Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-25

| ing has become matter not only o.
| national but of world wide concern
The fact that it is not due to the pro-
tective tariff system is evidenced by the
existence of similar conditions in coun-
tries which have tariff policy differ
ent from our own, as well as by the
fact that the cost Of living has increas-
ed while rate of duty have remained
sta tionary or been reduced.
The republican party will support
prompt scientific inquiry into the
causes which are, operative, both IN the
United States and elsewhere, to IN
crease the cost Of living. When the ex-
act facts are known, it will take the
necessary steps to remove any abuses
that may be found to exist in order that
the cost Of the food, clothing and Shell
ter Of the people may In no way De un-
duly or artifically increased.
Banking and Currency Reform.
The republican party has always
stood for a sound currency and Tor
safe banking methods. 1t is responsible
for the resumption Of specie payments
and for the establishment of the, gold
standard. 1t is committed to the pro-
gressive development Of our banking
and currency system. Our banking ar
rangements today need further revision
to meet the requirements Of current
conditions. We need measures which
will prevent the recurrence Of money
panics and financial disturbances and
which will promote the prosperity OF
business and the welfare and labor by
producing constant employment.
We need better currency facilities for
the movement Of crops In west and
south. We need banking arrangements
under American auspices for the en-
couragement and better conduct OF our
foreign trade. In attaining these ends
the independence Of individual banks,
whether organized under national or
state charters, must be carefully pro-
tected and our banking and currency
system must be safeguarded from any
possibility of domination by sectional,
financial or political interests.
Social Welfare and Economy.
1t is of great Importance to the social
and economic welfare Of this country
that it's farmers have facilities for bor-
rowing easily and cheaply the money
they need to increase the productivity
Of their land. It is as important that
financial machinery be provided to sup
ply the demands Of farmers for credit
as it rs that the banking and currency
systems be reformed in the interest of
general business. Therefore, we recon-
mend and urge an authoritative tnves-
tigation of agricultural credit societies
and corporations in other countries,
and the passage of state and federal
laws for the establishment and capable
supervision Of organizations having for
their purpose the loaning OF funds to
farmers.
UphoIds Civil Service.
We reaffirm our adherence to the
principle Of appointment to public Of
fees based on proved fitness and tenure
during good behavior and efficiency.
The republican party stands commit
ted to the maintenance. extension and
enforcement of the civil service law,
and it favors the passage Of legislation
empowering the president to extend
the competitive service so far as pos
sible. We favor legislation to make pos
sible the equitable retirement Of dis
abled and superannuated members Of
the civil service, in order that higher
standard of efficiency may be main
tained.
We favor the amendment Of the fed
eral employees liability law so as to ex-
tend it's provision to all government
employees as well as to provide more
liberal scale of compensation for in
jury and death.
Campaign Fund Collections.
We favor such additional legislation
as may be necessary more effectually
to prohibit corporations from contrib
uting funds. directly or indirectly. to
campaigns for the nomination or cleo
ton of the president, the vice president,
senators and representatives in con-
gress
We heartily approve the recent act OF
congress requiring the fullest publicity
in regard to all campaign contributions
whether made in connection with prim-
aries, conventions or elections.
Conservation Policy Upheld.
We rejoice in the success of the dis
tinctive republican policy Of the con-
servation Of our national resources, for
their use by the people without waste
and without monopoly. We pledge our
selves to a continuance Of such a pol
ICY
We favor such fair and reasonable
rules and regulations as will not dis
courage or interfere with actual bona
hde homeseekers. prospectors and min
ers in the acquisition of public lands
under existing laws.
In the interest Of the general public