The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-22
Civil Service

civil service
We reafiirm our declarations for
the rigid enforcement of the civil
service laws.
Woman suffrage
We recommend the extension of
franchise to the women of the
country by the states upon the same
terms as to men.
Philippine Islands
We heartily indorse the pro-
visions of the bill recently passed by
the house of representatives, further
promoting government in the
Philippine Islands as being in fulfill
ment of the policy declared by the
democratic party in its last national
platform and we reiterate our in
dorsement of the purpose of ultimate
independence for the Philippine
islands, expressed in the preamble
of that measure.
Protection of Citizens
We against declare the policy that
the sacred rights of American citi-
zenship must be preserved at home
and abroad, and that no treaty with
any other government shall receive
the sanction of our government
which does not expressly recognize
tie absolute equality of all our citi-
zens, irrespective of race, creed, or
previous nationality, and which does
not recognize the right Of expatria-
ton. The American government
should protect American citizens in
their rights not only at home but
abroad, and any country having
government should be held to strict
accountability for any wrongs done
them, either to person or property.
At the earliest practical opportunity
our country should strive earnestly
for peace among the warning nations
of Europe and seek to bring about
the adoption of the fundamental
principle of justice and humanity,
that all men shall enjoy equality of
right and freedom from discrimina-
ton.
Prison Reform
We demand that the modern prin-
ciples of prison reform be applied in
our federal penal system. We favor
such work for prisoners as shall give
them training in remunerative occu-
pations, so that they may make an
honest living when released from
prison and the setting apart of the
net wages of the prisoner to be paid
to his dependent family or to be re-
served for his own use upon his re-
lease.
Waterways and Flood Control
We renew our declaration in our
two last platforms relating to the de-
velopment of our waterways. We
hold that the control Of the Missis-
sippi river is national problem. !"
favor the adoption of liberal and
comprehensive plan for the develop
ment and improvement of our har-
bors and inland waterways with
economy and efficiency SO as to per-
nit their navigation by vessels OF
standard draught.
Alaska
It has been and will be the policy
of the democratic party to enact all
laws necessary for the speedy devel-
opment of Alaska and it's great nat
ural resources.
Territories
We favor granting to the people
of Alaska, Hawaii and Porto Rico the
traditional territorial government ac-
corded to all territories of the United
States since the beginning of our gov
eminent and we believe the officials
appointed to administer the govern
ment of these several territories
should be qualified by previous bona
fide residence.
Candidates
We unreservedly indorse our pres
ident and vice president, Woodrow
Wilson of New Jersey and Thomas
Riley Marshall of Indiana, who have
performed the functions of their
great Offices faithfully and impartial
ly and with distinguished ability. In
particular we commend to the Ameri-
can people the splendid diplomatic
victories of our great president, who
has preserved the vital interests of
our government and it's citizens and
kept us out of war. Woodrow Will
son stands today the greatest Ameri-
can of his generation.
Conclusion
This is a critical hour in the his
tory of America, critical hour in
the history of the world. Upon the
record above set forth which shows
great constructive achievement in fol-
lowing out. consistent policy for
our domestic and internal develop
ment; upon the record of the demo-
cratic administration which has
maintained with honor, the dignity
and the interests of the United States
and at the same time retained the
respect and friendship of all the
nations of the world, and upon the
great policies for the future strength
ening OF the life of our country, the
enlargement of our national vision
and the ennobling of our internation-
al relations, as set forth above, we
appeal with confidence to the voters
of the country.
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