Evening journal., 1916-04-12
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Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER. Del April 12.-The plat
form, as adopted by the Republican
State Convention yesterday deals en-
tirely with national issues. "Ameri-
canism" is us keynote and there are
unmistakable declarations for ma
tional defense, preparedness and for
postal reform. The platform reads.
We. the representatives of the Re
publican party of the State of Della
ware. In convention assembled the
l1th day OF April. A. d.. 1916, do make
and adopt as declaratory Of its con-
nections and principles
We pledge the Republican party I'm
this State TO the support OF a Repub-
lican administration which will en-
force. vigorously and fully. the legal
rights and privileges of all American
citizens, beth at home and abroad. We
condemn the lax and inefficient
"watchful waiting" policy Of the pres
ent Democratic administration and its
failure TO press over demands for the
political and business rights OF our
citizens. as inconsistent with our ma
tiOnal honor and as destructive Of the
proper respect TO which we are en-
titled from other nations.
In the present unprecedented world
struggle between most of the great
nations Of the earth. we believe that
our government should observe its
treaty obligations with all other pow
ors i'm a generous and friendly spirit.
We also believe that the recognized
..r fr.e 1us unnttIH
not be altered nor abrogated unless
by international assent and We de-
mand that all agreements 10 which
the United States is a party shall be
faithfully and fully observed by all
concerned.
Monroe Doctrine.
The Monroe Doctrine has for many
years been accepted as part of our
fixed national policy, and we ,eel 1t ap-
propriate and proper that we should
declare our unqualified adherence TO
this doctrine as an essential factor OF
American happiness and security.
National Defence.
We thoroughly approve of complete
and adequate preparation for ma
tional defence. no matter from what
quarter may come an attack upon our
liberties or existence as a nation.
We strongly advocate the efficient
training for military service Of those
of suitable age. so that a sufficient
military force may be available In case
of need. We believe that full oppor-
tunity should be given to patriotic
citizens Of every class to personally
cooperate in our general scheme Of
national defence, and to this end we
favor the creation Of a military re-
serve organization. directly responsi-
BILE to the Federal government We
further believe that the general gov
ernment should aid and strengthen in
every proper way. the existing State
militia system, known as the National
Guard.
An adequate supply OF all the mu-
nitions Of war should be provided in
case the necessity should arise. anC
| the enrolment OF the manufacturing
| resources Of the country at the earli
/ est possible moment Is demanded as
an important step towards procuring
I adequate supplies in any emergency.
Mexican Situation.
We view with CONSERVATION the
policy Of the Democratic administra-
tion in regard TO Mexico. and We as
sert that the delay and vacillation
which have characterized the Presi-
dents dealings with that country
have been largely responsible for the
chaotic conditions which exist in
Mexico at the present time. The
Democratic administration has been
grossly negligent in the past and has
ignored the murders of American
men. women and children. as we'll as
the destruction of American prop
erty. Our self respect as a nation
/ imperatively calls for Arm and con-
sistent measures looking towards the