The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-09

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Enough on the Sea to Protect Amer
ican interests Anywhere-Wilson's
Mexican Policy Characterized as
"Weak and Wobbly."
Chicago, June 9.-The Republican
platform, as adopted, in addition to
taking a strong stand for American
ISM" declares for a navy which will
fear no other power in the world and
for a standing army of sufficient size
to form the nucleus of an effective
mobile force in case of war.
The platform declares for both mill
tary and industrial preparedness, a
larger navy that will be able to pro-
tect Americas interests anywhere
throughout the world and standing
army sufficiently large enough not
only to protect our borders, but In
case of war to form a strong nucleus
for national defense, the state militia
to be encouraged In the training of a
citizen soldiery.
Closer cooperation between the gov
ernment and American industries so
they can be used in the nations de-
fense in time of war.
The Republican party in 1861 stood
against secession. 1t now stands for
united people, true to American
/ ideals, one in thought, one in action,
one in loyalty, one in aspiration.
Wilson Policy Criticised.
The platform criticises the present
4 administration handling of the Mex
/ ican situation, characterizing 1t as
weak and wobbly, and declares for
policy that will protect American life
and property at all times The plank
does not indicate in any way that the
Republican party stands for interven-
tion in Mexico.
American industries should be pro-
tected by tariff duties that are "rea-
sonable in amount which is defined
to mean that the duty should equalize
the differences between the wages in
Europe and conditions In America. at
the same time preventing undue ex-
action by monopolieS and powerful
industrial combinations" but "suf-
ficient to put American industries in
position so they will be a real aid
in national defense"
The tariff plank characterizes the
Underwood law as complete fail
ure, which has not reduced the cost
fprPnd thn
government to resort to "odious war
taxes while the nation Is at peace.
Its repeal Is demanded in strong
terms.
The party goes on record again In
favor Of a tariff commission.
immigration will increase enor
mously at the close of the present
European war, and therefore for the
proper protection of American labor
there should be literacy test applied
to all who seek to enter the country
The party pledges itself to the en-
: actment Of child labor law, which
shall protect American childhood
: against under-age work, long hours
and unhealthful conditions.
Ship Subsidy Is Favored.
The party will stand for the pay
; ment of liberal compensation to mai
: carrying ships engaged in ocean car
: rying trade" These ships should be
; such as could be requisitioned by the
government in time OF war. The plat
!. form strongly opposes government
: ownership Of vessels.
! THE Republican party greatly de
: sires peace" 1t believes In a stric
7 and honest neutrality as between thu
: warning nations of Europe However
: lit will insist on all our rights as neu
: trails without fear or favor"
President Wilson's foreign policy II
: characterized as one of phrase max
!. ing performances in Language ant
!. attitude" and 1t Is declared has de
: strcyed our influence abroad and ha
. Inundated us in our own homes.
!. The party is declared to stand for
/. consistent foreign policy, In accord
. ance with American traditions, on
: which will restore us to our rightfu
place among the nations of the world.
The party is committed to com
: plete and thorough national defens
and stands pledged ''to protect ever
y American citizen In all his rights Of
land and sea-"
n The strict regulation of transports
4 tion and consolidated corporations @
v the country.
4 Declares for legislation to max
;. safer the working conditions of pei
!, sons engaged in various industries.
. German War Credit Voted.
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