Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1920-07-09
PLATFORM REPORT AT DEMO.
CRATIC NATIONAL CON-
sNENTION
LEAGUE OF NATIONS GETS OKEY
laud Pres. Wilson and His Conduct
of the War-Pledged to Bring
Profheers to Court-DecIares
For Woman Suffrage.

the subcommittee draft follows:
Sends greetings to President Will
son commencing his achievements in
the interest of the country and OF
the whole world
Repeats the Virginia plank with
little variation, condemning the &C
ton of the senate republicans in
| adopting reservations and the sepa
rate peace resolution and advocating
ratification of the peace treaty and
such membership in the league OF
nations as would in no wise impair
national integrity or independence.
Praises the administrations con.
duct of the war. commends the patri.
otto efforts of American citizens to
aid the government, and praises the
military and naval forces with men,
ton of General Pershing by name.
Again incorporates the language of
the Virginia democrats in extolling
the federal reserve system and the
financing of the war and in condemn
ing the republicans for extravaganza.
Criticizes the republican congress
for failing to revise wartime tax
schedules and. demands survey of
the tax conditions by the coming con-
gress. Denies republican claims of
economy, declaring that no money
was saved except at the expense of
the efficiency of government bureaus.
Blames diminished production for
high prices and declares the repub.
licans are responsible in that they
delayed peace and failed to provide
the president with necessary legisla.
ton.
Pledges the party to enactment and
of such legislation as
may he required to bring profiteers
before the bar of criminal Justice.
Reaffirms democratic tariff doc
trines and declares for a research on
he subject by nonpartizan commits
sion.
Defends presidents veto of the |
budget bill and advocates a budget
'ystem partially under direction of
he secretary of the treasury. with
auditing.
Commends democratic administra-
ION of the postal service and makes
| blanket declaration for higher sal
Iries for postal employees. Advocates
greater use of motor vehicles in
of mail and extension
II the parcel post
Declares for free speech and a free
'ress, except in so far as it may at
ack the life of the nation.
Praises the democratic record in
establishing farm loan banks and
ther farm legislation. Indorses col.
ective bargaining and researches into
PRODUCTION costs. ,
Follows the Virginia plank in de-
laring strikes and lockouts should 7
lot Jeopardize the paramount public
interests, but adds a statement of OPP ,
'ositlon to compulsory arbitration.
'aYors readjustment of salaries of G
government employees.
Congratulates legislatures that rat
ned the suffrage amendment and
lrses democratic governors and legis.
atures of Tennessee, North Carolina
nd Florida to complete ratification
tlme Tor women to vote this fall.
Declares against child labor. Pa.
'ors legislation for child welfare and
maternity care. Advocates increases
n teachers salaries. Urges extension
II vocational education, better condi-
ions for working women and reclas.
of the civil service with
Jew to equality of the sexes. En-.
orses separate citizenship for mar.
led women.
Advocates generosity to disabled
oldlers, but declares against eyces. ,
I've bond issues to pay compensation
Which would put patriotism on a no.
uniary basis.
Calls republican plank inadeonate I
nd advocates further deyeIopment of |
oeqaate transportation on rivers and
urther Improvement of inland water. /
'ays. Recognizes the importance of
onnecting the Great Lakes with the !
Pledges the party to policy OF ,
as well as with the ST
lawrence
ontinued improvement of the NOR.
liant marine under proper leeisla.
ion
Advocates extension of arid land
ecIamation with a view to home
uilding.
1onmends the democratic admins.
ration for railroad construction of
oal and oil development. Advocates
Notification of coal law to facilitate
eVeiopment and also extension of the
irm loan act to Alaska.
Declares for Philippine independ.
nee without unnecessary delay when {
he islands are ready for self-goyern- !
lent. G
faVors legislation for supervision a
i've stock markets by the federal c
overnment. a
Advocates liberal policy toward /
a"aii with greater development OF c
lie rights and privileges of the mid O
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