The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1920-07-02
Complete Text Of Democratic Platform


we declare for the modification OF
the existing coal land law. to promote
development without disturbing tho
features Intended 10 prevent mOnop-
oily.
For such changes In the policy OF
forestry control us will permit the
immediate initiation OF the paper
pulp industry.
For relieving the 'thrritory from
the evils Of long distance government
by arbitrary and interviewing bureau
tocltlc regulation and to that end we
urge the speedy passage Of q law
containing the essential features OF
the d4lne-Cusry bal now pending.
coordlnating and consolidating all fed
eral control OF natural I'M
der department to be administer
ed by a non-partisan board perman-
emily resident In the territory.
For the fullest measure Of terri
torial self government with the view
To ultimate statehood, with Jurtsdic-
tiun over all matters not OF purely
federal concern. including fisheries
and game, and for an intelligent adj
ministration OF federal control, we be-
lieve that all officials appointed
should be qualified by previous bona
lid" residence In the territory.
For comprehensive system OF roal
construction with increased apprO-
priations and the full extension Of
the federal road act to Alaska.
For the extension ~ Alaska Of the
federal farm loan act.
ASIATIC IMMIGRATION
The policy OF the United states
with reference to the admission
OF Asiatlc immigrants IL a true cX-
preston OF the Judgment Of our peo-
pie n to the several states who's
geographical situation or internal
conditions make this policy and the
enforcement Of the laws enacted pur-
thereto. OF particular concern,
we pledge our support.
THE POSTAL SERVICE
The efficiency OF the post office
department has been indicated
against a malicious and designing AS
sault by the efficiency OF its opera
ton. Its record refutcs It's as%slilants.
Their voices are silcnced and their
charges have collapsed.
We commend the work ~ the joint
commission IN the c-classificatiOn
Of salaries Of postal employees. recent
ly concluded. which commission was
created by u democratic adminlstra.
ton. The democratic party a al
ways favored and will continue to
favor the fair and just treatment Of
all government employees
FREE SPEECH AND PRESS
We resent the unfounded ~reproach.
on directed against the democratic
administration for alleged Interior
ence with the freedom OF the press
AID freedom OF speech.
No utterance from any quarter
should be assailed and no publica-
ton has been suppressed which has
not been animated by reasonable
purpose. and directed against the ma
tons peace, order and security IN
time OF war.
We rcafflrm our respect for tn,
principles Of free speech and
IA free press. but assert as an indis'
putablo proposition tina they afford
liberation OF enemy propaganda
or the advocacy OF the overthrow oil
tho government Of the state or nation
by force or violence.
REPUBLICAN CORRUPTION
The shocking disclosure Of the Lsv.
ish use OF money by aspirants for tn,
republican nomination for the high.
est office In the gift OF the peUpl,
has created "A painful impression
throughout the country, Viewed II
connection with the recent conviction
of u republican senator from tn,
state OF Michigan for the crimina
- eotViH VI "a INV htihANillk th
penscs on behalf OF a candidate foI
the United states senate, II indicatct
the re-entry. under republican aus
piccs. of money as an influential fac
tor In elections. thus nullifylng th'
letter u Haunting the spirit u mum
erOus laws. enacted Oy the people. I,
protect the ballot from the contain
ination OF corrupt practices. We de
piore those deiinquenc,es and invokI
their stern popular rebuke. pledginI
our earnest efforts to "A Strengthening
OF The present Statutes against cor
rupt practices and their rigorous en-
fOrcement. We remind the peopl
that Il was only by the return OF
republican nat in Michigan, VIII
In now under conviction and sentenc
for the criminal misuse Of money Il
his election, that the present organ
ization OF the senate with u reDubli
can majority was made possible.
CONCLUSION
Believing that we have kept tn
democratic faith. and resting gu
claims to the confidence of the PEG
pie not upon grandiosc promises. bu
upon the solid performances of GU
party, We submit our record to tn
nations consideration and ask tina
the pledges of this platform be ap
praised In the light OF that record.