Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1920-07-16
DEMOCRATS MAKE
DECLARATION or
PARTY POLICIES
Platform Adopted by the
\ National Convention at
San Francisco

pocument aa presented py tne hesoiWs
tions Committee to the Full Gather
Ing is indorsed--No "Wer or "Dry'
PIans<s Incorporated In the oeclara-
tion Of the Partys Policies
San Francisco, July 2.-The follow
ing is the text of the platform as final
" adopted by the Democratic national
Convention today:
A The preamble sends greeting to Pres
ent Wilson. commencing his achieve
tents In the interest of the country
4eneral terms the Republican con-
kress.
Rof the war, commanding the patriotic
aenorts OF American citizens to aid the
government, and praises the military
Aand naval forces with mention OF Gen
Xeral Porshing by name.
n Again Incorporates the language OF
Athe Virginia Democrats in extolling
the federal reserve system and the
Financing of the war and in condemn
ing the Republicans for extravagance
n Criticiyes the Republican congress
Tor failing to revise wartime tax
4 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-
licar.s 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.
Reafiirms Democratic tariff doctrines
and declares for a research on the
subject by nonpartisan eommissiou.
Declares for free speech and free
press, except in so far as 1t 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-
tion costs.s
cbaring strikes and lockouts should
not teopardize the paramount public
interests, but adds statement OF OPP
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
quate transportation on rivers and fur
ther Improvement OF inland waterways.
Recognizes the Importance of connecting
the Great Lakes with the Mississippi. a.
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-
ciamation with a view to home building.
Deplores the misfortunes OF the Mexi-
can people and upholds President VIII
sons Mexican policy, declaring that as Q
consequence order is reappearing in Mex
AGO. Advocates recognition of new Mexi-
can government when Ii 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 the war, and
victory established this principle. With
in the limitations Of international comfy
several previous expressions OF the SYM
pathy OF the Democratic party of the
United States for the aspirations Of Ire
land for self-government
Declares It the duty Of the American
government to aid In the establishment
of order and complete independence for
Armenia
Declares for Philippine independence
without unnecessary delay whsn the
tslands are ready for self-government.
(. Deplorss the pre-convention expendi-
didates and advocates regulation Of such
expenditure by federal law.
Praises the administration Of the conn
smission and advocates ampiincation OF it,
work.
= rsvors lsgislation for supervision Of live
estock markets BY the federal government
Declares against child labor Favors
" care. Advocates increases in teachers
seiartes. Urges extension Of vocational
education. bettsr conditions for working
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Indorses separate citizenship for mar
Fied women.
Advocates generosity to disabled sol
diers, but declares against excessive bond
issues to pay compensation which would
put patriotism on pecuniary basis.
Commends federal administration Of
railroads during the war. declaring IL was
sf1cient and economical despite insdeduafe
and worn equipment. Crfticixss the res
Gently enacted transportation act and says
that the president WAS forced q stxn tho
oili or else throw the railroad sifuation
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