The Daily Missoulian., 1912-07-03

! where. We condemn the experiment. In
imperialism us an incxcussble blunde'
which has involved us In enormous ex.
pense. brought US weakness instead OF
strength, and laid our nation open to the
charge Of abandonment Of the funda-
mental doctrine Of sclf-government. We
q" rnss - declars.ion ,he of dns
pendence Of the. Philippines islands as
soon as stable government can pc
established. such Independence to be
of the islands can be secured by treaty
| with other powers. In recognising the
| Independence Of the Philippines our gov
crnment should retain such land rs may
be necessary for coaiing stations and
| naval bases.
Arizona and New Mexico.
| We welcome New Mexico and Arizona
tn the sstcrhoOd Cf states and heartily
congratulate them upon their a,ispicious
beginning Of great and glorious careers.
Alaska
We demand for the people Of Alaska
the full enjoyment Of the rights and
privileges of u territorial form Of govern
mcnt, and we believe that the officials
appointed to administer the government
Of all our territories and the District Of
Columbia should be qualified by previous
bona fide residence.
The Russian Treaty.
We commend the patriotism of the
democratic members of the senate and
house of representatives which compelled
the termination OF the Russian treaty of
lsss, and we pledge ourselves anew 70
can citizenship at home and abroad. No
treaty should receive the sanction of our
government which does not recognize
respective 81 race or creed, and which
does not expressly guarantee the funda
mental right Of cxpatrIation.
The constitutional rights of American
ders and go with them throughout the
world. and every American citizen resid-
ing or having property In any foreign
country IL entitled to and must he given
government, both for himself and his
property.
Parcel Post and Rural Delivery.
We favor the establishment of a parcel
post or postal express and also the cX-
tension of the rural delivery system as
rapidly as practicable.
Panama Canal Exposition.
We heartily express our deep interest
IN the Panama canal exposition 10 be
held In San Francisco IN 1916 ana favor
such encouragement as properly can be
given.
Protection Of National Uniform.
We commend to the several states the
adoption Of law making II an offcnse
for the proprictors of places OF public
amusement and entertainment to dis
crimnate against the uniform of the
United states similar to the law passed
by congress applicable to the District of
Columbia and the territories In 1911.
Pensions.
We renew the declaration of our last
platform relating to generous pension
policy.
Rule Of the People.
We call attention to the fact that the
democratic party's demand for "A return
IN lao Lao
notiohal platform four years ago has now
become the accepted doctrine Of "A large
majority of the electors We again re-
mind the country that only by a larger
exercise of tho reserved power of the
people can they protect themselves from
the misuse of delegated power and the
usurpation of governmental instrument
tally by special interests. For this rea-
son, the national convention Insisted on
the overthrow of cannonism and the in
auguration Of a system by which United
states senators could be elected by direct
vote. The democratic party offers itself
to the country as an agency through,
which the complete overthrow of cor
American politics can be effected.
Conclusion.
Our platform liz one OF principles which
we believe to be essential IL our ma
tionai welfare. Our pledges are made to
fc kept In office as well as relied upon
during the campaign. and we invite the
corporation OF all citizens. regardless of
party. who believe In maintaining un-
impaired the institutions and traditions
OF our. country. #