Evening journal., 1916-04-19
PLATFORM ADOPTED By
Democratic CONVENTION

The platform adopted by the Demo
cratic Convention yesterday afternoon
is:
1--WE, the representatives OF the
Democracy Of the State Of Delaware
in convention assembled. again de-
clare and reaffrm our faith in and
adherence to the fundamental princi-
pies OF the Democrotic party.
I'VE recall with pride and satisfac-
ton that four years ago our dele
gates to the National Convention we're
selected to favor the nomination OF
Woodrow Wilson. We recall how
those delegates. when our State was
called for nominations for the Presi-
dency. yielded for his nomination, and
so supported him that. until il was
accomplished. the watch word Of the
Presidents friends in that convention
was "Vote with Delaware"
His administration. supported by a
Democratic Congress, has so construc-
lively iabored that our party has more
than realized the highest hopes Of the
American people. A fair tariff law
has. in Justice TO the consumer, re-
placed the trust breeding enactment
OF the Republican party, and struck
from our commerce. our business and
our trade the shackles which hamper
ed individuals who asked only an even
chance without special privilege
Glass favoritism. created by Republi-
can tariff laws, has been destroyed.
Tax laws have not been dictated to a
Democratic Congress by those who tax
the many for their individual benefit
and no shadow OF suspicion exists
that predatory wealth controls our
Congress.
"The consumers OF the country have
been relieved OF about one hundred
millions OF dollars OF taxation which
by an income tax has been justly
placed upon invested wealth best able
TO bear It.
Equal protection under the law is
assured TO all producers OF wealth.
The doors OF opportunity are open not
only to the talented and rich. but to
those who toll. and just and fair
recognition has been accorded to the
demands of labor heretofore ignored
by the trust controlled Republican
party and labor cannot now be treat
ed as a mere commodity.
The great Federal Reserve Act has
preserved the financial interest Of our
country. prevented panics, upheld the
National Credit and promoted pros
perity.
No partisanship can be charged in
the conduct OF our foreign affairs
Amid the clashing of nations in war
Woodrow Wilson has preserved to us
the blessings OF peace amid plenty
has upheld the rights and honor OF
America wherever assailed through
out the world: has brought about cor
dial friendliness with many Amer
ican Republics. where suspicion and
dislike had been engendered
1--WE approve and endorse the ideals
OF our great President He has pa
tiently labored to build up where
others have sought 10 tear down and
destroy Tie has striven for peace. but
trefused TO purchase il at the price OF
Injustice and dishonor We endorse his
call for national preparedness by an
/ increase in military and naval power
sufficient to command peace at home
amid respect abroad.
"We endorse the action OF the Presi.
dent in refusing TO allow our country
70 be drawn into any selfish interven'
/ tion. in Mexico. but approve and ap.
plaud his prompt and vigorous action
/ in sending our troops into that coun'
try to punish the perpetrators OF the
massacre at Columbus. and We favor
such action by our Government as
shall render another crime OF that
character impossible.
ave deplore that, within the past
few weeks. and with the approach OF
the coming campaign. the attitude OF
the Republican leaders in Congress
and throughout the country. has
changed from that Of support and as
sistance TO President Wilson to parti'
san opposition and attack, placinl
party above country. We desire tC
contrast the attitude Of the Democra
tic leaders during the Mckinley ad
ministration. during the trying times
prior to the Spanish-American War