Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-06-16

NAL, OALEM, OIsEGO1Ny T
reiterate our endorsement of the pur-
pose of ultimate independence for the
Philippine islands, expressed- in the pre-
amble of that measafe
Woman Suffrage
We favor the extension of the fran
ehise to the women of the country by
the states upon the same terms as to
men,
Protection of Citizens.
We again declare the policy that the
sacred rights of American citizenship
must be preserved at home and abroad,
and that no treaty with any other gov
eminent shall receive the sanction of
our government which does not special
ly recognize the absolute equality of
all our citizens irrespective of race,
creed or previous nationality and which
does not recognize the right of ex-
patriation. The American government
should protect American citizens in
their rights not only at home but
abroad and any country having a gov
ernment should be held to strict ac-
cOuntability for any wrongs done them,
either to preson or property. AT the
earliest practical opportunity our eOuR-
try should strive earnestly for peace
among the warning nations of Europe
and seek to bring about the adoption
of the fundamental principle of justice
and humanity, that all men shall enjoy
equality of right and freedom from dis
criminatiOn of the lands wherein they
dwell.
Prison Reform.
We demand that the modern princi-
pies of prison reform be applied in our
federal penal system. We favor such
work for prisoners as shall give them
training in remunerative occupations so
that they may make an honest living
when released from prison; the setting
apart of the net wages of the prisoner
to be paid to his dependent family, OF
to be reserved for his own use upon
his release; the liberal extension of the
federal parole law, with due regard
both to the welfare of the prisoner
and the interests of society; the adop-
tion of the probation system, espe-
cially in the case of first offenders
convicted of serious crimes.
Pensions.
We renew the declarations of recent
| democratic platforms relating to gener-
Gus pensions for soldiers and their
widows and call attention to our record
of performance in this particular.
Waterways and Flood Control.
We renew the declaration in our last
] two platforms relating to the develop
ment Of our waterways. The recent
devastation of the lower Mississippi
valley and several other sections by
floods accentuates the movement fol
| the regulation of river flow by add
tional bank and levee protection below
and diversion, storage and control OF
the flood waters above and their utlli
zation for beneficial purposes in the re
clamation of f'arid and swamp lands anc
] development of water power, instead OF
permitting the floods to continue al
heretofore agents of destruction. We
hold that the control Of the Mississippi
river is a national problem. The preser
walton of the depth of its waters fol
purposes of navigation, the building o.
levees and works of bank protection Il
maintain the integrity of its ehanne
and to prevent the overflow of its val
ley resulting in the interruption of thu
Interstate commerce aud the enOrmOu
loss of life and property, impose ant
obligation which alone can be dis
charged by the national government
ment :'3'
We favor the adoption of liberia
and comprehensive plan for the develop
ment and improvement of our harbor
and inland waterways with econom!
and efficiency so as to permit thet
navigation by vessels of standard draft
Alaska.
1t has been and will be the policy o
the democratic party to enact all law
necessary for the speedy development
of Alaska and its great natural re
sources. .fpl .-t
Territories.
We favor granting to the people o
Alaska, Hawaii and Porto Rico the ira
ditional territorial government accord
ed to all territories. of the Cnitet
States since the beginning of our gov
ernment, and we believe the official
appointed to administer the governmen
of these several territories should b
qualified by previous bonafide resi-
derce. fL.
Candidates.
We unrescrvedly endorse our presi
dental candidate. Woodrow Wilson am
Thomas Riley Marshall, vice-presden
tial candidate, who have performed tn
functions of their great offices full
and impartially, and with distinguishe
ability.
Tn particular we commend to. tn
American people the splendid diplc
matte victories of our great president
who has preserved the vital interests 0
our government and its citizens, am
kept us out of war.
Woodrow Wilson stands today tn
greatest American Of his generation.
Conclusion
This is a critical hour in the histor
of America, critical hour in the his
tory of the world Upon the refor
above set forth. which shows grea
constructive achievement in followin
out consistent policy for our domes