The Nonpartisan Leader Newspaper, July 29, 1918, Page 4

AT THE STATE CONVENTION OF THE NONPARTISAN LEAGUE OF IDAHO See the other half of the picture on the adjoining page. ,ag‘phnts for farm products. 7 The Battle Cr of Idaho Democracy Nonpartisan Platform Adopted in Boise Sets Forth the Fighting Pr1nc1ples of Freedom and Justice-at Home and Abroad Leaguers in all states of this nation will cheer the platform adopted by the Nonpar- tisan league of Idaho in its convention in Boise, July 4. Following is the statement of the aims and purposes of the Idaho Nen- ‘partisans: DECLARE our undying loyalty, our unalterable devotion, to our beloved country at this time when the soul of the nation is ‘being tested in the fierce fires of the battlefield, and we pledge, before God and man, all that we have, all that we are, and.all that we hope to be, to America in her championship of civilization, democracy and human rights. We indorse, without qualification, the masterly statement of war aims that our great national leader, Woodrow Wilson, has given to the world as America’s purpose, and to accomplish which the people of this nation have dedicated their fortunes and their lives. ‘We call attention .to the insidious mfluences, within our own nation, that would undermine the - very foundations upon ‘which is builded the tem- ple of democracy, and which for selfish and unholy motives would make of no avail the sacrifices, the price in blood and treasure, the supreme effort America makes at this moment to crush for all time the spirit of oppression and tryanny. ° We urge attention to the danger from the prof- iteer who places above patriotism dol- larfs and blood-drenched dividends. WIN THE WAR AND DEMOCRACY 1. The paramount issue is to win the war. 2. The chief qualification for office is loyalty—100 per cent Americanism. 3. Greater food production and bet- ter distributien being absolutely es- sential toward winning the war, we therefore pledge our candidates, one . and all, to the carrying out of legis- lation for the following as fast as safe progress will permit: State-owned packing plants, termx- nal elevators, flour mills and sugar factories. State-owned warehouses and stor- Boise. A farmer. State ownership and dlstnbutxoo of the waterpower. 7 Rural credit banks operated at oost. United States senator, b i e o R L e, o L A e el L Ll ST TR S 4. We pledge our candidates, one and all, to the carrying out of legislation for labor laws which will not merely protect capital, but which will amply protect labor as well, in accordance with the just demands of organized labor. y The taxation of all property upon an equitable asis. The taxation of idle property at a higher rate in order to force such property to more largely assist in the-financing of the war. A workable initiative, referendum and recall. Regarding federated labor of Idaho, we make the following statement: THE DEMANDS . FOR LABOR’S RIGHTS 1. We are in favor of and pledge the passage of such laws to so amend the workmen’s compensation law as will make it a compulsory, exclusive state fund law; we favor the elimination of the waltmg period; we are also in favor of raising the mini- mum and maximum weekly payments of compensa- tion from $6 and $12 to $9 and $18, respectively; we also are opposed to any restrictions barring workmen from commg- under the act because of salary limit or earnings; we are also in favor of . providing sufficient funds to enable the commis- sion to create a proper safety department; we are also in favor of entirely eliminating section 17 (the hospital contract provision), or amending it so as ho-give the commission power to regulate it in all The Choice of the Idaho Farmers Here is the ticket indorsed by. the Nonpartisan league in Idaho and organized labor at the state convention in Boise, July 2, 3 and 4: six-year term—William E. Borah, Republican, of For years senior senator from Idaho. United States senator, short term—John F. Nugent, ‘Democrat of Bolse. Junior senator from Idaho. Congress, first or south district—C. R. Jeppesen. of Arco, Butte county. - Congress, second or north district—L. 1. Purcell of Wemer. ‘editor and publisher. Governor—H. F. Samuels of Samuels, Idaho. Lieutenant governor—Oscar G. Zuck of Kimberly. Secretary of state—William' A. Fife of Pocatello. Railroad conduetor., Auditor—W. P. Rice of Jerome. : Treasurer—John W. Eagleson of Boise. Present state treasurer. Attorney general—B. A. Cummings, Pocatello. Attorney. Superintendent of public instruction—Etheh E. Redfield of Lewinton. -~ Present superintendent of public instruction. . Inspector of nnnea—Mxke Villenenve, Bnrke. A farmer. A farmer. 7 - A miner. PAGI NUI. A farmer. _ its phases, requmng its approval before becoming effective. 2. We favor the extension of the use of convict labor in the construction of public highways, direct- ly under the supervision of the state. We are op- posed to the employment of convicts at skilled labor in the construction of state institutions .in competition with free labor; and further declare that convict-made goods should be labeled as such. 3. We also declare for the following: The amendment of the .eight-hour law for under- ground workers to read that no miner or other un- derground workman shall be compelled to remain underground longer than eight hours; that & shift shdll be- made to mean eight hours from surface to surface. ! . 4. The creation of legislation reg\flating and stand- ardizing the installation of steam and hot water plants, plumbing, drainage and sewage disposal. 6. That public safety demands that the opera- tion of street cars by one man within the corporate limits of any city of the state of Idaho should be prohibited by law. 6. The creation of leglslatmn fixing an eight-hour day with a_minimum wage of $15 per week for women and girl workers. - 7. We declare in favor of legislative enactment regulating the time for opening and closing barber shops as a measure of relief for American barbers who are mow suffering m;ury from Asiatic com- petition. 8. "We favor the amendment of the lien law giv- ing collection of wages preference over all other claims. NEW BLOOD NEEDED - IN CONGRESS , ' We deplore the weakness of Idaho’s representation in the lower branch of the national congress. ‘At this time, when the best and most devoted. efforts of the entire nation should be ‘con- - centrated upon the problems that be- . set America, we regret that Idaho’s delegation in the national house of . representatives should ‘be negative rather than positive in its processes - and we urge the necessity of sending .to congress men who will not only merely respond to rolleall in support - of the war program of President Wil- . som, but will, as well, givé to the win- Newspaper : attentmn. We nbte splend:d exciptxon to ] e e Y .,umu, oim&flw ning of the war, vxgoroua, mihtant e