Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1918-07-12
DEMooRAT1o PARTY PLATFORM.

convention held in Boise June 15:
we, the representatives of the
Democratic party of the state of Ida
no in convention assembled at this
most momentous period in the histo-
ry of the world laying aside all differ
ences of merely economic plans and
policies, a discussion of which in.
times of peace is entirely proper and
stimulus to active participation by
the people in governmental affairs,
renew, with our fellow citizens re-
gardless of party, race or creed, our
allegiance to the great republic, now
in the hour Of the worlds greatest
trial, universally recognized as hui
manity's hope and stay.
I'VE send greetings to the man at
the helm, the man who has given
force and inclination to the great
struggle for human rights and so
shaped and given voice to the hopes,
aims and aspirations Of those peoples
Of the earth fighting In a life and
death struggle for liberty that with
one voice they acclaim Woodrow Will
son the spokesman and leader OF the
freedom loving people of the world.
Congress Endorsed.
We heartily indorse the acts of
congress in both branches in uphold
ing the hands of the president in the
great work of the war, and in no in
vtdtous manner, but with full reali-
cation of the responsibility and with
1ustifable pride point to the record
OF achievement under Democratic
leadership; and 1t is a matter OF fe-
licitation to the Democracy OF Idaho
that Democratic senator represents
our state at this time and we most
heartily endorse his record in con-
gress.
I'VE feel that democratic admin
istration has conducted the affairs OF
the state with prudence. economy and
good judgment and has been fully
equal to the additional tasks impos-
ed by the war. We heartily endorse
the record of the state administration
and the state legislature.
I'VE pay Unreasonable tribute to
the loyal sons OF our state and nation
who have been called, or who may
yet be called, to serve in the army and
the navy. No words are adequate to
express our appreciation of their 10y
al sacrifice and service and no legisla-
ton In their behalf can repay the
debt. We especially recommend that
congress do enact effective laws to re-
claim the arid and swamp lands of
the nation and that our returning SOL
diers and sailors be given the prefer
ence right Of entry and possession OF
these and all other lands.
las party we wish to pay tribute
to the spirit Of patriotism and self
sacrifice that has been shown by the
women of America. At a time when
we are fighting to establish democra-
cy the world over, the right of wo-
men to be placed on an equality with
men, is not even open to question. We
reaftirm our long standing allegiance
to the principle of woman suffrage
and advocate the adoption OF the pro-
posed amendment to the federal con-
stitution embodying this principle.
I'VE denounce as henious and Grim
inal any attempt on the part of any
person to take advantage OF the fact
that our country is at war and seek
thereby to reap personal, pecuniary
profits. We condemn war profiteer-
ing as one of the worst forms of trea-
son. And we urge congress to pass
appropriate legislation to control the
price OF substitutes recommended for
use with wheat -four, and thereby
make them available for use in this
state,
I'VE condemn all persons who fail
to do their duty, who attempt to en-
gender class hatred, who indulge In
scurrilous and insiduous attacks on
the conduct OF the war.
Councils of Defense.
we most heartily commend the
able work which has been done and lie
being done by the national, state and
county councils of defense and pledge
them our undivided support. And we
favor the financing of the state and
county councils Of defense by the leg.
islature and the various counties.
I'VE believe in continuing in force
the laws heretofore enacted in both
the state and nation for the suppress.
sing of the liquor traffic. and we favor
the early ratification of the amend
ment to the federal constitution pro.
hibiting the manufacture and sale OF
intoxicating liquor.
I'VE recognize the need for improv.
ed means and methods of marketing
the products of the soil, labor and
manufacture of our state. We de-
clare the use of the authority of the
state an ESSENTIAL in protecting the
markets from monopoly and unjust
practices in order that the full value
OF the product may be insured to the
producer.
We are opposed to the exploitationi
and monopoly of our states natura
resources such as timber, the public
range, water and water power in the
interests of few, and we favor the
Intervention of the state to reclaim
for the people as a whole their right
ful interest in these resources where
yer possible in harmony with the &C
tion Of the United States government
I'VE recommend the enactment oil
new law and the amendment Of exist.
ing laws, SO that adequate protection
and compensation will be assured the
laborers of our state.
''The Democratic party of the ma.
tion today is the party OF progress
and we, the Democrats OF the state OF
Idaho, are glad to accept the responsi.
bility of the duties imposed upon us.
We seek the means to achieve in this
state, with its matchless opportuni-
ties and the truly democratic spirit of
Its citizens, more perfect democracy.
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