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DEMOCRATIC PARTY PLATFORM Statement of Principles Drawn Up by Committee on Resolutions. (Continued from last week.) PUBLICITY OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. We demand federal legislation for ?? terminatincr fhp narfwprshin o X 1 which has existed between corporations of the country and the Republican party under the expressed and implied agreement that in return for the contributions of great sums ol money wherewith to purchase elections they should be allowed to continue substantially unmolested in their efforts to encroach upon the rights of the people. Any reasonable doubt as to the existence of this relation has been forever dispelled by the sworn testimony of witnesses examined 111 the insurance investigation in Xew York and the open admission, unchallenged by the Republican uatioual committee, of a single individual that he himself ihp nersnnal reouest of the Re- I publican caudidate for the presidency raised over a quarter of a million dollars to be used in a single State during the closing hours of the last campaign. In order that this practice shall be stopped for all time we demand the enactment of a statute punishing with iniprisoument any officer of a corporation who shall either contribute on behalf of or consent to the contribution by a corporation of any money or thing of value to be used in furthering the i election of a president and vice-1 president of the United States or of any member of the congress thereof. We denounce the action of the Republican party, having complete control of the federal government, for its failure to pass the bill, introduced in the last congress, to compel the publication of the names of contributors and the amounts contributed toward campaign funds and ' point to the evidence cf their iucon- . gistency, when they set out by an absolutely irrelevant and impossible amendment to defeat the passage of ( the bill. For evidence of their in- , tention to conduct their camnaitm " -- r?r* in the coming contest with vast sums of money wrested from favor-seeking corporations, we call attention to the fact that the recent Republican national convention at Chicago re- , fused, when the plank was presented to it, to declare against such practices. We pledge the Democratic party to the enactmeut of a law preventing any corporation contributing to a campaigu fund and any individual from contributing an amount above a reabonaoie maximum anu prowuing for the publication before election of all such contributions above a reasonable minimum. PANAMA CANAL. We believe the Panama canal will prove of great value to our country and favor its speedy completion. THE RIGHTS OF STATES. Believing with Jefferson 111 "the 6upport of the State governments in all their rights as the most competent administration for our domestic concerns and the surest bulwark against anti-republican tendencies," and in "the preservation of the general government in its whole constitutional vigor, as the sheet anchor of our peace at home and the safety abroad," we are opposed to the centralization implied in those suggestions, now frequently made, that the powers of the general government should be extended by judicial construction, There is 110 twilight zone betweeu the nation and the State in which exploiting interests can take refuge from both ; and it is as ueces sary that the federal government shall exercise the powers delegated to it as it is that the State governments shall use the authority reserved to them ; but we insist that federal remedies for the regulation of interstate commerce and for the prevention of private monopoly shall be added to?not substituted tor?State remedies. ECONOMY IX ADMINISTRATION. The Kepublicau congress in session just ended has made appropriations amounting to SI.008,000.000, exceeding the total expenditures of the past fiscal year by $090,000,000 and leaving a deficit of more than $60,- I 000,000 for the fiscal year. We de- I uouuee the needless waste of the < people's money, which has resulted i in tnis appalling increase, as a shame-1 f:?l violation of al! prudent conditions of government, as 110 less than a ( crime against the millions cf work- , ing men and women fiom whose . ? 1 earniuffs the trreat nronortion of these , O A ^ colossal sums must be extorted j through excessive tariff exactious ( and other indirect methods. It is ^ not surprising that, in the face of ( mis shocking record, the Republi ran platform contains no reference to economical administration or promise thereof iu the future. We demand that a stop be put to this * frightful extravagance and insist j upon the strictest economy in every department compatible with frugal and efficient administration. NATURAL RESOURCES. We repeat the demand for internal ( development and fcr the conversation of our natural resources contained in s previous platforms, the enforcement ^ of which Mr. Roosevelt has vainly sought from a reluctant party, and ^ | to that end we insist -oqii the pre- c serration, protection . "Vv'-i., ment of needed forests, t. tion of the public domaii seekers, the protection of t. resources in timber, coal, oil against monopolistic conti development of our waterwa) navigation and every other u purpose, including the inigati' arid lauds, the reclamation of s\ lands, the clarification of strei. the development of water power a the preservation of electric powe. generated by this natural force from ; a the control of monopoly, and to such end we urge the exercise of all pow-! ers, national, State aud municipal, 11 both separately and in co-operation. We insist upon a policy of administration of our forest reserve which in shall relieve it of the abuses which j in have'arisen and w hich shall, as far J ei us practicable, conform to the police ui regulations of the several States (th where they are located, which shall ( w enable homesteaders as of light to ,'pc occupy and acquire title to all por- j us tions thereof which are especially [ vc adapted to agriculture anu which w shall furuish a system of timber sales available as well to the private citizen as to laiger manufacturer and consumer. n. BANKING. (j( The panic of 1907, coming without n( any legitimate excuse, when the He- jf publican party for a decade had been at in complete control of the federal er government, furnishes additional evi- jj, cence that it is either unwilling or hi incompetent to protect the interest bt of the general public. It has linked b' the country to Wall street so that U( the sins of the speculators are visited d upon the whole people. While re- f( fusing to rescue wealth producers tl from spoilation at the hands of the tl stock gamblers and speculators in tl farm products, it has deposited the treasury funds, without inteiest and C; without competition, in favorite tl hanks. It has used an emergency tl for which it is largely responsible to t< force through congress a bill chang a ing the basis of bank cuirency and si inviting market manipulation, and s has failed to give to the 15,000,000 s< depositors of the country protection a in their savings. a We believe that in so far as the p needs of commerce require an emer- a gency currency, such currency should a be issued, controlled by the federal t government and loaned on adequate t security to national and State banks c We pledge ourselves to legislation t under which the national banks shall \ be required to establish a guarantee t fund for the prompt payment of the j depositors of any insolvent national 1 bauk* under an equitable system t which shall be available to all State t banking institutions wishing to use < it. ? We favor a postal saving bank if j the guaranteed bank can not be se- { cured aud that it be constituted so as i j to keep the deposited money in the , community where it is established. < Hut we condemn the policy of the j Republican party in prosposing pos- j tal saviugs banks under a plan of ] conduct by which they will aggregate the deposits of rural communi- . ties and redeposil the same while under government charge in the banks of Wall street, thus depleting; the circulation medium of the proJucing regions and unjustly favoring the speculative markets. INCOME TAX. We favor an income tax as part of | )ur revenue system, and we urge the 1 submission of a constitutional amend-, nent specifically authorizing con-; jress to levy and collect a tax upon individual aud corporate incomes to :he end that wealth may bear its iroportionate share of the burdens )f tile federal government. POPULAR ELECTION OF SENATORS | We favor the election of United Stages senators by direct vote of the leople and regaid this reform as the, gateway to the other national re-< 'orms. PAN-AMERICAN RELATIONS. | The Democratic party recognizes he importance and advantage of leveloping closer ties of pan-Amerilan friendship and commerce be-1 ween the United States and her i ister nations of Latin-America and avors the taking of such steps con- j isfent with Democratic policies for . tetter acquaintance, greater mutual onfidence, and larger exchange of; rade, a3 will bring lasting benefit ^only to the United States but to j group of American republics I ing constitutions, forms of gov- j ambitions and interests j WY. ?1 ?n)ri8ion that, V 1 main, y and )t this | u rved by j ] living a iictvy su.. .ent o defend * le coasts of this couutn and pro- I' M ct American citizens whe >ver their ghts be in jeopard ] ASIATIC IMMK We favor full protection by both itionaland State governments wi* their respective spheres of all gners residing in the Uni ider treaty, but we are opA .a to , ie admission of Asiatic immigrants ho can not amalgamate witb our ipulatiou, or whose presence among i would raise a race issue and iu?1 ve us in diplomatic controversies ith Oriential powers. MINOR ISSUES. Other planks in the platform call fan immediate declaration of the, ition's purpose to lecognize the in- j ?pendence of the Philippines ; de-, lunce the growing increase of j Kce-holders under the Republican , lnnnistratiou as indicating a delibate purpose to continue the Repub J J cans in power ; uemaiiu mat me Dtise of representatives shall again ?come a deliberate body, controlled v a majority of the members and ot by the speaker ; favor an immeiate, liberal and comprehensive plan 1 >r improving every water course in j ae Union; condemn the action of ; le present chief executive in using! le patronage of his high office to ?cure the nomination of one of his abiuet officers; pledge the party to ae enactment of a law to regulate be rates and suits of telegraph and , dephone companies; call for honest nd rigid enforcement of the civil ervice laws; favor immediate admisiou of Arizona and New Mexico as eparate States; declare that rules ! nd regulations in relation to free razing lands should be left to the icople of the States where the lands re situated: favor the extension of gricultural, mechanical and indusrial education: declare belief 111 the ipbuilding of the American mer:hant marine without new or addiional burdens upon the people and vithout bounties from the public reasury; favor the application of principles of the land laws of the United States to Hawaii, in the in:erest of homesteaders; demaud for ;he people of Puerto Rico the full njoyment of rights aud provisions jf a territorial form of government; Favor fedeial aid in the construction irwl nf nrwf mark1 dp. preerate the use of the navy for the collection of private debts and advocate the organization of all existing national public health agencies into a national bureau of public health: insist upon the lull protection of our citizens at home and abroad and demand that all over the world a duly authorized passport issued by the government of the i United States to an American citi? | zen shall be proof of the fact that' he is an American citizen and shall entitle him to treatment due him as such. PENSIONS. We favor a generous pension policy, both :ls a matter of justice to the surviving veterans and their dependents and because it tends to relieve the country of the necessity of maintaining a large standing army. BRYAN* PLEASED WITH Pl.A^ORM Fairview, Lincoln, Neb^- <?cial ?4,I am very much pleased the platform. It is clear, spec. strong, and 1 am grateful i committee for the work that t? have done hi starting the issues. . am sure that the platforrj^ 1 greatly strengthen us in th ght upon which we are engaged' Statement of W. J. Br pon reading the platform adopt ^e Democratic national con veil tioi onight This is what Hon. ^Kt^More State Warden of Ceorga, says of Kodol for Dyspejy a: "E C DeWitt & Co., Chica o. III.?Dear Sir?I have suffered miore than twenty years from indigestion About eighteen months ago I had grown so much worse that I could'nt digest a crust of corn bread and could onrltiinnr nil mil IlUh I LI mil I1I1J tiling V/II ill J V bvi.mvi. I lost 25 lbs; in fact I made up my mind that I could not live but a short time,when a friend of mine recommended Kodol. I consented to try it to please him and was better in one day. I now weigh more than I ever did in my life and am in better health than for many years Kodol did it. I keep a bottle conitantly, and write this hoping that humanity mav be benefitted. Yours rery truly, Jake C. Moore, Atlanta, \ug. 10, 1U04." Sold by iV LWalace. FOLEY'S I HONEY-TAR The original LAXATIVE cough remedy. For coughs, colds, throat and lung troubles. No opiates. Non-alcoholic. Good for everybody. Sold everywhere. The genuine FOLEY'S HONEY and TAR is ia aYellowpackage. Refuse substitutes. Prepared only by Foley Ml Company, Chicago* W. L. Wallace. Audible Conscience. Bontcr?Excuse my yawning. I . didn't get a wink of sleep last night. Jupp?Toothache? Bonter?Xo. A woman asked me for some money yesterday, and I refused her. Well, the tones of her voice rang in my head all night. I couldn't close an eye. Jupp?Conscience stricken, eh? Was it a deserving case, do tou think? Bonter?It was my wife. Weak Kidneys Dense mora trouble than any other orfan of the body. The (unotlon of the kidneys Is to isparata inorganic salt and water In tne pro cess of circulation, and to remore them and I their attendant poisons from the body throng h the bladder. Therefore when the kidneys become diseased and weak they are naturally ! unable to perform their work properly, and pains in the back, inflammation of the bladder and urinary disorders are the resnlt. It is Unperatlre that a prompt relief be afforded, which la Impossible anises you remors the cause. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills promptly eliminate poisons from the system and at tne same time make the kidneys well and strong. For Weak Kidneye, Backache, in vl??n flammaUon or ino umuu? urinary trouble* Do Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are unsurpassed. A Week's Treatment for 25e. Bionsy back if thsy falL For Sale by W L Wallace. County Campaign ScheduleEditor County Record: Please publish the following schedule for information of candidates who are expected to address the voters of the county: Kingstree, August 12. Greelyville, August 13. Johnsonviile, August 19. Lake City, August 50. All pledges must be filed and dues paid on or before noon August 11. A. II. Williams, Co. Ch. i June 57, 1908. A I Guarantee! JOHN BRADEN, the Handsome,, Standardbred Stallion, is now to be found at the stables of J, M. TRULUCK, iGUmiVTEE, - - S20JQ ! Lake City Horse Go.,' LIKE CUT, 8. C. COTTON ?AND THE PR IN TOBi There will be a number of si Fall and we are ready to serve splendid crop prospect we are r? enlarge our floor space, and rath Queen Stoves and Ranges from v price SO We have just received a carl fered at a low price. Keinember min Moore & Co's Paint. Also, Cutlery and Razors. The Robes preciate our friends' patronage a tmued confidence. Lake City h. LAKE C] "A dollar is a doll. There is no better way dealing with J. L. Stuckey, the ol man. I have a splendid line ( HUB. Willi that in view of the hard time! above cost. A nice bunch of HORSE5 at prices to suit. J. L 5tu< BANK OFK If inrrofi*AA. Qni U WT k/v? CAPITAL. 8 30,000"" == DIREIC" Jas F Cooper D C Scott Collections made promptly LOANS, large or small, ma NEW Of the reliable an cock, Piedmont, D and Carolina -wBTJGOne and Two-Hors The Famous Russel and Webber _ McCormick Mower A new lot of nice, 1 A U ! ^ <U1U UUUUIC. A pretty assortmei YOURS T The Williamsbur: KINGSTREE AN I SOUTH C* ? - /' J f \/>M''Cut"oim<ioors"with a STEVENS-H I'M best thing for a growing boy! pvj Learning to shoot w:ll and ' k v/ acquiring qua! i tic J A I SELF-CONTROL, DECISION, AND MANUNESS I araalUoe to STEVENS FIRI"ARMS EDUCATION. | Ask your Dealer, for Steves Hides? / | hotguns?Pistols. Insirt on our time} Iionorctl make. If you cannot obtain, , c ship direct, c.vvr<-? pre* ii', upon i receipt of Catalog Pi ne. fl i I .very,.. .|R >o<t want t? lino* a. out l',.-St HYMNS II , I ? foe <i in UO r-.ffe II! i. frat. tl f'ttaloff Mi le<l II i - rfour cert* in statup* to ;?iy post cc. I>iuti- II J. nl T- ; 0^!??r Ilaap?r?' :# <1?. oration i >r your lj I "<Vi ? rru;l, room?m !' ?! f r c^iit* 11 -tnt'ipa. : J. STEVENS ARMS & TOOL CC. ft I*. 0. Lex 4097 > | , Chicopce l:alls, Mas.-., U.S.A. | fa nun I Id Ainu CE REGENT IS? 1CCO. lbjects of both in Lake City this j them. In anticipation of the ;pairin? our warehouse so as to er than remove the stock of O.K. warehouse we have [reduced the : Cent. * oad of Wife Fence, which, is of we are headquarters for Benja- 9 we offer exceptional values ia 9 on Razor can't be beat. We ap- 8 nd will try to merit their con- I hardware Co., J [TY. S. C 1 saved ar made" to save your dollars than by | Id reliable live'Stock "in I IS 111 DlB, > am offering at 10 per cent 5 and MULES always on hand ? L'kCyj Lake City, S. C. i I ith Carolina, 8 SURPLUS, $ 7l00 I roRS ===== I K H Kellahan J A Kelley de on approved security. :t_ - 7. /ii STOCK I I id warranted Bab- J urham, Barnesville I G-IE I ie Surreys. 1 ' Waggons. J s and Rakes. 1 colarf HarriPCCaa^inO'lp fl JWIVVt 1 IMI ^ M nt of Summer Robes. I 0 PLEASE, I Ef Live Stock Co,, J D GREELYVILLE, I A TP.OT -T-NT A I