The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-07-02

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fortunes Of the people OF. Mexico or
10 enfeeble their future by imposing
from the outside a rule upon their
temporarily distracted councils. Az u
consequence. order Is gradually re-
appearing In Mexico: at no time in
many years have American lives and
interests been 80 safe as they now
arc: peace reigna along the border
and industry is resuming.
When the new government OF Mex
leo shall have given ample proof OF
It's ability permanently to maintain
law and order. signsfied It's willing
ness to meet its International obllgh-
lions n written upon Its statute
books Just laws under which foreign
investors shall have rights as well as
duties. that government should re-
cciye our recognition and sympathetic
assistance. Until these proper ex-
pectations have been met. Mexico
must realize tho propriety OF a pol
icy that asserts the right OF the
United States to demand full prOtcc-
ton for It's citizens.
PETROLEUM.
The democratic party recognizes
the Importance OF the acquisition by
Americans OF additional sources OF
supply OF petroleum and other min
erals and declares that such acquisi-
ton both at home and abroad should
be fostered n encouraged. We urge
such action. Legislative and executive,
as may secure to American citizens
the same rights in the requirement
OF mining rights In foreign countries
as are enjoyed by the citizens or sub
jects Of any other nation.
NEW NATIONS.
The democratic party expresses Its
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China. Czecho-S lovakia, Finland, Po-
land. Persia and others who have re-
Gently established representative gov
crnment and who are striving to de-
velop the institutions OF true demOc-
racy.
IRELAND.
The great principle OF national self
determination hRs received constant
relteration as one OF the chief OBJ
J%ectives for which this country en-
tered the war and victory established
this principle.
Within the limitations OF interna-
tional comfy and usage. this conven-
tlon 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 It's con
stltutlonal principles should render
every possible and proper aid to them
In their efforts to establish and main
tain n government OF their own.
THE PHILIPPINES.
We favor the granting OF indie
pendence without unnecessary delay
to the 10000 Inhabitants OF the
Philippine Islands.
HAWAII.
We favor q liberal policy Il home
Stealing public lands In Hawaii to
promote a larger middle class citizen
population. with equal rights to all
citizens.
The independence Of Hawaii as al
outpost on the western frontier Of the
United States. demands adequate APP
preparations by congress for the de-
velopment of harbors and high
ways there.
aORTO 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
territories of tho United States since
the beginning OF our government and
we believe hat the officials appoint
cd 10 administer the government Of
such territories should be qualified
by previous bona fide residence there
In.
ALASKA
WI commend the democratic adj
ministration for inauguTating n new
policy as to Alaska as evidenced by
the construction Of the Alaskan rail-
road and opening OF the goal and oil
fields.
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