The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-06-19
TIE Democratic State Platform

pie that human labor n moi 4 commodity
,Seyenth fhe Adoption and efficient np-
piieaiioh Of practical conservation pol
! lcN which opens our national resources to
use under restrictions which protect them
against monopoly, waste and misuse
Eighth The creation ci 2 federal trades
commission, thereby providing govern
mental agency for investigating and pro.
noting our broad and expanding CONNER
einl relations,
We hereby express our appreciation OF
the Presidents increasing and unsefish
labor TO brns these great deeds about and
we WARMLY lhd6rse did approve his un-
relenlink opposition TO the greed Of special
interests and his responsive attitude at
All times to the demands Of the people for
legislation IN behalf Of the people.
Pending Legislation
We indorsp ami urge prompt enactment
Of the presidents Recommendation to con-
sress Incorporated IN the pending egisla-
tive program. conceived with the same
patriotic purpose that has characterized
all ms policies and public acts. We par
uculaily indorse and recommend early
passage Of the following measures.
The ship purchase bill which offers the
only practical plan for creating quickly
an American merchant marine for the
carriage of the products Of American
farnis and American Industries to the
waiting markets of the world
The nom partisan tariff commission bill
10 provide the means Of conserving Amer.
ican interests against any emergency
Whlch may follow the close of the Euro
pean war
The rural crtdits bin. which viii en-
large the market for the sound securities
oI the farms Of our country and enable
farmers to obtain credit on fair and rea-
SOnable terms.
The Philippine independence bill. which
accords with American ideals Of govern
mens and pledges ultimate freedom to our
wards, the Filipnos
The measures to improve the Mississip.
pl ana MISSOURI rivers. including COM
9Isas41. 2rIehensiye program for preventing the
caused appalling loss of life and property
In the Missouri and Mississippi valleys
The Future.
The democratic party has earned the
continued confidence Of the American peo-
PIE because it has made good its pledges
given them. II awaits further oppor-
tunity to serve them aid gives assurances
continued IN its charge that ii viii favor:
tional defense
The maintenance without abatement Of
compromise Of the rights of American cit-
liens under international law
The establishment Of the rlosest rfla-
tons OF amity and mutual Selpfuiness be-
tween the United states and other re-
publlcs or the western hemisphere for
the maintenance OF peace and the promo
nents Ng,N
All such measures or constructive Or
remedial legislation as may be necessary
and adequate for the cretaton Of better
conditions or better fecolities, for the pro.
motion Of business enterprise for the re-
moval of unfair conditions OF competition
either IN the United States or IN the
dealings Of Americans with foreign COM
petitors. and for the increase OF scientific
eniciency in industrial and commercial
undertakings.
The scrupulous conservation Of The ma
tiona resources OF the United States BY
provisions Of law which do not prevent
their use, but which DO prevent their
waste or monopolizaton,
Systematic and organized federal action
N assisting to find employment for the
unemployed
lures for the support Of the government
consistent with wise and efficient admin
istration, and to that,en We favor stand
ardization and uniformity Of expenditure
established, and waste and duplication in
the public Service avoided
On Indian Affairs.
In the administration or our Indian af-
fairs we re-affirm our definite belief that
be afforded. by both the national and
tate governments. to all Incompetent In
dian people OF our state, and believe that
this protection can be best given by those
officers who are most familiar with local
conditions We therefore ifIdofse the
of the legislation now pending
IN congress, known as the Hastings biii''
and further we favor and earnestly recon-
mend the passage Of legislation by con
gress providing for the sale Of the coal
and asphalt deposits OF the Choctaw and
Chickasaw nations and a speedy settie-
ment OF all tribal affairs and the disburse-
ment OF all tribal funds belonging TO the
competent Indians We express
our appreciation for and Endorsement Of
our democratic delegation in congress in
eiuding both senators and our members
lf the house, in their activities looking to
the passage Of legislation beneficial to our
state and nation.
H0n0r
We desire To express in the strongest
erms, our great appreciation Of the SER
VIC IS of Senator Robert l.. owen, both TO
he state Of Oklahoma and to the United
The federal reserve act of which he
Sas so largely the author and nlanager
s now fully appreciated not only by the
people Of the United States, but by all
he world. as one Of the greatest csn-
,truetive acts OF legislation ever passed |
py any legislative body, and 1t is well |
prosperity is largely based upon the finan-
'ial and commercial stability brought I
,bout through this act
We commend him for his many other |
'ec0gnized public services to the state /
md to the country. but above all. for his 1
'onstant and persistent efforts to improve /
he structure Of government for the estah- 4
ishment Of the rule OF the people through (
lut the United States.
His services have endearcd him not only 4
% the democratic party, but to citizens Of /
M parties in the Stne or Oklahoma, and I
We are glad to put into the public records \
his evidence Of our respect and aftectiond
or him. and commend him as man wor-
ny ard well qualified to fill any Office
Within the gift of the people Of the nation.
State Affairs.
We indorsc the state administration /
without reservation or qualification. Hon. 4
robert l., Williams as governor has
,rouRht 10 the discharge 81 his high and
important duties a wide range Of knowl- /
dee concerning the needs OF the state.
niciency in gov Nerument; boundless en-.
rgy and a steady devotion 10 the duties
4 his high office In discharging the
utes Of leadership in the state he has
eceived the support OF other highly uuafi-
ed state officers and a wise and able leg
siative body. and with this aid he has
chieNed distinct progress and lnaugu.
atcd policies chat viii ~Hcure the test %
ime. We commend him and his admins
ration to the people Of the state.
Good government Is The on.e object OF
be democratic party and in order to Sc
nre good government an Intelligent and
atriurlc electorate Is necessary. We.
therefore, commend the election laws
dopted BY this administration. reSt'-S
$ they do upon this fundamental tenet
I the democratic PARTY. and We recon- I
lend 20 the people oi the state the adop-
lon ct the constitutional amendment sub
lifted by the special session OF the legis-
a. ntss providing lteracN test for those
ccturs of the state who have not ny serr-
.o in the land and naval forces uf the
'nite1 States OF hf descent from those
no have 50 served. Otherwise established
heir right 90 a patriotic place In the elec-
-rata - tte state