Evening journal., 1916-06-16
Suffrage Question Sends
Democratic Harmony TO Cover
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been effected by recent legislation.
We must now remove. so far as pos
sible. every remaining element of m
rest and uncerainty from the path OF
the business men of America, and Sc
cure for them q continued period Of
quiet, assured, and confident pros
perity.
Iarir.
We rcanrm our belief in the doctrine
OF a tariff for the purpose of providing
sufficient revenue. for the operation of
the government economically admins
tered and unrcscrVedly endorse the
Underwood law as truly eXempliiying
that doctrine. We recognize that tarili
rates are necessarily subject to change
20 meet changing conditions IN the
worlds production and trade. The events
of the last two years have brought
about many momentuis changes. I'm
some respects their effects are yet con-
iectural and wait to be disclosed par
ticuarly in regard TO our foreign trade.
Two years of war which has directly
Involved most of the chief industrial
nations of tho world and which has in
directly affected the life and industry
Of all nations. are bringing about eco
nomic changes moro varied and far
reaching than tine world has ever before
experienced lu order TO ascertain just
what these changes may bc. the Demo
cratic Congress is providing for a nom
partisan tariff commission 20 make inn
partial and thorough study of every
economic fact that may throw light
either upon our past - upon our fu-
ture fiscal policy with regard TO the inn
position Of taxes ON imports or with re-
gard TO the changed and changing con-
ditions under which our trade is carried
on. We cordially endorse this timely
proposal and declare ourselves in sym
pathv with the principle and purpose
NJ shaping legislation within that field
IN accordance with clearly established
facts rather than in accordance with the
demands of selfish interests or upon in
formation pro"idcd largely. If not eN-
clusivelv by them
AMERICANISM.
The part the United States will
play in the new day OF international
relationships which is now upon us
will depend upon our preparation and
our character. The Democratic party,
therefore. recognizes the assertion
and triumphant demonstration Of the
invisibility and coherent strength Of
the nation as the supreme issue Of
this day I'm which the whole world
faces the crisis Of manifold change.
II summons all men. OF whatever or
igin or creed. who would count them
selves Americans TO join in making
clear to all the world the unity and
consequent power Of America. This
is an issue Of patriotism. To taint it
with partisanship would be TO defile Il.
In this day of test, America must
show itself. not a nation OF partisans,
but a nation Of patriots. There is
gathered here in America the best OF
the blood. the industry and the gen.
ius Of the whole world, the elements
of a great race and a magnificent so
ciety TO be melted into a mighty and
splendid nation. Whoever, actuated
by the purpose TO promote the inter-
est Of a foreign power. in disregard
Of our own country's welfare or TO
iniure this government in its for
eign relations. or cripple OF destroy
It's industries az home and whoever
by arousing preiudices Of a racial
religious or other nature. creates dis
order and strife among our people so
as to obstruct the wholesome process
Of unifcaticn. Is faithless to the trust
which the privileges Of citizenship re-
pose in him and disloyal to his coun-
try.
We. therefore. condemn as subver-
sive Of this nations unity and in
tegrity and as destructive OF its well
fare. the activities and designs OF
every group or organization. politi-
cal or otherwise. that has for its OBJ
iect the advancement OF the interest
of foreign power, whether such
object is prompted by intimidating
the government, a political party. or
representatives of the people, OF
which is calculated and tends to di-
vide our national people into an
tagonistic groups and thus 10 des-
troy that complete agreement and
solidarity OF the people and that
unity Of sentiment and national pur-
pose so essential 10 the perpetuity
of the nation and its free institu-
tions.
We condemn all alliances and COM
binations Of individuals in this coun-
try Of whatever nationality or de-
scent. who agree and conspire to-
gether for the purpose Of embarrass'
ing or weakening our government oi
Of improperly influencing or coerc'
ing our public representative in deal
ing or negotiating with any foreign
power. We charge that such con
spiracies among a limited number
exist and have been instigated fol
the purpose OF advancing the inter
ests of foreign countries TO the preju
dice and detriment OF our country
We condemn any political part,
which, in view OF the activity Of suci
consprators surrenders its integrit,
or modifes its policy.
Preparedness.
Along with the proof Of our char
acter as a nation. must go the proc
of our power to play the part tha
legitimately belongs TO us. The peo
pie OF the United States love peace
They respect the rights and covet tn
friendship of all other nations. The
desire neither any additional territor