Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-17
Pronouncement Of Democratic
Convention Is Similar to
Plank Adopted by RepubIi-
can Party.
AMERICANISM IS
STRONGLY ADVOCATED
Divided Allegiance Branded as
OlSloyalty Intervention in
Mexico Described as ''Last
Resort
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Coliseum, 81. Louis, June l6.---
After an unsuccessful fight to throw
out the suffrage plank in the demo-
cratic platform as approved by Presi-
dent Wilson. the democratic national
convention at 1907 o'clock this after
noon adopted the whole platform, In
GLIDING the planks on suffrage and
Americanlsm by acclamation.
The fight on the suffrage plank
was the first row to ripple the har-
mony of the convention. The fight
on II was led by Governor Ferguson
OF Texas and II seemed TO have some
chance until Senator Walsh of Mon
tana told the convention that Presi-
dent Wilson considered the suffrage
plank az written necessary to the sue.
cess Of the party.
Carried With Roars.
A roll call OF states was forced and
only lS1 " votes could be mustered
for the substitute, SSSh were cast
against II. Then the plank itself and
the whole platform was adopted by
n roaring chorus OF approval, After
some formality the convention then
adjourned nj 3;li o'clock. 1t was all
over.
The democratic platform opens
with an endorsement OF the Wilson
administration. saying 1T is the best
exposition of sound democratic poll
ICY"
1t challenged comparison OF "our
our constructive legislation" with any
party at any time. and reviews Iegis-
lation enacted.
IruJrwt.ys,.,,J r A Al s<.6<...4aa
1t reafflrms belief In q tariff for
revenue only and indorscs tho Under
wood law; takes cognlzance OF the ef-
feet OF war on the tariff and indorses
Il tariff commissions,
The shipping. billis Endorsed as a
means Of restoring "the American
flag TO the seas"
Hyphen Condemned.
The "Americanism" plank sum-
mons all to make clear to the world
the unity and consequent power of
America and declared This Ia an
issue of patriotism. To taint II with
would be to defile It," IL
every group or organization
that has as its object the advancement
of the interest Of foreign power.
The preparedness" plank favors
the maintenance of an army fully ade-
luate for the requirements of order,
safety and protection of the nations
rights; for the fullest development OF
the coast defense, the maintenance of
IN adequate reserve OF trained citi-
.cns and fixed development OF
navy. worthy to support the great
naval traditions of the United States
Declares for Neutrality.
The platform declares for neutrai-
~, holding that tho administration
1as sought In the conduct of foreign
affairs to support the principle OF
maintenance of national and ndivid-
ial rights security OF the highways
" the seas for the common and un-
lndered use OF nations"
II favors the maintenance of the
'losest relations of amity and help
ulness between the United States and
,ther republics of the western hemi-
phere in support of peace and pros
lerity.
Monroe Doctrine Reasserted.
Dealing with Mexico. II reasserts
he Monroe doctrine as a principle OF
faith and declares the
want "of stable government and the
oss of American lives and property
rom revolution has rendered neces-
AIRY that we temporarily occupy by
ur armed forced. portions of the ter
itory of II friendly state. 1t says that
ntil the restoration of law and order
n that country shall make the repe-
iton of such happenings improbable
the necessity for their (the troops)
emaining must continue, and adds:
Intervention. implying as 1t does
lilitary subiugation. Is revolving to
he people of the United States not
the provocation is great,
nd should be resorted to only as "A
lst resort"
Conservation Favored.
Conservation laws to permit the de-
elopment OF national resources while
reventing waste and monopoly and
le continuance of the reclamation OF
rid lands are favored.
The platform declared for plans to
nder agriculture more profitable
Id country life more attractive and
views farm legislation
1t favors federal aid in the con-
ruction of good roads.
Federal Labor Reforms.
In government employment IL de-
tres for q living wage, eight-hour
~ adoption of safety and sanitary
aasures compensation for industrial
cidents, uniform child labor law and
adequate retirement law
The svamans act Is endorsed and
e platform declares for the enact
mt of federal child labor law.
cation of n federal bureau of safety,
tension of the bureau OF mines and
system of employment agen-
-.
For Tuberculosis Treatment.
Public health measures and the es-
,lishment of federal sanatoria for
eds OF tuberculosis patients are fa-
red
It declares for government budg-
and the ultimate independence OF
! Philippines.
Suffrage state Question.
On suffrage II says: 1--WE recom-
md extension of franchise to the