Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-28
PLATFORM
| BELIEVE:

! bEsIiFsS f..
That our constitution means just what it says.
and that 1t was written In order to form
more perfect union. establish justice. insure
domestic tranquility. provide for the common
se proa,s ths fn h, ~eiars ana se
our posterity," and that these principles 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 a strong and centralized National Government
that more Of our laws SHOULD be national as
means to secure adequate justice to all classes.
In the making Of necessary internal improve
ments. and that these should not be accom-
plished by our present pork barrel methods
which deserve severe condemnation.
In the conservation and development of our Ma
tural 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 as the basis of our national
prosperity.
In encouraging and fully protecting by national
Legislation the increasing dairy interests of our
country.
In securins national soil survey which would
expedite the settlement and culture of vacant
lands and increase the productiveness of lands
now under cultivation.
In legislation for good roads aiding farmers In
getting products eheaply and quickly To market,
and for the convenience of all people.
In extending aad perfecting cur 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 low rate of interest
ON long ame loans.
In securing and insurng social and economic JUS
tiee to all classes. emphasizing the dignity of
Iahar and secariny the deuu nj M "A nara ion
That child labor is social injustice and an
economic evil and should be prohibited by
National Legislation.
In fostering Merchant Marine by adequate navi
ocean freight. foreign trade would be in =
creased. and freight rates. especially upon eS-
port farm products. would be reduced. all to the
special advantage Of agricultural interests.
| In strengt henins and more rgdy enforcing our
antitrust laws, that all classes and lines OF
business may receive the fullest protection
| In protective tariff to protect American labor
against the cheap and underpaid labor of Euro
pean and Asiatic countries. That the amount
of duty should be largely determined upon the
difference In the cost of labor production al
home and abroad. That there should be the
smallest possible duty on necessities, II any a,
al,-and a high duty npon all Injuries. That
| the beat and most equitable results can only hi
obtained by permanent non partisan tariff
| commission.
| In the protection Of American citizenship the
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and maintain our self respect and the respect
of other nations.
| In real preparedness a guarantee of the peace
| of Justice which means industrial as well a.
military preparedness.
| That our standing army should be increased com.
| mensurabiy with need of national defense
| but not for aggressive mitarism.
In the increased efficiency Of our navy As far as
| have knowledge. Judge our navy inadequate
| in ships and in men for defense.
| IN. q 1ng. l.su
mined and accomplished by non partisan eN'
| pert National Defense Council TO consider al
| questions. social, industrial and economic, Ii
shaping our military preparedness for defens,
and the preservation of peace,
| In real. undiluted AmerieAnisn. That our eoun
try must be melting pot" of American Cit
| zenship, That love of country and self sacri
| hcng patriotism the safe guards Of ou,
| national existence. and that all nationalities
! cresds and social differences must become on,
| in our Americanisn,.