The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-05-29
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1--WE insist that this cease and we
appeal to all patriots, whatever their
politics, to aid VS. in every way pos
sible in our efforts to require that
partisan politics be taken out and
kept out of the war management. In
this emergency we call upon all men
and women to support the government
without thought Of party.
1--WE insist that every possible eff
cient instrument, men aad material,
which is available, shall be used to
aid in winning the war and that in
efficiency shall be replaced by eftici-
ency wherever found"
The platform denounces any criti-
cism Of public officials when such criti-
cisms are inspired by partisanship or
disloyalty but declares that courage
and inefficiency should be defended.
"Peace With Victory"
1t declares that the Republican party
stands for peace with victory and
never peace by compromise bargain
ing Of principles which would violate
American rights, interests and honor
and make of our sacrifice sacrilege,
to be made again by our grandchil
dren." 1t also declares for sane
preparation now for the solution of the
problems immeasurable in complexity
and magnitude, which will come after
the war. To this end we promise
forward stepping as we'll as forward
looking program for labor, for business
and for the farmer"
The platform also reaffirmed the be-
lief of the party in the Protective tariff
and the rehabilitation of a privately
owned, but government aidde where
necessary, merchant marine.
1t contends that government lands,
where available for homesteads should
first be offered to American soldiers.
1t also endorses the work of United
States Senators New and Watson Of
Indiana, and the administration of
Governor Goodrich. The platform
deals at length with state issues.
The platform also reaffirms the
party's belief in equal suffrage and
urges the adoption of the vonaan's SUI
frage amendment by the United States
Senate.
Commission is Urged.
1t recommends commission for
the study of social insurance, and sug-
gests that the state should supervise
the physical development of children
in the public schools.
The plank on taxation urges a oon1-
plete revision Of the tax laws of the
state.
The platform places the party on
record as favoring the adjustment of
a number of state offices, including,
Geologist, veterinarian, commissioner
of fisheries and game, entomologist
and statistician. 1t would substitute
for these conservation commission
and wuold make the attorney general,
superintendent of public instruction
and clerk of the supreme and appellate
courts appointive.
1t recommends the establishment OF
a separate department of banking and
insurance.
1t pledges the party to "all reason
able reforms" in court procedure and
to re-submit the budget system for the
consideration of the legislature
The platform also places the party
to record as favoring the compensa-
ton to farmers for storage in carrying
wheat, subject to the order of the gov
eminent. ..
1t commends the legislature for the
passage of the Absent Voters biil'
permitting Indiana soldiers to vote in
the field. 1t also reaffirms the party's
declaration for a larger measure of
home rule for cities and the enactment
of a law that will permit cities to
adopt commission or city manager
form of government.