East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-06-10

CHICAGO, June IO.-The draft of
the republican platform, il is learned,
contains the following provisions:
general affirmation of the right
of Americans TO protection in Mexico
and pledge that they viii get It.,
without committing the United States
to any definite steps.
IL indicts the Wilson administra-
tons conduct of the war for '.inex-
cusable failure to make timely prepa-
ration and charges that "vision,
leadership and intelligent planning
for the return of peace are lacking in
the administration.
The only mention of prohibition is
''It (the republican congress) has pro-
yided for the enforcement of the 18th
amendment to the constitution"
LABOR ISSUE DODGIED
The proposed labor plank recognizes
the justice of collective bargaining and
declares for government initiative to
reduce the frequency and limit the
of strikes and lockouts.
No reference Is made to the general
of strikes.
Regarding the high cost of living,
the plank says I'VE decline to deceive
the people with vain promises and
4uack remedies" 1t Dlames the fiscal
policy of the democratic administra-
ton for present conditions. 1t con-
dems the failure TO enforce impartial
ly the laws against profiteering and
pledges an earnest and consistent at
tack on the high cose of living. The
people are warned not to expect early
tax reductions due to the present gov
debt and obligations. 1t
advocates more simple tax laws and
the simpiification of income tax ge-
turns.
BONUS PLAN STRODDLED
One plank pledges to discharge TO /
he fullest the obligations n grateful
'ation justly should fuIfiIl'' without /
he specific promise of bonus legisIa-
ON.
Republican governors of states
Thich have not ratified the suffrage /
are urged to Immediately
all special legislative sessions for that
urpose.
LEAGUE NOT FAVORED
There is nothing in the treaty plank,
= agreed to by the subcommittee,
ven intimating that the republicans
ttoE any
As unanimously adopted by the SUBJ
the plank provides;
Condemnation of the treaty, and
.asue of nations In the present form.
COmmendation of the senator's who
oted to defeat the pact, and coven-
mt as President Wilson presented 1t,
A statement, in effect, that any
greemcnt with n foreign nation must
onform with American ideals. and
nth the policies of Washington and |
fOnroe. IL
"A statement fayoring the principle /
{ an International court to settle dis
utes between nations. Il
Government regulated and coopera- {
i've marketing plans are encouraged. =
President Wilson's veto of the ma
oral budget bill was condemned.
The severest condemnation was
capped on Wilson for retaining his
var powers which show his "detcr-
lination not to restore to the states
r nation the form of government pro-
idPd by the constitution
Liberal good roads appropriations
re advocated.
The Esch- -Cummins law was en-
orsed. Government ownership. ope- !,
alton or "employee operation," is
pposed.
''F'rivate ownership and operation,
nder proper regulation and controI'' i
classsd as more efficient.
The party reiterates its belief in the
rotective tariff and pledges tariff re-
ision as "soon as conditions make II ,
for the preservation of home {
,arl<ets for American labor. agricul- {
ire and industry" 6
II advocates n privately owned and S
pcratcd merchant marine flying the
merican flag and manned by Ameri- {
an scamen. II
Banks are urged TO give credit pre-
arence TO essential industry. The I
lank says the federal reserve system c
hould be free from political domin- 5
ton. 5
Existing laws against monopnlv T