Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1920-07-15

lions could only come from the CON-
sent OF her own people to a govern
unwilling either to profit by the mis-
fortunes OF the people of Mexico or
70 enfeeble their future by imposing
from the outside any rule upon their
temporarily distracted councils. As q
consequence, order Ia gradually re-
appearing In Mexico; at no time In
many years have American lives and
interests been so safe as they now
are; peace reigns along the border
and industry is resuming.
when the new government OF Mex
leo snail have given ample proof OF It's
and order, signified its Willingness to
meet its international obligations
written upon its statute books just
laws, under which foreign investors
shall have rights as well as duties.
that government should receive our
recognition and systematic assistance.
Until these proper expectations have
been met Mexico must realize the
right of the United States to demand
full protection for its citizens.
Petroleum.
The Democratic party recognizes the
Importance of the acquisition by Amer
leans Of additional sources of supply
declares that such acquisition, both at
home and abroad, should be fostered
and encouraged. We urge such action.
legislative and executive, as may Sc
cure to American citizens the same
rights in the requirement of mining
rights. In foreign countries as are en-
toyed by the citizens or subjects OF n
New Nations.
The Democratic party expresses its
active sympathy with the people OF
China, Czecho-Slovakia, Finland, Po-
land, Persia and others who have re-
Gently established representative gov
eminent and who are striving to de-
velop the institutions of true democ-
racy.
ireland.
The great principle Of national self
determination has received constant re-
iteration as one of the chief obtec-
tives for which this country entered
the war. and victory established this
principle.
Within the limitations of interna-
tional comfy and usage this conven-
ton repeats the several previous ex-
Democratic party of the United States
for the aspirations of Ireland for self
government.
Armenia.
We express our deep and earnest
sympathy for the unfortunate people
of Armenia, n we believe that our
government. consistent with its %consti-
tuition and principles, should render
every possible and proper aid to them
IL lllclE clLOTlS W GSIdDlISI anu Lldll-
tain a government of their own.
The Philippines.
We favor the granting Of independ-
ence without unnecessary delay to the
10,506, 600 inhabitants of the Philippine
islands.
Hawaii.
We favor a liberal policy of home
stealing public lands in Hawaii to
promote a larger middle-class citizen
population, with equal rights to all
citizens.
Thu Importance of Hawaii as an ont
post or the western frontier Of the
United States demands adequate APP
preparations by congress for the de-
velopmeut of u harbors and high
Porto Rico.
We favor granting to the people of
Porto Rico the traditional territorial
form of government, with a view to
ultimate statehood. accorded to all ter
%ritories of the United States. since the
believe that the o~ficials appointed to
administer the government of such ter
~ritories should be qualified by previous
bona ide 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 rail-
road and opening of the coal and oil
We declare for the modification of
the existing GOA land law. to pro-
mote development without disturb
ing the features intended to prevent
monopoly.
For such changes in the policy of
forestry control as will permit the
immediate initiation of the paper pulp
For relieving the territory from the
evils of long-distance government by
arbitrary and interlocking bureau
cratic regulation and to that end we
urge the speedy passage of a law con-
tanning the essential features of the Lane
Curry bill, now pending, co-ordinating and
consolidating all federal control of ma
tural under one department to
be administered by a nonpartisan board
permanently resident in the territory.
For the fullest measure Of territorial self
government with the view to ultimate
statehood, with jurisdiction over all mat
tiers not Of purely federal concern, includ-
ing fisheries and game, and for an intel
ligent administration Of federal control
we believe that all officials appointed
should be qualified by previous bona-fde
residence in the territory.
For the extension to Alaska OF the fed
eral farm loan act.
Asiatic Immigrants.
The policy of the United States with
reference to the nonadmission Of Asiatic
immigrants is a true expression of the
Judgment of our people and to the sever
al states, whose geographical situation or
internal conditions make this policy and
the enforcement of the avs enacted pur-
suant thereto, Of particular concern. we
pledge our support.
"a Postal Service.
The efficiency of the post office de-
partment has been indicated against a
malicious aid designing assault by the
efficiency of its operation. Its record re-
flutes its ASSISTANTS. Their voices are ST.
fenced and their charges lave collapsed.
We commend the work of the joint COM
mission on the reclassification of salaries
of postal employees, recently concluded,
which commission was created by a DEM
ocratic administration. The Democratic
party has always favored and will con-
tinue to favor just treatment of all gov
eminent employees.
Free Speech and Press.
We resent the unfounded reproaches d.
rected against the Democratic admins
tration for alleged interference with the
freedom of the press and freedom OF
speech.
No u~tterance from any quarter has been
assailed and no publication has been re-
pressed which a not been animated by
reasonable purpose, and directed against
the nations peace, order and security In
time of war.
We reafirm our respect for the great
principles of free speech and a free
sition that they afford no liberation OF
the overthrow Of the government Of the
state or nation by force or violence.
"RepubIican Corruption"
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