Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-02

Gently established representative go
eminent and who are striving 10 Al
veIop the institutions Of true demo-
racy.
The great principle OF national sell
determination has received cofstar
reiteration az one Of the chief obtec
tiyes for which this country entere
the war and victory established thi
principle.
Within the Limitations OF interns
tionai comfy and usage, this conyen
ton repeats the several previous ex
pressions OF the sympathy Of the dem
ccratic party Of the United States TO
the aspirations Of Ireland for sell svv
ernment.
Armenia
we express our deep and earnes
gympathy for the unfortunate people
OF Armenia ana we believe that oui
government, consistent with its consti-
tuition and principles. should render
every possible ana proper aid to them
IN their efforts TO establish and main
tain government Of their own.
Alaska.
we commend the democratic admin
istration for inaugurating new policy
81 to Alaska as evidenced BY the con-
struction of the Alaska railroad and
opening OF the coal and oil fields.
We declare for the modification of
the existing coal land law. to promote
development without disturbing the
features intended to prevent monopoly
For such changes in the policy Of
forestry control as will permit the inn
mediate initiation OF the paper pulp in
dustry
For relieving the territory from the
evils Of long distance government by
arbitrary and interlocking bureauera-
tic regulation and to that end we urge
the speedy passage Of law containing
the essential features OF the Lane
Curry bill now pending, co-ordinating
and consolidating all federal control
OF natural resources under one depart
mcnt to be administered by a nom
partisan board permanently resident in
the territory.
For the fullest measure Of territorial
self government with the view to ulti-
mate statehood, with Jurisdiction over
ali matters not Of purely federal con-
Germ, including fisheries and game, and
for an intelligent administration Of
federal control. We believe that all
officials appointed should be qualified
BY previous bonsfide residence in the
territory.
For a comprehensive system of road
construction with increased appropria-
tions and the full extension of the fed |
eral road act TO Alaska.
For the extension to Alaska of the
federal farm loan act
The Philippines
We favor the granting of independ-
eDce without unnecessary delay to the
I0.50o.000 Inhabitants Of the Philip
pine islands.
Hawaii.
We favor liberal policy of home
sseading public lands in Hawaii to pro-
mote larger middle class citizen pop
uiation, with equal rights to all citi-l
gems.
The Importance of Hawaii as an out
post on the western frontier of the
United States demands adequate APP
preparations by congress for the az
velopment OF our harbor and high
ways there.
Port0 Rico.
We favor granting to the people of .
Porto Rico the traditional territorial
form Of government, with view to
ultimate statehood accorded 10 all ter
ritories OF the United States since the
beginning of our government anu we
believe that the officials appointed to
administer the government Of such ter !
titories should be qualified BY previous !
Donafide residence therein
Asiatic Immigration.
The policy OF the United States with
'eference to the non-admisslon Of Asia
ic immigrants is a true expression OF I
he judgment OF our people and to the !
ecvral states, whose geographical sit. !
'ation or internal conditions make this :
'oilcy and the enforcement OF the laws I.
nacted pursuant thereto, Of particular !
oncern, we pledge our suppoi,.
The Postal Service. I
The efficiency of the postoffice az.
artment has been yindicated against I
malicious and designing assault by
be efficiency of Its operation. Its rec. I
rd refutes its assistants. Their voices
re siienced and their charges have I
We Commend the work OF the Joint \
on the re-classification OF I
'iaries Of postal employees recently
included. which commission was I
reated by a democratic adminIstra. !
on. The democratic party has all I
ays favored and will continue to fav- !
! the fair and just treatment Of all -
'vernment employees. -
Free Speech and Press.
We resent the unfounded reproach-
directed against the democratic ad-
for alleged interference |
lth the freedom Of the press ana
eedom OF speech.
No utterance from any quarter has
en- assailed and no publication has
n repressed which has not ben ami
sted by reasonable purpose and al
rted against the nations peace. or
r and security in time OF war.
We reaffirm our respect for tho
Eat principles of free speech and a II
e press but assert as an indisputabIe
'position that they afford no tolera-
n OF enemy propaganda or the ad-
,acy of the overthrow OF the gov 4
Iment of the state or nation by force
violence.
Republican Corruption.
The shocking disclosure OF the Law. Mu
use of money by aspirants for the
ublican nomination for the high
office in the gift of the people has
tied a painful impression through ---