Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1920-09-03

In power to give vitality to the profit
btion law of this state by strict en-
forcement of the same. We submit
that illicit traffic in alcoholic bever-
ages, under whatever guise, must stop.
To this end, therefore, we pledge our
party to such vigorous enforcement
of this law as will bring to the people
the anticipated benefits of its enact
ment.
Aids Reclamation.
We submit that the commission
form of government, as provided by
law for our larger cities has demon
strated certain inherent weaknesses.
We declare, therefore, In favor OF
such modification of the present plan
as will provide for local representa-
ton and more definitely fix executive
powers and responsibility.
The Republican party originated the
great reclamation movement for the
development of arid lands In the
west It has consistently aided and
benefit to the state of Utah. And
now, to extend this policy. we heartily
endorse the following resolution
adopted by the Western States Rec
lamatlon association at their recent
conference.
Resolved, That It Is the purpose of
the Western States Reclamation asso-
citation that at the approaching SEES
sion of congress the efforts of this
association should be concentrated
on securing from congress, either by
direct appropriation or by the extern
sion of the credit of the government,
as provided by the Smlth-Fletcher
bill, ample funds to prosecute the rec
lamation of lands now unproductive
by reason of aridity or excess of mois-
ture within the United States. Such
reclamation to be carried on and
funds expended through existing
agencies of the government; and that
preference in securing homes upon
such lands be given to ex-service men
and women of the world war"
Pride in Our Service Men.
1t Is but fitting that the Republi-
call party, vi lnlS oNNuSioh, Aoa
express its pride and appreciation of
| the young men and women who for
sock their family duties and private
occupations and gave such devoted
service TO their country In the great
world war. We rejoice that so many
of them have returned to MS with
| broadened vision and increased patri'
otto purpose to aid in preserving the
principles for which they offered the
| supreme sacrifice to our country.
We congratulate these service. men
upon the organization of the Ameri-
can Legion, endorse the worthy pur'
poses which prompted such action and
pledge our party to support them In
their patriotic movement.
Congratulate Women.
| We congratulate the women of this
nation, and the nation itself, upon
the final ratification of the Susan b
| Anthony amendment, and upon the
promise that it holds out to the coun'
try at large for a cleaner politics and
II higher standard of public service
We call upon all the women of this
nation To now exercise their fran
chise as highly patriotic service ano
pledge our party to share equitably
in all the emoluments and honors as
sured Herewith.
Promise Efficient Administration.
The Republican party, If entrusted
to office, promises an orderly and eff
ficient administration of the state
affairs, "A rigid policy OF retrench
ment in administration such as will
promote a substantial reduction of thu
tax burdens, and make possible th'
restoration of the financial credit o
the state, the consolidation or elimina
ton of boards, commissions and Off
Gals wherever practicable, vigorous
and impartial enforcement OF all law
intended to promote and safeguard tn
social and economic welfare Of tn
people, a sweeping revival OF Its for
mer policies of administration, unde
which the people of this state wer
once afforded the fullest possibl
measure of good government.
In the Spring.