Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-02

ther Improvement of our inland water
ways, and we recognize the Importance
of connecting the Great Lakes with
the sea by way Of the Mississippi river
and its tributaries, as well as by the
st. Lawrence river. We favor an en-
'terprising foreign trade policy with ali
nations and in this connection we favor
the full utilization of all Atlantic, Gull
and Pacific ports, and an equitable
distribution Of shipping facilities be-
tween the various ports.
Transportation remains an increas-
ingly vital problem in the continued
development and prosperity Of the ma
ton.
Our present facilities for distribu-
ton by rail are inadequate ana pne
promotion of transportation by water
is imperative.
We therefore favor a liberal and
policy for the develop
ment and utilization of our harbors
and interior highways.
Flood Control.
We commend the democratic ad-
ministration for redemption of pledge
contained in our last platform by the
passage Of the flood control act Of
March /, 1917, and point to the suc-
cessful control of the floods of the
Mississippi river and the Sacramento
river, California, under the policy of
that law. for its complete justifica-
policy to other flood control problems
wherever the. federal interest involved
justifies the expenditure required.
Reclamation of Arid Lands.
By wise legislation and progressive
we have transformed
the government reclamation propects,
an investment of $780,
900, 900 from condition of impending
failure and loss of confidence in the
ability Of the government to carry
through such, large enterprises, to a
condition of demonstrated success,
whereby formerly arid and wholly un-
productive lands now sustain 10000
families
We favor ample appropriations for
the continuation and extension of this
great work of home building and In
ternal Improvement along the same
generar lines, tosthe end that all prac-
ticaI projects shall be Built, and waters
now running to waste shall be made to-
provide homes and add to the food
supply, power resources, and taxable
with the government ulti-
mately reimbursed for the entire out
ay
The Trade Commission.
The democratic party heartily si,-
iorses the creation and work of the
federal trade commission in establish
ng fair field for competitive busi-
ness, free from restraints Of trade and
and recommends amplifica-
ions of the statutes governing its ac-
ivities so as to grant it authority to
the unfair use of patents in
of trade.
Livestock Markets.
For the purpose of insuring just and
air treatment in the great interstate
livestock market, and thus instiliing
confidence in growers through which
PRODUCTION will be stimulated and the
,rice of meats to consumers be ultt- !.
nately reduced, we favor the enact /,
nent of legislation for the supervision !
# such markets by the national gov
rnment.
The United States is the neighbor
nd friend of the nations Of the three
americas. In very special sense, our
relations in this hemis-
here should be characterized by good
,ill and free from any possible suspi- !.
ion as to our national purpose.
The administration, remembering
lways that Mexico is an independent
alton, and that permanent stability in
Ler government and her istitutions
ould come only from the consent of
heir own making, has been unwilling
ither to profit by the misfortunes of
ne people of Mexico or to enfeeble }
leir future by imposing from the out
de rule upon their temporarily dis
acted councils. AS a consequence or
er is gradually reappearing in Mex
%; at no time in many years have
merican lives and interests been so
lfe as they now are; peace reigns
-Oil5 IAiC pOloCi anu Aiodotiy ic iC-
inning.
When the new government of Mex :.
o shall have give ample proof of its
Dility permanently to maintain law
Id order, signified its willingness to
eet its international obligations and !. /.
ritten upon it's statue books just law
lder which foreign investors shall
i've rights as well as duties, that gov
should receive our recogni-
On and sympathetic assistance. Until !.
ese proper expectations have been
ct, Mexico must realize the propriety :,
policy that asserts the right of
e United States to demand full pro-
ction for it's citizens.
Petroleum.
The democratic party recognizes the
Iportance of the acquisition by Amer
ans of additional sources of supply
petroleum and other minerals and
clares that such acquisition, both at
me and abroad. should be fostered a
d encouraged. We urge such action. p
yislatiye and executive, as may Sc a
re to American citizens the ssrne c
,hts in the requirement of mining s.
.hts in foreign countries as are en- C
ged by the citizens or subject of any p
ner nation. II
New Nations. u
The democratic party expresses its lt
tive sympathy with the people "i II
ina. Czecho-Slovakis, Finland. Po- o
Id. Persia and others who have re- Il
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