Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-14
PLATFORM


That constitution means just what 1t says
and that II was written in order TO form a
more perfect union. establish justice. insure
domestic tranquility. provide for the common
cure the blessings Of liberty to ourselves and
our posterity," and that these principles are all
| inclusive and should be made effective
In the fundamental principles Of the Republican
party.
In liberal Interpretation of the constitution in
behalf Of the protection and welfare of the
people.
| In a strong and centralized National Government
that more OF our laws should be national A.
means to secure adequate justice to all classes.
| In the making of necessary internal improve
mants and that these should not be accom-
p'ished by our present pork barrel methods
which deserve severe condemnation.
| In the conservation and development of our Ma
tural Resources and this for the benefit of the
people and not for the monopolistic interests.
| That we must protect, foster and encourage sgri-
cultural interests the basis of our national
prosperity.
| In encouraging and fully protecting by national
legislation the increasing dairy interests of our
country.
| In secarins n national soil survey. which would
expedite the settlement and culture of vacant
lands and increase the productiveness of lands
| now under cultivation.
| In legislation for good roads, aiding farmers In
| getting products cheaply and quickly to market.
and for the convenience of all people.
In extending aad perfecting our Rural Free De-
livery Mail service to the fullest convenience Of
agricultural people.
| In increasing the efficiency of our parcel post
| service for the benefit of the producer and the
consumer.
| In Rural Credit System. securing to the farmer
and the city home builder a low rate of interest
ON long time loans.
In securing and insuring social and economic JUS
tice to all classes, emphasizing the dignity of
| labor. and securing the adequate remuneration
i lat.. 4.
economic evil and should be prohibited by
National Legislation.
| In fostering Merchant Marine by adea uate navi-
sation laws, that by increasing and controlling
ocean freight. our foreign trade would be in
creased. and freight rates especially upon ex-
port farm products, would be reduced. all to the
/ special advantage Of agricultural interests.
In strengthening and more risidly enforcing our
| antitrust laws, that all Glasses and lines of
| business may receive the fullest protection.
| In protective tariff. to protect American labor
| against the cheap and unaerpaid labor of Euro
pean and Asiatic countries. That the amount
| Of duty should be largely determined upon the
| difference In the cost of labor production at
| home and abroad. That there should be the
smallest possible duty on necessities. II any at
| ah-aDd \ high duty npon all Injuries That
| the best and most equitable results can only be
| obtained by permanent non partisan tariff
| commission.
| In the protection Of American citizenship the
world over. for In this way only can we redeem
and maintain our self respect and the respect
| Of other nations.
In real preparedness a. a guarantee Of the peace
| OF justice which means industrial a. well as
! military preparedness.
| That standing army should be increased com
| mensurahis with our need Of national defense.
| but not for aggressive miltarism.
In the increased efficiency of our navy. As far as
| have knowledge. Judge our navy inadequate
| In ships and In for defense.
| That preparation for defense can best be deter
| mined and accomplished by non partisan
| pert National Defense Council to consider all
| questions, social. industrial and economic in
shaping our military preparedness for defense
| and the preservation of peace,
try must be melting pot" of American Citi-
nenship. That love of country and self sacri-
hcin1 patriotism the safe guards of our
| national existence, and that all nationaties.
creeds and social differences must become one
in our Americanism.