The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1920-07-15


" 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
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 extolllng
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
BIames diminished production for
nigh prices and declares the RepuD-
HcanS are responsible in that they de-
layed peace and failed to provide the
president with necessary legislation
Condemns the Republicans for their
use of apprOpria tions in investigating
the conduct of the war.
Pledges the party to enactment and
enforcement of such legislation as may
be required to bring profteers before
the bar Of criminal justice
Reafirms Democratic tariff doctrines
and declares for research on the
subject by a nonpartisan commission
Declares for free speech and a free
press, except in so far as it may at
tack the life of the nation
Praises the Democratic record in es-
tablishing farm loan banks and other
farm legislation. Indorses collective
bargaining and researches into produc-
ton costs
Follows the Virginia plank in de-
claring strikes and lockouts should
interests. but adds a statement of OPP
position to compulsory arbitration:
Favors readjustment of salaries of
government employees
Congratulates legislatures that have
ratified the suffrage amendment and
urges Democratic governors and legis-
latures of Tennessee, North Carolina
and Florida to complete Tatifica ton
IN time for women TO vote this fall
Favors continuance of federal aid in
road building.
Calls Republican plank inadequate and
advocates further development of ade-
Quate transportation on rivers and fur
Their Improvement OF inland waterways.
the Great Lakes With the MISSISSIPPI, as
well as with he St Lawrence
Favors extension of foreign trade
Pledges the party to a 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.
Deplores the misfortunes of the Next
can people and upholds President Will
sons Mexican policy, declaring that as
consequence order is reappearing in Mex
leo. Advocates recognition of new Next
can government when it has proved its
ability to maintain order
The great principle of national self-de-
termination has received constant reit-
Grafton as one of the chief objects for
which this country entered the war, and
victory established this principle With
in the limitations of international comfy
and usage. this convention repeats the
pathy 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
Armenia
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 can
didates and advocates regulation OF such
expenditure by federal law.
Praises the administration of the COM
mission and advocates application of its
work
Favors legislation for supervision of live
stock markets by the federal government.
Declares against child labor. Favors
legislation for child welfare and materni-
ty care Advocates increases in teachers
salaries. Urges extension of vocational
education, better conditions for working
women and Redistribution of the civil
service with a view to equality OF the
sexes.
Endorses separate citizenship for mar
ried women.
Advocates generosity to disabled SOL
diers, but declares against excessive bond
issues to pay compensation which would
put patriotism on pecuniary basis.
Commends federal administration of
railroads during the war declaring il was
efficient and economical despite Inadequate
and worn equipment. Criticizes the re-
Gently enacted transportation act and says
congress temporized until so late a date
that the president was forced to sign the
bill or else throw the railroad situation
into chaos.
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