The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-07-01

=. LABOR
Follows the Virginia plank in declar-
ing strikes and iockouts should not
jeopardize the paramount public inter-
ests. but adds statement, OF OPPOSE
ton to compulsory arbitration Favors
readjustment OF salaries Of government
suffrage.
Congratulates legislatures that have
ratified the suffrage amendment and
urges democratic governors and legis-
lhtures of Tennessee, North Carolina
and Florida to complete ratification In
time Tor women to vote this fall.
Women In Industry.
Declares against child labor Fayors
legislation for child welfare and mater
nifty, care. Mwocates increases in
teacher salaries. Urges extension. Of
for working women and reclassification
of the civil service with view to,
equality of the sexes. Endorses sepa-
rate citizenship for married women.
Soldier Compensation.
Advocates generosity TO disabled sol-
dies, but declares against excessive
bond issues to pay compensation which
would put patriotism on pecuniary
basis.
Railroads.
Commends federal administration OF
railroads during the war declaring II
was efficient and economical kdespite
Inadequate and worn equipment. Crit
ciEes the recently enacted transporta-
ton act and says congress- temporized
was forced to sign the bill or else throw
the railroad situation into chaos.
Favors continuance of federal aid In
road building.
iniand waterways.
Calls republican plank inadequate
and advocates further development OF
adequate transportation on rivers and
further Improvement OF Inland Water
ways. Recognizes the Importance OF
the great lakes with the
Mississippi as Wei as with the y. Law
renee. ~
Foreign Trade.
Favors extension OF foreign trade.
.4a Merchant Marine.
Pledges the party g = policy Z, O. aSo Son, n,
marine under proper legislation.
Reclamation.
Advocates extension Of arid land rec- |
lamation with n view TO home building.
Mexico.
BepIores the fnisfortunes OF the Mex
lean people and upholds President Will
sons Mexican policy, declaring that as
a consequence order Is reappearing IN |
Mexico. Advocates recognition 81 new
government when II has proved
it's ability to matntain order.
Reiterates prfsident Wilson's prin-
c.ple of self detsrminatiqn.. expresses
sympathy with nc aspirations ~ the
irish people ars@ declares that when
tbe Bnfted Sthttb beconiNN d member l
ii the league Of nations II can legit- I
imately bring the Irish problem before
the bar Of the league.
Arnfenia.
Declares IL the duty OF the American
to aid in the establishment
II order and complete Independence for
Armenia.
Alaska.
Commends the democratic adminis-
ration for railroad construction and
,cal and oil development. Advocates
OF coal law to facilitate de-
relopment and also extension OF the
arm loan act to Alaska.
Philippines.
Declares fer Philippine Independence
Without unnecessary delay when the
stands are ready for self-government.
Hawaii. II
Advocates liberal policy toward
Hawaii with greater development of I
he rights and privileges OF the middle
,lasses.
Dsplores the preconvention ex-
pepditures Of republican presiden-
tial candidates and. advocates reg
ulation OF such expenditures py
federal law.
FEDERAL Trade Commission.
Praises the administration OF the
commission and advocates ampli-
fcation of its work.
Livestock Markets.
Favors legislation for supervision
OF livestock markets by the federai
government.