Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1920-07-14
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convention at San FTdHSlsCo.
reaiitble@=sends greetings to Pres
ident Wilson commenting his achieve
ments in the interest of the country and
OF the whole world. Condemns in
general terms the republican congress.
League of Nations-Repeats:5 the
Virginia plank with little variations,
condemning the action Of the sen>
ate republicans in adopting feserva-
tons ana the SEPARATE peace resolu-
tons and advocating such membership
in the League of Nations as would III
no. wise impair national integrity or
independence.
Conduct of War-Praises the adj
ministration' conduct of the war;
conhnends the patriotic efforts OF
American citizens to aid the govern
ment and praise the military and naval
forces with mention of General Perish
ing by name.
Fmance-Again Incorporates the
language of the Virginia Democrats
in extolling the federal reserve sys-
tenn and the financing eli the war and
in condemning the republicans for e;x-
travagance.
Taxation-Crticize the republican
congress for failing to revise war
time tax schedules and demands sur
vey of tax conditions by the coming
congress- Denies republican claims
of economy, declaring that no money
was saved except at the expense OF
the efficiency of government bureaus.
High Cost of Living-Blames di-
minished production for the high
prices and declares the republicans
are responsible in that they delayed
peace and failed to provide the presi-
dent with necessary legislation.
War Observation-Disclosures the
republicans for their use of appropri-
/ atoms in investigating the conduct of
| the war.
| Profteering- Pledges the party to
enactment and enforcement of such
! legislation as may be required to
bring profiteers before the bar of JUS
1 tice.
Tariff-Reaffirm democratic traiff
] doctrines and declares for a research
Oh the subject OF non-partisan COM
| mission.
Budget-Defends President Will
i sons veto of the budget bill and adj
vocates budget system partially
i under direction of the secretary of
| the treasury with consolidated au-
l diting
Postal Servicc-Commcnds demo
cratic administration Of the postal ser
vice and makes blanket declaration
Tor higher salaries for the postal en-
ployes. Advocates greater use of mo-
Tor vehicles in transportation of mail
and extension o.: the parcel post.
Free Speech-Declares for free
speech and free press, except in so
ar as it may attack the life OF the
lation.
observation-disclosures the democratic
'ecord in establishing farm loan banks
md other farm legislation, Endorses
collective bargaining and researches
nto production costs.
Labor-Follows the Virginia plank
II declaring strikes and lockouts
should not ieopadize the paramount
,uublic interests. but adds a state
nent of opposition to compulsory
arbitration. Favors readiustment OF
salaries OF government employees
Suffaage-Congratulates legisla-
lures that have ratified the suffrage
] amendment and urges democratic gov
/ errors and legislatures of Tennessee,
| North Carolina and Florida to com
plete ratification in time for women to
vote next fall.
4 w omen III lnuuStTy-DcCldrcS
against child labor Favors legislation
Tor child welfare and maternity care.
Advocates increase in teachers sal
aries. Urges extension of vocation
III education, better conditions for the
working women and Redistribution of
civil service with view to equality
of the sexes. Endorses separate citi-
zenship for married women.
Soldier OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
generosity to disabled soldiers. but
declares against excessive bond is
sues to pay compensation which would
put patriotim on pecuniary basis.
acknowledgements federal adj
inistration OF railroads during the
war, declaring it was efficient and &c
onomical, despite inadequate and worn
equipment. Criticizes the recently