The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16


/ ing is the text of the platform as final
/ ly adopted by the Democratic national
convention today:
The preamble sends greeting to Pres
ident Wilson. commencing his achieve
ments in the interest of the country
and Of the whole world. Condemns in
general terms the Republican con-
gress.
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 Gen
eral Pershing by name.
Again Incorporates the language of
the Virginia Democrats in eXtollfng
the federal reserve system and the
financing of the war and in condemn
ing the Republicans for extravaganza.
Criticizes the Republican congress
for failing TO revise wartime tax
schedules and demands a survey Of
tax conditions by the coming congress.
Denies Republican claims of economy,
declaring that no money was saved ex-
cept at the expense of the efficiency OF
government bureaus.
Blames diminished production for
licans are responsible in that they de-
layed peace and failed to provide the
president with necessary legislation
Condemns the Republicans for their
use of appropriations in investigating
the conduct of the war.
Pledges the party to enactment and
be required to bring prohteers before
the bar of criminal justice.
Reafirms Democratic tariff doctrines
and declares for a research on the
subject by nonpartisan commission.
Declares for free speech and a free
press, except in SO far as II may at
tack the life of the nation
Praises the Democratic record in es-
tablishing farm loan banks and other
farm legislation. Endorses collective
bargaining and researches into produc-
ton costs.
Follows the Virginia plank in de-
claring strikes and lockouts should
not jeopardize the paramount public
interests, but adds a statement of OPP
Favors reimbursement Of salaries OF
government employees.
CongratuIates legislatures that have
ratified the suffrage amendment and
urges Democratic governors and legis-
latures of Tennessee. North Carolina !
and Florida to complete ratification
IN time for women to vote this fall
Favors continuance of federal aid in
road building.
Calls Republican plank inadequate and
a lvocates further development of ade-
q nate transporta ton on rivers and fur
Their Improvement of inland waterways. /
recognizes the importance OF connecting {
the Great Lakes with the Mississippi, as /
well as with he ST. Lawrence.
Favors EXTENSION of foreign trade.
Pledges the party to policy of contin- |
ued Improvement of the merchant marine |
under proper legislation.
Advocates extension Of arid land re-
clamation with a view to home building.
can people and upholds President Will /
sons Mexican policy, declaring that as a
consequence order is reappearing in Mex
leo. Advocates recognition OF new MeM-
can government when it has proved its
ability to maintain order.
The great principle of national self-de-
termination has received constant reit-
GRAFTON one of the chief objects for
victory established this principle With
in the limitations of international comfy
several previous expressions of the sym
patty of the Democratic party of the
United States for the aspirations of Ire
land for self-goVernment.
Declares it the duty Of the American
government to aid in the establishment
of order and complete independence for
Declares for Philippine independence
without unnecessary delay when the
Islands are ready for self-government.
Deplores the pre-convention expendi-
lures of the Republican presidential cam
1dates and advocates regulation of such
expenditure by federal law.
Praises the administration of the COM
mission and advocates amplfication of its
work.
Favors legislation for supervision of live
stock markets by the federal government.
Declares against child labor Favors
egislation for child welfare and materni-
y care. Advocates increases in teachers !
salaries Urges extension of vocational
education, better conditions for working
women and reclassifica ton of the civil /
service with a view to equality of the
Iexes.
Indorses separate citizenship for mar
led women.
Advocates generosity to disabled SOL |
iers, but declares against excessive bond ,
ssues TO pay compensation which would
ut patriotism on a pecuniary basis
Commends federal administration Of
ailroads during the war, declaring il was I
fficienI and economical despite Inadequate
nd worn equipment Criticizes the re-
emily enacted transportation act and says
OngreSS temporiZed until so late a date 3
hat the president was forced to sign the
i'll or else throw the railroad situation [
lto chaos. c
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