The Coconino sun., 1920-06-18

decisions. of the tribunals to be mor- ally, but not legally binding, and an informed public sentiment to be relied upon to secure their acceptance. The tribunal, however, should refuse to ac- cept jurisdiction, except for the pur- pose of investigation, as long as the public Sservice be interrupted. For
 Railroads.
 We are opposed to government own- ership and operation or employee Op- eration of the railroads. In view of the conditions prevailing in the coun- try, the expenditures of the past two year and the conclusions which may be fairly drawn from an observation of the transportation systems of oth- CT countries, it is clear that adequate transportation service both for the present and future can be furnished more certainly, economically and efficiently through private ownership and operation under proper regula- tions and control.
 There should be no speculative profit in rendering the service Of transportation; but in order to do jus tice to the capital already invested in railway enterprise, to restore railway credit, to induce future investment at reasonable rate and to furnish en- larged facilities to meet the require velopment and distribution, fair re- ments of the constantly increasing de- turn upon actual value of the railway property used in transportation should be made reasonably sure, and at the l ,o.S.o &;..a la ,nx ct aY,, lnu. ment to those engaged in transporta- ton service with fair hours and fay- orable working conditions at wages or compensation at least equal to those prevailing in similar lines of industry. We indorse the transportation act of 1920 enacted by the republican con- [ gress as a most conservative legisla. tive achievement.
 Waterways.
 We declare it to be our policy to encourage and develop water trans portation service and facilities in con- nection with the commerce of the United States.
 We recommend that all ships en- gagged in coastwise trade and all yes sells of the American merchant marine shall pass through the Panama canal without premium of tolls.
 Lynching.
 We urge congress to consider the most effective means to end lynching in this country, which continues to be a terrible blot on our American citi- zenship.
 The Service Men.
 We hold in imperishable remem- brance the valor and the patriotism of the soldiers and sailors of Amer ica who fought in the great war for human liberty, and we pledge our selves to discharge to the fullest the obligations which grateful nation justly should fulfill, in appreciation of the services rendered by it's defenders on sea and on land.
 Republicans are not ungrateful Throughout their history they have shown their gratitude toward the na. tion's defenders. Liberal Legislation for the care of the disabled and in. firm and their dependents has ever marked republican policy toward the soldier and sailor of all the wars ir which our country has participated The present congress has appropriat. ed generously for the disabled of the world war. The amounts already ap. proved and authorized for the fiscal year 1920-21 for this purpose reached the stupendous sum of $1 ,180, 0,571 ,893 This legislation is significant of tho party's purpose in generously caring for the maimed and disabled men o1 the war.
 Civil Service.
 We renew our repeated declaration that the civil service law shall bt thoroughly and honestly enforced anC extended whenever practicable. The recent action of congress in enactine a comprehensive civil service retire ment law and in working out a com prehensive employment and wage pol icy that will guarantee equal and just treatment to the army of government workers and in ceptralizing the ad ministration of new and progressiv, employment policy in the hands of tht civil servive commission is worthy oI all praise.
 Postal Service.
 We condemn the present admins tration for its destruction of the eff ficiency of the postal service and tn. telegraph and telephone service wher controlled by the government, and fol its failure to properly compensate em ployees whose expert knowledge is es sential to the proper conduct of tho affairs of the postal system. We com mend the republican congress for tho enactment of legislation increasing the pay of postal employees, who uI to that time were the poorest paid 1T the government service.
 Women Suffrage.
 ! We welcome women into full parti cipation in the affairs of government and the activities of the republican party. We earnestly hope that re. publican legislatures in states which have not yet acted upon the suffrage amendment will ratify the amendment to the end that all of the women oi the nation of voting age may partici pate in the election of 1920, which is so important to the welfare of ou, country.
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