The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1916-06-30
WEITN'S POSITION ON PUBLIC
OF ESTIONS

fOuIlu llHllltls
II Is emlnently proper that candi-
dates for the Office of representative
| i'm Congress state their attitude on
| the leading political questions of the
| day and in order TO meet the voters
rights in this respect / desire to state
| briefly my position.
] shall, n nominated and elected to
represent this district in Congress,
vote for and use my best efforts to
write into the laws the principles of
Government as set forth in the Demo-
cratic platform recently adopted at
So. Louis Mo.
/ am In favor of the Administra-
tons proposal OF a rural credits sys-
tenn, and shall If elected, support all
measures looking toward a system of
enabling the farmer to obtain loans
ON his land under Federal superVls-
ron.
am opposed to the so-called Pork
Barrel Grabs and will not use the
Office to carry favor at home by the
appropriation OF lnJdstificable dona-
tiOn5 Tor public improvements, but
shall a all times favor a policy or
strict economy so that the Govern
ment viii receive a dollar in value
for every dollar expended.
/ am opposed to the dissipation of
our National Resources by reckless
donation to private interests and will
oppose all efforts to place the control
.ot valuable public forests and mining
sites ana water rights in the hands
of a small group OF promoters.
| am in favor of federal aid for
good roads for the time has come
when every farmer ought to have ac-
cess TO q road that is passable and
fit for use in all seasons of the year
so he can have the benefit Of the high
market price for the sale of his pro-
duets, and otherwise enjoy the con-
ycniences that come with good roads,
for The prosperity of this country de-
pcAds primarily upon the prosperity
OF the American farmer,
The people of this country have
learned, since the inception OF the
European war, that a merchant mar
inc is a national asset of inestimable
Importance and ! shall vote for all
measures looking toward the estab-
iisAment of an efficient and sufficient
American Merchant Marine that will
enable our manufacturers and farm
ers to send their products into all the
ports Of the world under the Ameri-
can flag.
/ shall oppose any repeal or meas
TIRE intended to cripple the Federal
Reserve Act passed by the 63rd Con-
gress, but shall vote for any addition
al legislation that may improve and
strengthen it, if necessary.
The slogan expressed in the Dem
ocratic platform of 1916, America
First" has my hearty endorsement,
70 III am sure that whatever may be
our ties Of affection to other lands
it is the plain duty of every citizen
regardless of party, nationality or
creed, to stand for America first.
While it is not only natural but COM
mendable that those who have come
to the United States from other ma
tions should retain their affection for
their native lands-and no broad
American viii begrudge this
when the rights of
our own government are involved
there must be but one principle,
undivided Americauism.
Believing that the above statement
clearly shows where / stand on the |
public questions OF the day. and will |
leave no room for doubt in the minds |
Of the Democrats of the District, and |
With an expression Of my willingness |
to answer any other question that
may affect the affairs of the Nation |
al government, l respectfully but ear
nestly solicit the votes of the Demo-
Gratis OF this District in the August
primary. Very respectfully
R. f. WELTY