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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
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upon a few jieople. at the ex[>ense of th» many; so do th«
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7f. irogreasive Democrats. Insurgency would curb the trusts,
eparate the government from Wall st sect, regulate railway
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«■ 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
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would the progressive Democrat». In fact, about the only
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« lifference between these imurgmg Republicans and the pro
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party prejudice.
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It is not unreasonable to suppose that full one-half of the
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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.
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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.
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Mninliiritor's htlci
E. C. PEERY
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Notice is hereby given that the un
dersigned has been duly appointed ad
ministrator of the estate of Susannah
Crabtree, deceased, by the County
Court of Linn County, Oregon. All
persons having claims against said es
tate arc hereby notified to present the
same to the undersigned at his resi
dence at Kingston. Oregon, within six
months from this date duly verrified as
by law required.
Dated thia Pth day of April 1910.
J. K. Weatherford.
P. P. C rartrer .
Attorney for Admr.
Administrator.
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