Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-07-10


fortunes Of the people OF Mexico or
10 cnfeeble their future by imposing
from the outside any rule upon thelt
temporarily distracted councils. As
consequence, order is gradually re
appearing in Mexico; at no time IN
many years have American lives anu
interests been SO safe as they now
are; peace TeiEnS along the boTue
and Industry is reSuming.
when the new government OF Mex
lco shall have given ample PROOF OF us
abIlltY permanently 10 maintain ia"
ana order. Siguitcd it's Willingness 10
meet It's International obligations ahu
written upon its statute books 1ust
avs. under which foreign investors
snail have rights as well as DUTIES.
that government should receive our
recognition aud systematic assistance
lntIl these proper expectations nave
been met Mexico must realize the
propricty OF a policy that asserts the
right If the United States to demand
Iull protection for its citizens.
Petroleum.
The Democratic party recognizes the
Importance Of the acquisition by Amer
leans OF additional sources of supply
% petroleum and other minerals and
declares that such acquisition. both az
nome and abroad, should be fostered
ana encouraged We urge such action
legislative and executive. as may Sc
cure to American citizens the same
rights in the requirement Of mining
rights in foreign countries as are en-
joyed by the citizens or subjects Of any
other nation.
New Nations.
The Democratic party expresses its
active sympathy with the people or
China, CZeCho-Slovakia Finland. ~
land. Persia and others who have re-
Gently established representative gov
eminent and who are striving To de-
veI"p the institutions OF true democ-
racy.
ireland.
The great principle OF national self
determination has received constant re-
iteration as one Of the chief obiec-
tVeS for which this country entered
the war, and victory established this
principle.
Within the limitations Of interna-
tOnal comfy and usage this conven-
ton repeats the several previous eX-
pressions OF the sympathy of the
Democratic party OF the United States
for the aspirations of Ireland for self
government.
Armenia.
We express our deep and earnest
sympathy for the unfortunate people
of Armenia. and we believe that our
government, consistent with it's consti-
tuition and principles. should render
every possible and proper aid to them
in their efforts TO establish and main
tain a government of their own.
The Philippines.
We favor the granting OF independ-
ence without unnecessary delay to the
100000 inhabitants Of the Philippine
islands.
Hawaii.
We favor a liberal policy OF home
stealing public lands IN Hawaii to
promote a larger middle-class citizen
population. with equal rights to all
citizens.
The Importance Of Hawaii as an out
post on the western frontier OF the
United States demands adequate ap-
preparations by congress for the de-
velOpment Of our harbors and high
ways there.
Porto Rico.
We favor granting to the people of
Porto Rico the traditional territorial
form of government. with a view to
ultimate statehood. accorded to all ter
beginning OF our government. and we
believe that the officials appointed to
administer the government OF such ter
ritories should be qualified by previous
bona fde residence therein.
Alaska.
We commend the Democratic ad-
ministration for inaugurating new
policy as to Alaska as evidenced BY
the construction of the Alaska rail-
road and opening OF the coal and oil
fields.
we declare for the modification OF
the existing coal land law. to pro-
ing the features intended to prevent
monopoly.
For such changes in the policy of
forestry control as viii permit the
immediate initiation of the paper pulp
industry.
For relieving the territory from the
evils of long distance government by
arbitrary and interlocking bureau
cratic regulation, and to that end We
urge the speedy passage OF law con-
tanning the essential features OF the Lane
Curry bin; now RendinS eo- cnHtrn ana
tural resources under one department to
be administered by a nonpartisan board
permanently resident In the territory.
For the fullest measure OF territorial SELF
government with the view to ultimate
statehood, with Jurisdiction over all mat
ters not Of purely federal concern, includ-
ing fisheries and game, and for an intel
iigent administration Of federal control
We believe that all officials appointed
should be qualified by previous bona-fide
residence in the territory.
For the extension to Alaska of the fed
erA farm loan act.
Asiatic immigrants.
The policy of the United States with
reference to the nonadmission Of Asiatic
| immigrants is true expression OF the
| Judgment Of our people and to the sever
| al states whose geographical situation or
internal conditions make this policy ano
| the enforcement Of the laws enacted pur-
| suant thereto of particular concern. we
pledge our support.
Postal Service.
The efficiency of the post ONCE de-
partment has been indicated against Q
| malicious and designing assault by the
| efficiency of its operation; Its record re-
| flutes its assailants. Their voices are ST.
| fenced and their charges have collapsed
We commend the work OF the joint com
| mission on the Redistribution OF salaries
| of postal employees. recently concluded
| which commission was created by DEM
ocratic administration. The Democratic
party has always favored and will con-
| tinue to favor just treatment OF all gov
| eminent employees.
Free Speech and Press.
| We resent the unfounded reproaches d.
rected against the Democratic admins
| tration for alleged interference with the
| freedom of the press and freedom OF
| speech. "
No utterance from any quarter has been
| assaulted and no publication has been re-
| pressed which has not been animated by
| reasonable purpose. and directed against
| the nations peace, order and security In
time of war.
| We reaffirm our respect for the grea,
principles of free speech and free
| nress. but assert a sen indisputable propo-
| sition that they afford no liberation OF
| the overthrow of the government of the
| state or nation by force or violence
| "RepubIican Corruption"
The shocking disclosure of the lavish
| nee of money by aspirants for the Re-
| publican nomination for the highest Of
| Ace in the gift of the people has created
| a nainful impression throughout the coun.
| try Viewed in connection with the re-
| cent conviction of a Republican senator
| from the state Of Michigan for the Grim
| inal transgression OF the law limiting ex
| nendjtures on behalf of candidate FOL
the United States senate. 1t Indicates tn,
| ralentry. under Republican auspices o.
| -.o,, n g on influential factor I'm elections