to the corrupt Milwaukee does not enjoy self govern ing influence of the capitalistic system ment, an I that, as a rule, no steps can wl^jch makes money getting the sole be taken in that direction without an sim of life. appeal to the state legislature at "The social democracy therefore, Madison. i objects to more competition In public "In municipal affairs, the social utilities; more competition means more democracy stands also for a radical corruption. change that will bring about means of "We stand for the public ownership production Into the hands of the people. of public utilities; but until «• reach It believes in self government for thia, we will enforce the utmost exten the city, the initiative, the referendum, sion an«! po*eble service from these and the right to recall, in a just and utilities, as far as the present laws will equitable taxation, in efficient sanitary permit. DRUGGIST inspection on workshops ard bouses "We look upon the contract system and in the public control of the food also a« a danger, It constantly induces Scio - Oregon supply in the interest» of the public contractor» to bribe citv officiate on one health and In the hi (best development ham! and to exploit their workmen on of a reasonable public service. At the the oth -r. Moreover, it ia i Iwaya in projier time thr social democracy will the i i e eSt ef the city that citizens earn decent w iges; therefore, ir stead initiate thia ami other things. "We call attention to th» fact that of con tn ctors, the abor unions ou ;ht t • be encourared eatherford wyatt measures we urge are in no way a • The city shouk! > land pledged, so complete cure for existing evils, tor far as the charter p rmita. to employ are they neressarily socialistic measures only union la'«or, at «ight hours a dae They are to be viewed rather as needed and sboud require th t the same of all contractors doing city work. palliatives capable of carrying out even I Office in Blnmherg Biock under present coalitions. Under r.o ' (Contii ued on page S) ALBANT tit Oaaoo G. TRILL. M. D. Physician Surgeon Telephone, Exchange No. 11 □uble : SCIO : ; ORI « OK DR. J MON E00 Wall Paper An experienced compounder of Gninese Medicines Succ«i»or to th» late Hong Wo Tong, of All«any, Oregon, is now prepared to furnish Chinese medicine« to all. The undersigned recommends him and guar ant«-es satisfaction. Call or write him at 117 West Secund Street Albany, Oregon. M. 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