The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-17

among ScFAdtH OiSdntxatOHS GSiSt
for the Purpose of advancing the
Interests of Foreign Nations to the
DetrIment of Our Country"
st. Louis, June 17.-Condemnation
of the activities of all persons. groups
and organizations in the United States
that conspire to advance the interests
of a foreign power are contained in
the American plank of the Democratic
platform.
1--WE charge" the plank declares,
that such conspiracies among a
limited number exist and have been
instigated for the prejudice and detri.
ment of our country" The complete
plank follows:
THE part that the United States
will play in the new day of interna-
tional relationships which now is upon
us will depend upon our preparation
and our character.
The Democratic party recognizes
the assertion and triumphant demon
stration of the indivisibility and cohe-
rent strength of the nation, therefore,
as the supreme issue of this day in
which the whole world faces the cri-
sis of manifold change. it summons
all men, of whatever origin or creed,
who would count themselves Ameri-
cans, to join in making clear to the
world unity and the consequent power
of America
This is an issue of patriotism. To
taint 1t with partisanship would be to
defile it. In this day of test America
must show itself, not a nation of par
tisRns, but nation of patriots
There is gathered here in America
the best OF the blood, the industry and
the genius of the whole world, the ele-
ments of a great race and a magnifi.
cent society TO be melted into a
mighty and splendid nation.
DIsloyaIty is Condemned.
Whoever, actuated by the purpose
to promote the interest of a foreign
power, in disregard of our country 6
welfare, or to injure this government
in its foreign relations or cripple or
destroy It's industries at home, and
whoever by arousing prejudices of a
racial, religious or other nature ere
ates discord and strife among our peo.
pie so as TO obstruct the wholesome
process of unification, is faithless to
the trust which the privileges of citi
zenship repose In him and disloyal To
his country.
we, therefore, condemn as subves
sive OF this nations unity and in
tegrity, and as destructive of its wei
| fare, the activities and designs oi
every group or organization, political
or otherwise, that has for its object
the advancement of the interest of 6
| foreign power, whether such object
is promoted by intimidating the gov
ernment, a political party. or repre-
sentatives of the people, or Which 1:
calculated and tends to divide oul
people into antagonistic groups anC
thus to destroy that complete agree
ment and solidarity of the people ant
that unity OF sentiment and nationa
purpose SO essential to the perpetuity
OF the nation and it's free institutions
I'VE condemn all alliances and com
binations of individuals in this coun
try of whatever nationality or descent
who agree and conspire together fol
the purpose of embarrassing or weak
ening our government or OF improper
ly influencing or coercing our public
representatives in dealing or negotiat
ing with any foreign power.
I'VE charge that such conspiraciel
among a limited number exist ant
have been insugated for the purpose
of advancing the interests Of foreign
countries to the prejudice and detri
ment of our own country.
I'VE condemn any political part.
which in view of the activity OF sucl
conspirators surrenders its integrit.
or modifies its policy"
Favors Preparedness.
On preparedness the platform says
I'VE favor the maintenance of al
army fully adequate TO the require
ments OF order or safety and Of tn
protection of the nations rights; tn
fullest development of modern meth
ods OF seacoast defense and the main
tenance Of an adequate reserve of cit
zens trained to arms and prepared I
safeguard the people and territory o
the United States against any DANCE
of hostile action which may unexpec,
edly arise, and fixed policy for tn
continuous development of a nav
worthy to support the great naval trs
ditions of this nation and fully equa
to the international tasks which tn
Unlted etatae hopes And expects I