Arizona republican., 1920-05-30
STATEWIDE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM CONTEST ENDS
T0ker Of Second Prize

it's internal and international affairs, It's failure to observe the Sanctity of solemn treaties for the protection Of foreigners in Mexico at their invita- ton and their endeaYor to stimulate unrest and rebellion In our own coun- try We condemn the didactic and futile policies of the present demo cratic administration in the protection of our citizens in Mexico and their failure to preserve our national honor To Mexico, we promise our full sup port for the restoration of peace ana amity and, to our citizens, we pledge absolute protection to their lives, their liberty and their possessions in Mexico.
 Monroe Doctrine
 The republican party continues its belief in the essential necessity of the Monroe Doctrine for the future safety of the Americas The continued func- tioning Of this doctrine We consider to be of paramount importance for all democracies of these two continents
 Latin America
 We advocate the extension and up building of the Pan- American union and any other similar organization to the end that better understanding be- tween ourselves and our nedghbors may devolve and closer financial. commercial and social relations exist in the Americas.
 
 We continue to maintain the policies established and adhered to in the ad- ministrations of the last three repub Iican presidents. We renew our Obli- gation to the peoples of the Philippine Islands and shall continue in the ef forts that have been so successful in the advancement of their civilization and betternent- We accepted this bur den in the interest of humanity and shall not withdraw from our task stlH incomplete and the accrued benefits to the Filipinos only now more highly apparent.
 Profiteering
 The republican party denounces the speculator and profiteer as being un- worthy of citizenship in this country. We advocate immediate legislation that will clarify existing laws. define violations of it's precepts. severly pun ish such persons found guilty and suf- flciently protect legitimate business.
 Shipping
 It is 8 matter of common felicitation that this nation now finds itself, un der circumstances, an important fac tor in ship-building and merchant marine. Before our entry into the world war. our maritime interests were small Under the present aus substantiation of our merchant marine by federal assistance and cooperation and the revocation of those laws that have proven heretofore a hindrance to our progress. We advocate the parcel ling and gradual sale of all vessels now owned by the government together with docks, shipyards and accessories not requisite to the building and re- pair of our navy. thus effeeting the gradual relinquishment of government ownership.
 National Budget
 At this time when national economy is imperative, we consider a budget system controlling federal expendi- lures as a vital necessity. We again earnestly advocate the immediate in ception of a simple but business like system through which all federal dis bursements must be made. We heart iIy condemn the continued grossly wasteful expenditures of the present democratic administration and pledge our support to this reform for the pal liation of the burden now imposed upon our people.
 Civil Service
 The republican party continues to law, as a means Nof efficiency and economy in the exercise Of govern ment. We desire reforms correcting the abuses to which this law has been subjected by the present democratic incumbents and the facilitation of its
  applied.
 Tariffs
 During the exigency of war, many industries have been started in the United States, manufacturing commo- dities and necessities formerly monop- oHzed by foreign nations and exported to us. At this time, It IS imperative that tariff revisions be made to protect such industries fin addition to the bal ance of American business. We advo- cate sufficient reforms in existing tar ifs IS will secure adequately American business and American labor. regulat- ing properly the taxation on Imports to prevent undue advantages to monop- olies and trusts and to be of benefit to our people as a whole.
 We cannot expect any reduction in living costs by granting free entry to imports, in the light Of previous ex- perience, and we maintain that such revisions properly executed will be of national benefit to our own industry and welfare.
 Ex- Service Men
 IL is with our hearts filled with grat- itude and pride that Te have welcomed our soldiers, sailors and marines home. To those of these men who have re- turned incapacitated we pledge that nothing within our national power shall be spared to restore them as far as possible 10 their full measure of health and strength. For those that have lost that which cannot be regained their sacrifices shall not go unheeded but their needs be fully filled as long as they may live.
 The republican party advocates that prior rights be granted to all ex-service men upon public land openings and re- clamatlou projects now in effect or un- der proposal; or in such other method as will best benefit those who wish to help themselves. We do not advocate the payment in cash or bonds any ad- ditiOnal bonus to ex-service men, feel ing that such procedure would result in temporary aid to them only and in crease the stress Of national debt upon those who through necessity were forced To forego the privileges and training provided by the government in time of war. We who have had the og- portuulty to serve and return unim- paired, glory in the chance that has been ours and feel that the govern ment has amply repaid us for our time and service by beneficial training in tensified by patriotism.
 Rural Credits
 We advocate the continued extension Of rural credits effectively applied, tu aid and assist in upbUiid.ng the uudc- veloDed farm lands and to be of benefit