Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1920-07-06

| lereu Dy nonpartlSan board perma
nently residing in the territory.
For the fullest measure of terito-
rial sclf-government, with the view
TO ultimate statehood, with jurisdic
ton over all matters not Of purely
federal concern, including fisheries
and game, and for an intelligent ad-
ministratiOn of federal control. We
believe that all officials appointed
should be qu"lified by previous bona
fde residence in the territory.
For comprehensive system of road
construction, with increased appro-
priations, and the full extension OF
the federal road act to Alaska.
For the extension to Alaska OF the
federal farm loan act
THE PHILIPPINES.
We favor tho granting of independ-
>ence without unnecessary delay to the
100000 inhabitants of the Philip
pine islands.
HAWAII.
We favor liberal policy of home
stealing public lands in Hawaii to
promote larger middle class citizen
population, with equal rights to all
citizens.
The importance of Hawaii as an
outpost on the Western frontier OF
the United States demands adequate
appropriations by congress for the
development of our harbor and high
ways there.
PORTO RICO.
! We favor grcnting to the people Of
Porto Rico the traditional territorial
form OF government, with a view to
ultimate statehood, accorded to all
territories of the United States since
the beginning of our government, and
we believe that the officials appointed
to administer the government of such
territories should be qualified by pre-
viOus bona fide residence therein.
ASIATTC IMMIGRANTS.
The policy of the United States
with reference to the non-admission
Of Asiatic immigrants is a true express
sion of the judgment of our people
and to the several states, whose geo.
graphical situation or internal condi-
lions make this policy and the en- =.
forcement of the laws enacted pur-
suant, thereto. of particular concern,
we pledge our support
THE POSTAL SERVICE.
The efficiency of the postoffice de.
partment has been INDICATED agains.
a malicious and designing assault by
the efficiency Of its operation. Its
record refutes its assailants. Their
voices are silenced and their charges
have collapsed.
We commend the work of the joint
commission on the Redistribution Of
salaries of postal employees. recently
concluded. which commission was
created by the democratic administra-
ton. The democratic party has
always favored and will continue to
favor the fair and just treatment of
all government employees.
FREE SPEECH AND PRESS.
! We resent the un&ounded reproach-
es directed against the democratic ad
ministration for alleged interference
with the freedom of the press and
freedom of speech. No utterance from
any quarter has been assailed and nc
publication has been repressed which
has not been animated by reasonable
purpose and directed against the ma
tons peace, order and security In
time of war We reaffirm our respect
for the great principles of free speech
and free press but assert as an in
: disputable proposition that they
afford no federation of enemy propa.
ganda or the advocacy of the over.
throw Of the government OF the state
or nation by force or violence.
REPUBLICAN CORRUPTION.
! The shocking disclosures of the
lavish use of money by aspirants for
the republican nomination for tho
highest ONCE in the gift of the people
has created painful impression
throughout the country. Viewed III
connection with the recent conviction
of a republican senator from the state
of Michigan for the criminal trans
gression of tho law limiting expendi
lures on behalf of candidate for the
United States senate. it indicates the
re-entry, under republican auspices
Of money as an influential factor In
elections, thus multiplying the letter
and Haunting the spirit of numeroul
laws enacted by the people to protec'
the ballot from the contamination O.
corrupt practices. We deplOre thost
delinquencies and invoke their sterr
popular rebuke. pledging our earnes
efforts 10 Strengthening Of the pres
emit statutes against corrupt practices
and their rigorous enforcement.
We remind the people that 1t wa
only by the return of republican
senator in Michigan. who is nov
under conviction and sentence for thu
criminal misuse OF money in his cleo
ton, that the present organization o
the senate, with a republican major
ity, was made possible.
CONCLUSION.
Believing that We have kept tn
democratic faith. and resting ou
claims to the confidence Of the peopl'
not upon grandiose promises but upoI
the solid performance Of our party
we submit our record to the nation
consideration and ask that tn
pledges of this platform be appraised
in the light of that record