Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-27
THE PLATFORM.
Proposition Made to Deprive the Ne
 aroes of Suffrage.

Baltimore, June 26-Sitting in commodious room in the armory in which the democratic convention is holding it's meetings, the committee on resolutions today began the work of preparing a platform for the con- sideration of the convention. The com mittee sat during d large part of the day and with the approach of night turned over to subcommittee of eleven the detailed work of preparing the document for the consideration of the full body.
 In addition to verbal suggestions, other blanks were sent in, and in some instances entire platforms were pre- sented, Among the latter was a com- plete platform draft coming from the New York delegation and another by Senator Newands of Nevada.
 The New York platform received very careful consideration. It gives first place to the tariff, declaring it to be Fundamental principle of the democratic party that federal gov ernment pas no right or power to collect tariff duties except for pur- poses of reenue. There is a de- msnd that the collection of tariff taxes shall be limited to the necessities of government when honestly and econ omically administered.
 There is a declaration for immediate revision especially as to the neces- saries of life President Tafts course in vetoing the woolen, cotton, chemical and the farmers free list bills of the last session of congress is roundly de- nounced.
 Rigid enforcement of the anti- trust laws is promised and such additions as may be necessary to make the laws effective are promised.
 While opposing the establishing of 8 central bank, the opinion is expressed that there would be legislation under democratic auspices looking ta the creation of 8 flexible banking law which would prevent any group of fi- naneiers or politicians from eehtr01l- ing the banks Of the country,
 Declaration is made for an income tax through constitutional amendment and also for the election 0f senators by direct vote of the people and for a single six year term for the presi= dent
 The work of the present democratic 1 house of representatives is highly com mended.
 Promise is made to maintain the 1 Monroe Doctrine and to protect Amerl- can citizens at home and abroad. With evident reference to the treatment of American Jews in Russia promise is made 10 tbe exercise of every effort 10 remove unjust discrimination on account of race or creed.
 Other commentators favor:
 EXteuei'El of the parcels post. Encoura cement Of the merchant ma rtne but UithcW subsidy. Federal aid in the maintenance of good roads.
 Improvement of the inland water ways.
 Reformation of the civil service making merit the standard of ap- pointment and promotion. Workmen's compensation legislation. Improvement of the pure food laws. Conservation of natural resources. | Reduction of governmental expendi- i lures
 Mr. Newlands' draft favored the ! abolition cf negro suffrage the gradual l reduction uf tbe tariff and the appro- priatiou ct Sj0.)G5,0OO annually for i river improvement.
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