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New-York tribune., 1920-01-27
Bi ssgger Marine
Declared TOBe
National Issue
Future of Country Is Held
to Depend Upon Eco
nomic Policies No Less
Than Upon Its Politics
Far-Seeing Plan Needed
Ships Built, Owned and
Operated and Insured by
Americans Are Favored
To the Editor Of The Tribune.

10 the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: / have read with interest your
suggestion that the platform of the
Republican party Of 1920 be discussed
thoroughly and suggestions made by
party members before the convention
meets.
In my opinion it is time for the
business man with the best interests of
the country at heart to be heard on
the matter of platform planks
Because / believe that the future
prosperity of this country depends
as much upon economic policies as
upon purely political policies, | urge
that the Republican party go on rec
ord this year In favor OF Immediate
adoption of a sound, far-seeing policy
regarding the American merchant
marine.
1t Is fifteen months since the armis-
t1ce and every big maritime competi-
tor Of this country has a policy and
Is bending every effort toward making
1t successful. We alone stand still.
The Republican party could do no
greater service to the country than to
adopt plank demanding an American
merchant marine, built, owned and op-
Grated by Americans, its ships classi-
fed and insured by American agencies
and equipped and repaired bv Amer
lean industry. Let the Republican
party show American business where
i stands. P. II. W. ROSS,
President the National Marine League
New-York tribune., 1920-01-27
Ballot for American Born
Denial of Suffrage to Aliens Is
Advocated

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: | would suggest that one Of the
best ''planks" to put in the Republican
platform is the following:
America for Americans No male
or female inhabitants of the United
States of America shall be granted the
franchise to vote unless born on
American soil"
think it is time that the politicians,
as we'll as citizens, should show a little
more respect for their government and
q little less fear for their party and
their job, and if native born An,eri-
can must wait twenty-one years for the
franchise / can hardly feel that we
would be unjust in preventing aliens
from obtaining the same rights in five
years, Tor l do not consider that the
human mind can sufficiently change in
that short length Of time to be worthy
of taking part in the activities of a
country like the United States.
EDWIN STANTON GEORGE.
DC West Twenty y-second Street, City.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-27
Removing u. S. Control
From Everything Asked
Punish ''Parlor Reds" and Es-
fabIish Local Boards TO
Settle Str;Les

70 the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The Republican party platform
should be based on:
l. Law and Order
tal Revise immigration laws 70
kcep out undesirables.
(b) Expulsion of "Reds" Punish
parlor Reds"
.(cl Local boards to settle strikes.
=. Pass the treaty~-wlth rcserva-
tlons-
ta) To uphold the Monroe Doc
trine.
(b) To keep US from participating
unnecessarily in European squabbles.
D. betterment Of living conditions
.(a) Removal OF government control
~ everything.
~ Return Of railroads
fc) High tariff.
(d) Collecting debts owed US nv the
Allies.
!. Equal rights for women.
D. Pensions for disabled soldiers.
'alsors and marines-
(a) Reclamation Of waste land to
provide homesteads for soldiers,
sailors and marines.
(b) Pensions for Civil Service en-
p'oyees. based on navy plan.
Congrrs. N. Y
New-York tribune., 1920-01-27

Every plank and letter must
hear the name and address Of
the sender. although only initials
or nom de plume Will be pun
ljshed if the writer so desires.
The contest will close April
30. 1920. \ manuscript mailed
before midnight on that day at
any place IN the United States
viii be eligible.
Manuscripts will not be re-
turned, even ii stamps accom-
pany them.
The judges Of the contest will
ne three of The Tribune's edi-
tors They will award the
prizes, basing their decisions on
sound thinking and brevity,
clearness and strength of state
ment.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-27
Clear Foreign Policy
Held To Be Great Need
Sarricrs of IsoIation Down,
Says ID. +. H., aud Cannot
Be Built Up Again

o The Editor of tho Tribune.
pr: For one century we maintained
,.plendid isolation, but the Spanish
Nneriean War shattered tradition We
'ecsme world power. The bulk of
W. exports have changed from raw
.asSer1als to manufactures demanding
protected foreign market The Mon
oe doctrine has become vital, active,
"o-eoged. War, politics and commerce
ave leveled the barriers Of isolation.
viii be impossible to rebuild them.
y is vital to evolve a foreign policy
Sgarding both the Monroe Doctrine,
e@nlsh has never been accurately de-
..Lhed, and foreign relations. expressing
,ae Fundamental principles by which
'a' future International re]ations will
kalueo' p. +. a.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-27
Tanks Already Submitted In the Platform C0ntes

ployees have been multiplied without
limit. All these useless bureaus and
positions should be abolished at once
and without any rergard to the incum
bent Of the Office.
For the last four years Mr. Wilson
has given us socialistic administra-
ton. He has attempted and still
attempts to regulate prices. His At
torney General has announced that the
whole country should turn itself into
a system of spies. each man being
spy TO spy upon his neighbor. There
has been continual talk OF trying 30
regulate the high cost of living by
ieg slation. by espionage. by lawsuits
and by every other radical means ths,
loose thinking administration at Wash
ington could devise. There has been
practically no idea at Washington that
the only way to remedy the present
condition and state of affairs is to de-
wise means to increase production.
Other matters that should be con
sidered in making up the platform o.
the Republican party are the size of
our standing army and the disappear
ance of personal liberty under Mr
Wilson
Wants Candidates Views
Urder the present condition OF
affairs in this country it is also very
necessary that before the nomination
is made the views of every candidate
for the nomination as TO all important
subjects should be known. Thomas
jefferson was absolutely right when
he said that the least possible govern
ment is the beat government. The
Republican party at the national con-
vention to be held in juno should
come out strongly for this old-fash
ioned, common sense doctrine of gov
ernment thus laid down by Thomas
Jefferson. and no man should be named
as the standard bearer of the Repub-
lican party who does not by his past
public performances and present utter
ances show that he stands for that
principle of government.
VIM n BENNETT
Is William Street, New York City.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-27
Simpler Platforms for All
Political Parties Adyocate1

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Your idea about Republican
platform planks its excellent All the
parties ought to simplify their plat
forms. They should be brief and not
promise anything that they do not in
tend to make every effort to carry out
Few people read the long party plat
forms. trust the convention will be
wise enough at least to listen to your
contestants and adopt valuable planks
offered JACOB ERLICH.
Chappaoua, n. Y
New-York tribune., 1920-01-27
Public Service System
Improvement Advised
Stricter Qualifications for I'm.
migrants and Lower Taxes
Are Also Urged

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: My suggestion for the Republi-
can platform is as follows:
To aim at
/. Making tho United States moro for
Americans and vice versa, by legisla-
tion enforcing strtcter qualifications
for immigrants, more thorough and
complete national public service sys-
TENS, such as improved health, living
and educational conditions.
2. Obtaining 3 satisfactory adoption
OF the league Of nations. by compro-
tablishment of lasting world peace.
3. Decreasing taxes through elimina-
ton of unnecessary expenses, which
would aid in restoring the value of the
dollar nearer to par
"SEMPER FIDELIS."
New-York tribune., 1920-01-27
TIME TRIBUNE will ma

TIME TRIBUNE will make
up platform Of ten
planks to be determined
by your votes. Every plank
submitted and every letter ad-
vocating a plank will be counted
as vote for the issue it covers.
The ten issues receiving the
most votes will be the planks of
the final platform. The ten
planks that best express the
chosen issues will be selected by
tho judges for the prize awards
The Tribune believes in short
platforms. 1t limits each plank
to 100 words. In Judging be
tween two planks or letters Of
equal merit the shorter will be
chosen.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-27
Letters Make Good Platform
Possible. Saws AsseanbIv.nan

To the Editor of the Tribune.
Sir: | read with great deal Of in
terest your page advertisement in ref
erence to the contest which you have
inaugurated. l believe it is good
thing and will help some people 70 take
interest in the platform of the Rcpubli-
can party.
We may be able to get good plat
form from all the letters YOU will re-
ceive. JAMES w STEINRERG
Asssmblyman, 18th District, New York
New-York tribune., 1920-01-27
Dozen States
Interested i'm
PlatformIdea
Oue-Third of Participants
in The Tribune Contest
Represent, Districts Out
side of Greater New York
Women Are Heard From
Capital and Labor Is Still
Leading Issue, With For
cigp Relations Second

Tho second day Of The Trfbune's
Republican platform contest finds IN
ierest rapidly increasing, and letters
and planks coming In from quarters
that were unrcprescnted in the earlv
contributions.
IN the days mail yesterday came Of
f.rings from a dozen states, among
them Maryland, Ohio and Illinois Lot
ters and plsnks from women Repub
leans also began to arrive, ono woman
showing her grasp of public affairs by
sending in complete platform cover
ing wide range of subjects.
Naturally, most of the contributors
are residents Of greater New York.
bat ths number OF those from other
communities who arc taking part In the
contest is much greater than e1pected.
,hsiY percentage thus far being one
.hird Of the total.
The total number Of planks already
submitted Is %o2 Capital and labor Ia
still the leading Issue, with the various
rroposals, like those Of tho Arst dav.
rcdecting the present industrial uncer-
-anty. There is sharp line OF cleav-
ge on this issue, employees calling
ether for recognition of collective bar
aiming or demanding a limitation on
profts, and employers accentuatine the
reed Of increased production. The gen
raj interest IN this subject NAV be
ddged from the fact that moro than
ane-eighth of all the planks submitted
zeal in some form with the relations of
c9pitsl and labor.
Majority Favors Reservations
Next in popularity comes the issue
# world relations. Nearly all the con-
ributors take s. decided stand on the
covenant Of the league of nations. A
arge majority favors it's adoption with
reservations as to American rights.
Very few want 1t ratified rs It stands.
and small number would reject II
entirely. Appeals for rigid observ-
snce Of the Monroe Doctrine are COM
mon, and many demand q firm policv
toward Mexico, the last declaration
generally being coupled with denun-
citation Of the official attitude of the
United States under the Administration
Of President Wilson.
Safeguards of democracy are dis
cussed by many writer's, q majority Of
whom would deport aliens who agitate
'or the overthrow of the government,
Some think there is so much free
speech that drastic restrictions should
oe applied, others that there Is not
enough, and that the party must set It's
ACE against sedition laws Still others
express the opinion that a policy of
educating aliens soon will solve tho
entire problem.
The latter proposal is also included
IN the Americanization issue, which is
the subject Of many plsnks. Demands
'or social Justice are frequent, but the
offerings on this subject are still con-
hned for the most part to generalities.
The planks submitted vary greatly in
length, but only few have had to be
denied consideration because Of ex-
ceed1ng the 1oO-word limit. The rec
ord Sor brevity is five words, comprising
sos plank o. voter who would saw
American products for Americans
0ret- ard let It go at that.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-27
Tribune Suggestions Likely
10 Make ''Winning Platform

K the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: | trust that the contest insti-
tuted by The Tribune will result in
many helpful suggestions to those
charged with drafting what undoubtcd-
ly will be the winners platform in
1920. ! wish you success and hope that
as many possible will enter the
competition.
WILLIAM NJ. PELLET.
Assemblyman 10Th District, New York
County.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-27
Educating the Foreisn-Born

Believing the thorough
tion to be the
States Republican
the establishment
fundamental all
social
morals and patriotism, further
providing for the
States
activities intended to undermine overthrow the
DESCENDANT
New-York tribune., 1920-01-27
'sFair PLAY" Industrial Policy

ResiisnS that democracy e kept alvie by
and to each other the Of
pledges itself to 2caouy
labor and capital basis oppose
aggression by either Of these
american industries aid the disposition
and of these
Square,
New-York tribune., 1920-01-27
Conditions Of The TriIune's
Platform Contest

TINE Republican National Convention will meet In June
to nominate candidates and draft a platform for the
1920 campaign. What should its planks be?
The Tribune believes you ought to have chance to help
write these panks 1t offers you opportunity get your
Ideas before the Republican leaders.
The Tribune invites you to submit your planks and to
write letters about the panks proposed by other readers
through its columns.
For the best planks and letters Of discussion The Trih
une offers the following prizes:
New-York tribune., 1920-01-27
Tariff Needed to Protect u. s.

aurc R. f.. - - '' ''"'o 'es''-
Tariff Needed to Protect IT, s
Ws reanarm the to protect American c.r,+s d
% % rhe capital and labor involved in promoted tide the
nation over the shortage ruin Arc these
what of th - t 20 u capital would be bad precedent
y, % inc coming attempt OF Germany to food with
We fought for ruined by mecless trade war?~K R. H.
Would Abolish Electoral College
FAVOR legislation for the boshmen Of the Electoral College
oeng unnecessary unfair and out Of
Cabinet Named Before Election
Amend the election on the nart Of eacb
Presidential candidate acceptance of the members
of his proposed Cabinet publish thirty days
prior to Election DayJosEPH Second Avenue North
Free National Employment Service
States operate free employment
service for tho benefit of the pubJ Nncty-second
Street. City.
Only People to Declare War
The Omitted States shall foreign upon
direct of people favor-CLARE NADE
127 Overlook Street, Mount Vernon, Y.
Prosecution of Radicals
Tbs Republican reafarms allegiance
and its hearty accord aud sympathy with American
investigation into all acts of those ~o by concerted
and unlawful cndeavor overthrow
that the guilty be speedily punished Americans
to realization Of the dangers that confront thcmGEoRGE
FEARoN, Assembyman Syracuse Y.
Direct Vote .'I4berties"
Of not again be used TO
country personal liberties The
original intention of the Constitution
and questions whether
for breakfast safely be decided only by direct
j. {.
Against Civilian War Leaders
appointment Navy should not be
optional with the presidcntJosIPH Thirty
first
Reserved Rights of the States
We demand of
OF these United States which
exclusive control
each
regulating the o andt the
determine the qualifications
Bans All GLASS; Profiteering
Both labor and capital the
which they both
contrary to the general good
Restricts Right @ Strike
We DO concede abors
the protection, webeng general
honest effort n-AH
+ $50 Marion
Educating the Foreign Born
Believing the thorough Amcnzaton the foreignbn
be the
Of the United States
New-York tribune., 1920-01-27
Some Suggested Planks
Among tho mass of suggestions planks the Robc o,,
form are the foloping: ' ~
State Referendum Advocated

"e recommend to the various
"e'i'o'ons 20 that all amendments
"~ DO referred Of
Tor their advice prior ratification or rejection h ~
aturc thereof.-W. R. K - ~ 0 Ugly
New-York tribune., 1920-01-27

~ b. The Government Is selling United States
Grain Corporation Standard Pure Wheat Flour
only where there is no similar flour similarly
priced.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14
HOUSES FOR SALE

SOUTH END - Four family house. Has electric lights. Rents $8S per month. Bank mortgage $4,500. Price $s,sO0 with $2,5OO cash. w. M. Redfeld. 1091 Broad St.
 '19R1 6aIl*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS.

P. LANYARD PEDERSEN-Contr ing, repairing. plans, estimates fur nished. Real estate for sale. Of flee open evenings. 2773 Main St Barnum 4716-3. D3al*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14

1918. 5-ton Packard, rack body, 1918, 5-ton Pierce, rack body. 191S
 Studebaker bus; Rec speed wagons: also others overhauled, rebuilt and guaranteed. Terms can be ar ranged to suit. Phone Liberty 430, or see Chandler, Mack Motor Truck Co, 264 Whalley Ave. New Haven. Conn U23stf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14

POPLAR ST. ? lots. s5 x 100. Noun tain Grove St, lots. 40 120: Fairfield. 2 lots. 50 107: Main st.. near Armory. 2 lots. 32 142. AK i20. Berger. Barnum 2527. or 3S61. stf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14

COMPOSITION = Linotype cSrnposi-
 ton for the trade. Catalogue. book
 let and job printing. Intertype@Ptg. Co.,, 300 State St Phone B. i017-1S.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14

SAXON SIX. perfect condition, 1917, Overland 1917, perfect condition Ford Touring 1918, perfect condi- tion. Chevrolet 1917. fine condi- ton. All these cars for sale, in perfect condition at reasonable prices Bridgeport Rebuilt Co.,, no North Washington Ave. RSaN*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14
GRAPHOPHONES

And Bicycles for cash or credit No "a se in prices on records. Grapho- phone and sewing machine repairing. 17S4 Main St. E12au~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14

FRANKLIN CAR OWNERS We are the official service station for the starting and lighting system used On your car. We carry a full line of Automotive electrical sup plies. Autom otive Electric Service Co.,. 676 Fairfield Ave. Bar. 2509.
 H24alIs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14
HORSES.

HORSE AUCTION Sale and Exchange Stables. Auction every Wednesday o'clock Horsea and autos sold on commission Pri- vate sales daily. If you want an Auctioneer call on us. Max Tabolo- witz. 746A Broad St Tel. Noble eos. HA al
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14

DODGE 1877 one-ton converted truck with substantial rack body, electric lights and starter. in first class mechanical condition, at a bargain. Phone Liberty 43O or see Chandler, Mack Motor Truck Co.,, 264 Whalley Ave. New Haven. Conn., U23*tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14
LOTS FOR SALE

cation for residence or business: price s1.400. Inquire 76 Seeley St
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14
SERVICES OFFERED

A. COLON & CO.-Furniture repair ing, upho1stering, cabinet work, sign painting and all round jobbing. 30oS Fairfield Ave. Tel. Bar. 10S5-3.
 U13als
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14
INVESTMENT

OVER $8,0oo net profits on investment of s100. Is 1t possible? Yes. Let me prove it. Facts from United States government experts and bona tide engineers' reports. Proposttfon limited to a few E.. A. Porter. 100 Broadxay. New York
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14

VILLA COUNTRY CLUE, Iuc.-Ital-
 la and American restaurant Danc-
 ing and singing every evening; also rnodations for 300 people. All foods tn reason. BrooRlawn Ave. near
 Suburban Ave. Phone Barnum 2657.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14

OPEN FOR BUSINESS - Excelsior Garage, Arctic and William Sts. Storage, gas, oils and accessories; automobile repairing in all it's branches; prompt service. Our motto: Reasonable Rates and Square Deal U2oall.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14

1917 MACK 11s--ton, in excellent me- chanica1 condition; also others overhauled, some rebuilt and guar anteed- Terms arranged to suit
 Phone Liberty 43o or see Chandler, Mack Motor Truck Co.,, 264 Whalley Ave, New Haven. Conn. S13"tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14

METZ CARS(the 1917 Wonder)-7
 speeds forward, s595, touring car or runabout One-ton truck $S95. City Auto Co.,. Fairfield and West Ayes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14
INSURANCE

IF YOU WANT ire insurance. L. you want your house rented. Prop erty sold Call on us. We want your business Let us try. Chas. s. Cole. 261 State St. H1stfS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14

AUTOMOBILES prices paiC for late models. If you want to sell your car and get spot cash call Barnuru 3126-5.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14

ruTON S. DENTON - Automob obile and truck painting. Stripping, let~ tering and monographs. Motor cycles and bicycles enameled. All work guaranteed. 995 h Grand St. Bridgeport, Conn. U27al*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14

1919 3-TON KISSEL, substantial rack body; tires good; first class mechanical condition. A bargain to quick buyer. Call Liberty 43O or see Chandler. Mack Motor Truck Co.,, 264 Whalley Ave-, New Haven, Conn., D3stf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14

DADS CRULLERS! Gee! But they're good! Your opinion invited. Stores and restaurants supplied. Dads Bakery, 14O2 Boston Ave. Noble 1217-2. '19I15alI*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14

WE SPECIALIZE in rent collections and mortgage loans. insurance and care taking of property. Snow &; Goldman. 15 Fairfield Ave-, Room 2o1.. B. 6793-3. D1tfs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14
MORTGAGES AND LOANS

MONEY TO LOAN-lst, End and srd mortgages. city or out of sown. Buying mortgages. 1924 Main St Birnbaum Bros.. Room sos.
 R4dSa
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14

IZZO, local ana long distance trucking. Up-to-date storage ware house for furniture, pianos. ners chandise, autos etc. Ftreproa vaults. Best care guaranteed. Safety
 superior service and satisfaction ou3 motto. 4S3 William St. SarnufIa c755. Bridgeport. SSaI"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14

AUTO REPAIRING and machine work; all kinds of auto repairing; machine and tool work of every description; unsatisfactory work not done here; we always satisfy. Star Auto Machine Co.,, Inc, 673 Housatonsc Ave. cor. Grand St. Bar 2559. '19G10al*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14

York Second Hand Clothing Co. New clothes arriving weekly. Big bargains. We buy and sell. A Snapper, 591 Water St.
 T31alis
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14
ADJUSTMENTS.

PASS A PLEASANT evening at the Arcade Bowling Alleys, 56 John St. Warren Connor, Prop Fred LiS- gins, Mgr. Earnum 5117.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14

A. PALUMBO auto trucks for local haulina and long distance moving at lowesl prices; satisIac- tion guaranteed. 10 Calhoun Ave Phone Bar. 6712-1c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14

HARRALL AVE. GARAGE-1 Ford touring, cheap; l Ford Sedan; l one-ton truck. with pneumatic tires, s35o. Barnum 6562-2.
 B12dss-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14
PATENTS
RESTAURANT

VITTORIA ITALIAN AMERICAN RESTAURA ANT just opened. Fine dinners served in best manner. dinners a speciality. Antonia Grille Prop. 1894 Main St., cor. Grand st.
 A14al*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14
ANIMALS.
AUTOMOBILES
Johnson Motor Wheel

The biggest little bike-booster. Read Ing, Standard. Ace and Yankee Motor cycfes. L. c. Minor, LA East Wash ington Ave. Phone Barnum 59O7.
 D10aU*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14

BUICK ROADSTER. Hollier Touring. Fore Delivery. Terms if desired. Lexington Motor Sales Co.,, 323 State St. Barnum 2596. A16aIl*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-14

yulcanfzing. A full line of second hand tires. Star Vulcanizing & Supply Station 1890 Stratford Ave, City line. Phone Stratford 92. Q