Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-08-31
PLATFORM

BELIEVE:
That our constitution means just what it says
and that II was written in order to form a
more perfect union establish justice, insure
domes.,e tr.naui.ity provide Tor , the common
cure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and
our posterity," and that these principles are all
inclusive and should be made effective.
In the fundamental principles of the Republican
party
In a liberal Interpretation of the constitution in
behalf of the protection and welfare of the
people.
In strong and centralized National Government
that more of our laws should be national. as "A
means to secure adequate justice to all classes.
In the making Of necessary internal improve
ments and that these should not be accom-
plished by our present pork barrel methods
which deserve severe condemnation.
In the conservation and development of our Ma
tural Resources, and this for the benefit of the
people and not for the monopolistc interests.
That we must protect. foster and encourage agri-
cultural interest the basis of national
prosperity.
In encouraging and fully protecting by national
country
In sscurins national soil survey. which would
expedite the settlement and culture of vacant
lands and increase the productiveness of lands
now under cultivation.
In legislation for good roads. aiding farmers in
getting products eheaply and quickly to market.
and for the convenience of all people.
In extending aad perfeeting our Rural Free De
livery Mail service to the fullest convenience of
agricultural people.
In increasing the efficiency of parcel post
service for the benefit Of the producer and the
consumer
In n Rural Credit System. securing to the farmer
and the city home builder IA low rate of interest
on long time loans.
In securing and insurinS social and economic JUS
tice to AL classes, emphasizing the dignity of
labor. and securing the adequate remuneration
That child labor is social injustice and an
economic evil and should be prohibited by
National Legislation.
In fostering Merchant Marine by adequate navi-
cation laws, that by increasing and controlling
ocean freight. our foreign trade would be in
creased, aud freight rates, especially upon eN-
port farm products, would be reduced, all to the
special advantage Of agricultural interests.
In strengthening and more rigidiy enforcing our
| antitrust laws, that all classes and lines of
| business may receive the fullest protection,
In protective tariff. to protect American labor
against the cheap and undergrad labor of Euro
pean and hsiatic countries, That the amount
| of duty should be largely determined upon the
| difference in the cost of labor or production Mt
| home and abroad, That there should be the
| smallest possible duty necessities. If any at
| all and high duty npon all Injuries, That
| the best and most equitable results only BE-
obtained by ii permanent non partisan tariff
| commission.
| La the protection of American citizenship the
| ~ot o''a, iot wv s,.lS "Hs Only 90" VIC 'Naeeih
and maintain our self respect and the respect
of other nations.
In real preparedness as guarantee of the peace
of Justice which means industrial we'll as
military preparedness.
That standing army should he Increased com
| mensurably with our need Of national defense
but not for aggressive mhtarism.
In the Increased efficiency Of navy. As far as
| have knowledge. Judge our navy inadequate
I'm ships and in men for defense.
| That ion far d.f.na. can hast h, dat. r.
mined and accomplished by a non partisan
| pert National Defense Council to consider al
questions, social industrial and economic, in
shaping our military preparedness for defense
and the preservation of peace.
In real. undiauteS Americanisn. That
try must be melting pot" of American Citi.
nenship. That love OF country and self sacri
| ietns patriotism are the safe guards of on,
national existence, and that all nationalities
cree,is and social differences must become on,
in our Amercaniant.