Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-08-06
nation. and that permanent, STABILITY

nation. and that permanent, stability
IN her government and her institu-
tons could only come from the con-
sent Of her own people to govern
mrnt OF their own making. has been
fortunes Of the people OF Mexico or
to cnfeeSie their future by Imposing
from the outside any, rule upon their
appearing in Mexico: at no time In
,m,n!o. years have american lives and and
interests been so safe as they now
are: peace reigns along the borde'
ana industry is reSuminS.
"nen the new government OF Mex
leo shall have given ample proof Of its
abi!itE permanently to maintain law
and order. signitied it's Willingness to
meet its international obligations and
written upon it's statute books Just
laws. under which foreign investors
shall have rights as we'll as duties.
recognition and systematic assistance
Until these proper expectations have
propricty OF u policy that asserts the
Eight OF the United States to demand
1uu protection for It's citizens.
Petroleum.
The Democratic party recognizes the
Importance OF the acquisition by Amer
leans OF additional sources of supply
!3f petroleum and other minerals and
declares that such acquisition. both Mt
home and abroad. should be fostcred
and encouraged. We urge such action.
legislative and executive. as may Sc
cure to American citizens the same
rights in the requirement OF mining
rights In foreign countries rs are en-
other nation.
New Nations.
The Democratic party expresses its
active sympathy with the people OF
land: Persia and others who have re-
Gently established representative gov
ernmcnt ana who are striving to de-
velop the institutions Of true democ-
racy.
The great principle Of national self
tives for which this country entered
the war. and victory established this
:, Within the limitations Of interna-
ZION comfy and usage this conven-
pressions OF the sympathy OF she
for the aspirations of Ireland for self
Armenia.
We express our deep and earnest
sympathy for the unfortunate people
OF Armenia. and we believe that our
tuition and principles. should rel.der
every possible and proper aid to them
In their efforts to establish and. main
tain government OF their own.
The Philippines.
We favor the granting OF independ-
ence without unnecessary delay to the
lo50c.000 inhabitants OF the Philippine
islands.
Hawaii.
We favor a liberal policy OF home
stealing public lands in Hawaii to
citizens.
no The }ps Of Hawaii an ont,
United States demands adequate APP
preparations by congress for the de-
Velopment OF our harbors and high
ways there,
Porto Rico the traditional territorial
ultimate Statehood. accorded to ali ter
ritories OF the United States since the
ta ct oeas ana e
Titories should Be analihed BY previous
bona noe res'dep aIas fhsre'n'
We commend the Democratic ad-,
ministration for inaugurating a new
policy Poll as to Alaska as evidenced by
road and opening OF the coal and oil
the existing coal land law. to pr o.
! mote development without disturb
ing the. features intended to prevent
For such changes in the policy OF
| forestry control as will permit the
immediate initiation OF the paper pulp
For relieving the territory from the
evils OF long distance government by
arbitrary and interlocking bureau
| cratic regulation, and to that end we
urge the speedy passage Of a law. con-
| tanning the essential features of the Lane
Curry bill, now pending, co-ordinating and
| consolidating all federal control OF ma
tural resources under one department to
j be administered by nonpartsan board
| permanently resident in the territory.
| For the fullest measure of territorial self
! government with the view to ultimate
statehood. with Jurisdiction over all mat
tiers not OF purely federal concern, includ-
ing fisheries and game, and for an intel
ligent administration of federal control
we believe that all officials appointed
should be qualified by previous bona -fide
residence In the territory.
For the extension to Alaska Of the fed
eral farm loan act.
Asiatic immigrants.
The policy OF the United States with
reference to the nonadmission OF Asatic
immigrants is a true expression of tho
judgment of our people and to the sever
al states. whose geographical situation or
Internal conditions make this policy and
the enforcement Of the laws enacted pur-
suant thereto, of particular concern, we
pledge our support.