Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-09-21
PLATFORM

PLATFORM
/ BELIEVE:
That our constitution means just what it says.
and that It was written in order to form a
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
our 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 a strong and centralized National Government
that more of our laws should be national. as a
means to secure adequate justice to all classes.
In the making Of necessary internal improve
ments, and that these should not be accom-
plished by present pork barrel methods
which deserve severe condemnation.
In the conservation and development Of our Ma
turai 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 al the basis of our national
prosperity
In encouraging and fully protecting by national
Legislation the increasing dairy interests of our
country.
In seeurins national soil survey. which would
expedite the settlement and culture of vacant
lands and increase the productiventss of lands
now under cultivation.
In legislation for good roads. aiding farmers in
getting products cheapy 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 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 "a 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 a Merchant Marine by adequate navi
CATION laws that by increasing and controlling
ocean freight our foreign trade would be in
creased. and freight rates, especially upon
port farm products would be reduced. all to the
special advantage of agricultural interests.
In strong thening 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 Asiatc countries That the amount
of duty should be largely determined upon the
difference In the cost Of labor production at
home and abroad That there should be the
smallest possible duty necessities, il any at
all,~and IA high duty npon all Injuries. That
the best and NEST equitable results can only be
obtained by a permanent non partisan tariff
commission.
In the protection of American citizenship the
world over for in this way only can W g redeem
and maintain our self respect and the respect
of other nations,
In real preparedness as a guarantee OF the peace
of justice which means industrial we'll
military preparedness.
That our standing army should be increased com
mensurabiy with our need of national defense
but not for aggressive militarism.
In the increased efficiency of our navy AS far a.
have knowieds Judge our navy inadequate
in ships and in men for defense.
That preparation for defense can best be deter
mined and accomplished by a non partisan
pert National Defense Council to consider all
questions, social industrial and economic. in
shaping our military preparedness for defense
and the preservation of peace.
In real. unduted Americanisna. That our eoun-
try must be melting pot of American Citi
EeRship. That love of country and self saeri-
feins patriotism the safe guards of our
national existence. and that all nationalites
ereeSis and social differences must become enc
In our Americanisn.