Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-06-10
AT WILSON
FOUNDATION
FOR PLATFORM
Draft of Republican Plea to
; Voters Excepting League
and Mexican PIanks.
SLABS ADMINISTRATION

learned today, and contains the following
provisions:
THE WILSON ADMINISTRATIONS.
The administrations conduct of the war
is indicted for "inexcusable failure to
make timely preparation" This plank
Will charge that vision, leadership and
intelligent planning" for a return to
peace have been lacking In the admin
istration. The republican party, it as
serts, will resist all attempts to over
throw the foundations of the govern
ment whether made Gin the form of IN
srsrnational policy or Of domestic agita-
tion." Republican congressional achieve
rnents-which are enumerated-were
made, it is declared, in the face OF win
dictive vetoes" by President Wilson.
PROHIBITION.
The only mention of prohibition In
the subcommittee draft is ut 1.-THE re-
publican congressl provided for the en-
forcement of the eighteenth amendment
to the constitution"
LABOR.
The proposed plank recognizes the
justice of collective bargaining and de
clares for government initiative to re-
duce the frequency and limit conse-
quences of strikes and lockouts. 1t de-
clares the principle of the Esch-Cum-
be applied in modified form to public
utilities In private industry the pro-
posed plank favors better facilities for
voluntary mediation. No reference Is
made to general prohibition OF strikes
of Gov. Aliens industrial court idea.
HIGH COST OF LIVING.
I'VE decline to deceive the people," this
proposed plank said, with vain promises
or quack remedies" 1t blames the fiscal
rclicy of the democratic administration
for present condition and pledges the
party to earnest and consistent attack
on the high cost of living by avoiding
further imitation through governmental
borrowing, by deflation Of the currency
and credit, by prevention of unreasonable
profits, public economy and revision Of
war imposed taxes, unsuited to peace
time economy" It condemns failure to
enforce laws against prodteering.
TAXATION.
The people are warned not TO expect
early tax reductions, because of present
governmental debt and obligations. 1t
advocates simpler tax laws and simplif-
cation Of the income tax return.
SOLDIER BONUS.
A pledge to discharge to the fullest
''the obligations q grateful nation justly
should fulfill" without specific promise
Of bonus legislation is in this proposed
plank.
WOMAN SUFFRAGE.
Republican governors whose states have
>-1sot yet acted on the suffrage amendment
are urged Immediately TO call special
legislative sessions for that purpose.
THE FARMER.
Government regulated cooperative mar
keting plans are encouraged. Scientific
study of agricultural systems. an inquiry
on coordination of transportation to
facilitate food distribution, encourage
ment of export trade in farm products
are advocated. Administration Of the farm
loan act TO enable farmers to own their
own farms.
NATIONAL ECONOMY.
Declaring the stubborn refusal Of
the administration TO cooperate to pre-
vent greater government expenditure re-
auctions for 192O-21. the plank pledges
the party to "a carefully planned read
justment" OF the government; TO rigid
economy. better coordination Of gov
eminent agencies and elimination Of
needless employees
THE BUDGET.
President Wilson'S veto of the Good
Mccormick national budget bill is con-
dpmned.
PRESIDENTIAL WAR POWERS.
Severest condemnation is heared upon
powers which, the plank says. show his
determination not to restore to the
. sAeSes and the nation the form Of gov
srernment provided for by the constitu-
ton"
RANKING AND CURRENCY.
Banks are urged to give credit pref
erences to essential industry. The fed
eral reserve system, the plank says,
should be free from political domination.
GOOD ROADS.
Liberal good roads appropriations are
advocated in cooperation with the states.
sums lost in taxation to states having
forest reserves, should be taken into con-
si6eration in determining the apportion.
ment of federal aid, the plank said.
RAILROADS.
The Esch-Cummings law Is indorsed
Government ownership and operation. or
"employe operation" is opposed. The
belief is expressed that private owner
ship and operation under proper regu-
lation and control is more efficient.
The plank adds that fair return" upon
actual value Of railroad property should
be made reasonably sure" with fair
hours, favorable working conditions and
REGULATION OF INDUSTRY AND
COMMERCE.
Existing laws against monopoly and
combinations in restraint of trade are ap-
proved ''in general" but amendments are
suggested, giving business men better
means of determining in advance whether
n proposed combination is or is not I'M
lawful" The federal trade commission,
the plank says, under the democratic adj
ministration has failed to accomplish its
purpose.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND COM
MERGE.
The party reiterates it's belief in pro-
tective tariff and pledges itself to a tariff
revision 'as soon as conditions shall
make it necessary for the preservation of
the home markets for American labor,
agriculture and industry" 1t says I'M
settled international balances and alb
normal trade conditions preclude the for
nation of a definite program to meet
conditions a year hence.
MARINE.
This section indorses the shipping act
passed by the last congress, and declares
for a privately owned and operated
merchant marine flying the American flag
end manned by American seamen.
IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZA-
TON.
Favors annual registration Until natur-
allied, Of all aliens, selective tests for
immigrants, Limitation of immigration
compatible with assimilation. This pro-
posed plank declares the existing policy
for practical exclusion" Of Asiatics is
sound.
FREE SPEECH AND ALIEN AGITA-
TION.
This plank demands that every citizen