Milford chronicle., 1920-06-18
The Platform.

order and The delegates did not al
que with him.
The Platform.
The platform follows:
The Republican party assembled II
representative national convention
reuhirms iIs uuy!eldiug devotion Il
Tie constitution of the United States
and 10 the guarantees OF civil, pO
litical and religious liberty therein
contained 1t viii resist all attempts
20 overthrow the foundations OF the
government or 10 weaken the force
of its controlling principles and ideals
whether these attempts be made ln the
form of iuJernationa! policy or OF do
nestle agitation.
For seven years the national gov
ernmenJ has been controlled by the
Democratic party During that period
"a war of unparalleled magnitude has
shaken the foundations of civilizl-
tion, decima-ed the population of Eu-
rope and left in lis tram economic c
misery and suffering second only TO
war itself
The outstanding features of the
Democratic admiuistra zion have been
complete unpreparedueSS for war ana
complete uupreparedness for peace.
lueNcusable failure to make timely
Ill flfAl eI4Nll H. L4lf hllAGA lilAllN AAlltAA
against the Democratic administration
i'm the cOnduct of the war Had not
our associates protected us, both on
land and SEA during the first twelve
months of our participation, and fur
uIShed us TO the very day of The ;ur
mistice with munitions, planes and ar
tilery, this failure would have been
punished with disaster.
Industrial Relations.
There are two different conceptions
of the relations of capital and labor.
The one is cOntractual, and emphasis
es the diversity of interests of EN-
ployer and employe The other is thai
of cO-partnerShip i'm a common task.
We recognize the justice of cOllec-
tive bargaining as means of pro-
noting good Will, establishing closer
and more harmonious relations be-
tween employer and emplOye and real
izing the true end Of industrial just
ice
The sdrike or the lockout, as a
means of settling industrial disputes,
iuHicts such loss and suffering on
the community as To justify govern
ment initiative TO reduce its frequency
and limit its consequences
We deny the right 20 strike against
government, but the rights and inter-
aStS of all government employees must
tt4 taaAA ava ~ AAAAl'tAA tiaAA AtR RNN' anu
tribunals.
In public utilities we favor the es-
of an impartial tribunal
10 make an investigation of the facts
and To render decision to the end
hat there may be no organized inter-
'uption Of service TO the lives and
lealth and welfare of the people the ,
decisions of the tribunals to be NOR
lily, but not legally binding, and an
public sentiment to be re- .
led ON to secure their acceptance.
The tribunal. however should refuse I
@ accept jurisdiction except for the {
purpose of investigation, as long MS ,
he public service be Interrupted. For
iublic utilities we favor the type OF
tribunal provided for in the transport f.,
alton act of 1920
In private industries we do not adj !
'Ocate the principle Of compulsory +
arbitration. but we favor impartial y
and better facilities for =
oluntary mediation, cOncliation and r.
rhitration supplemented by that fun v
which will enlist the influ- a
nee of an aroused public opinion. {
he government should take he in- Il
iativc I'm inviting the establishment 7
{ tribunals or commissions for the a
urpOse of voluntary arbitration and .
lveStigation Of this issue q
We demand the exclusion from in C.
arstate commerce of the products of @
onvict labor. y
oreign Relations-League of Nations !,
The foreign policy of the admins
ration has been founded upon no
riuciple and directed by no definite I
ouception Of our nations rights and
bligations II has been humiliatiue
D America and Irritating TO other ma. ,
ons. with the result that after
eriod of uneNamp ed sacrifice our mo.
yes are suspected, our moral indu.
nee lmpairVU ami our GUNVruWeHI
ands diScredited and fricndleSs
mong the atoms Of The world.
We favor q liberal and generous for I
gu policy fnundci upon definite Z
oral and political principles, char
,tJriZed 10y clear understanding of /
ld firm adherence 10 our own rights. {
nj uUfdiling respect for the rights Of n
hers. We should afford fun and
ieluate protection t0 the life. liberty 9
ld property and all International a
ghts of every American citizen. ana
lould require q proper respect for ,
Q American flag, but we should be +
ually careful to manifest just re- a
rd Tor the rights of other nations.
A scrupulOuS observance of our in {
irrational engagements, when law o
lily assumed, is essential To our own 9
nor and selt-reSpeCt and the respect
other nations. Subject to a due
gard for our International Obliga- I
ms, we should leave our country
ae 10 develop its civilization along
e line most conducive to the happi- [
IS and welfare of the people and to
st is Influence on the side of jus
e and right, should occasion re-