Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-12
Drafts Of Several PIankS Are|
Placed Before Chairman of
National Committee by Sen
ator Stone,
WILL JUSTIFY
MEXICAN POLICY
Administration TO Point Out.
That Southern Republic Has.
Been Handled in OiSinter-
ested Manner

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81. Louip, June ll.--Senatur VIII
liam j. stone, who will be chairman
of the resolutions committee which
Will draft the democratic platform,
arrived here tonight with drafts OF u
humber of planks, some of which
have been prepared by President VIII
son himself Mr.. Stone laid the drafts
before Chairman McComLs of the ma
ltional committee and held other con-
fcrences with party leaders who Will
be associated IN the final preparation
of the declaration Of principles rs II
comes before the democratic conven-
ton.
All the planks as they now stand
iare subject, OF course to the action
lof resolutions committee. but certain
OF them which express especially the
sentiments of President Wilson are
sure to be incorporated virtually as
they were brought by Senator Stone.
To Stand ON Record.
Generally the object of the platform
builders Is to present Il concrete rec
ord Of party achievements as plat
form in themselves, to accept the
challenges of the republican platform
land meet the indictments contained In
4 MI ilubitN l'itblhlIl W siN'' p'"iiN'
of the republican nomination
The principal planks as they stood
tonight when senator stone went into
conference with Chairman MeCombs
may be authoritatiyely outlined as fol-
lows;
Foreign Relations,
! Pointing out the unprecedented
world conditions brought about by the
war II Will be contonded Tint Presi-
dent Wilson. while keeping the United
/ States at peace. has maintained a
neutrality both "strict and honest"
The diplomatic achievements Of the
president In prevailing upon Germany
to pledge herself to cease submarine
warfare methods IN violation of in
ternational law will he pointed out as
one Of the potent reasons why the
democratic administration should be
continued IN power.
Mexican situation.
The Mexican situation, presented
frankly and fully from the viewpoint
Of the administration. viii he reclted
with elaine Of justification for the
administrations course, We're host
shaped to conserve peace with the
neiRhboring republic
The course of the administration
viii he held to be one IN aid OF a dis
traetod and distressed people torn by
internal strife in the progress of their
own destiny. The United States, as
the next friend of Mexico, 1t win be
commended, has been acting dislnter-
estedN In Mexieo's aid and with full
respect and consideration for her
sovereignty
Preparedness.
This will be treated under two sep
arato heads, one dealing with what
already has been accomplished, and
the other with that which IS in the
making. II vii be pointed out thnt
the party has met new world condi-
tons describing preparedness for ma
tional defense, by pointing to the adj
Vancod stage of preparedness Of the
navy, both IN ships and mem leeisln-
ton already enacted for the enlarge
ment Of the navy academy and admin
istration plans for rapid ana balanced
enlargement of the nations forces for
defense at sea. II viii be eontcnded
that more probably has hetu done
during the three years Of democratic
administration than had been accom-
plished for many preceding years an-
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Enlargement Of Army.
The enlargement Of the regular
army and the reorganization OF the
national guard with provisions bring
ing Il more thoroughly under federal /
control viii be cited among the meas
ures Of achievements for national de-
Tense already accomplished
The federal reserve act, reorgani2- :
Ing The currency system of the coun-
try 20 q basis calculated 90 provide /
Tor the expansion and contraction Of /
currency 10 meet the fluctuating /
of trade and TO bulwark the I
financial structure OF the nation /
against times Of panic. viii be pointed /
out as one of the foremost achieve
nents OF the party and an act which
he republicans WnSueecsstuily dealt
With for many years. Pendlne lcgisla-
Ion for system of rural credits also
Niil be cited In that connection
Tariff Question.
The reduction of tariff duties on a y
scale which the democratic platform
makers contend will be normal in.
come for the support Of the govern
ment In normal times viii BE pointed
)ut as party achievement. The
Enactment of an income tax Viii be
as ono Of the party meas I
res 10 bring income TO the support I
II the government while dividing the
burden according to the ability OF the /
10 bear a. the creation OF 4
tariff commission for scientific study
md readjustment OF duties to protect
american industry against the flooo I
VI European products after the flght +,
MS millions turn 10 the pursuits Of l
Ieacc. the shipping bill now pending '
q create an American merchant mae
Inc to relieve the commerce OF the &
ountry from tho lack Of ocean trans i
ortatlon. and still making provision
o withdraw government operation c
rom competition with private capital 4
shen the latter IS ready 60 undertake (
he enterprise; these also viii be pr, q
ented as reasons Tor continuing the
afty Ia power v
Foreign Trade Improved
The platform will contend that leg 4
'laiion at home and diplomatic dcal a
lgs abroad, have lent strong slim a
ms To American foreign trade and
iat IS u result, industrial prosperity 4
as greatly been enhanced and foreign
AIDE established on fifmer basis
ian ever before