The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-07-08
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DECLARATION OF
PARTY POLICIES.
Platform Adopted by the
National Convention at
San Francisco
Document as Presented by the ResoIu-
tons Committee to the Full Gather
ing Is lndorsed-No "Wet" or "Dry"
PIanks Incorporated in the Dec:ara-
ton Of the Party's Policies.

Planks Incorporated in the Dec!ara-
ton OF the Party's Policies.
San Francisco, July 2.-The follow
ing is the text of the platform as final
~ adopted by the Democratic national
convention today:
ident Wilson, commenting 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 patriotic
efforts OF American citizens to aid the
government, and praises the military
and naval forces with mention OF Gen
eral Pershing by name.
Again Incorporates the language of
the Virginia Democrats in extolling
Tire federal reserve system and the
financing of the war and in condemn
Ing the, Republicans for extravaganza.
: Criticizes the Republican congress
Tor falling to revise wartime tax
schedules and demands a survey of
tax conditions by the coming congress.
Denies Republican claims of economy,
declaring that no money was Saved ex-
cept at the expense of the efficiency of
government bureaus.
.Blames diminished production for
high prices and declares the Repub-
l1cans 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 prof1teers before
the bar Of criminal Justice.
Reaf1rms Democratic tariff doctrines
and declares for a research on the
subject by nonpartisan commission.
Declares for free speech and a free
press, except in so far as it may at
tack the life of the nation.
Praises the Democratic record in es-
tablishing farm loan banks and other
farm legislation. Indorses collective
bargaining and researches into produc-
ton costs.
Follows the Virginia plank in de-
claring strikes and lockouts should
not jeopardize the paramount public
position to. compulsory arbitration:
Favors readjustment of salaries OF
government employees.
Congratulates legislatures that have
ratified the suffrage amendment and
urges Democratic governors and legis-
latures 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 and
advocates further development of ade-
quate transportation on rivers and fur
Their Improvement of inland waterways.
Recognizes the Importance of connecting
the Great Lakes with the Mississippi, as
well as with the st. Lawrence.
Favors extension of foreign trade.
Pledges the party to a policy of contin-
ued improvement of the merchant marine
under proper legislation.
Advocates extension Of arid land re-
clamatiOn with a view to home building
Deplores the misfortunes of the Next
can people and uphOlds President Will
sons Mexican policy, declaring that as
order is reappearinS in Mex
co Advocates recognition of new Next
can government when it has proved it's
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 t entered the war tu and
N the limitations of International comfy
and usage, this convention repeats the
pathy of the Democratic party of the
United States for the aspirations Of Ire I
and for Self-goVernment.
Declares it the duty of the American |
to aid in the establishment ;
IF order and complete independence for ;
Armenia.
Declares for Philippine independence
without unnecessary delay when the /
stands are ready for self-government.
Deplores the pre-convention expendi-
ures of the Republican presidential can
lidates and advocates regulation of such
expenditure by federal law.
Praises the administration of the COM
mission and advocates amplificatiop of it's
work.
Favors legislation for supervision of live
took markets by the federal government
Declares against, child labor Favors
legislation for child welfare and materni-
y care: Advocates increases in teachers
alaries. Urges extension of vocational
ducation; better conditions for working
women, and recla ssifcation of the civil
ervice with a view to equality of the
eXes.
Endorses separate citizenship for mar
led women.
Advocates generosity to disabled SOL
ters, but declares against excessive bond
ssues to pay compensation which would
ut patriotism on pecuniary basis.
Commends federal administration of
during the war; declaring 1t was
ncient and economical despite inadequate
nd worn equipment. Criticfzes the re-
ongress temporized until so late date
hat the president was forced to sign the
i'll or else throw the railroad situation
ito chaos.
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