El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-11
TEXT Of c. o. p National Platform Adopted In Chicago

I government, but the rights and interests
or an government employees must be safe
guarded by impartial laws and tribunals.
In public utilities we favor the estab-
lishment OF an impartial tribunal 10 make
an investigation Of the facts and TO render
a decision TO the end that there may 3
Z no organized interruption Of service TO the
lives and health and welfare Of the people.
The decisions OF the tribunals TO be
morally but not legally binding. and an
. informed public sentiment 20 be relied
upon TO secure their acceptance. The tri-
bunal. however. should refuse TO accept
jurisdiction except for the purpose OF in
vestigation. as long as the public service
be interrupted.
For public utilities we favor the type
OF tribunal provided for in the transpor-
tation act OF 1890.
For private industries we do not advo-
cate the principle OF compulsory arhitra-
tion, but we favor Impartial commissions
and better facilities for voluntary media
tion. consultation and arbitration. supple
mented by that full publicity which will
enlist the influence Of an aroused public
opinion The government should take the
Initiative IN inviting the establishment Of
tribunals or commissions for the purpose
OF voluntary arbitration and investigation
OF this issue.
We demand the exclusion from interstate
commerce Of the products Of convict labor.
Foreign Policy.
The foreign policy Of the administration
has been founded upon no principle and
directed by no definite conception Of our
nations rights and obligations It has
been humiliating TO America and irritating
10 other nations with the result that after
a period Of unexampled sacrifice our mo-
tives are suspected. our moral influence
impaired and our government stands dis
credited and friendless among the nations
We favor a liberal and generous foreign
policy founded upon definite moral and
political principles. characterized by a
clear understanding OF. and firm adherence
upon our own rights and unfailing respect
for the rights OF others We should afford
full and adequate protection 20 the life,
liberty and property and all international
rights OF every American citizen and
should require proper respect for the
American flag; but we should be equally
careful 70 manifest a just regard for the
rights OF other nations A scrupulous OBJ
serVance OF ouf international engagements
when lawfully assumed IS essential for our
own honor and self respect and the respect
Of other nations.
Subject TO a due regard for our intsrna-
tlonal obligations. We should leave our
country free 10 develop its civilization along
the line most conducive TO the happiness
and welfare OF the people, and TO cast
its influence on the side OF justice and
right should occasion require
Mexico.
The Ineffective policy OF the present ad-
mlnistratlon in Mexican matters has been
largely responsible for the continued loss
Of American lives IN that country and upon
the border; for the enormous loss OF Amer
lean and foreign property for the lowering
OF American standards OF morality and
social relations with MeIicauss and for the
bringing Of American ideals o. justice and
national honor and political integrity into
contempt ard ridicule in Mexico and
throughout the world
The policy OF wordy. futile, written pro-
tests against the acts OF Mexican officials.
explained thu folloSing day by the presi-
dent himself as being meaningless and not
intended TO be considered seriously OF en-
forced, has but added in degree 70 that
contempt and has earned for Us the sueers
and 1eers OF Mexican bandits and added
insult upon insult against cur national
honor and dignity
We should not recognize any Mexican
government unless Il be a responsible gov
eminent, willing and able 20 give suf1l-
Client guarantees that the lives and prop
erty OF American citizens are respected and
protected; that wrongs viii be promptly
corrected and just compensation Will be
made for injury sustained The Republican
and effectual policy toward Mexico that
shall enforce respect for the American
nag and that shall protect the rights OF
American citizens lawfully IN MeLico 20
security o. life and enjoyment o. property
IN connection with established international
treaty rights.
The Republican party Is a sincere friend
Of the Mexican people In its insistence
upon maintaining OF order FOR the protec-
ton OF American citizens within its Dor
ders, a great service viii be rendered the
ance Of present conditions means disaster
TO their interest and patriotic purpose
Mandate for Armenia
We condemn president Wilson FOR asking
congress 70 empower him TO accept a man
date for Armenia The acceptance Of such
mandate would throw the United States
into the very maelstrom OF European
quarrels-
According 20 the estimate OF the Har-
bord commission. organized by authority
OF president Wilson. we would be called
upon to send $4,000 American boys 20 po-
lice Armenia and 20 eEpend szls.e 900
in the first year and S75s,ooo.ooo in live
This statement IS made upon the basis
that we would have only rowing bands 20
fight, hut IN case Of a serious trouble with
the Turks or with Russia, a force exceed
iuE 100000 would be necessary.
10 more striking illustration can Be
found CT president Wilson's disregard q
the lives OF the American boys R amer
can interests We deeply sympatnze with
the people OF Armenia and stand ready 70
help them in all proper ways. but the Re
after the acceptance OF mandate Tor
any country in Europe Or Asia
League OF Nations.
The Republican party stands for agree
ment among the nations 70 preserve ne
peace OF the world We believe that such
an international association must be based
upon international justice and must pro
vide methods which shall MAINTAIN lne
rule OF public right By ueFelop1llenL OF ~.
and the decision Of impartial courts, and
which shall secure instant and general IN
ternationaI conference whenever peace
shall be threatened by political action, 20
that the nations pledged 10 do and assist
upon what IS Just and fair may exercise
their influence and power for the preFen-
ton OF war. We believe that al this can
Be done without the compromise OF na-
tionaI Independence. without depriving ire
people Of the United States in advance Ct
the right TO determine for themselves nat
Is Just and fair when the occasion arises.
and without involving them as participants
and not as peace makers in a multitude
OF quarrels. the merits OF which they are
me covenant signed by the president AZ
Paris failed signally 10 accomplish this
purpose and contained stipuiations not ohly
intolerable for an Independent people tut
certain to produce the injustice, hostility
and controversy among nations when u
proposed 70 prevent
The covenant repudlated 20 degree
wholly unnecessary and un1ustiiiable, me
time honored policy in favor OF peace de-
ciared By Washington and jefferson and
Monroe and pursued By all American ad-
illustrators for more than century and
Il ignored the universal sentiments OF
America for generations past IN favor OF
International law and arbitration and Il