The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1916-07-20
PLATFORM ADOPTED
BY THE DEMOCRATS
Reviews Achievements of the
Party and Endorses Ameri.
canism and Preparedness

S'e.iS convention at st. Louis contain
remuneration of those who would
promote the interest of any foreign
power In disregard of this couptyy's
welfare. an Endorsement of American
ism and preparedness, q review OF the
achievements of the party during the
past three years and q suffrage plank
somewhat similar to that adopted by
the republican convention, indorsing
suffrage. but leaving its adoption or
rejection to the several states.
A summary of the platform follows:
Challenges comparison of our rec
ord, our keeping of pledges and our
constructive legislation with those of
any party at any time.
Asserts that our archaic banking
and currency system, prolific of panic
and disaster, has been supplanted by
the federal reserve act, a true democ-
racy of credit under government con-
troll
Points to the creation of a federal
trade commission to accommodate the
perplexing questions arising under the
antitrust laws so that monopoly may
be strangled at its birth, legitimate in
dustry encouraged, and fair competi-
ton in business assured
Declares party has effected an ad-
1ustment OF the tariff. adequate for
tlnAar I'D
fair to the consumer and to the pro-
Queer.
Favors a nonpartisan tariff commits
sion to make impartial and thorough
study of every economic fact that may
throw light either upon our past or
upon our future fiscal policy with re-
gard to the imposition of taxes upon
imports or with regard to the changed
and changing conditions under which
our trade is carried on.
Reaffirms belief in the doctrine of
. tariff for the purpose of providing
sufficient revenue for the operation
Of the government economically ad-
ministered, and unreservedly Endorses
the Underwood tariff law AS truly ex-
employing that doctrine.
Demands that immediate provision
be made for the development OF the
carrying trade OF the United States
and heartily Endorses the purposes and
policy of the pending shipping bill and
fAvors such additional measures of
constructive or remedial legislation as
may be necessary to restore our flag
to the seas.
Recognizes the indivisibility and Co
herent strength of the nation and sum
mons all men, OF whatever origin or
creed, who would count themselves
Americans. to join in making clear to
ali the world the unity and consequent
power Of America.
Condemns all alliances and combina-
tons of individuals in this country of
whatever nationality or descent. who
agree and conspire together for the
purpose of embarrassing or weakening
our government or of influencing i'm
properly or coercing our public repre-
sentatives In dealing or negotiating
with any foreign power.
Fayors the maintenance of an army
fully adequate to the requirements OF
order, of safety and OF the protection
of the nations rights. and the main
tenance of An adequate reserve of
citizens trained to arms and prepared
to safeguard the people and territory
of the United States against any dan
ger of hostile action which may unex-
pectedly arise, and q fixed policy for
the continuous development OF q navy
worthy to support the great naval ira
ditions of the United States.
Declares the democratic administra-
ton. throughout the present war scru-
pulously and successfully. has held to
the old paths of neutrality and of the
peaceful pursuit of the legitimate OBJ
jects OF our national life.
The Monroe Doctrine is ressserted
rs the principle of democratic faith.
Declares the want of a stable, re-
sponsible government in Mexico, capa-
BILE Of REFRESHING and Furnishing mar
auders and bandit bands. has rendered
1t necessary temporarily to occupy, BY
our armed forces. . portion OF the ter
ritory of that friendly state. and that
until, by the restoration Of Law and
order therein, a repetition OF such In
cursions is improbable, the necessity
for their remaining will continue.
Affirms that in the federal reserve
act of the last congress. and the rural
Credits act of the present congress.
the machinery has been created which
will make credit available to the farm
or.
Iudorses the provisions of the bill
passed by the house OF representatives
further promoting self government in
the Philippine islands and fsvors their
ultimate independence.
Urges establishment by the federal
government of tuberculosis sanitar-
iums for needy tuberculosis patients.
Recommends the extension OF the
franchise to the women of the country
by the states upon the same terms ~
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