The Rice belt journal., 1920-07-10

aDlllty permanently " LttSIsa~noee IN
meet its international obligations ana
written upon it's statute books Jusl
laws, under which foreign investors
shall have rights as well as dntleh.
that government should receive ou'
recognition and systematic assistance,
Until these proper expectations haye
been met Mexico must realize the
propriety of policy that asserts tns
right of the United States to demand
full protection for its citizens.
Petroleum.
The Democratic party recognizes the
Importance of the acquisition by A
leans of additional sources OF supply
Of petroleum and other minerals ahu
declares that such acquisition, poth az
home and abroad, should be fostereo
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-
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-SloVakia, Finland, ~
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 re-
iteration as one Of the chief objec--
tives for which this country entered
the war, and victory established this
principle.
Within the limitations Of interna-
y,I
tion repeats the several previous ex-
pressions Of the sympathy of the
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, and we believe that our
government. consistent with its constt-
tuition and principles. should render
every possible and proper aid to them
in their efforts to establish and main
tain a government Of their own.
The Philippines.
We favor the granting Of independ-
ence without unnecessary delay to the
10,500,000 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.
The Importance of Hawaii as an out
post on the western frontier OF the
by congress for the de-
velopment Of our harbors and high
ways there.
Porto Rico.
We favor granting to the people Of
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
administer the government Of such ter
ritories should be qualified by previous
bona hde residence therein.
Alaska.
We commend the Democratic ad-
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
fields.
We declare for the modification Of
the existing coal land law, to pro-
mote development without disturb
Ing the features intended to prevent
For such changes in the policy of
forestry control as will permit the
immediate initiation of the paper pulp
industry.
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 law con-
tanning the essential features Of the Lane
Curry bill, now pending, co-ordinating and
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tural resources under one department to
be administered by a nonpartisan board
resident In the territory.
For the fullest measure OF territorial self
with the view to ultimate
with jurisdiction over all mat.
ters not Of purely federal concern, includ-
ng fisheries and game, and for an intel
igent administration Of federal control
We believe that all officials appointed
should be qualified by previous bona-fide
residence in the territory.
For the extension to Alaska Of the fed.
sral farm loan act.
Asiatie immigrants.
The policy Of the United States with
'eference to the nonadmigsion Of Asiauc
immigrants Is true expression OF the
Judgment of our people and to the sever
u states, whose geographical situation or
Internal conditions make this policy and
he enforcement Of the laws enacted pur-
'uant thereto. OF particular concern, we
pledge our support.
Postal Service.
The efficiency Of the post ONCE de-
,artment has been vindicated against q
malicious and designing assault by the
.ficiency Of its operation. It's record re-
utes its assailants. Their voices are 81
enced and their charges have collapsed.
We commend the work of the joint com
mission on the reciassincation Of salaries
# postal employees, recently concluded.
which commission was created by q Dem.
'cratic administration. The Democratic
,arty has always favored and win con-
inue to favor just treatment of all gov
,rnment employees.
Free Speech and Press.
We resent the unfounded reproaches d.
'ected against the Democratic admins
ration for alleged interference with the
reedom Of the press and freedom OF
speech.
No utterance from any quarter has been
lssailed and no publication has been re-
PRESSED which has not been animated by
reasonable purpose, and directed against
he nations peace. order and security in
ime Of war.
We reaffirm our respect for the great
principles Of free speech and a free
,ress. but assert a san indisputable propo-
ation that they afford no federation Of
,nemy propaganda or the advocacy of
he overthrow of the government of the
tate or nation by force or violence.
Republican Corruption"
The shocking disclosure of the lavish
lse Of money by aspirants for the Re-
publican. nomination for the highest Of
Ice in the gift of the people has created
painful impression throughout the co,,n-
ry. Viewed in connection with the re-
ent conviction Of a Republican senator
rom the state of Michigan for the Grim
nal transgression of the law limiting ex-
,enditures on behalf of candidate for
he United States senate, it indicates the
GENTRY, under. Republican auspices. of
money as an influential factor in elections
hus nullifying the letter and fiauntins
he spirit OF numerous laws, enacted BY
he people, to protect the ballot from the
of corrupt practices We
Ieplore those, delinquencies and invoke
heir stern rebuke, pledging our earnest
fforts to a strengthening OF the present
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