The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-03

tial resources and promoting the eco
nomic development Of mining, which,
along with agriculture. must in the
future. even more than in the past
serve as the very foundation OF our
national prosperity and welfare and
our internatio commerce.
Agriculture.
We believe In encouraging the devel-
opment OF modern system OF aeri-
culture and a systematic effort 10 an
prove the conditions of trade i'm farm
products 50 as 20 benefit both the con-
cient means to this end we favor the
cnactment by Congress Of legislation
nat VIII suppress the perniciuos prac-
lice of gambling n agricultural pro-
ers.
Merchant Marine.
We believe 10 fostering. by cons,itu-
tona! regulation oil commerce. the
growth OF merchant marine, when
sha!l develop ana strengtaen the com
merclal ties which bind US 10 our sis
Ter republics OF the South, but with
out Imposing additional burdens upon
inc people and without bounties or
subsidies from the public Treasury.
We urge upon Congress the speedy
enactment o laws for the greater Sc
cur!ty OF life and property al sea; and
We favor the repeal OF all laws. ana
the abrogat!on OF 50 much OF our trea-
yes with Other nations as provide for
tHc arrest and imprisonment of sea.
men charged with desertlon or viola
ton OF their contract OF service. Sucn
laws ana treaties are American and
N!o!ato the spirit, II not the letter OF
me Constitution OF the United states
We favor tae exemption from tolls
or American ships engaged IN coast
wise trade passing through the canal
we also favor legislation Forbid Mg
me use or the Panama Canal by ships
hN RAJ irf.
!le!s engaged Ia ansportat!on COM
pet!tive with The canal.
Pure Food and Public Health.
We reatiirm our previous decara-
strengthening 81 the various govern
/ meDtal aEentl.s relating to pure FOODS
quarantine. vital statistics and human
nsaitn. Ihus united and administered
without Partially to or discrimination
AGAINST any school OF medicine or sys-
| tenn OF healing. they would constitute
single health service. not suoordinat.
cd 10 any commercial or financial In
terests. but devoted Exclusively 10 ne
ooHse'Nauon OF human life and ei-
nclency. Moreover. this health ser
vice should cooperate with the health
agencies OF our various States and
cities, without interference with their
I prerosativcs OF with the freedom OF
+ individuals 20 smploy such medical or
/ "ysiehic aid as they may see fit.
1 CiNil service Law.
! d" idM peg lt.nlnS to the civil SER
Niee shouid ne honesty and rigidly
! enforced. TO the END that merit ;uc
| apllity shal. Doc the standard OF an
/ pointment and promotion. rather than
! service rendered to political party.
| ana We Favor reorganization of the
! civil service with adequate compensa-
ton commensurate with the class Of
/ WORK performed. for all officers and
f, employees. We also recommend the eX-
tention to all classes of civil service
employees OF The benefits Of the pro-
visions of the employers liability
law. We also cecognize the right of
/ dlrect petition to Congress by en-
/ ployes 4 'ho Tess of grievance.
/ Inv reform.
We recognize the urgent need Of
reform in tho administration of civil
and criminal law in the United States,
and We recommend the enactment cf
! Sucn legislation and the promotion of
\ such measures as will rid the pres
lent legal system Of the delays. expense
anu uncertainties incident to the sys-
'rHh a. now administered
The philippines.
we reafhrm the position thrice an
! hcunced by the Democracy in national
convention assembled against a policy
Of imperialism and colonial exploita-
non In the Philippines or elsewhere.
We condemn he experiment in i'm
4, pcrlal!sm as au ineXcusablc blundcr
! which has involved MS in enormous
lcEpenseS. brought us weakness instead
! 10 inc charge IF abandonment Of the
| fundamental doctrine OF self govern
\ Wcnt. VIC favor an immediate dcclar-
'lNtoh or tHe nations purpose TO recog-
! hiHc thc independcnce OF the Philip
pine islands as soon as a stable gov
| eminent can be- established. such in
| dependence To he guaranteed by us
i"ntll the naturalization of the Islands