Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-09
DEMOCRATS Make
DECLARATION OF
PARTY POLICIES
Platform Adopted by the
National Convention at
San Francisco

. San Francisco
!. Document as Presented by the Resolu
). lions Committee to the Full Gather
I Ing Is Indorsed-No "Wet" or "Dryr
Planks Incorporated In the Dec,ara
ton Of the Partys Policies.
San francisco, July 1.-THE follow.
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 administrators conduct
OF the war commencing the patriotic
EFFORTS OF American citizens to aid the
! . uhu pldiStS TUG
AID naval forces with mention OF Gem
eral Pershing by name.
=, Again Incorporates the language OF
tne Virginia Democrats in extolling
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
hchedules 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
nigh prices and declares the Repub-
leans 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 |
enforcement Of such legislation as may
De required to bring proilteers before |
the bar of criminal Justice.
Reafirms Democratic tariff doctrines
ana declares for research on the
subject by nonpartisan commission.
Declares for free speech and n 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
Sirm legislation. Endorses collective
iNs1inlns and researches into produce
ton costs
Follows the Virginia plank In de,
caring strikes and lockouts should
not Jeopardize the paramount public
interests. but adds statement of OPP
position to compulsory arbitration.
Favors readjustment of salaries OF
government employees.
Congratulates legislatures that have
ratlhed the suffrage amendment and
urges Democratic governors and legis-
atures OF Tennessee. North Carolina
ana Florida to complete ratification I
IN time for women to vote this fall.
Favors continuance Of federal aid In
Dad building. ,
Calls Republican plank Inadequate and {
LdVocates further development OF ade- ,
iuate transportation on rivers and fur
ner improvement OF inland waterways. I
recognizes the importance OF connecting 7
he Great Lakes with the Mississippi, as
Veil as with the ST. Lawrence.
Favors extension of foreign trade. :.
Pledges the party to a policy OF contin- n
ed Improvement of the merchant marine -
nder proper legislation. Il
Advocates extension of arid land re- "
Iamation with view to home building u
Deplores the misfortunes OF the Next
IN people and upholds President VIII II
Dn y Mexican DOligV. declaring TINT "a a / ~
lnsequence order Is reappearing In Mex
o. Advocates recognition of new Mexi-
an government when II has proved its
Dllity to maintain order. -,
The great principle OF national self-de- ia
rmination has received constant reit- n,
alton as one of the chief objects for w
men this country entered the war. and al
Glory established this principle. With Nh
the limitations of International comfy -
I'd usage. this convention repeats the III
Veral previous expressions OF the SYM IT.
ithy of the Democratic party of the =,
nited States for the aspirations of Ire ht
nd for self-governmenL ca
Declares 1t the duty of the American ne
yer9ment to aid in the establishment 81
order and complete independence for
'menia.
Declares for Philippine independence ~
thout unnecessary delay when the 20
ands are ready for self-government D.
)eplores the pre-convention expendi- IN
res OF the Republican presidential can di'
lates and advocates regulation OF such -
penditure by federal law. 0e
raises the administration of the COM
sslon and advocates application of its nc
rk.
'ayors legislation for supervision of live raj
OK markets by the federal government. ba
declares against child labor. Fayors ait
islatlon for child welfare and materni- bo
care. Advocates increases in teachers
aries. Urges extension of vocational
lcauon. better conditions for working
men and Redistribution of the civil =
vice with view to equality OF the
es. j.
idorses separate citizenship for mar pu'
women. the
dvocates generosity to disabled SOL the
rs, but declares against excessive bond cot
les to pay compensation which would ,.o
patriotism on a pecuniary basis. .oa
federal administration of :,
roads during the war, declaring il was
lent and economical despite inadequate full
worn equipment. Criticizes the re- boI
ny enacted transportation act and says -
gress temporized until so late a date the
the president was forced to sign the "a
or else throw the railroad situation
chaos an
New Anaesthetle Ether. Cot
Dr.. James Cotton Of Toronto, Can, A