Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-07-03
SUBCOMM|TTEE'S
TENTATIVE DRAFT
Of THE PLATFORM

BAN IlANS1OCO, July AC
Democratic platform as drafted by
the subcommittee of nine and sub
mitted to the full committee declar-
ed for ratification of the peace treaty
as a requisite to preserve honor and
integrity of the nation: suggests that
the Irish question can be brought 1e-
ultimately before the League of Ma
lions for settlement; and is silent on
the subject of prohibition.
1t advocates collective bargaining
for farmers; opposes compulsory ar
bitration of labor disputes; declares
for recognition of the New Mexican
government when it has established
order land calls on the legislatures
of Tennessee, Florida and North
Carolina to ratify the suffrage
amendment.
In many respects the platform fol-
lows that adopted by the Virginia
Democrats and publicly approved by
President Wilson. The League of Ma
tionS plank in particular was taken
virtually as a whole from the Vlr-
ginia platform, though in other re-
spectS, there have been notifications
and many new subjects have been
added.
A summary of the subcommittee
draft follows: NJ.
President Wilson, commencing his
achievements in the interest of the
country and Of the whole world
Condemns in general terms the Re-
publican congress.
LEAGUE OF NATIONS-Repeats
the Virginia plank with little var1a-
ton, condemning the action of the
senate Republicans in adopting reser-
vations and the separate peace reso-
luton and advocating ratification of
ship in the League of Nations as
would in no wise impair national in
tegrity or independence.
CONDUCT OF THE WAR--Praises
the administrations conduct of the
war, commencing the patriotic efforts
eminent and praises the military and
naval forces with mention OF Cen
eral Pershing by name.
FINANCE-Again incorporates the
language of the Virginia Democrats
in extolling the federal reserve sys-
tenn and the financing of the war ana
in condemning the Republicans for
extravaganza.
ELECTROMAGNETIC the Repub-
lican congress for failing to revise
a survey of tax conditions by the
coming congress. Denies Republican
claims of economy, declaring that no
money was saved except at the ex-
pense of the efficiency of government
HIGH COST OF 11v1Na-Blames
diminished production for high prices
and declares the Republicans are re-
sponsible in that they delayed peace
and failed to provide the president
with necessary legislation.
WAR INVESTIGATIONS - Con-
4 tho pon11b1jo9nS for their nSa
Of appropriations in investigating the
conduct of the war.
PRoF1TEER1Nd-P the par
ty to enactment and enforcement OF
such legislation as may be required
to bring profiteers before the par
of criminal justice.
TARIFF - Reaffirms Democratic
tariff doctrines and declares Tor a
research on the subject by nonpart1-
san commission.
sons veto of the budget bill and
advocates a budget system partially
under direction of the secretary OF
the treasury with consolidated audit
ing
Democratic administrat ton of the pos
tai service and makes blanket dec
laration for higher salaries for postal
employees.
Advocates greater use Of motor
vehicles in transportation Of mail and
extension Of the parcel post.
FREE SPEECH-Declares for free
speech and free press except in SO
far as it may attack the life of the
nation.
Observation-Disclosures the Dem
ocratic record in establishing farm
loan banks and other farm legtsla-
ton. Indorses collective bargaining
and researches into production costs.
LABOR Follows the Virginia
plank in declaring strikes and lock-
outs should not jeopardize the para
mount public interests but adds a
statement of opposition to compul-
sorry arbitration. Favors readJust-
ment of salaries of government enl-
ployes.
GE-Congratulates legis-
latures that have ratified the. suf-
cratic governors and legislatures of
Tennessee, North Carolina and
Florida to complete ratification in
time for women to vote this fall.
WOMEN IN INDUSTEX-Decl ares
against child labor. Favors legisla-
ton for child welfare and maternity
care. Advocates increases in teach
ers' salaries. Urges extension OF
vocational education, better cond1-
tions for working women and re-
view to equality of the sexes.
Endorses separate citizenship for
married women.
/ SOLDIER CONVERSATION Ad-
vocates generosity to disabled SOL
diers but declares against excessive
bond issues to pay compensation
which would put patriotism on a
pecuniary basis.
RAILROADS - Commends federal
administration of railroads during
the war, declaring it was efficient
and economical despite inadequate
recently enacted transportation act
and says congress temporized until
so late date that the president was
froced to sign the bill or else throw
the railroad situation into chaos.
HIGHWAYS Favors contin-
uance of federal aid in road building.
INLAND WATERWAYs-Calls Re
| publican plank inadequate and advo-
Gates further development of ade-
quate transportation on rivers and
| further improvement of inland wa
torways. Recognizes the Importance
of connecting the Great Lakes with
the Mississippi as well as with the
st. Lawrence.
FOREIGN TEADE-Favors extern
sion Of foreign trade
MERCHANT MARINE - Pledges
| the party to policy of continued
| Improvement of the merchant marine
| under proper legislation.
REORGANIZATION - Advocates eA-
| tension of arid land reclamation with
| a view to home building.
MEXICO-Deplores the misfor-
| tunes of the Mexican people and up
| holds President Wilson's Mexican
policy, declaring that as conse-
quence order is reappearing in Mex
| leo. Advocates recognition of the
| new Mexican government when 1T has
proved it's ability to maintain order.
| IRELAND - Reiterates President
| Wilson's principle of self-determina-
| tion axnresses svvmnathv with the