West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-06-22

all men shall enjoy equality OF right
and freedom from discrimination I'm
the lands wherein they dwell.
PRISON REFORM
We demand that the modern princi-
pies OF prison reform be applied I'm our
Federal penal system. We favor such
work for prisoners as shall give them
training In remunerative occupations.
so that they may mako an honest liv-
ing when released from prison: the
setting apart OF the net wages OF the
prisoner TO be paid TO his dependent
family or to be reserved for his own
use upon his release: the liberal ex-
tension of the principles OF the Fed
eral parole law. with due regard both
to the welfare OF the prisoner and the
interests OF society; the adoption of
the probation system. especially I'm the
case OF first offenders not convicted of
serious crimes.
PENSIONS
We renew the declarations OF recent
Democratic platforms relating TO gen
erous pensions for soldiers and their
widows, and call attention TO our rec
ord OF performance I'm this particular
WATERWAY AND FLOOD CONTROL
We renew the declaration i'm our last
two platforms relating TO the develop
ment OF our waterways. The recent
devastations OF the lower Mississippi
valley and several other sections by
floods accentuates the movement for
the regulation of river flow by addi-
tional bank and levee protection be-
low, and diversion storage and CON
troll OF the food waters above, and
their utilization for beneficial pur-
poses I'm the reclamation of arid and
swamp lands, and development OF wa
ter power, instead of permitting the
floods TO continue. as heretofore, as
agents of destruction.
We hold that the control of the Mis-
sissippi river is n national problem.
The preservation OF the depths OF It's
waters for purposes of navigation,
the building of levees and works of
bank protection TO maintain the integ-
rity OF it's channel and prevent the
overflow OF it's valley, resulting I'm the
interruption of interstate commerce,
the disorganization OF the mail SER
vice aud the enormous loss OF life
and property impose an obligation
which clone can be discharged by the
national government.
We favor the adoption OF liberal
and comprehensive plan for the de-
velopment and Improvement OF our
harbors and inland waterways with
economy and efficiency, so as TO per-
init their navigation by vessels OF
standard draught
ALASKA
IL has been and Will be the policy
OF the Democratic party TO enact all
laws necessary for the speedy devel-
opment Of Alaska and it's great natur-
al resources
TERRITORIES
We vor granting to the people OF
Alaska, Hawaii and Porto Rico the
traditional territorial government ac-
corded to all territories OF the United
States since the beginning OF our gov
ernment and we believe the officials
appointed TO administer the govern
ment Of those several territories
should be qualified by previous bona
fde residence.
CANDIDATES
We unreservedly indorse our Presi-
dent and Vice President, Woodrow
Wilson OF New Jersey, and Thomas
Riley Marshall OF Indiana, who have
performed the functions Of their great
Office faithfully and impartially and
with distinguished ability.
In particular we commend 10 the
American people the splendid diplo-
matte victories OF our great President.
who has preserved the vital interests
OF our government and ita citizens and
kept us out Of war
Woodrow Wilson stands today the
greatest American OF his generation
CONCLUSION.
This is a critical hour in the history
OF America, a critical hour I'm the his
tory OF the world. Upon the record
above set forth. which shows great
constructive achievement I'm following
ont consistent policy for our domes-
tic and internal development: upon
the record Of the Democratic admins
tration. which maintained the honor.
the dignity and the interests Of the
United States and at the same time
retained the respect and friendship Of
all the nations Of the world. and upon
the great policies for the future
strengthening OF the life Of our coun-
try. the enlargement OF our national
vision and the ennobllng OF our inter
national relations. as set forth above.
we appeal with confidence TO the vOt-
ers OF the country.
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