Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1920-05-28

ere biuenual Elect0rs at Large-Wtlllam
land Joseph M. Smith.
CFirst District Charles M. Simpson.
III econd District james J. Archer
:, bird Observation-Disclosures NJ. Kipp.
op Aurth District-James S. Armieer.
II fth District-Clarence NJ. Roberts.
fusa xth District Jacob Rohrback.
MOI he following platform was adopted by
3 DemocfaticiState Convention:
We, the Democratic party Of Maryland,
ae State Convention assembled. indorse the
ma ADMINISTRATION Of President Wilson.
The seven years past under Woodrow
" sons lead. in wealth Of achievement
-NA better America, better world, and
nq the spirit Of honor. peace and enlighten-
co emit Of the universe. far exceed any
~ Rod In human history. President Will
has established a new International
ID, new morality; has destroyed the
the cruel methods Of diplomacy. and
wise Of conquest by arms Of the weak
the defenseless nations He has
'ght the national greed and selfish
centuries old. Of the European ma
As ms. but not without struggle, to yield
tbn his teachings that the new way to cure
,e-oId trouble In international rela-
is not by arms and mutual destruc-
u by an appeal to reason and by
now al concession. He has freed more
louen .1InEe from the bondage Of harsh master
spuony1 fions than Lincoln emancipated and
restoring to their own Poland.
~. aine and Palestine.
the domestic affairs Of the United
the record is scarcely less brilliant.
people of the United States of all
es and creeds. almost without excep-
lid their full duty In the World War.
vi are entitled to share in the glory
kr,,azmup success Of that unprecedented en-
=, Nevertheless. while in no way
~ ipon the patriotism. and worth
the responsibility for the con-
hence for the success Of the war,
.s,n1 ]fimarily the Presidents and the
/, s.s.r.,l jcratic party's. Under his guidance
X. 1890 peaceful nation. in few months
~ anne the first naval power In the world.
with incredible swiftness trained and
IA orted an army overseas that turned
r.. tunes Of war and carried our flag
~ Rhine.
L., ) record Of achievements during his
k.n cement Of the affairs Of government
49, surpassed In the history Of any nation.
Rer the enactment Of the Federal Reserve
kh an inadequate financial system was
N.~ ished and replaced by system that
proved invaluable during peace and
,ensable during war. 1t prevented
#esa s. Notwithstanding our country passed
kTb Oh its greatest financial crisis. and
I'M ed US not only to finance ourselves
~ ma - allies as well. The Republican
~ bitterly fought this great reform act
as = yet they now ask that its administra-
ejr 8 be placed under their control.
therk urai credits have been established and
2oms luctiveness Of the country enlarged by
4 heA. enactment Of the Farm Loan law. A
~ \ law was enacted SO just In its pro-
sp,. /. pms that ii has met with more general
,aux vel than any other in the history Of
go ,eziel6tion; and the law providing for
X ! m commission has put tariff legislation
business basis. promising in a large
"A ure TO remove It from the field Of
~ ~ politics.
a IL accomplishments Of the Democratic
Illustration have extended to more
M threescore Of constructive legislative
Al mems and administrative reforms
In a riding long delayed relief to the farmer
ms merchant and manufacturer. the la.
or; in fact. to all the people.
AMONG these are:
4 avs to restrain gambling and manipu.
X Of marketing grain and cotton.
Hr q n. Agricultural Extension act, which
POI owed Of estimable value to the aeri.
,mI alist
sd1t Ws Good Roads act. under which. with
en- ,ropfiate aid from the States. adequate
Oft ams Of Highways are being developed
oniln Instructed throughout the country.
isilica establishment Of the Federal Trade
q o. 81 ssion. to prevent unfair trade prac.
The ch
faithfnl Webb Export act extending the
low snyes for the promotion Of our foreign
ssion torce.
1svinion Of the antitrust laws. max
fnnqem more efiectuaI as a preventive
" "'nopolies
up act bringing into existence an
= Ian merchant marine. which will
vNt us an enlarged foreign trade.
pon,a Forkmen's Compensation act
.e's ieht-Hour law.
tfe' ,ld-Labor law.
! for the election Of Senators by