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

heIord OF Achievement
We indorse the administration OF
Woodrow Wilson, II speaks for t.
SELF II Is the best exposition OF
sound Democratic 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
The reforms which were most OBJ.
viously needed 10 clear away spe-
ciol privilege. prevent unfair dis
elimination, and release the ener.
gies or men OF all ranks and advan-
tages. have been effected by recent
legislation. We must now remove,
20 far as possible, every remaining
element OF unrest and uncertainty
rom the path OF the business men
OF America. and secure for them
continued period OF quiet, assured
and confident prosperity.
Tariff
We reafirm our belief In the doc.
trine OF tariff fo- the purpose OF
providing sufficient revenue for the
operation OF the government eco
nomically administered. and unre-
servediy endorse the Underwood
tarin law as truly exemplifying that
doctrine. We recognize that tariff
rates are necessarily subject TO
change TO meet changing conditions
IN the worlds production and trade.
The events of the last two years
have brought about many momen-
tous changes. In some respects
their effects are yet conjectural and
wait TO be disclosed, particularly In
regard TO our foreign trade, Two
years OF a war which has directly
involved most OF the chief industrial
nations or the world and which has
indirectly affected tho ne and in
dustry OF ali nations. are bringing
about economic changes more varied
and far reaching than the world has
ever before experienced.
In order Ia ascertain Just what
these changes may be. the Demo
cratic congress Is providing for a
non. partisan tariff commission 10
make impartial and thorough study
OF every economic fact that may
throw light either upon our past or
upon our future fiscal policy with
regard 10 the imposition OF taxes on
imports or with regard 10 the chang
ed and changing conditions under
which our trade Is carried on. We
cordially endorse this timely propo-
sal and declare ourselves in sympa-
thy with the principle and purpose
Of shaping legislation within that
field in accordance with clearly es-
tablished facts rather than In accord
ance with the demands OF selfish
interests or upon Information pro
vided largely. II not exclusively, by
them.
Amerlcanlsm
The part that the United States
will play In the new day OF inter
national relationships which Is now
upon us will depend upon our prepa-
ration and our character. The Dem
ocraiic patty, therefore. recognizes
the assertion and triumphant dem
coherent strength OF the nation - the
supreme issue Of this day in which
the whole world faces the crisis of
manifold change. II summons all
men, OF whatever origin or creed.
who would count themselves Ameri-
cans TO join in making clear TO all
the world the unity and consequent
power OF America. This Is an issue
OF patriotism. To faint II with par
tisanship would be 10 dehle t. In
this day OF test, America must show
itself, not a nation OF partisans. but
nation OF patriots There Is gath
cred here In America the best OF
the blood. the industry and the gen
Jus OF the whole world. the elements
Of a great race and a magnificent
society 10 be melted into a mighty
and splendid nation Whoever. ac-
tuated by the purpose 10 promote
the interest or foreign power. In
disregard OF our own country's vel
fare or to injure this government in
It's foreign relations, or cripple or
destroy its industries al home. and
whoever by arousing prejudices OF
racial. religious or other nature. Gre
Ates discord and strife among our
people so as 10 obstruot the whole
some process OF unifcation. Is faith.
less 10 the trust which the privileges
OF citizenship repose ir him and dis
loyal 10 his country. We. therefore,
condemn as subversive of this ma
tons unity and integrity. and as
destructive OF its welfare. the activi
ties and designs OF every group or
organization, political or otherwise,
that has for its object the advance.
ment OF the interest Of foreign
power. whether such object II pro-
NOTED by intimidating the govern
ment, a political party. or represen-
tatives OF the people. or which is
calculated and tends to divide our
people into antagonistic groups and
thus to destroy that complete agree.
ment and solidarity OF the people
and that unity OF sentiment and ma
ional purpose so essential to the per-
petuity OF the nation and It's free
to.titutiona We raudannp all aIIi