The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-07-01
Summary Sub-Conansittees Draft
Of Platform; Ratification FaUOYed

San Francisco, July 1.-The demo.
cratic platform as drafted by the SUBJ
committee OF nine and submitted to the
full committee declared for ratifica-
tion OF the peace treaty as a requisite
TO preserve the honor and integrity OF
the nation; suggests that the Irish
question can be brought legitivnately
before the league Of nations for settle-
ment, and is silent on the subject OF
II advocates collective bargaining for
farmers; opposes compulsory arbitration
Of labor disputes; declares for recogni-
tion Of the new Mexican government
when 1t has established order, and calls
on the legislatures of Tennessee Flor
ida and North Carolina to ratify the
suffrage amendment.
In many respects the platform fol-
lows that adopted by the Virginia demo-
dent dent Wilson. VIII is TRe league league Of T. nations
plank in particular was taken virtually
as a whole from the Virginia platform.
though In other respects there have
been notifications and many new sub
jects have been added.
A SUMMARY Of the subcommittee's
draft follows:
Sends greeting to President Will
son.. commencing his achievements
Of the whole world Condemns in
general terms the republican con-
gress. .v
League OF Nations.
Repeats the Virginia plank with
little variation. condemning. the ac-
tion of the senate republicans In
adopting reservations and the sepa-
rate peace resolution. and advocat-
ing ratification OF the peace treaty
and such membership In the league
OF nations as would in nowise im-
pair. national integrity or inde-'
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Conduct Of the War.
Praises the Administrations con- II
duct of the. war, commencing the
patriotic efforts OF American citi-.
zens TO aid the government. and
praises the military and naval
forces. with mention of Gen. Per-
shing by name,
Again Incorporates the. language
OF the Virginia democrats in ex-
tolling the federal reserve system
and the financing Of the war and
In condemning the republicans for
extravaganza.
criticizes The aTsil0hi rspShiica, congress-
for failing to revise Wartime tax
schedules and demands survey OF
tax conditions by the coming con-
\ gress. Denies republican claims OF
economy, declaring that no money
the efficiency OF government bu-
/, reaus. n
4 HIoi, Cost Of living.
Bian1es diminished production for
high prices and declares the re-
p'itAicans are respolieihle ii that \
provide the. president with neces-
War InvestloatIons.
Condemns the republicans for
their use Of appropriations In inves-
,Stigating the conduct OF the war.
,ProfiteerInp.
md enforcement Of such legislation as
may be required to bring profiteers be-
Tor the bar of criminal justice.
Tariff.
Reaffirms democratic tariff doctrines |
Ind declares for research on the sub |
ect by nonpartisan commission.
Defends President Wilson'S veto of the |
budget bill and advocates budget |
ystem, partially under direction of The |
ecretary of the treasury, with consoi- |!
dated auditing.
Postal Service. .n
.Commends democratic administration ,
4 the postal service and makes a |
'lanket declaration for higher salaries
or postal employees. Advocates greater
Use of motor vehicles In transportation |
4 mail and extension of the parcel |
yost.
Free Speech.
Declares for free speech and free |
'ress. insofar as It may attack the life
4 the nation.
Agriculture.
Praises the democratic record In es-
ablishing farm loan banks and other
arm legislation. Tndorses collective
argaining and researches into produce
ion costs.