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Editorial
June 17, 1903
The Caucasian
Shreveport, Caddo County, Louisiana
What is this article about?
Editorial in The Caucasian calls on Louisiana's State Central Committee to heed demands for primary elections and home rule, criticizing machine politics and emphasizing rule by the people over a manipulative minority.
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PRIMARY ELECTIONS,
Will the State Central Committee heed the demand of the people for nominations by primary elections?
It is questionable, but, the few who have manipulated the political program may realize that the better policy is to not antagonize the great majority of the Democracy who vote.
The issue in Louisiana is plain. The fight should be for principles and not men. The people want home rule, that is, they demand a return of the power which was vested in the governor when the State was in danger of control by aliens, carpet-baggers, political thieves and scoundrels. And the people demand primary elections because they desire to express their choice directly for men who will represent their views. However, while the demand on the part of the great majority of Democrats who vote is for primary elections and home rule, there are candidates who would not oppose the present system if they could control and manipulate the machine. The inclination and tendency of a man in office or seeking a soft job political may be sized up by his talk. "If the administration," "the administration candidate," or "would the administration favor," as if the administration is supreme over the people?
The Caucasian will engage in no personality, but is determined on fighting the machine. The people must rule. If they can not rule then they must surrender body and soul to the machine.
Will the State Central Committee heed the demand of the people for nominations by primary elections?
It is questionable, but, the few who have manipulated the political program may realize that the better policy is to not antagonize the great majority of the Democracy who vote.
The issue in Louisiana is plain. The fight should be for principles and not men. The people want home rule, that is, they demand a return of the power which was vested in the governor when the State was in danger of control by aliens, carpet-baggers, political thieves and scoundrels. And the people demand primary elections because they desire to express their choice directly for men who will represent their views. However, while the demand on the part of the great majority of Democrats who vote is for primary elections and home rule, there are candidates who would not oppose the present system if they could control and manipulate the machine. The inclination and tendency of a man in office or seeking a soft job political may be sized up by his talk. "If the administration," "the administration candidate," or "would the administration favor," as if the administration is supreme over the people?
The Caucasian will engage in no personality, but is determined on fighting the machine. The people must rule. If they can not rule then they must surrender body and soul to the machine.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Primary Elections
Home Rule
Political Machine
Louisiana Democracy
State Central Committee
What entities or persons were involved?
State Central Committee
Democracy
Candidates
Administration
The Caucasian
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Demand For Primary Elections And Home Rule In Louisiana
Stance / Tone
Strongly Pro Primary Elections And Anti Machine
Key Figures
State Central Committee
Democracy
Candidates
Administration
The Caucasian
Key Arguments
The People Demand Nominations By Primary Elections.
Fight For Principles, Not Men.
Demand Return Of Power To Governor For Home Rule.
Opposition To Control By Aliens, Carpet Baggers, Political Thieves.
Candidates May Oppose Primaries If They Can Manipulate The Machine.
The Administration Is Not Supreme Over The People.
The Caucasian Fights The Machine For People Rule.