Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-10-09
new DEMOCRATIC
ACHIEVEMENTS
Democratic National Com
mittee Tells the Story in
Canpaign Pamphlet
THEY POINT WITH PRIDE
Record Of Eighteen Months
Never Before Equaled
In History Of Nation

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.-Although
President Wilson has determined not
to make stump speeches in the cam
paign this fall, he retains deep, per-
sonal interest in it, While, as he
says, he will "stay on the job," he
retains the prerogative of the letter
writing and personal endorsement of
candidates.
The Democratic National Commit.
tee has issued as campaign docu-
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 vindi-
Gated and as an asset
War emergency measures are fea-
tured, 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
relief of Americans abroad.
The negotiations Of eighteen peace
treaties.
The diplomatic handling of the jap
anese, Mexican and Panama tolls
questions.
End Of Dollar Diplomacy
Death blow administered to dollar
diplomacy" and substitution therefor
of a policy of mutual consideration
and help.
Peace restored in Santo Domingo.
Passage of the antitrust laws.
Passage Of the Lever Agricultural
Extension act.
Preparations to fight hog cholera,
including an appropriation of $780,
OUO TOT tnaC purpose.
Bill appropriating $25,0OO,OOO for
good roads passed the House, and de-
clared certain to become law at the
next session of Congress.
Grain and cotton standards legisla-
ton advanced, and trading in cotton
future practically abolished.
Conservation program agreed upon,
including general dam bill regulating
sale of waterpower and Federal reg
ulation 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-
ed.
Industrial peace promoted by EXecu-
tive participation in settlement of diff
ficulties between Western railroads
and their employees, and by frequent
conferences with business and labor
ing men.
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
case started toward settlement.
Postal surplus of $3,SOO,OOO last
year.
Farm-totable service added to par
eel post policy.
Deposits made by Treasury to IA
cilitate crop moving.
Modified self-government establish
ed in the Philippines.
Improved marketing system on
scientific basis taught farmers.
Favoritism in Indian administration
wiped out.
Rural and industrial education en-.
couraged by Department of Interior.
Over 100000 acres of public lands
restored to entry, economies of ad-
ministration established, and geologi-
cal surveys hastened.
Reforms in land Office indicating
economy and efficiency.
Commerce encouraged and develop
ed by creation of commercial at
taches abroad and establishment of
new offices in leading cities at home.
The document concludes with
series Of editorials commencing the
President.