The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-17
DETROIT TIM z S

tion's legislative business.
Economy and the budget a,
We demand careful economy In All
expenditures for the support OF the
government. and To that end favor
return by the house OF representa-
tlves 10 its former practice OF init
ton bills through a single committee
chosen from its membership, IN or
der that responsibility may he cen ,
tered. expenditures standardi.en anu
cation In the public service-as murh
as possible awaited We favor I'M
az a practicable nrst step towards
budget system.
We reafhrm our declarations t1r
the rigid enforcement OF the ciVil
service laws.
PhiiIppine Islands.
We heartily indOrse the provisions
~ the bill. recently passed by the
house OF representatives. fnrtnsr
promoting seif-government In the
Philippine Islands az being I'm ful-
the Democratic party In It's last ma :
tional platform. and we reiterate our
Endorsement OF the purpose OF VIII
mate Independence for the Phil'nplnrr
woman Suffrage.
We recommend the extension or
the franchise to the women or the
trims "a TO men.
Protection OF Citixens.
We again declare the policy that
the sacred rights OF American clu-
and abroad and that no treaty with
any other government shall receive
the sanction OF our government
which does not expressly recognize
Gems, 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
ther lights not only at home but
abroad. and any country having
government should he held to strict
acc ountability for any wrongs done
them, either 10 person or property.
At the earliest practical opportun-
ity. our country should strive earn
estly for peace among the warning
nations OF Europe and seek to bring
mental principle OF Justice and h1-
manity. that all men shall enjoy
equality OF right and freedom from
discrimination In the lands wherein
they dwell.
Prison Reform.
We demand that the modern prin-
cples OF prison reform he applied In
our federal penal system. We favor
give them training In remuneratiNe
occupations, 40 that they may make
an honest living when released from
prison. the setting apart of the net
his dependent family or to be re-
served for his own use upon his re-
lease; the liberal extension OF the
principles of the federal parole law
with due regard both to the welfare
Of the prisoner and the interests OF
society; the adoption OF the prooa-
tion system, especially in the case
OF first offenders not cor iicte< OF
Pensions.
We renew the declarations OF re-
cent Democratic platform relating
To generous pensions for soldiers and
their widows, and call attention Il
our record OF performance In this
particular.
Waterways aud Flood Control.
We renew the declaration in our
last two platforms relating to the
development OF our waterways The
recent devastation of the lower Mis-
sissippi valley and several other sec
tiDns by floods, accentIates the
movement for the regulation OF riv-
er flow by additional bank and leves
protection below. and diversion, stor
age and control Of the Hood waters
above. and their utilization for bene-
hCial purposes In the reclamation OF
arid and swamp lands. aud develop
ment Of water power instead of per-
hitting the floods TO continue az
heretofore. agents of destruction. W,
hold that the control Of the Missis-
sippi river IL a national problem
The preservation of tho depth of It's
waters for purposes OF navigation
the building of levees and works OF
bank protection to MAINTAIN the in.
tegrity OF it's channel and prevent
the overflow OF its valley resulting
| commerce, the REORGANIZATION Of IA,
mail service and enormous loss OF
NE and property. impose an obliea-
ton which alone can he discharg ed
by the national government.
We favor the adoption OF a liberal
and comprehensive plan for the de-
velopment and Improvement OF our
harbors and inland waterways with
init their navigation by vessels OF
standard draft.
Alaska.
1t has been and will be the policy
OF the democratic party To enact all
laws necessary for the speedy de-
velopment Of Alaska and it's great
natural resources.
Territories.
We favor granting TO the people OF
Alaska, Hawaii, and Porto Rico the
traditional territorial government
accorded To all territories OF the
United state ssince the beginning Of
our government, and we believe the
OFFICIALS appointed to administer the
government OF those several terri
tories should be qualified by previous
bona hde residence.
We unreservedly indorse our pre~i-
dent and president. Woodrow
Wilson OF New Jersey. and Thomas
Riley Marshall of Indiana, who have
performed the functions OF their
great offices faithfully and i'm
partially and with distinguished
ability.
In particular. we recommend 20
the American people. me splendid
diplomatic Victories OF our great
president, who has preserved the
vital interests of our government and
its citizens and kept ~ out OF war
Woodrow Wilson stands today the
greatest American OF his generation.
Cancellation.
This IL "A critical hour I'm the his
tory OF America, a critical hour In
the history OF the world. Upon the
"ecord above set forth. which shows
great constructive achievement in
following out a consistent policy for
our domestic and internal develop
ment, upon the record OF the Demo
craft; administration, which mas
maintained the honor. the dignity
and the interests o. 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
STRENGTHENING OF the life OF our
country. the enlargement Of our ma
tional vision and the ennobling OF
our international relations as set
forth above, we appeal with conf
dence to the voters Of the country.