Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-06-23

criminals and a more effective inspec-
ton applied as near the source OF immi-
grafton as possible. as we'll as the port
OF entry. Justice 70 the foreigner and
% ourselves demands provision for the
guidance. protection and better economic
distribution OF our alien population. To
facilitate government supervision. all al
lens should be required 10 register an
nualiy until they become naturalized.
The existing policy OF the United
states for the practical exclusion OF
be maintained.
Naturalization.
There Is urgent need OF improvement
In our naturalization law. No alien
should become a citizen until he has be-
come genuinely American. and adequate
tests for determining the aliens fitness
for American citizenship should be pro-
yided for by law.
We advocate. In addition. the inde-
pendent naturalization of married wom-
her citizenship by marriage 10 an alien
resident In the United States
Free Speech and Alien Agitation.
We demand that every American citi-
zen shall enjoy the ancient and consti-
tutional right OF free speech. free press,
and free assembly. and the no less
sacred right OF the qualified voter to be
represented BY his duly chosen repre-
sentatives. but TO man may advocate
resistance 70 the law. and no man may
advocate violent overthrow OF the gov
eminent.
Aliens within the Jurisdiction OF the
United States are not entitled OF rignt
20 liberty OF agitation directed against
the government or American insu'n-
tons.
Lynehing.
We urge congress % consider the most
effective means 70 end lynching IN thls
country. which continues 20 be terrible
blot on our American civilization.
Law and Order.
The equality OF all citizens under the
law has always been a policy OF the ke-
publican party Without obedience 10
law and maintenance OF order our Amer
lean institutions must perish. our laws
must be impartially enforced ana speedy
justice should be secured.
With regard 10 the sale and mautac-
ture OF intoxicating beverages. the Re
publican party will stand for the enforce
ment OF the constitution OF the United
states as IL shall be declared by the su-
preme court
Public Roads and Highways.
We favor liberal appropriations in CO.
operation with the states for tbs con-
struction OF highways, which VIII BRING
about a reduction OF transportation costs,
better marketing OF farm products, I'M
provement In rural postal delivery as
well as meet the needs OF military oe-
tense.
The Service Men.
We hold In imperishable remembrance
the vaior and the patriotism OF the SOL
dlers and sailors Of America who fousht
in the great war for human liberty, and
we pledge ourselves TO discharge 10 the
fullest the obligations which grateful
nation Justly should fulfill. In apprecia-
ton OF the services rendered by its de-
tenders on sea and on land.
Republicans are not ungratetuI.
shown their gratitude toward the ma
tion's defenders on land and sea Lib
eral legislation for the care OF the as
abled and infirm and their dependents
has ever marked Republican policy
toward the soldier and sailor OF all the
wars In which our country has parttci-
pated The present congress has appro-
priated generously for the disabled OF
the world war. The amounts already ap-
piled and authorized for the fiscal year
1904 for this purpose reached the stu
pendous sum OF Si.1So.57l. Ss3 This legts-
iation Ia significant OF the party's pur-
pose In generously caring for the manned
Civil Service.
We renew our repeated declaration that
the civil service law shall be thoroughly
and honestly enforced and extended
wherever practicable. The recent action
Of congress in enacting a comprehensive
civil service retirement law and In work
ing out A comprehensive employment and
wage policy that will guarantee equal
and iust treatment 20 the army OF gov
eminent workers. and In centralizing the
administration OF the new and progres-
sive employment policy in the hands Of
the civil service commission Is worthy OF
Postal Service.
We condemn the present administra-
ton for its destruction OF the efficiency
Of the postal service when controlled oy
The government. and for its failure 70
properly compensate employees whose
expert knowledge II essential 10 the
proper conduct OF the Affairs OF the pos
tai system. We commend the Republican
congress for the enactment OF legislation
increasing the pay OF postal employees,
who I'D 20 that time were the poorest
paid In the government service.
Woman Suffrage.
We welcome women into fun participa-
lion In the affairs Of government and the
activities ~ the Republican party. We
have not vet acted upon the suffrage
amendment to Immediately call special
sessions OF their legislatures for the pur-
pose OF ratifying said amendment. to the
end that all OF the women OF the nation
OF voting age NAV participate IN the cleo
ton which IL so important 20 the welfare
% our country.
Women In Industry.
Women have special problems % en-
ployrnent which make necessary special
permanent establishment OF the women's
bureau IN the United States department
OF labor 20 serve as n source OF informa-
ton 20 the states and 20 congress.
The principle OF equal paw for equal
service should be applied throughout all
branches OF the federal government in
which women are employed.
We demand federal legislation 10 limit
the hours % employment OF women en-
"a ed IN intensive Industry the product
OF which enters into interstate commerce.
The League Of Nations.
We favor a liberal and generous for
elgn policy founded upon definite moral
and political principles. characterized by
clear undsrsta ndlng OF and firm adher-
ence % our rights. and unfailing respect
for the rights 81 others We should af-
ford full and adequate protection Tor the
life liberty and property, and all inter-
national rights OF every American citi- /
zen. and should require a proper respect
FOR the American flag: but we should be
equally careful 20 manifest a Just regard
for the rights % other nations. scru-
puious observance OF our international
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