Arizona republican., 1920-07-03
Democratic Platform
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ernment should receive our recognition and sympathetic assistance. Until these proper expectations have been met, Mexico must realize the propriety of a policy that asserts the right or the United States to demand full pro- tection for its citizens.
 Petroleum
 The Democratic party recognizes the importance of the acquisition by Amer jeans of additional sources of supply of petroleum and other minerals ana declares that such acquisition both at home and abroad should be fostered and encouraged. We urge such action, legislative and executive, as may se- cure to American citizens the same rights in the requirement of miSSAg rights in foreign countries as aye en- joyed by the citizens or subjects of any other nation.
 New Nations
 The Democratic party expresses Its active sympathy with the people of China, Czecho- -S1ovakfa, Finland. Po- land, Persia and others who have re- gently established representative gov ernment and who are striving to de- velop the institutions of true democ- racy.
 Ireland
 The great principle of national self determination has received constant reiteration as one of the chief object ives for which this country entered the war and victory established this prfn- ciple.
 Within the limitations of interna- tional comity and usage, this conven- ton repeats the several previous ex- pressions of the sympathy of the Dem ocratic party of the United States for the aspirations of Ireland for self government.
 Armenia
 Na f1v for the unfortunate people of Armenia and we believe that our government consistent with it's constitution and principles, should render every possi- bIe and proper aid to them in their efforts to establish and maintain a government of their own.
 The Philippines
 We favor the granting of independ- ence without unnecessary delay to the 10,5O0 900 inhabitants of the Philippine islands.
 Hawaii
 We favor a liberal policy of home steading public lands in Hawaii to pro mote a larger middle class citizen pop ulation. with equal rights to all citi- gems.
 The independence of Hawaii as an outpost on the western frontier of the United States demands adequate ap- propriations by the congress for the development of our harDors and high ways there.
 Porto Rico
 We favor granting to the people o1 Porto Rico the traditional territorial form of government, with view to ultimate statehood. accorded to all ter ritories of the United States since the beginning of our government and we believe that the officials appointed to administer the government of such ter ritories should be qualified by pre- 1 vious bona fide residence therein. Alaska We commend the Democratic ad ministration for inaugurating a new policy as to Alaska as evidenced by the | construction of the Alaska railroad anC l opening of the coal and oil fields. w. | declare for che modification of tn, existing coal land law, to promote de. veIopment without disturbing the flea. \ lures intended to prevent monopoly. I For such changes in the policy o forestry control as will permit the i'm. mediate initiation of the paper pull 1 industry.
 For relieving the territory from the | evils of long distance government by