The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-07-01
VIRGINIA PLATFORM
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vehicles in transportation of mail and ex-
tension of the parcel post
Free Speech.
Declares for free speech and free press
except in so far as it may attack the life
Agriculture.
Praises the Democratic record In estab-
fishing farm loan banks and other farm
Endorses collective bargain
ing and researches into production costs
Labor.
Follows the Virginia plank in declaring
strikes and lockouts should not 5eapordize
the paramount public interests but adds
statement of opposition to compulsory
arbitration. Fayors readJustment OF
salaries of government employees.
Congratulates legislators that have patti
fled the suffrage amendment and urges
Democratic Nartn a and snd Florida
to complete ratification in time for women
to vote this fall.
Women in Industry.
Declaring against child labor. Favors
legislation for child welfare and maternity
care. Advocates increases in teachers sal
aries. Urges extension of vocational edu-
cation, better conditions for Working
women and reclassification of the civil
service, with view to equality OF the
sexes.
women. s- -
soldier Compensation:
Advocates generosity to disabled soldiers
but declares against excessive bond issues
to pay compensation which would put
patriotism on a pecuniarysbasis.
Railroads:
Commends federal administration of rail-
roads during the war, declaring 1t was
efficient and economical despite made e'so
recently enacted transportation act and says
congress temporized until SO late Date
that the president was forced to sign the
n e1 so railroad
chaos.
Favors continuance of federal aid in road
Inland Waterways:
Calls Republican plank inadequate and
advocates further development of adequate
transportation on river and further I'M
provement of inland waterways; recognizes
the importance of connecting the Great
Lakes with the Mississippi as well as with
the st. Lawrence.
Foreign Trade.
Favors[extension of foreign trade
Merchant Marine:
Pledges the party to a policy of continued
improvement on the merchant marine under
proper legislation.
Reclamation:
Advocates extension of arid land reclama<
ton with view to home building.
Mexico;
Deplores. the misfortune of the Mexican
people and upholis President Wilson's
Mexican policy, declaring that as a conse-
vocates recognition of New Mexico govern
ment when it has proved its ability to
maintain order.
Ireland
Reiterates President Wilson's principle
of self determination, expresses sympathy
with the aspirations of the Irish people
becomes member of the League of Ma
lions 1t can legitimately bring the Irish
problem before the bar of the league
Es's Armenia
Declares it the duty of the American
government to aid in the establishment
of order and complete independence for
8. Alaska
Commends the Democratic adnfnfstra-
ton for railroad construction and coal
and oil ievelOpInent Advocates modifi-
cation of coal Law 10 facilitate develop
act to Alaska.
Declaress for Philippine independence
without unnecessary delay when the is
lands are ready for self government
Advocates liberal policy toward Ha-
vail. with greater development of the
rights and privileges of the middIeclasses.
Corrupt Practices
Deplores the pre-convention expendi-
lures of the Republican presidential can
didates and advocates regulation of such
expenditures by federal law
Federal Trade Commission
Praises the administration Of the COM
mission and advocates application of its
Livestock Markets
Favors legislation for supervision of
livestock msfkets by the federal govern
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