The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-07-22

temporarily distracted councils As
appearing In Mexico; at no time In
many years have American lives ano
mterests been so safe as they nov
are peace reigns along the porue-
ara industry Is resuming.
when the new government OF Mex
icn shall have given ample proof or us
ablilty permanently to maintain law
and order signihed it's willingness 20
meet Its international obligations and
written upon its statute books lust
shall have rights as well as duties
| that government should receive our
recognition and systematic assistance.
been met Mexico must realize the
rroprtety or policy that asserts the
rrgfht OF the United States 70 demand
Petroleum.
The Democratic party recognizes the
Importance OF the acquisition by Amer
icnns OF additional sources OF supply
OF PETROLEUM and other minerals anc
declares that such acquisition. both az
nome and abroad, should be fostered
and encouraged. We urge such action.
legisl alive and executive. as may Sc
cure TO American citizens the sans
riShts in the requirement of minins
rights In foreign countries as are en-
toyed by the citizens or subjects OF cnJ
New Nations.
The Democratic party expresses Its
active sympathy with the people OF
/ China, Czechc- Slovakia, Finland, Po-
| land, Persia and others who have re-
Gently established representative gov
| eminent and who are striving to de.
velop the institutions OF true demoo
racy.
Ireland.
The great principle OF national SELF
determination has received constant re-
| iteration as one of the chief ob1ec.
ives Tor which this country entered
the war, ana victory established this
principle
within the limitations OF interna.
tional comfy and usage this conven-
pressions ot the sympathy OF :he
Democratic party OF the United states
for the aspirations of Ireland for self
government
Armenia.
We express our deep ana earnest
sympathy for the unfortunate people
OF Armenia. and we believe that our
government consistent with its consti-
tuition and principles should rel. dor
every possible and proper aid 10 them
In their efforts to establish and main
tain government OF their own
The Philippines.
We favor the granting OF indeps,d
ence without unnecessary delay to the
lo5o0. 900 inhabitants Of the Philippine
Islands.
Hawaii.
We favor a'Mberal policy Of home
stealing public lands in Hawaii to
promote a ltrger middle-class citizen
population, with equal rights to ali
The Importance OF Hawaii as an out
post on the western frontier OF the
United States demands adequate aD-
preparations by congress for the do
velopmeni of our harbors and high
ways there.
Porto Rico.
We favor granting to the people of
form OF government, with view 20
ultimate statehood accorded 10 all ter
ritories of the United States since the
beginning of or government. and we
believe that the officials appointed TO
administer the government OF such ter
ritories should be qualified by previous
bona fide residence therein.
Alaska.
We commend the Democratic aA-
ministration for inaugurating a new
policy as to Alaska as evidenced NJ
road and opening of the coal and oil
We declare for the modification Of
the existing coal land law. to pro-
mote development without disturb
ing the features intended to prevent
monopoly.
forestry control as will permit the
immediate initiation of the paper pulp
industry.
For relievins the territory from the
evils OF long distance government by
arbitrary and interlocking bureau
cratic regulation, and to that end we
tanning the essential features of the Lane
Curry bill, now pending. co-ordinating and
consolidating all federal control of ma
tural resources under one department to
be administered by nonpartisan board
permanently resident in the territory.
For the fullest measure of territorial self
government with the view to ultimate
statehood with jurisdiction over all mat
ters not of purely federal concern, includ-
ing fisheries and game, and for an intel
ligent administration OF federal control
hnlt "a
should be qualified by previous bona-hde
residence In the territory.
For the extension to Alaska OF the fed
eral farm loan act.
Asiatic hmm gran1.
The policy of the United States with
reference to the nonadmission of Asiatie
immigrants Is a true expression or the
Judgment of our people and to the sever
al states whose geographical situation or
Internal conditions make this policy and
the enforcement OF the laws enacted pur-
suant thereto. OF particular concern, We
pledge our support
Postal Service.
The efficiency of the post ONCE de-
partment has been indicated against =
malicious and designing assault by the
efficiency OF its operation. Its record re-
flutes It's assailants. Their voices are s..
fenced and their charges have collapsed.
We commend the work of the joint CON-
mission on the Redistribution OF salaries
of postal employees, recently concluded
ocratic administration. The Democrats
PARTY has always favored and will con-
tinue to favor just treatment OF all gov
eminent employees.
Free Speech and Press.
We resent the unfounded reproaches IL
rected against the Democratic admits
tration for alleged Interference with the
freedom OF the press and freedom Of
No utterance from any quarter has been
assailed and no publication has been re-
messed which has not been animated by
reasonable purpose, and dlrected against
the nations peace. order ami security In
time of war.
We reaffrm our respect for the great
principles Of free speech and a. free
press. but assert a san indisputable propo-
sition that they afford no liberation of
enemy propaganda or the advocacy Of
the overthrow of the government of the
state or nation by force or violence.
"RepubIican Corruption"
The shocking disclosure OF the lavish
use of money by aspirants for the Re-
publican nomination for the highest Of
Ace In the gift OF the people has created
a nainful impression throughout the coun-
try Viewed In connection with the re-
cent conviction of Republican senator