Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-07-20

four years Of Democratic administra-
ton and be apprised Of the policies to
which the party is committed for the
further conduct of national affairs:
1--WE endorse the administration of
Woodrow Wilson. 1t speaks for itself.
1t is the best exposition of sound
Democratic policy at home and abroad.
I'VE reaflirm our belief in the doc
trine of q tariff for the purpose of pro-
viding sufficient revenue for the opera
ton OF the government economically
administered, and unreservedly en-
dorse the Underwood tariff law as
truly eXemplifying that doctrine.
There is gathered here in America
the best of the blood, the industry
and the genius of the whole world,
the elements OF a great race and a
magnificent society to be melted into a
mighty and splendid nation.
Denounce DisloyaIty.
"Whoever, actuated by the purpose
to promote the interest of a foreign
power. in disregard of our own coun-
try's welfare or to injure this govern
ment in its foreign relations or Grip
pie OF destroy its industries at home,
and whoever by arousing prejudices
of a racial, religious or other nature
creates discord and strife among Jul
people so as to ohstruct the whole
some process of unification, is faith
less to the trust which the privileges
of citizenship repose in him and dis
loyal to his country.
1--WE. therefore, condemn as subver-
sive OF this nations unity and in
tegrity. and as destructive Of its vel
fare, the activities and designs of
every group or organization, political
or otherwise, that has for its object
the advancement Of the interest of a
foreign power, whether such object is
promoted by illuminating the govern
ment, a political party, or representa-
tiveS of the people, or which is calcu-
lated and tends to divide our people
into a~ntagonistic groups and thus to
destroy that complete agreement and
''oliueil lt' l. tiS PSop4C ollb let LII
and sentiment and national purpose SO
essential to the perpetuity of the ma
ton and its free institutions.
Condemn Certain Activities.
1--WE condemn all alliances and com
binaticns of individuals in this coun-
try of whatever nationality or descent,
who agree and conspire together for
the purpose of embarrassing or weak
ening u government or of improper
ly influencing or coercing our public
representatives in dealing or negotiat-
ing with any foreign power.
1--WE charge that such conspiracies
among a limited number exist and
have been instigated for the purpose
Of advancing the interests of foreign
countries to the prejudice and detri-
ment Of our own country.
1--WE condemn any political party
which in view of the activity of such
conspirators s~urrenders it's integrity
or modifies its policy.
eve, therefore, favor the mainte-
nance of an army fully adequate to
the requirements of order, CT safety,
and of the protection Of the nations
rights. the fullest development OF
modern methods of sea coast defense
and the maintenance of an adequate
reserve of citizens trained to arms and
prepared to safeguard the people and
territory Of the United States against
any danger of hostile action which
may Unexpectedly arise.
Desire Peace and Justice.
"We hold that it is the duty of the
United States to use its power, not
only to make itself safe at home, hut
also to make secure it's just interests
throughout the world. and, both for
this end and in the interest of human.
ity, to assist the world in securing
settled peace and justice.
eve favor the establishment and
maintenance of the closest relations
of amity and mutual h%elpfulness be-
tween the United States and the 9TH
er republics of the American CONT
nent for the support of peace and the
promotion of a common prosperity.
1.-The Monroe doctrine is reasserted
as a principle of Democratic faith.
That doctrine guarantees the indie.
pendent republics of the two Ameri-
cas- against aggression from another
| continent.
Intervention. in Mexico, implying
as it does, military subjugation, is
revolving to the people of the United
States, notwithstanding the provoca-
ton to that course has been great,
and should be resorted to, if at all,
only al a last resort. Is, .
For the safeguarding and quicken
ing Of life Of U own people, we fa-