The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-06-17
Plank on Americanism De-
mands Undivided
Allegiance.

Allegiance.
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ST.. Louis. June 16.-Followins is the
platform adopted by the Democratic
convention to-day:
The Democratic party. In national
convention assembled, adopts the fol-
lowing declaration to the end that the
people Of the United States may both
realize the achievements wrought by
four years Of Democratic administra-
ton and be appraised Of the policies to
which the party IL committed for the
further conduct Of national affairs.
we indorsc the administration Of
woodrow Wilson. II speaks for itself.
II Is the best exposition Of sound Dem
ocratic policy at home and abroad.
We challenge comparison Of our
record. our keeping Of pledges and our
constructive legislation, with those OF
any party OF any time.
We found our country hampered BY
special privilege, a vicious tariff, OBJ
solete banking laws and an i~nelastic
currency. Our foreign affairs were
dominated by commercial interests for
their selfish ends. The Republican
party. despite repeated pledges. was
impotent TO correct abuses which 1t
had fos;ered. Under our administration,
under a leadership which has never
faltercd. these abuses have been COR
rected. and our people have been freed
therefrom.
neserve Act and Trade Board.
Our archaic banking and currency
system. prolific Of panic and disaster
under Republican Administration
long the refuge Of the money trust
has been supplanied by the Federal
reserve act. a r democracy Of credit
under Government control. already
proved a financial bulwark in a world
crisis, mobil!xing u plac-
ing abundant credit at the disposal OF
legitimate industry and making a cur-
rcncy panic impossible.
we have created q Federal Trade
Commission to accommodate the per-
picking questions arising under the
antitrust laws so that monopoly may
be- strangled at its birth and legitimate
industry encouraged. Fair competi-
ton in business Ia now assured.
I'VE have effected an adjustment OF
the tariff. adequate for revenue under
peace conditions, and fair TO the con.
sumer and to the producer. We have
adjusted the burdens of taxation sc
that swollen incomes bear their equi.
table share. Our revenues have beer
sufficient in times of world stress. and
will largely exceed the expenditures
for the current fiscal year.
Northumberland Post.
We have lifted human labor from
the category of commodities ard have
secured to the working man the r!gh'
| OF voluntary association for his pro-
lection and welfare. We have pro-
tscted the rights of the iaborer agalnsi
the u~nwarrsnted issuance of writs
Of injunction and have guaranteed &c
him the right OF trial by jury in cases
Of alleged contempt committed outside
Of the presence Of the court.
I'VE have advanced the parcel pos
| to genuine efficiency. enlarged the rosta
savings system. added 10000 rural de
livery routes and extensions. thus rescn
ing 2.500.000 additional people improved
the costa. service in every OrdntA ah'
FOR the frs, tine in our history place
the pest ofsre system on n ~sclf-surport
ing basis. WITH actual SURPRISES IN 1919
1914 ard 1915.
The reforms wh.or were most obHi
ously needed 70 clear away spetia! priv
leoe praNars Unfair REORGANIZATION ant
release The energies OF men OF all rank
ari ADVANTAGES have b,en effected by re
cent legislation. We must now remove
50 far as possible. every remaining ele
ment NJ unrest and uncertainty from
the path 81 the business men OF Amer
lea and eecure fo- them n continued
period ~ quiet, assured and conhden
prosperity.
TartH and Federal Board.
w reanirm our belief in the doctrin
Of n taiir Tor the purI Nse OF 3rov'dln'
sufficient revenue for lie operation o
the Government eoorC, nicaliy admins
tered, and nyeservediy indorse the I'm
derWood law as truly exempl'fy!ng tina
doctrine.
We recognize that tariff rates ar
necessarily subject 20 change 20 NEE
changing conditions in the worlds pro
duc;ion and trade. The events OF tn
last two years have brought about man
morentous changes. In some respect
their effects are yet contectural n wa
TO be disclosed. particularly In fsgar
to our foreign trade. Two years Of
war which has directly involved most c
the chief industrial nations NJ the wor!'
and which has indirectly affected the III
and industry Of all nations. are brinein
about economG changes more varie
and far reaching than the world ha
ever before experienced.
"In order to ascertain just what tnes
changes may he III" Democrats Congre
Is providing for a non-partisRn tart
commission to make impartial an
thorough study OF every economic fac
that may throw light either upon on
past or upon our futur" fscal polio
with regard to the imposition of taHe
on Imports or with regard to III
changed and changing conditions unde
which our trade Is carried on,
W cordially indorse this timely pre-
posal and declare ourselves In sympath
will the principle and purpose Of sha pin
leg station within that field In accort
ance with clearly established fact
rather II in accordance with the d.
mands OF selfish interests or pom info,
sively, by them.
5 ricu niam.
/, The part the United States will pla
IN the new day of international relation
ships which is now upon rs will depel
upOr our preparation and our characie
The Democratic party. therefore. recoi
niaes the asse rtion and triumphant den
OnstratiOn OF the indi visibility and L,