The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-23
Protection of American Citizens

l Protection of American Citizens We approve the action taken by the l President and the Congress to secure with Russia, as with other countries, & treaty 1 that will recognize the absolute right of 1 Americans and that will prevent all qis- elimination of whatever kind between ] American citizens whether native born or alien, and regardless of race religion OF 1 political allegiance. The right of asylum 1 is precious possession of the people o.s the United States and Is to be neither l surrendered nor restricted. The Navy
 we believe in the maintenance Of an adequate navy for the national defense and we condemn the election of the democratic House of Representatives in refusing to authorize the construction of additional ships
 Merchant Marine
 We believe that one of the countrys most urgent needs is revived merchant marine There should be American sh.os and plenty of them to make use of the great American interoeeanic canal now nearing completion.
 Flood Prevention
 The Mississippi river is the nations drainage, it's flood waters, gathered from 9l states and the Dominion of Canada, constitute an overpowering force which breaks the leVees and pours its torrents over many million acreage of the richest lland in the union These floods are na- iionnl. and the disasters they produce seriously affect the general welfare. The states. unaided, cannot cope with this giant problem. We believe the federal government should assume ( fair propor- ton of the burden of it's control so as 10 prevent the disasters from floods.
 Reclamation
 We favor the continuance of the policy of the government with regard to the reclamation of arid lands: and for tho announcement of the speedy settlement and improvement of such lands we favor an amendment to the law that will req sonably extend the time within which the cost of any project may be repaid by the land owners under it. Rivers and Harbors
 We favor a liberal and systematic pol fcv of lmproy yeInent of rivers and harbors Such improvements should be made upon expert information and after careful comparison of prospective costs and ben ehts.
 Alaska
 We favor liberal policy toward Alas ka to promote the development Of the great resources of that district, with such safeguards as will prevent waste and monopoly H
 II We favor the opening of the lands to development through a law leasing the lands on such terms as will invite de- 4elopment and furnish fuel for the navy and the commerce of the Pacific ocean while retaining title fin the United States to prevent monopoly.
 Philippines Policy
 The Philippine policy of the republican party has been and is inspired by the belief that our duty toward the Philip rine people is a national obligation which should remain entirely free from partisan politics.
 Immigration
 We pledge the republican party to the enactment of appropriate laws to give relief from the fast growing evil of in- discriminate immigration. which Is inimi- cal to progress and the welfare of the people of the United statcs~
 Safety at Sea
 We favor enactment of law so seamen | will not be compelled 10 endure involnn- tary scrvitude and that life and property at sea shall be safeguarded by the ann ple equipment of vessels with life- say- ing appliances and with full compliments of able-bodied seamen to operate the boats.
 Republican Accomplishment
 The approaching completion of the Pan- anna canal. the establishment q burean of mines the institution of postal savings banks. the increased provision made in 1912 for the aged soldiers and sailors Of ! the republic and for their widows and the vigorous administration of the la@ relating 10 pure food and drugs all make the successful progress of republican ad- mlnistration. and arc additional evidence of it's effectiveness.
 Economy and Efficiency l We commend the earnest effort of the republican administration to secure great CT economy and increased efficiency in the icondurt Of government busincsH 1 EtNlra Aarnllf anIllnIrla finrs and inc cra-