The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-17

| We demand Caretul economy In all
| expenditures for the support OF the
| government. and 10 that end favor a
| return by the house OF representa-
tives 20 It's former practice OF initi-
| atlng and preparing all appropria-
ton bills through a single committee
| chosen from its membership, In or
der that responsibility may be CEN
tered. expenditures standardized and
made uniform and waste and dupli-
| cation in the public service as much
as possible avoided. We favor this
as practicable nrst step towards
CI,u service.
| We reafhrm our declarations for
the rigid enforcement OF the civil
philippine Islands.
| We heartily indorse the provisions
OF the bin, recently passed by the
promoting seif-government in the
Philippine Islands as being In full
hllment Of the policy declared b.
tional platform. aud we reiterate our
Endorsement OF the purpose OF ult-
mate Independence for the Philippine
Islands, expressed In the preamble OF
Woman Suffrage.
We recommend the extension Of
country BY the states upon the same
terms as % men.
Protection Of CttiEeuA
| We again declare the policy that
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Eenship must be preserved at home
and abroad and that no treaty with
any other government shall receive
wh,oh does not expressly recognize
the absolute equality OF all our ctti-
gems, irrespective OF race. creed or
not recognize the right OF expatrta-
| tion. The American government
| should protect American citizens IN
their rights not only at home but
| abroad having a
| government should he held to strict
| accountability for any wrongs done
| them. either TO person or property.
At the earliest practical opportun-
| lily, our country should strive earn
estly for peace among the warning
nations OF Europe and seek to bring
mental principle OF Justice and hu-
! msnity. that all men shall enjoy
| equality Of right and freedom from
discrimination in tho mnds wherein
Prison Reform.
We demand that the modern prin-
ciples OF prison reform be applied in
our federal penal system. We favor
! sush 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 70 be paid 10
his dependent family or to be re-
served for his own use upon his re-
lease; the liberal extension OF the
| principles OF the federal parole law
| with due regard both TO the welfare
society. the adoption Of the proNa-
ton system. especially in the case
OF FIRST offenders not convicted OF
serious crimes.
Pensions.
We renew the declarations Of re-
| cent Democratic platform relating
20 generous pensions for soldiers and
their widows. and call attention 20
our record OF performance in this
particular.
Waterways and Flood Control.
We renew the declaration in our
last two ilatforms relating 10 the
development or Guy waterways The
| recent devastation OF the lower Mis-
! sissippi valley and several other sec
tiuns by floods, accentJates the
/ movement for the regulation OF riv-
er flow by additional bank and levee
| protection below, and diversion. stor-
| age and control Of the flood waters
above. and their utilization for benc-
| ncial purpose" IN the reclamation OF
arid and swamp lands. and develop
| ment OF water power instead OF per-
! hitting the floods 20 continue as
heretofore, agents Of destruction. We
hold that the control ~ the Missis-
| sippi river - national problem.
The preservation OF the depth OF its
waters for purposes Of navi alton,
the building OF levess and works OF
| bank protection 10 mainta n the in
tegrity u it's channel and prevent
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in the interruption Of Interstate
commerce, the DISCRIMINATION Of the
mail service and enormous loss 81
| life and property, impose an obliga-
ton which alone can be discharged
by the national government.
We favor the adoption OF liberal
velopment and Improvement of our
harbors and inland waterways with
| economy and efficiency. so as 10 per-
nit their navigation by vessels OF
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| Alaska.
| II has been and will be the policy
Of the Democratic party 10 enact all
| laws necessary for the speedy de-
| velopment OF Alaska and its great
| natural resources.
| Territories
We favor granting TO the people Of
| Alaska. Haw"ii. and Porto Rico the
| traditional .~rritorial government
accorded Z. ALI territories Of the
United STATE since the beginning Of
our government and we believe the
officials appo'tied TO administer the
| government OF those several terri
tories should be qualified by previous
bona fde residence
Candidates.
We unreservedly indorss our prssi-
dent and ,ytce-pres'dent. woodrow
Riley Marshall OF Indiana. who have
performed the functions 81 their
partially and with distinguished
| ability.
In particular. We recommend 20
the. American people Ne splendid
! diplomatic victories - our great
president. who has preserved the
| vital interests Of our government and
It's citizens and kept ne out Of war
Woodrow Wilson stands today the
greatest American OF his generation
Conclusion.
This Is critical hour IN tho his
tory Of America, n critical hour in
the history ~ the world. Tpon the
record above set forth. which shows
great constructive achievement in
following out a consistent policy for
our domestic and internal Develop
ment, upon the record OF the Demo-
craft: administration. which mas
maintained the honor, the dignity
and the interests OF the United
| states and q the same time retained
the respect and friendship OF all the
nations Of the world. and upon the
great policies for the future
strengthening OF the life OF our
country. the enlargement Of our ma
tional vision and the ennobling Of
our International relations az set
forth above. we appeal with conf
dence TO the voters OF the country
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