Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-10-26
PLATFORM


BELIEVE:
That our constitution means Just what il says
and that il written in order to form a
perfect union, establish Justice. insure
domestic tranquility. provide for the common
defense. promote the general welfare, and
cure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and
our posterity. and that these principles are all
inclusive and should be made effective.
In the fundamental principles of the Republican
party.
sIn 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, az a
means to secare 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 the basis of national
prosperity.
In encouraging and fully protecting by national
legislation the increasing dairy interests of our
country.
In securrs 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 cheaply and quickly to market
and for the convenience of all people.
In extending aad perfecting our 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 "a Rural Credit System. securing to the farmer
and the city home builder a low rate of interest
on long time loans
In securing and nsurinE social and economic JUS
tee To all classes. emphasizing the dignity Of
labor. and securing the adequate remuneration.
| That child labor is social iniuatice and an
economic evil and should he prohibited by
National Legislation.
| In fostering "A Merchant Marine by adequate nav-
cation laws, that by increasing and controlling
ocean freight, our foreign trade would he in
creased. and freight rates especially upon eX~
port farm products, would be reduced. all TO the
| special advantage of agricultural interests.
| In strengthening and more rigidly enforcing our
| anti trust laws. that all classes aud lines of
business may receive the fullest protection.
In a protective tariff. to protect American labor
against the cheap and underpaid labor of Euro
pean and Asiatie countries. That the amount
of duty should be largely determined upon the
difference in the cost of labor or production tat
home and abroad. That there should be the
smallest possible duty necessities, if any at
all. and high duty npon all Injuries. That
| the beat and most equitable results can only be
obtained by permanent non partisan tariff
commission.
| In the protection of American citizenship the
world over. for i'm this way only redeen
! and maintain our self respect and the respect
| Of other nations,
| In real preparedness as guarantee of the peace
of Justice which means industrial we'll as
| military preparedness.
| That standing army should be Increased com
| mensurahly with need of national defense
but not for aggressive militarism,
| In the Increased efficiency of our navy. As far az
| have knowledge. Judge our navy Inadequate
| in ships and in men for defense
| .9.rA. H.,
mined and accomplished by Il partisan ex-
| pert National Defense Council to consider all
| questions. social, industrial and economic. in
| shaping cur military preparedness for defense
| and the preservation of peace.
| In real, undilatei Amerieanisr. That our coun-
| try must be melting pot of American Citi
| genship. That love Of country and self sacri-
| ticnG patriotism the safe guards OF oar
| national existence. and that all natinnalitieS
| rreeds and social differences must become one
| in our Anericansn,