The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-10-09
NEW WILSON
ACHIEVEMENTS
National Committee Issues
Campaign Pamphlet.

Washington, D. c., Oct 7th,-Al-
though President Wilson has deter
mined not to make stump speeches
in the campaign this fall, he retains
IA deep, personal interest in it.
While, as he says, he will "stay on
the job" he retains the prerogative
of letter-writing and personal endorse
ment of candidates.
The Democratic National Commit
tee has issued as a campaign docI-
ment the record of achievements" OF
the first year and half of the Will
son administration. This document
will receive wide distribution in
doubtful States this fall. Since the
first edition was issued, the follow
ing items have been added:
The policy of "watchful waiting in
Mexico, widely condemned six months
ago, is now hailed as indicated and
as an asset.
War emergency measures are feat
ured, including the prompt issue OF
emergency currency, new shipping
laws, the proposal to establish Gov
ernment-owned merchant marine for
emergency use, the War Risk bill, and
emergency appropriations for the re-
lief of Americans abroad.
The negotiations of eighteen peace
treaties.
The diplomatic handling of the
Japanese. Mexican, and Panama tolls
questions.
End of Dollar Diplomacy.
Death blow administered to dollar
diplomacy" and substitution therefor
of policy Of mutual consideration ana
help.
Passage of Ihe antitrust laws.
Passage of the Lever Agricultural
T. tension act.
Preparations to fight hog cholera,
including an appropriation OF S2Vo'
go for that purpose. .,,oo am r.
Bill appropriating $25,O00,0Oo for
good roads passed the House, and de-
cared certain to bee me a law at the
?ay, session of CorETe,,s.
Grain and cotton standards leglsla-
ton advanced, and trading in cotton
futures practically abolished.
Conservation program agreed upoh,
including general dam bill regulating
sale of waterpower and Federal regc-
lation of radium-bearing ores,
Meat inspection placed under the
pure food laws. .,,
Rural credits system strengthened
by Federal Reserve act, and addition
al legislation on that subject prepar-
Industrial peace promoted by EX.
ecutive participation in settlement OF
difficulties between Western railroads
and their employees, and by frequent
conferences with business and laoormg
Public neutrality urged by Presi-
dent in present war crisis.
Frankness with the press made part
of "open door" policy. ;,
New York. New Haven & Hartford
ease started toward settlement.
Postal surplus Of S3,SOO,OOO last
year. ,,,
cel-post policy.
Deposits made by Treasury to Ia
cilitate crop moving,
Modified self government establish
ed in the Philippines.
Improved marehuhg s!SIeH4 y"
scientific basis taught farmers.
Favoritism in Indian administra-
ton wiped out.
Rural and industrial education en-
couraged by Department of Interior.
Over 100000 acres Of public lands
restored to entry, economics OF ad-
ministration established, and geologl-
cal surveys FASTENED
Reforms in land Office indicating
economy and efficiency.
Commerce encouraged and develop
ed by creation of commercial! attaches
abroad and establishment Of new Of
fees in leading cities at home.
The document concludes with Sc
ries of editorials commencing the
President.