The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-06-22
AMER|CAN|SM IS
PLATFORM KEYNOTE
Adopted by the Democratic Ma
tional Convention.
HAVE FIGHT OVER SUFFRAGE
Plank Declares in Favor of Enfran-
ehisemsnt Of Women by States
Condemns Activity in U. S.
for Alien Powers. &

st. Louis, June l7.-Amerlcanism--
"the indivfsibility and coherent
strength of the nation"-was pro-
claimed the supreme issue of this
day" by the platform submitted TO the
Democratic national convention rs a
declaration of party faith. Military
and naval preparedness to assert and
demonstrate" this Americanism and
violent denunciation of 'conspirators
for the advancement of the interest OF
n foreign power" marked the strong
planks of the platform.
A weary,all night session Of the res
olutiOns committee of the convention
that was a. tumult of, discussion that
at times hecaine acrid, wrOte+the plat
I form. But The committee was dOmi-
mated and controlled over the long
light strand Ola, telephone wire that
stretched from the committee room to
the White House. Every plank agreed
TO was read TO President Wilson, the
candidate of the party, who SAT- III the
telephone through the long night.
When the platform was completed II
had the unqualified Endorsement. OF
the president. !a.2r'' a."
/ -ate Battle over Suffrage.
Woman suffrage, al tissue which
reused the committee to violent dis
agreement was written into the plat
form In a plank that was Objectionable
to both supporters and opponents OF
votes for women. 1t declared in favor
OF the enfranchlsement of women "by
the states"
I Among the declarations on which
Z President Wilson and Vice President
Marshall will base their fight for re-
election next fall are the following:
A review If the achievements of the
administration, A.....,.
| A declaration of faith in tariff for
revenue only. specifically ENDORSING
the Underwood tariff law and de-
mand for II nonpartiSan tariff COM
mission TO adjust rates TO changing
conditions in the worlds production
=, and trade" There Is no specific recon-
! mendation for an "antidumping" law.
! A powerful declaration for an
I sAmerica, not nation of partisans
but q nation of patriots" charging that
: cOnspiracieS exist among limited num-
Der Of groups Of citizens "and, have
been instigated for the purpose of ad-
yancing the interests of foreign cOun-
tries to the prejudice and detriment Of
our country" The plank Condemns
any political party which in view of
the activity of such cOnspiratOrs sur
renders its integrity, or modifies It's
policy"
Demand for Preparedness.
A demand for preparedness that
would make the citizens of the United
States "secure against the hazard of
Interference from any quarter, and
nble to protect their rights upon the
seas or in any part OF ill.,. world" The
plank declares for an army adequate
to the requirements of order, safety
and the protection of the nations
rights" the fullest development of sea-
coast defense, and the maintenance of
a reserve of "citizens trained to arms"
1t likewise demands fixed policy for
I the continuous development of our
navy worthy to support the great ma
A strong declaration that it is the
duty of the United States to use its
| power to secure peace throughout the
world. To this end the platform rec
ommends an association of the nations
! Of the world to guarantee the princi-
! pies of the protection of the sOver-
/ eighty of all peoples, the protection CT
/ nd
I disturbance of world peace that comes
! from aggression or disregard of the
rights of nations or individuals.
/ An Endorsement of the foreign pol-
icy of the administration with the
statement that ii has regarded the
, lives of its citizens and the claims of
Z hur.nnlty as of greater moment than
material rights and peace as the best
hasis for the just settlement of COM
! mercial claims"
A reiteration of the Monroe doctrine
| and a demand for Pan-AmericanIsm.
| A plank setting forth conditions I'm
I Mexico, the reasons for the presence
[ of American troops on Mexican soil.
and the declaration that they must
! remain there until 1.-The restoration of
| law and order" This plank declares
Intervention "revolting to the people
of the United States and to be resorted
/ to only rs u last resort"
A merchant marine plank Indorsing
the pending shipping bill.
| A recommendation for the conserva-
| ton of national resources. .Ia g.
A general agricultural ptph pr6inis-
| Ing leglslation.to benefit TIE farmer.
A declaration faroring aiding good
road construction. $50 ~
A labor plank promising the inforce-
ment OF the seamen's law and favor
Ing child-lnbor legislation, the creation
of federal bureau of safety. federal
employment agencies, reform In the
public health laws and other reforms.
A demand for cloture In the United
States senate.
Economy lin government expendi-
ture with steps toward a budget sys-
TEN.
o5 Favors s-Hour Day. Dsl
"a civil service plank promising goy-l