Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-07-01

except in 80 far as it may attack the
life of the nation.
Agriculture
Praises the Democratic record in
farm loan banks and other
farm legislation. Indorses collective
bargaining and researches into produc-
tion costs.
Labor
Follows the Virginia plank in declar-
ing strikes and lockouts should not
jeopardize the paramount public inter-
ests, but adds a statement Of opposition
to compulsory arbitration. Favors re
adjustment 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.
Women in Industry
Declares against child labor. Favors
legislation for child welfare and ma
ternity care. Advocates increases in
teachers salaries. Urges extension of
vocational education, better conditions
for working women and reclassification
of the civil service with a view to
equality Of the sexes. Tndorses separate
citizenship for married women.
Soldier Compensation
Advocates generosity to disabled sol
al,zN @t,,A
bond issues to pay compensation which
would put patriotism on a pecuniary
basis.
Railroads
Commends federal administration of
railroads during the war. declaring it
was efficient and economical despite in
adequate and worn equipment.
Highways
Favors continuance of federal aid in
road building.
Inland Waterways
Calls Republican plank inadequate
and advocates further development OF
adequate transportation on rivers and
further improvement of inland water
ways. Recognizes the Importance OF
connecting the great lakes with the
Mississippi as we'll as with the st.
Lawrence.
Foreign Trade
Favors extension of foreign trade.
Merchant Marine
Pledges the party to a policy of con
tinued improvement of the merchan
marine under proper legislation.
| Reclamation
Advocates extension of arid land rec
lamation with view to home build
| ing.
Mexico
Dcplores the misfortunes of the Mex
lean people, and upholds President vii.
sons Mexican policy declaring that a,
consequence order Is reappearing ir
Mexico. Advocates recognition Of new
Mexican government when it has proved
its ability to maintain order.
ireland
Reiterates President Wilson's prin
ciple of self determination, expresse
sympathy with the aspirations Of tn
Irish people, and declares that whei
the United States becomes a member o
the League of Nations it can legiti
| mHIply Tue lTlbH DTODlpm DelOr
the bar of the league.
Armenia
Declares II the duty OF the America,
Government to aid in the establishment
of order and complete independence 70
Armenia.
Alaska
Commends the Democratic admins
N,a Co.
coal and oil development. Advocate
development and also extension of tn
farm loan act to Alaska.
Philippines
Declares for Philippine independents,
without unnecessary delay, when the
islands are ready for self government.
Hawaii
Advocates a liberal policy TOWARD
Hawaii. with greater development o
the rights and privileges of the middl
classes.
Corrupt Practices
Deplores the preconventions expendi
lures of Republican presidential can
didates and advocates regulation of sue
expenditures by federal law.
Federal Trade Commission
Praises the administration Of tn
commission and advocates amplificatio
of its work.
Livestock Markets
Favors legislation for supervision O
livestock markets by the federal gov
ernment,