Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-17

TO bring about the adoption of the
fundamental principle of Justice and
humanity, that all men shall enjoy
equality OF right and freedom 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 as shall give
them training In remunerative occu-
patons, so that they may make an
| honest living when released from
prison; the setting apart OF the net
wages OF the prisoner to be paid TO
his dependent family or TO be reserv-
ed for his own use upon his release :.
the liberal extension Of the principles
Of the federal parole law, with due
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 Offend
ers not convicted of serious crimes.
Labor.
I'VE favor the speedy enactment of
an effective federal child labor law
and the regulation Of the shipment of
prison made goods IN Interstate COM
merce.
We favor the creation of q federal
bureau of safety in the department of
labor, TO gather facts concerning in
dustrial hazards. and to recommend
legislation to prevent the manning and
Killing Of human beings.
We favor the extension Of the pow
ers and functions Of the federal btu
reau Of mines.
Federal labor Aid.
We favor the development upon
systematic scale the means already
begun under the present admnistra-
ton to assist laborers throughout the
nation to seek and obtain employment,
and the extension BY the federal gov
Tnment of the same assistance and
announcement az is now given to ag-
ncnltural training
We heartily commend our newly
established department Of labor for
its excellent record in settling indus
trial strikes by personal advice and
through conciliating agents.
Public Health.
We favor a thorough reconsidera-
ton of the means and methods by
which the federal government handles
questions Of public health to the end
that human life may be conserved by
the elimination of loathsome disease,
the improvement of sanitation and the (
diffusion Of a knowledge of Il disease |
prevention.
We favor establishment by the fed I
eral government of tuberculosis sani- /
iariums for needy tuberculosis pa
tents.
senate Rules.
We favor such an alteration OF the |
rules Of procedure of the senate of the !
United states as will permit the !
prompt transaction of the nations /
legislative business.
Economy and the Budget.
We demand careful economy IN all .
expenditures for the government. and !
to that end favor Il return by the /
house of representatives TO its former
practice of initiating and preparing /
all appropriation bills through sim
gle committee chosen from its mem /
hership, in order that responsibility !
may be conferred, expenditures stand
ardized and made uniform and waste I
and duplication In the public service I
as much as possible avoided. We ia
vor this ms Il practicable first step to-
wards a budget system
Ciyil Service.
We reaffirm our declaration for the
rigid enforcement OF the civil service
laws. I
We renew the declarations Of recent
platforms relating 10 gem
frous pensions for soldiers and their
and call attention to our rec
ord of performance m this particular
Waterways and Flood Control.
We renew the declaration in our
I.,tf a.
velopmcnt Of our waterways. The
recent devastation of the lower Mis-
g slppi valley and several other Sec
ions by floods, acoentuates the move
ment for the regulation of river flow
by additional bank and levec protec
ion below and diversion, storage and
control Of Che flood waters above, and
heir utilization for beneficial pur-
loses In the reclamation of arid and
iwamp lands, and development of
water power instead of permitting the
foods to continue as heretofore,
leents of destruction We hold that
he control of the Mississippi river Is
/ national problem. The preservation
II the depth OF its waters for purpos-
" of navigation, the building of lev
'es and works Of bank protection to
the integrity OF its channel
md prevent the overflow of its val
oy resulting in The interruption of in
erstate commerce, the disorga pization
If the mail service and the enormous
oss of life and property, impose an
obligation which alone can be dis
harged by the national government.
We favor the adoption of n liberal
md comprehensive plan for the de-
.elopment and Improvement Of our
iarhors and inland waterways with ,,
economy and efficiency so as to per-
nit their navigation by vessels of /.
tandard draft.
Alaska.
II has been and will be the policy !
i the democratic party to enact all :
avs necessary for the speedy devel- ,
1ment OF Alaska and It's great ma !
lral resources
Territories.
We favor granting 10 the people of r
laska Hawaii and Porto Rico the
traditional territorial governments ac-
orded to all territories of the Unit
u states since the beginning of our
government, and we believe the off
inls appointed TO administer the gov