Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-10-05
PLATFORM

FIAlFORM
/ BELIEVE.
That constitution means Just what It says,
and that II was written I'm order to form
more perfect union. establish Justice insure
domestic tranquility, provide for the common
defense. promote the general welfare, and Sc
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 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-
piished by our present pork barrel methods
which deserve severe condemnation.
In the conservation and development of our Ma
tura Resources. and this for the benefit of the
people and not for the monopolistic interests.
That we must protect. foster and encourage agri-
cultural interests the basis of our national
prosperity.
In encouraging and fully protecting by national
legislation the increasing dairy interests of our
country,
expedite the settlement and culture of vacant
lands and increase the produetiveneas of lands
now under cultivation.
In Legislation for good roads, aiding farmers in
and for the convenience of all people.
In extending aad perfecting our Rural Free De-
livery Mail service to the fullest convenience of
agricultural people
In increasing the efficiency of our parcel post
service for the benefit of the producer and the
consumer.
In Rural Credit System. securing to the farmer
and the city home builder a low rate of interest
on long time loans.
In securing and insuring social and economic JUS
In na.hna tvsn a t.st,skx 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. and freight rates. especially upon
port farm products, would be reduced. all to the
special advantage of agricultural interests.
In strengthening and more rieidly enforcing our
antitrust laws. that all classes and lines of
business may receive the fullest protection.
In n protective tariff. to protect American labor
against the cheap and underpad labor of Euro
pean and Asiatic countries, That the amount
of duty should be largely determined upon the
difference in the cost Of labor or production at
home and abroad. That there should be the
smallest possible duty ON necessities, ii any at
all.-and a high duty npon all Injuries. That
the best and most equitable results only be
obtained by permanent non-partisan tariff
commission.
In the protection of American citizenship the
world over for in this way only can redeem
and maintain self respect and the respect
Of other nations.
In real preparedness a guarantee of the peace
Of justice which means industrial well as
military preparedness.
That standing army should be increased COM
mensurahly with our need of national defense
but not for aggressive miitarism.
In the increased efficiency of our navy, As far as
have knowledge. Judge our navy inadequate
in ships and In men for defense.
That preparation for defense can best be deter
mined and accomplished by a non partisan ex
pert National Defense Council to consider all
questions social, industrial and economic. in
shaping our military preparedness for defense
and the preservation of peace.
In real. undiluted Americanisn. That our eoan-
try must be melting pot" Of American Citi-
nenship. That love Of country and self sacri-
heina patriotism the safe guards of our
| national existence. and that all nstionalites
ereesis and social differences must become one
in our Americanisn.