Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-06-22

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Two years ~ war which has dl.
rectly involved most Of the chief In.
dustrlnl nations OF the world, and
which has indirectly affected the life
and Industry OF air nations. e.bring.
ing about economic chalfgcNmore VA
rIed and far.reachlng than the world
has ever before experienced. In order
to ascertain Just what tiese changes
maybe, the Democratic congress Is pro-
yiding for a nonpartlsan tariff. commits
sion to mdke an impartial and thor.
ough study-d every economic fact that
may throw light either upon our past
or upon our future fiscal policy with
regard to the imposition OF taxes on
imports or with regard to the changed
and changing condition under which
orr 'rade Is carried on
Wecordially indorse this timely pro
posal mud declare ourselves IN sym
PATTY with the principle and purpose
Of shaplng legislation within that field
In accordance with clearly established
facts rather than In accordance with
the demands Of selhsh interests or
upon Information provided largely. Il
not exclusively. by them.
SHIPPING BILL.
Immediate provision should be made
Tor the development 90 the carrying
tra1e % the Ca!'c1 ',s. our s2r.
etgn commerce hrs IN the past been
scbject 10 many unnecessary aud vef.
itious obstacles In the way OF legisla-
ton Of Republican congresses. Until
the recent Democratic tariff legtsla.
ton. 1t wis hampered by unreasonable
burdens OF taxation.
We heartily indorse the purposes
and policy Of the pending shipping
bill and favor all such additional meas
ures Of constructive or remedial legis.
la,lon as may be necessary 10 restore
our flag 10 the seas.
AMERicANIsM.
The part that the United States will
play IN the new day Of international
relationships witch u now ppea "
win depend upon our preparation and
our character The Democratic party
therefore recognizes the assevtion and
triumphant demonstration Of the In
dlvislbllity and coherent strength Of
the nation rs the supreme issue Of
this day IN which the whole world
faces the crisis of manifold change.
Il summons all men. OF whatever
origin 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
talnt II with partisanshlp would be
10 dohle IL. In this day OF test Amer
len must show Itself not nation Of
partisans. but a nation Of patriots,
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 life and n magnih'
cent society, 10 be meiteddntO u mighty
and splendid nation.
Plea for Unity.
Whoever, actuated by the purpose
TO promote the interest Of a foreign
power, In disregard to our own coun'
try's welfare or TO lnJure this govern
ment In its foreign relations or crlppl,
or destroy It's industries at home, and
whoever, by arousing prejudices OF d
racial, religious or other nature, ere
atcs dlscord and strife among cur PEG
pie 80 as to obstruct the wholesom,
process OF unlncaiion. is faithlcss tC
the trust which the privileges OF clu
aenshlp repose In him and disloyal I,
the country.
We. therefore, condemn rs suhyor
slve of this nations unity and integ
rity. aud as destructive ut It's welfare
the activities aud designs OF ever!
group cr organization. political or 9th
erwise that has for It's object the al
yanccincut OF u foreign power, wheihe
such object is promoted By lntimldat
ing the government. a political party
or representatives OF the people, o
which Is calculated and tends 20 dlvid
our people into antagunistlc group
epd thus 70 destroy that complete
agr,clnent md solidarity Of the'peoplc
Bans Alien Alliances.
We condemn oil alliances and com
hlnations OF individuals In this coun
try Of whatever nationality or descent
who agree and tonsplre together 70
the purpose Of embarrassing or weak
cning our government or oflmproperl
influencing or cocrcIng our public rer
rcsentailvVs IN dealing or negotia<in
with any foreign power. We. chang
that such consplracles among a Unite
number exist and have been instigate
Tor the purpose OF advancing the inter
ests Of foreign countries to the prejr
dice and detHmcnt Of our own cour
try. We condemn any political part
which. In view OF the activity Of sue
conspirp,ors, surrenders It's integrit
or modnes It's policy.