The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-10-06
THE RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENT
"a Play for the Verdict of Mankind"
-WnndrnW Wilson.

WAmlllS Tile IdlJn ana commence OF South ana
Central American countries by good faith and JUS
tice.
Establishing a real MISUNDERSTANDING
its duties as well as its rights.
Bringing a sound and well based prosperity to
the country-nOt to favored interests, but to all.
An adequate and reasonable preparedness-nOt
mlhtarlstlc, nor mere paper defense.
Preserving through years that try the souls of
all mankind a neutrality that kept alive, in full
vigor, the international law of nations, the rights
of humanity and the tenets of civilization.
Maintaining the Monroe Doctrine and adding to
it the principle that this nation, too, is bound by
its restrictions, thus winning the trust and conf
dence of all this hemisphere.
Mexico treated with a kindly spirit Of tolerance
and tOrbearance becoming a great, powerful and
prosperous nation in dealing with a weak and dis
tracted ~neighbor, torn with internal dissentions
and struggling for a better government.
In a spirit friendly to all, representing in our
diplomatic services the interests of all of the war
ring nations of Europe in their respective enemies
countries.
Keeping faith with other nations in repeating
the Panama Tolls Exemption Act.
Negotiating the treaty for the friendly pur-
chase of the Danish West Indies-an acquisition
long desired by the fa~r-seeing statesmen Of this
country as necessary to the complete protection
of the Panama Canal.
Meeting the emergencies caused by the Euro
pean war by prompt but conservative legislation.
Establishing cordial relations with Japan.
Placing the right above the dollar, justice to
smaller or weaker nations over special financial
interests in our nations diplomacy.
Developing wisely and honestly and on a sound
and lasting basis our trade with foreign nations.
The Federal Reserve Law places the financial,
industrial and commercial interests Of the nation
on an economically sound and scientific basis and
frees them from the domination of high finance or
special interests.
The Federal Farm Loan Law gives to the farm
ers of the nation the same facilities other business
men have in borrowing of money and on equal
terms. 1t fully meets the just needs of a great
and basic element Of our people, utterly neglected
by the Republicans ntheir long control of the
government.
The Federal Good Roads Law with large APP
preparation aids the building Of good roads in all
the states.
The Tariff has been honestly and sincerely re-
vised.
The Tariff Commission will take the tariff out
of politics and insure scientific, non-political hand
ling of the subject hereafter.
The Income Tax Law.
The War Revenue Law increases the income
tax on large incomes, provides an inheritance
tax, the most equitable of all taxes, and a special
tax on war munitions.
The amendment to the ineffective Aldrich-
Vreeland Law relieved the tense financial strain
caused by the war abroad.
The Federal Trade Commission is arbitrating
commercial disputes, preventing unfair competl-
ton and doing justice between the public and
great industrial corporations.
The direct elections of United States Senators
was a great movement toward popular govern
ment.
The Shipping bill will afford our people trans
portation of goods to foreign shores free from
foreign control or interference and at low freight
rates.
The Seamen's Act guards the rights of sailors
and the safety of ocean passengers.
The Antitrust Law were wisely and conserva-
tivelv amended, doubtful provisions cleared and
the law made truly effective of its purpose.
The Agricultural Extension Act puts within
reach of every farmers wife and children IN the
nation the information, science and practical
knowledge of the agricultural experts of the ma
tional Department of Agriculture. 1t will be
double the productiveness of the farms of Amer
lea.
Vocational Education to be given in every high
school in the country, and domestic science taught
the coming women Of the land.
The Public Health Service broadened to take II
rural sanitation and vocational diseases.
The Workmen's Compensation Act protects the
workmen in the employ of the National govern
ment who suffer physical injury in the service OF
the nation.
Labor Laws which constitute Magma Charts
to laborers of the country have been enacted
The principle is established that human labor Il
not a mere commodity.
The Child Labor Law emancipates the children
of the nation from industrial oppression.
The Industrial Employees Act established a ma
tional Board of Mediation and Cancellation. l
gives the government great facilities and intiuenc
in preventing or settling great industrial or labo
disputes.
The Cotton Futures Act protects the cottoI
growers from gambling manipulations of the mar
ket and from false and artificial standards OF eX
changes.
The Grain Standards Act gives to grain grower
the protection and advantage Of established grade