The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-06-17
Pleads for Americanism-Suf-
frage Plank Adopted.
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the basis OF It's uSnk to8 SVlASN - A-S
government next fall Peace. pre-
paredness. protection. neutrality. WON
IN suffrage and various minor issues
were outlined in the platform. which
the convention adopted enthusiastic
ally. But the first and foremost
thought, with which the document was
shot through and through, was Amer
icanism." 49,. .....
Suffrage Plank Surprise.
The surprise of the platform was
the plank favoring the extension OF
suffrage to women. II was adopted
overwhelmingly after bitter fight In
the resolutions committee.
The Republican platform as adopted
follows in part:
I'm 1861 the Republican party stood
for the Union. AS II stood for the
union OF states, It now stands for an
united people, true to American ideals,
loyal to American traditions, knowing
no allegiance except to the Constitu.
ton, to the government and to the
flag OF the United States. We believe
In American policies at home and
abroad .@..
American Rights.
I'VE declare that we believe in and
will enforce the protection OF every
American citizen in all the rights Sc
cured to him by the Constitution,
treaties and the law of nations, at
home and abroad, by land and sea.
These rights which, in violation OF the
specific promise of their party made
at Baltimore in 1912, the Democratic
president and the Democratic congress
have failed to defend, we will unflinch-
ingly maintain.
Foreign Relations.
I'VE desire peace, the peace of JUS
tice and right, and believe in main.
tanning a straight and honest neu-
trality between the belligerents in the
great war in Europe We must per-
form all our duties and insist upon all
our rights as neutrals without fear
and without favor. We believe that
peace and neutrality as well as the
dignity and influence of the United
States cannot be preserved by shifty
expedients, by phrase making, by per-
formances in language, or by attitudes
ever changing in an effort to secure
groups of voters.
The present administration has de-
stroyed our influence abroad and hui
inflated us in our own eyes. The Re-
publican party believes that a firm,
consistent and courageous foreign pol
icy always maintained by Republican
presidents In accordance with Ameri-
can traditions, is the best, as IL is the
only true way TO preserve our peace
and restore us to our rightful place
among the nations. We believe In the
pacific settlement Of international dis
putcs and favor the establishment of
world court for that purpose.
Mexican Affairs.
We deeply sympathize with the
100000 people OF Mexico, who for
three years have seen their country
devastated, their homes destroyed,
their fellow citizens murdered and
bands Of desperadoes led by self
seeking, constituencies agitators who
when temporarily successful in any
locality, have neither sought to nor
been able to restore order or estab-
lish and maintain peace.
We pledge our aid in restoring
order and maintaining peace in Mex
leo. We promise to our citizens on
and near our border, and to those in
Mexico, wherever they may be found,
adequate and absolute protection in
their lives, liberty and property.
Monroe Doctrine.
we reafilrm our approval of the
Monroe doctrine.
I'VE favor the continuance of Re.
publican policies, which will result
In drawing more and more closely the
commercial, financial and social rela.
tions between this country and the
countries Of Latin America.
I'VE renew our allegiance to the
Philippine policy inaugurated by
Mckinley, approved by congress and
consistently carried out by Roosevelt,
and Taft.
Pledge to Foreien-Born.
We reiteratc our unqualified ap
prevail OF the action taken In Decem
Der. 1911, by the president and con
gress to secure with Russia, as witt
other countries, a treaty that will
recognize the absolute right OF 9,
patriation and prevent all discrim
nation of whatever kind betwee
American citizens whether nativ,
born or alien, and regardless of rae,
religion or previous political alleg
ance.
We renew the pledge to observ
this principle and to maintain tn
right OF asylum.
In order 10 maintain OF, peace an
make certain the security OF our pee
pile within our own borders the cour
try must have not only adequate Blu
thorough and complete national d.
Tense, ready for any emergency. w
nust have sufficient and efectfv