El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-07-03
PART Of TEXT OF DEMOCRATIC
PLATFORM MADE AT CONVENTION

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tive sympathy with the people Of China
Checho-Siovakia- Finland. Poland Persia
and others who have recently established
representative government and who are
striving to develop the institutions OF
true democracy.
The great principle OF national self
determination has received constant re-
Iteration as one OF the chief detectives
for which this country entered the war
and victory established this principle.
Within the Limitations Of international
comfy and usage, this convention repeats
lLhe several previous expressions Of the
I United States for the aspirations Of Ire
I Ind FOR self-governmeut-
Armenia.
We express our deep and earnest sym
panE for the unfortunate people Of Ar
me-a and we believe that our government
consistent with its constitution and prin-
I clple, should render every possible and
proper aid 70 them IN their efforts 10
establish and maintain a government Of
] their cwn.
The Philippines.
.te iavor the granting OF independence
without unnecessary delay TO the 10 50o,-
~ Inhabitants Of the PhniBpine Islands
Hawaii.
we favor a liberal policy OF homestead
lns public lands in Hawaii 10 promote a
laIser middle class citizen population,
Z
me Independence Of Hawaii as an out
post on the western frontier OF the United
states demands adequate appropriations
by congress for the development Of our
ha-5ors and highways there.
Porto Rico
We favor granting 10 the people OF
Porto Rico the traditional territorial form
Of government. with q view TO ultimate
sta-ehood. accorded to all territories OF
the United States since the beginning OF
me and Hann NnH h.
officials appointed 70 administer the gov
eminent Of such territories should be
quaAled by previous bona fide residence I
therein
Alaska.
We commend the Democratic adnainls-
tratl9n for inaugurating a new policy as
% Alaska as evidenced BY the construc-
ton q the Alaska railroad and opening !
OF the coal and oil fields.
We declare for the modification o. the I
existing coal land law. TO promote de- !
Feiopm1nt WITHOUT disturbing the fea-
lures Intended to prevent monopoly for l
troll as VIII permit the immediate initia- I
ton Of the paper pulp Industry for re- /
ileFluE the territory from the evils Of long /
instance government By arbitrary and IN /
terloclZing bureaucratic reign. and to that I
end We urge speedy passage OF a law con /
tanning the essential features Of the lane I
Curry bill now pending, coordinatinE and I
consolidating al FEDERAL control OF natural i
Resources under one department TO be sd
rninlstered By q comparison board perma- /
nently resilient in the territory: for the 4
fullest measure Of territorial self-Eovern- I
nelt with the view p ultimate statehood, ]
with Jurisdiction over all matters not Of 4
purely federal concern. including fisheries i
and game and for an intelligent admins 4
rration Of federal control we believe that I
al officials appointed should be qualified L
by previous bonafide residence IN the ter- I
ritorys for q comprehensive system Of fo2d /
construction with increased appropriations I
and the fuu extension OF the federal load 4
act 70 Alaska; for the exteution to Alaska
Asiatic TmmIgration-
The policy OF the United States with
reference TO the non-adniss OF Asiatic
immigrants Is q true expression Of the
judgment OF our people and 10 the sew
eral states, whose geographical situation
or internal conditions make this policy
ana the enforcement q the laws enacted
pursuant thereto. Of particular concern.
we pledge our support
The Postal Service.
The efficiency OF the postoffice depart
nent has been vindicated against a ma
icious and designing assault by the eff
cheney Of its operation Its record re-
flutes It's asEaila1ts Their voices are
silenced and their choices have collapsed
We commend the work Of the joint
commission On the reclassification OF sal
aries OF postal employees. recently con
,luded- which commission was created by
3 Democratic administration The party
has always favored and VIII continue 70
.aroE the fair and Just treatment o. all
government employees
free Speech and Free Press.
We resent the unfounded reproaches d.
-ected against the Democratic admins
ration for alleged Interference with the
freedom Of the press and freedom OF
No utterancs from any quarter should
1s assaiied and no publication should be
Impressed which has not been animated
~ reasonable purpose. and directed
lgeinst the nations peace. order and Sc
;urity in time OF var.
We reefflrIn our respect for the great
principles OF free speech and free press.
hat they afford no federation Of enemy
Propaganda OF tie advocacy OF the over
brow Of the government OF the state OF
iation by force or violence
Hepublican Corruption.
The shocking disclosure OF the lavish
lse OF money By aspirants for the Re
publican Mobilization for the highest office
q the SIT OF the people, has created
aiufuI impression through II the coun-
~ viewed 81 connection with the re-
ent conviction Of e Republican senator
rom the state OF Michigan Tor the erin
nal trausgression Of the law limiting eN-
United States senate. It reveals fhe entry
nder Republican auspices Of money as an
influential factor IN elections. thus 1ulli-
ytng the letter and 1l1uuting the spirit !
Z numerous laws enacted BY the people
o protect the ballot from the contarnina-
ion Of corrupt practices We deplore
le1e AEAAN lelGA11 anu AlH4AE A4l44 stern Z
opulzr rebuke, pledging our earnest l
fforts to q strengthening OF the present l
tatutes against corrupt practices and ]
heir rigorous enforcement
We remind the people that It was only ]
y the return Of q Republican senator IN
iichigan. who is now under conviction
nd sentence for the criminal misuse Of
loney IN his election. that the present l
rranizstiou Of the senate with Republic
n majority was made possible.
Conclusion
Believing that we have kept the Demo
ratio faith and resting our claims to the {
onfdence Of the people aot upon I
randioss promises but upon the e1lic
erformances Of our party. We submit cur /
ecord to the nations consideration and
SIX that the pledges Of this platform be I
ppraised IN the Light Of that record
Patriotic Tall and Fireworks at
Iission Hal. West Esleta, tonight /
Tx piece orchestra, largest, coolest
all in county. Special car leaves ]
AN Jaeinto Plaza P. NJ Returning
caves Fsleta at midnight Ball and |
p "a elan 81 m E~-n~eAa D