The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-02-18

THE GREAT RECORD OF
PRESIDENT WILSON.
Compiled by the Democratic Ma
tional Committee.

A compilation of what has been &C
complished since Mr.. Wilson assumed
office on March 4 was made and issued
by the democratic national committee,
under the heading. Performances,
these thirty-one items for achievement
are stated:
For the first time in a generation
the enactment Of a tariff law in which
no special interest or lobby had any
hand.
The enactment of a currency re-
form act which meets the enthusiastic
approval of citizens Of all classes.
The elimination Of the lobby from
the halls of congress and the seat of
government.
The perfection and operation of the
first two amendments to the constitu-
ton since 1870, namely, the imposition
Of IN income tax, and providing for the
election Of senators by the people.
The peace program Of Secretary
Bryan, for the sole purpose of divest-
ing political conflicts Of their inf1am-
mable character.
capitol and addressing congress If per-
son, ending government by secret con-
ferences and private arrangements.
The action of the president in
bringing together representatives Of
capital and labor, resulting in the
prompt passage of the employees arbi-
tration act.
The presidents constitution of
peace policy, resulting in voluntary
breaking of interlocking directorates.
The action of the secretary of the
treasury. in depositing $50, 000. 900 Of
~crop-moving funds in the west and
south.
The presidents forcing on the at
tention of the country the necessity
for a system Of farm credits.
THE granting Of modified s%elf-gov-
eminent to the Filipinos.
The enforcement of the govern
ment from affiliations with the New
York financial interests that were par
ties to the six-power loan to China.
The elimination of the telephone
trusts control of the Western Union
Telegraph company.
The policy of diplomatic postpone
ment,' which has prevented p~recipitate
action in disputes with Great Britain,
Japan and Mexico.
THE action Of the postmaster gen.
eral in making the postal service self
sustaining.
THE development of the parcel post
system.
THE change in the rules which
brought an end to Cannon methods.
Extension of the u food act to
meat inspection.
THE inauguration by the depart
ment of agriculture Of a system Of
markets.
1.-THE action of the secretary of the
navy in forcing the armor plate trust
to submit bids in competition for ar
NOR plate and iron and steel.
THE action Of the commissioner Of
Indian affairs in giving the protection
Of the aw to indian children.
AN extension of the special deliv-
cry system by the postmaster general
to the parcel post.
THE action of the secretary of ag-
riculture in extending the work of that
department to the home life Of the
farmer.
THE formation of a new public land
policy by the secretary of the interior.
The enactment Of the Lever bill for
farm extension work, which 1t is. be-
lieved will double the productiveness
of American farms.
las the result of prosecution under
the antitrust laws, this a~dninistra-
ton has brought about a dissolution
of the Union Pacific Inc Southern Pa
cific merger, and caused the surrender
by the Pennsylvania railroad Of it's
large haldings in the Baltimore &
Ohio.
The action of the president in en-
phasizing the necessity Of a primary
system for the selection Of nominees
for the presidency.
The action of the administration in
sending representatives to the Inter-
national congress in London, for the
better protection and safety of pas
sengers and property at sea.
The early enactment of the Alaskan
railway bin, already passed by the
senate.
1.-THE action of the secretary Of the
navy in putting into effect a system
Of academic, vocational and technical
instruction for enlisted men,
combinations, resulting in adjusting
differences and bringing their bust .
nesses within the law.
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