The Adair County news., 1920-07-07
SALIENT FEATURES IN PLATFORM.

The Democratic platform, submitted the National Con-
vention today
Halls patriotic pride the great achievements for country
and the world wrought by Democratic Administration under
Woodrow Wilson's leadership
Favors League of Nations surest if only practicable
of maintaining the of the world and advocates
mediate ratification of the treaty without reservations which
would impair its essential integrity but do oppose acceptance
of and reservations making clearer specific the obligations
of the United States to the League of Nations"
Praises Administrations conduct of the invitation OF
President Republicans aid and counsel and pays tribute to
Pershing's genius
Reviews great record of eight years under President Wilson
and points achievements Of Federal Reserve Act and the
financing of the war. Il
Condemns failure Congress respond Pres
dent and country to revise existing tax laws 4
Points false economies of Republican Congress.
Says Republicans failure to restore conditions prc
of ostarmsce initiation, and high of living
be only remeden by increased production governmental
economy and legislation against profteers.
Rearms traditional policy of Henry WattersOn of Tariff for
Revenue Only -+ i -.
creation effective budget system and condemns
publican Senate for failure amended bill which would have
provided system. '~:s }I,%s. =
Demands alteration Senate permit prompt
ton of nations legislative business.
Points Farm Loan Act Smith Agricultural
Extension Act of Markets Management
Cotton Futures Act Grain Grades Bill Cooperative Farm Admin
aon Act and Federal Warehouse Act among things done by
party for rural population. j ..... -.. -. r
Recalls TO LABOR eSCaOSned the Department
Labor
Uphods right organization and collective bargaining
class should time take steps which would put
jeopardy the public welfare and compulsory arbitration
Endorses proposed suffrage amendment and urges
Democratic Governors of Tennessee North Carolina and Florida
unite in effort to complete the of ratification
Urges cooperation with the States for the protection of child
life through infancy and maternity in prohibition of child
by adequate appropriations for chdren and
bureaus in the Department of Labor.
Advocates various reforms affecting in industry
Points establishment by Democratic Administration of War
Bureau goes record for richest bounty
abIed service and dependents of those who died the
vice.
Pledges party enactment of soldier settlements and home
aid legislation
Urges fair and complete Of Esch Cummins law until
action of Congress defects and insure thoroughly
effective private ownership system of transportation
Fayors increased of vehicle in transportation of
points benefits of FederaIRoad Act of 1916
Points growth Of Merchant Marine established by Demo
cratic Administration,
Calls attention Of failure Republican platform to recognize
rapid development of barge transportation inland waterways
and favors liberal policy for its development.
Points cut benfts Of Flood Control Act
Favos appropriations for combinations of reclamation of arid
lands- ..
Endorses Federal Trade Commission.
Depras lavish by aSDrants for the Republican
u0mjlaion for President