Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-30
Of
Democrats
Adopted at
Convention

Bangor. Me, Barch 2s.-(speciaD.-
Following is the platform OF the Dem
ocratic party as adopted at the con-
vention:
The Democracy Of Maine. in conven-
ton assembled. congratulates the peo-
pie that in this period Of worldwide
war and destruction OF life and prop
erty America has at the helm wise
and courageous captain who has kept
the rudder true in the perils Of stormy
seas. Our country Is at peace. prosper
ity abounds. and the national honor
has been preserved.
In this great crisis Of world affairs
the United States are fortunate under
the leadership Of woodrow Wilson.
In the midst Of universal war he has
kept the peace.
In the midst Of universal confusion
his brain has been clear, his nerve
steady, his heart unshaken from it's
faith in humanity.
Other nations have their heroes OF
death and destruction; our hero Of life
and construction Is Woodrow Wilson.
He has labored to preserve and build
up, while others have fought to tear
down and destroy. He has striven for
peace, but refused to purchase peace
at the price Of injustice or dishonor.
We endorse his call for national pre-
paredness as a call for permanent
peace, justice and honor.
We endorse his increase Of the army
as an increase Of power for peace.
We endorse his call for a navy large
enough. to defend our country. to pro-
tect Americans, and to enforce the
Monroe Doctrine.
The clash Of arms in Europe and the
succession Of revolutions on this hem
isphere proclaim the necessity for an
army and navy adequate to the duties
and responsibilities of the world
greatest republic, an army and navy
serving as the fundamentally Of de-
mocracy in upholding the rights of
humanity.
The hope of the world. the hope Of
democracy. the hope of liberty every
where. is resting upon America. Un-
der Woodrow Wilson we shall realize
this hope. What he has done is a
promise Of what he will do. We en-
dorse his leadership, and demand his
reelection because he Is the safest.
the wisest, the most humane and the
most clear-headed statesman now on
the stage Of the world. He is the Amer
lean best qualified by knowledge, ac-
uaintance with conditions. and expe-
rience to lead this country in the set
Element of international questions
which must be met with at the close
Of the war.
The administration Of Woodrow WILL
son has more than realized the high
hopes Of the American people.
Government by and for the million
aires has given place to government
by and for the millions.
Glass legislation piled mountain high
by Republican administrations has
been pulled down, and all men put on a
level with the law.
Predatory wealth no longer rules the
nation.
Legislative halls. in which taxing
laws were drawn by those who taxed
the many for their own individual en-
richment. are now free from even the
shadow OF such suspicion.
Legislation is no longer enacted to
enrich tho few nor to impoverish the
many.
The flag that flies over the CAPITOL
now means equal Justice to all men.
equal protection to all producers of
wealth.
Tho diuner-pail Of the laborer is ALL
ed with plenty.
The doors. Of opportunity are open.
not only to talent but also to toll.
The Just and fair recognition OF the
rights and demands Of labor. heretofore
ignored by the trust controlled Ren,b.
lean party. have been vitalixed into
law. aud no longer on the soil Of free
America Is human labor to be treated
as a mere commodity.
A fair and just income tar ,.w
equalizes taxation by shifting part Of
Inc burden from those least able to
those best able to bear It.
The excessive high tariff with fts
ravenous brood OF trusts, has been re-
placed by a taxing law that has been
)ustified BY its justice and fairness.
Firm and uncompromising orposi-
lion to privilege and favoritism in our
tariff system has replaced the unjust.
burdensome and extortionate Payne
act by tariff law that deals
Justly with bQth the producer and the
consumer and has been followed by
prosperity through tho
whole country.
The system Of Federal Reserve
banks, in the midst Of world wide
wreck and ruin. has prevented panics.
upheld the national credit. and main
tained prosperity not endangered by
Of private credit.
The national resources Of the nation
hat have survived Republican waste
Ind favoritiam have tsen rescued from
waste and spoilation by . wise sys-
.em Of conservation.