The Pulaskian. (Pulaski Heights [Little Rock], Ark.) 1915-1929, 1920-07-08

| Document as Presented by the Renclu-
tions Committee to the Full Gather
ina Is Indofsed-No "Wet" or "Dry"
PIanks Incorporated in the Dee'ara-
ton of the party's Policies.
san Francisco, July 2.-Tke fellow
ing is the text of the platforla as final
" adopted by the Democrats national
convention today.
The preamble sends greeting to Pres
/ ident Wilson, commencing his achieve
ments in the interest of the country -
and of the WHOLE world. Condemns IN
! general terms the Republican con-
gress
! Praises the administrators conduct
/ of the war, commencing the patrlollc
efforts of American citizers to AID the
/ government, and praises the military
/ and naval forces with mention OF Cen
| eral Pershing by name,
Again incorporates the Language. of
/ the Virginia Democrats in extollnS
! the federal reserve system ana the
/ financing OF the war and in condemn
/ ing the Republicans for extraYagance'
criticizes the Republican congress
/ for failing to revise wartime tax
/ schedules and demands survey OF
tax conditions by the coming congress,
! Denies Republican claims OF economy
| declaring that no money was saved eX-
cept ut the expense of the efficiency OF
| government bureaus.
Blames diminished production for
! high prices and declares the Repu5=
licans are responsible in that they de-
layed peace and failed to. provide the
president with necessary legislation.
Condemns the Republicans for their
use of appropriations IN investigating
/ the conduct of the war.
Pledges the party to enactment and
] enforcement Of such legislation as may
! be required to bring profiteers before
tho bar Of criminal justice.
Fean1rms Democratic tariff doc r:nes
and declares fer researen TN the
subject by a nonpartisan commission
Declares for free speech and free
| press. except III so far as il may at
tack the life of the nation
Praises the Democratic record in cs-
| tablishin5 farm loan banks and other
| farm legislation. INdofses collective
/ bargaining and researches into produc-
/ ton costs.
Follows the Virginia plank in de-
! elarins strikes and ioekouts should
interests, but adds a statement of OPP
| position to compulsory arbitration.
! Favors reimbursement of salaries of
| government employees.
Coneratulates legislatures that have
ratified the suffrage amendment and
/ iatures OF Tennessee. North Carolina
! and Florida to complete ratification
in time for women to vote this fall.
Favors continuance OF federal aid IN
road building.
Calls Republican plank Inadequate ant
| advocates further development OF ade-
I qu&te transportation on rivers and fur
/ Their improvement of inland waterways.
| recognizes the Importance Of connecting
/ the Great Lakes with the Mississiui.
Well as with he 81. Lawrence.
F@vors extension CT foreign trade.
Pledges the party to policy of contin-
ued Improvement OF the mefe hant marine
under proper legislation.
Advocates extension OF arid lard re-
clamation with a view to home building.
Deplores the misfortunes of the Mexi
! can people and upholds President vii
/ sons Mexican policy, declaring that as
! consequence order Is reappearing in Mex
| leo. Advocates recognition of new ldeXi.
| can government when it has proved its
! ability to maintain order.
/
The great principle Of national self-de-
/ termination has received constant reit
! GRAFTON as one OF the chief Objects for
| which this country entered TIE war anC
/ victory established this principle. With.
i in the limitations of International comfy
and usage, this convention repeats the
4 several previous expressions IF the sym
/ pathy of the Democratic party of the
] United States for the aspirations Of Ire
land for self-government.
Declares II the duty of the American
| government to aid in the establishment
! of order and complete independence tor
! Armenia.
Declares for Philippine Independence
! without unnecessary delay when the
stands are ready for self government
Deplores the pre-eonvention oxpeadi-
lures Of the Republican presidential can.
/ didates and advocates regulation of such
expenditure by federal law
Praises the administration of the com
mission and advocates anpllhcatioa of It's
! work.
| Favors legislation for supervision of live
stock markets by shc federal government
Declares against child labor, Fayers
legislation for child welfare aud mato~ni
y care Advocates increases in teachers
salaries. Urges extension OF vocational
soucalon, better conditions for working
service with a y!cw to equahty II the
sexes.
Indors"s separate citizenship ec- mar
rted women.
Advocates generosity tn disabled sol.
alefs. but declares against eNcs.s,-s bond
ISSUES TO pay eamLsnsatioa when woula
put patriotism On peeun!ary oas.s
Comm aas federal administration of
railroads. during tho var, declaring Il Vgae
efhcsent and economical desI.ste ina.seniIafe
anu worn equipment Gritif,sss N. re-
Gently eniseted traaspoi satton SC anu saws
congress temporlxed .rtil 81. .s.s d date
saat the president was fcrs..e. II. i.i.sn the
n,ii or else throw ina raiaraat sif-atiod
New AneesthctIe Ether.
DIR. James Cotton Of Toronto, Can.
has hit upon Few essser az analgesic
properties: according To tho 1.rnont