New-York tribune., 1920-07-02

Sends greeting to President Wilson,
commencing his achievements in the
interests of the country and Of the
whole world. Condemns in general
terms the Republican Congress-
League Of Nations
Repeats the Virginia plank with lit
e.e Varla'ion, condemning the action
OF the Senate Republicans in adoptinp
reservations and the separate peacc
resolutions and advocating ratification
I or the peace treaty and such mem
oershlp IN the League of Nations as
woulo IN noWlse impair national intey-
rlty or independence. But we do not
oppose reservations which make more
clear or specific our obligations TO the
associated nations'
Conduct of the War
Praises the Administrations conduct
OF the war, commencing the patriotic
efforts of American citizens to aid the
government and praises the military
and naval forces, with mention of Cen
eral Pershing by name.
AGAIN incorporates the language Of
the Virginia Democrats in extollinr
che FEDERAL Reserve system and the
nhancing of the war and in condemn
ing the Republicans for extravaganza.
Taxation
Crltlcizes the Republican Congress
tor failing to revise Wartime tax
schedules and demands survey Of tax
conditions by the coming CONGRESS-.
Denies Republican claims of economy.
oeciaring that no money was saved ex-
cept al the expense of the efficiency
OF government bureaus.
High Cost of Living
Blames diminished production for
nigh prices and declares the Renub
llcans are responsible in that they de-
Iayed peace and failed to provide the
PRESIDENT with necessary legislation.
War Investigation
Condemns the Republicans for their
use OF appropriations in investigating
the conduct of the war.
Profiteering
Pledges the party to enactment and
enforcement of such legislation as may
De required to bring prohteers before
the bar of criminal Justice
Tariff
Reafirms Democratic tariff doctrines
and declares for research on the sub
Ject ~ non-partisan commission.
Budget
Defends President Wilson'S veto Of
the budget bill and advocates budget
system partially under direction of the
Secretary Of the Treasury, with con-
solldated auditing.
Postal Service
Commends Democratic administra-
ton Of the postal service and makes a
blanket declaration for higher salaries
tor postal employees Advocates great
er use of motor vehicles in transporta-
tlon Of mail and extension of the par
eel post.
Free Speech
Declares for free speech and for free
press. except in so far as it may attack
the life OF the nation.
Agriculture
Praises the Democratic record in
establishing farm loan banks and other
farm legislation Indorses collective
bargaining and researches into pro-
duction costs.
Follows the Virginia plank in de-
clarng strikes and lock-outs should not
ieopardize the paramount public in
position to compulsory arbitration.
Favors readjustment of salaries OF gov
ernment employees.
Suffrage
Congratulates Legislatures that have
ratified the suffrage amendment and
urges Democratic Governors and Legis-
laturss of Tennessee, North Carolina
and Florida to complete ratification in
time for women to vote this fall
Women in Industry
Declares against child labor. Favors
legislation for child welfare and
maternity care Advocates increases in
teachers salaries. Urges extension of
for workingwomen and reclassiicatlon
of the civil Service, with a view to
equality Of the sexes.
Indorses separate citizenship for
married women.
Soldier Compensation
Advocates generosity to disabled SOL
diers, but declares against excessive
bond issue to pay compensation which
would put patriotism on a pecunlary
basis.
Railroads
Commends Federal administration of
railroads during the war, declaring II
was efficient and economical, despite
inadequate and worn equipment. Crltl-
cize the recently enacted transporta-
ton act and says Congress temporiAed
until so late a date that the President
was forced to sign the bill or else
throw the railroad situation into chaos.
Highways
Favors continuance of Federal aid in
road building.
Inland Waterways
Calls Republican plank inadequate
and advocates further development OF