Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-10-12
PLATFORM

PLATINUM
BELIEVE:
That our constitution means just what II says
and that II was written in order to form
more 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
cur posterity. and that these principles are 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 strong and centralized National Government
that more Of our laws should be national. a. =
means to secure adequate justice to all classes.
In the making Of necessary internal improve
ments,. and that these should not be accom-
plishsd 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 monopolstic interests.
That we must protect, foster and encourage agri-
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 productveness 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 and 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 Rural Credit System. securing to the farmer
and the city home builder low rate of interest
on long time loans.
In securing and insuring social and economic JUS
tice to all classes. emphasizing the dignity of
labor. and securing the adequate remuneration.
That child labor In social injustice and an
economic evil and should be prohibited by
National Legislation.
In fostering Merchant Marine by adequate navi-
cation laws. that by increasing and controlling
creased. and freight rates, especially upon ex-
port farm products. would ba reduced. all to the
special advantage Of agricultural interests.
In strengthening and more rigidly 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
difference in the cost d labor or production at
home and abroad. That there should be the
smallsst possible duty on necessities. II any At
the best and most equitable results can only be
obtained by q permanent non-partisan tariff
commission.
In the protection OF American citizenship the
world over. for In this way only can redeem
and maintain our self respect and the respect
of other nations.
In real preparedness N . guarantee Of the peace
Of Justice which means industrial we'll ~
military preparedness.
That our standing army should be increased COM
usensurAbly with our need Of national defense
but not for aggressive militArism
In the Increased efficiency Of navy. As far as
have knowl ledge. Judge our navy inadequate
In ships and In men for defense.
That preparation FOR defense can best be deter
mined and accomplished by = non partisan ex-
pert National Defense Council to consider MI
questions. social. industrial and economic. In
shaping our military preparedness for defense
and the preservation Of peace.
In real. undiluted Americanism. That our coun-
try must be melting pot Of American Citi-
xenship. That love Of country and self sacri-
fcinx patriotism the safe guards of our
national existence and that all nationalities.
crceis and social differences must become one
In our Americanisrn,