Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-02

form of government, with view to ulti-
tories Of the United States since the be-
ginning of our government and we be-
lleve that the officials appointed to ad
minister the government of such terri
tories should be qualified by previous
bona fde residence therein.
ALASKA
We commend the democratic admin
istration for inaugurating a new policy
as to Alaska as evidenced by the con-
struction of the Alaska railroad and
opening of the coal and oil feIds.
We declare for the modification of the
existing coal land law. to promote de
velopment without disturbing the fea-
lures intended to prevent monopoly.
For such changes in the policy Of for
esty control as win permit the Immediate
initiation Of the paper pulp industry.
For relieving the trying evils OF long
distance government by arbitrary and In
terlOcking bureaucratic regulation, and to
that end we urge the speedy passage or
a law containing the essential features or
the Lane Curry bill now pending co-ordi-
mating and consolidating all FEDERAL con
troll Of natural resources under one de-
partment to be administered by a non
partisan board permanently resident In
the territory.
For the fullest measure of territorial
/ self government with the view to ulti-
mate statehood with jurisdiction over all
matters not Of purely federal concern, In
| Guiding fisheries and game, and Tor an
| intelligent administration of federal con-
| troll we believe that all officials appointed
| residence in the territory.
! For a mpreh ensive system or road
construction with increased appropria-
tions and the full extension of the fed
! eral road aid act to Alaska.
For the extension to Alaska of the
| federal farm loan act.
AsIATTC IMMIGRANTS.
! The Motley Of the United States with
| reference to the non admission Of Asiatlc
I Immigrants is a true expression of the
| judgment OF our people, and to the sew
Ieral states, whose geographical situation
| or internal conditions make this policy
and the enforcement of the laws enacted
pursuant thereto, Of particular concern,
we pledge our support.
THE POSTAL SERVICE.
| The efficiency Of the postotfice depart
fGnent has been indicated against a ma
Ilicious and designing assault, by the
efficiency Of Its operation. It's record
refutes It's assailants. Their voices are
/ silenced and their charges have collapsed
| We commend the work OF the joint
| commission on the Redistribution of sal
Iaries OF postal employees, recently con-
J Guided, which commission was created
I bv a democratic administration. The
I'd en- ocratic party has always favored and
will continue TO favor the fair and Just
| treatment OF all government employees.
! FREE SPEECH AND PRESS.
| I'VE resent the unfounded reproaches
directed against the democratic admin
/ istration for alleged interference with
the freedom Of the press and freedom oil
Z speech.
! No utterance from any quarter has
I been assalled and no publication has
/ been repressed, which has not been ami
mated by reasonable purposes and di-
1 rected against the nations peace, order
and security IN time Of war.
! We reansrm our respect for the great
( principles Of free speech and free
I Dress but assert as an indisputable
/ proposition that they afford no liberation
( u enemy propaganda or the advocacy
( 81 the overthrow OF the government OF
/ tie state or nation by force or violence.
REPUBLICAN CORRUPTION.
( The shocking disclosure Of the lavish
use OF money by aspizsnts for tho re-