Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-07-14

nation. and that permanent stability
tfons could only come from the con
sent or her own people to govern
ment or their own making. has been
unwilling either TO profit by the mis-
fortunes OF the people OF Mexico Or
70 cnfeeble their future by imposing
from the outside any rule upon their
temporarily distracted councils. As
consequence. order Is gradually re
appearing in Mexico. At no time IN
many years have American lives and
interests been so safe as they now
are: peace reigns along the borde-
aud Industry Is rssuming-
When the new government OF Mex
ability permanently TO maintain Law
and order signired its Willingness 20
meet its International obligations ana
laws. under which foreign investors
Shall have rights well as duties
that government should receive our
Until these proper expectations have
been met Mexico must realize ths
propriety OF a policy that asserts the
right OF the United States to demand
full protection for its citizens
Petroleum.
The Democratic party recognizes this
Importance OF the acquisition by Amer
leans OF additional sources of supply
declares that such acquisition. both az
home and abroad. should be fostered
and encourage We urge such action.
cure 10 American citizens the ssms
rights In the requirement OF mining
rights IN foreign countries as are en-
Joyed by the citizens or subjects OF any
New Nations.
The Democratic party expresses It's
active sympathy with the people %
China. Czecho-Slovakia. Finland. Po-
Gently established representative gov
eminent and who are striving 20 de-
velop the institutions OF true democ-
racy.
ireland.
The great principle OF national self
determination has received constant re-
iteration as one OF the chief oh1ec-
tives for which this country entered
the war. and victory established this
Within the limitations OF interna-
tional comfy and usage this eonven-
pressions OF the sympathy OF the
Democratic party OF the United states
for the aspirations Of Ireland for self
government
Armenia.
We express our deep and earnest
sympathy for the unfortunate people
OF Armenia. and we believe that our
government consistent with is consu-
tuition and principles. should render
every possible and proper aid 70 them
In their efforts to establish and main
tain a government OF their own
The Philippines
We favor the granting OF independ-
ence without unnecessary delay TO the
10.5O0.000 inhabitants OF the Philippine
islands.
We favor a liberal policy OF home
stealing public lands In Hawaii 10
promote a larger middle-class citizen
population. with equal rights to all
The Importance Of Hawaii as an out
post on the western frontier OF the
United States demands adequate aD-
preparations by congress for the de-
velopment of our harbors and high |
Porto Rico.
We favor granting 10 the people OF
Porto Rico the traditional territorial
form Of government with a view 10 |
ultimate statehood. accorded to all ter
ritories OF the United states since the |
beginning OF our government. and we
believe that the officials appointed 70
administer the government OF such ter /
ritories should be qualified by previous |
bona hde residence therein
Alaska.
We commend the Democratic ad- I
ministration for inaugurating a new
policy as TO Alaska as evidenced ~ /
the construction of the Alaska rail- 1
road and opening Of the coal and oil
We declare for the modification OF
the existing coal land law 90 pro
ing the features intended to prevent
For such changes In the policy o.
Immediate initiation of the paper pulp /
For relieving the territory from the
evils OF long distance government by /
arbitrary and interlocking bureau
cratic regulation. and TO that end We
urge the speedy passage OF a law con-
Curry bill, now pending. co-ordinating and
consolidating all federal control OF ma
tural resources under one department 20 Il
Permanently resident in the territory /
For the fullest measure OF territorial SELF II
government with the view TO ultimate II
statehood. with jurisdiction over az mat
ters not OF purely federal concern. includ- /
ing fisheries and game. and for an intel /
ligent administration OF federal control
We believe that all officials appointed
should be qualified BY previous bona-ude Il
residence in the territory.
For the extension TO Alaska OF the fed Il
eral farm loan act.
Asiatie immigrants.
The policy OF the United States with /
reference 10 the nonadmission OF Asiauc i
immigrants. Is a true expression OF the i
Judgment OF our people and TO the sever
al states. whose geographical situation OF
the enforcement of the laws enacted pur- 4
suant thereto. OF particular concern. we
pledge our support
Postal Service.
The efficiency OF the post once de-
partment has been indicated against
malicious and designing assault BY the i
efficiency OF its operation. It's record re-
flutes Its assailants Their voices are ST.
fenced and their charges have collapsed
We commend the work OF the joint CON-
mission on the Reconsideration OF salaries i
OF postal employees. recently concluded
which commission was created BY DEM
ocratic administration The Democratic 1
party has always favored and viii con-
tinue to favor Just treatment OF all gov
eminent employees.
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