The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-06-22
TEXTOFDEMOCRAT PLATFOPM| -. IS

pine islands as being In sGlfil.ment Of
the policy declared by the democratic
party IN Its last national platform, and
we reiterate u Endorsement OF the
purpose of ultimate independence for
the Philippine Sands. expressed IN the
preamble OF that measure.
Woman Suffrage.
We recommend the extension ce
franchise to the women OF the country
by the states upoE the saE.e ter,sls as
to men.
Protection Of Citizens.
We agar declare the policy that the
sacred rights OF American citizenship
III be preserved at home n abroad
and tina no treaty with any o.her gov
eminent shall receive the sanction of
our Government which does not en-
pressly recognize the absolute equality
of al onr citizens. irrespective OF race.
creed OF previous nationality, and
whlch does not recognize the right o.
earatriation. The American govern
ment holid 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-
co~untaoliiTy for any wrongs one them.
either 20 person or to property. At
the earliest practical opportunity our
country should strive earnestly for
peace among the warning nations OF
Europe n seek to bring about the
adoption of the fundamental principle
OF justice and humanity. that all men
shall enjoy equality OF rights and free
dom from discrimination in The lands
wherein they dwell.
Prison Reform.
We demand that the modern prin-
ciples Of prison reform be applied IN
our federal penal system. We favor
such work for prisoners &c shall! give
them training in remunerative occu-
p%ations, so hat they may make ali
honest living when released from pr!s-
on; the setting apart OF the net wages
of the prisoner 10 be paid to his de-
pendent family or to be reserved for
his w use upon his release; the lib
eral extension of the principles OF the
federal parole law with Tue regard both
to the welfare of the prisoner and the
interests OF society: the adoption OF
the probation system, especially in the
| case Of first offenders not convicted OF
! serious crimes.
Pensions.
w renew the declaration of recent
democratic platforms relating to gem
erous pensions for soldiers and their
widows and call attention to our record
of performance in this particular.
w renew the declaration in our last
Two platforms relating to the develop
ment OF our waterways. The recent de-
v~astation Of the lower Mississippi val
ley and several other sections by floods
accentuates the movement for the reg
ulatlon of river flow by additional bank
and levee protection below the diver
sion storage and control of Lhe flood
waters above, and their utilization for
beneficial purposes in the reclamation
OF arid and swamp lands afrd develop
ment of water power, instead of permit
ltOlnp the TlnnHS fn. nnptj1,1,E. n e l,n,afn-
fore, agents of destruction. We hold
that the con*Tol of the Mississippi river
is a national problem. The preservation
of the depth of it's waters for purposes
Of navigation, the building of levees and
works of bank protection to maintain
the integrity of it's channel and prevent
the overflow of it's valley resulting in
the interruption of interstate
the disorgani2ation of the mail service
and he enormous loss of live II pro-
perry impose an obligation. which alone
can be discharged by the national gov
eminent.
wv favor the adoption OF a liberal
and comprehensive plftn for the de-
Nelopment and improvement OF our llar-
bors n inland waterways with
economy and efficiency so as to permit
their navigation by vessels OF standard
draft.
Alaska.
ut has been and wiz be the policy of
the democratic party to enact all laws
necessary for the speedy development
of Alaska and it's great natural resour-
CeS.
Territories.
w favor granting to the people OF
Alaska, Hawaii and Porto Rico, the
traditional territorial government ac-
corded to all territories Of the United
States since the beginning of our gov
eminent and we believe the officials
appointed to administer the government
of these several territories should be
qualified by previous bonafide resi-.
,dcnce.
Candidates.
w unreserye4ly indorse our presi.
dent and vice president, Woodrow vii.
son, Of New Jersey, and Thomas Riley
Marshall, of Ind,ara, who nave per.
formed the functions of their great of
fices faithfully AMI impartially and with
distinguished ability. In particular, We
commend to the American people the
splendid diplomatic victories of oul
great president. who has served the
vital interests of our government ant
it's citizens n kept US out of war.
Woodrow Wilsla stands today the
greatest American of his generation.
Conclusion.
This is a %criticat hour in the history
OF America, a critical hour in the his.
tory of the world Upon the record
above set forth Witch shows great con
~structiVe achievement in following III
a consistent policy for our domestic
and internal development; upon thu
record Of the democratic administra
ton, which has maintained the honor
the dignity, the in>e .ests of the United
States ard at the same time retf:inei
the respect and Friendship of all tn.
nations of the world and upon the grea
policies for the fuiu-e strengthening O
the life CT our country, the enlarge.
ment of cur national vision and thu
ennobling of our international rela,
tons as set forth above. we appeal will
confidence 10 the Voters of the coun
try"
"Safet, First"