The Washington times., 1920-06-25

LADOhs
..ZhA upaakion. of industrial pcane
10 our greatest domestic problem. II
il the greatest problem of the world
@Labor constitutes the largest ele-
ment of our population. On it's well
fare depends the prosperity OF all.
High wages and good living condi-
tions constitute the bulwark OF civil
ization. We recognise that the soIu.
ton Of these questions Is dependent
moro upon economic principles than
upon sympathetic legislation.
statutes are necessarily limited IN
their efficiency. The elimination or
regulation OF child labor the protec-
tin OF sailors on the high seas,
the encouragement OF industrial In
surance in all interstate employment.
and the suppression or regulation OF
monopolies that control the cost OF
living are, however. subjects that
call for direct action.
"The organization of labor should
be encouraged. The development of
these organizations under responsible
leaders is a great insurance OF In
dustrial peace.
They add to the dignity. inde-
pendence. and efficiency OF labor.
They protect labor against exploita-
tion. They develop q wholesome sys-
tenn Of collective bargaining.
1--WE believe that the Government
should create a Federal tribunal for
the purpose Of arbitration, which tri-
bunal should have the right to con-
duct investigation of industrial dis
putes and publish findings and re-
ports. While it's judgment, unless
under voluntary submission, should
hA Inter-
fere with liberty of action. we believe
that 1t would be a great moral force
in preventing and settling industrial
conflicts.
COMBINATIONS OF TEACHERS.
"The strength of this nation. its flu
ture. it's hope, rest on the teaching OF
youth.
This sacred trust has been confded
to the teaching forces Of our country.
That the teachers should be ade-
ouateIy compensated for this vast re-
sponsibility must be evident. That
the nation has shamefully neglected
these faithful servants is beyond dis
pute.
1--WE pledge all the power Of Gov
ernment-shall our ticket be success
ful-and it's entire moral force-to
procuring remuneration for every
teacher in the land"
OUR DEBT TO OUR SOLDIERS AND
sAILORss
"Our people owe to the soldiers and
sailors who went forth to preserve
the rights OF this nation and the lib
critics Of mankind every consideration
"Those who suffered from wounds
and sickness should have. behind
them, every dollar OF American prop
erty, as should those who shall here
after become sick or unable to sup
port themselves fully or partially.
1--WE believe that the vast majority
Of those who returned uninjured do
not feel that the services they rem
dered to mankind can be compensat-
ed by n cash bonus; that the honor
and glory that forever attaches to
their achievements stands superior
to price. We believe, however, that
IL is tn duty of this nation, from It's
resources to our soldiers and sailors.
We believe that the civil service law
should be amended so that offices Of
public employment that shall become
tnation, be first offered to the sol.
diers and sailors of the war"
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