The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1920-07-16

nation. and that permanent stsblhr
IN her government and her institu
sent OF her own people no n Govern
ment OF their own making. has beer
unwilling either to PROFIT by the mis-
fortunes of the people OF Mexico CT
to enfeebie their future by Imposing
from the outside any rule upon their
temporarily distracted councils As
appearing in Mexico: at no time In
many years have American lives and
interests been so safe as they nov
are; peace retgns along the bcrde
hhd Industry Ia resuming-
When the new government OF Mex
leo shall have given ample proof OF Its
and order. signlned its Willingness 10
meet tts international obligations and
written upon its statute books los'
laws under which foreign investors
shall have rights as well as duties
that government should receive our
recognition and systematic assistance
been met Mes spss must n''n realize ths
proprfcty of policy that asserts tht
light rSt OF the United States 70 demand
fIll protection for its citizens
Petroleum.
The Democratic party recognizes the
Importance Of the acquisition by AfnHr-
leans of additional sources OF supply
or petroleum and other minerals and
home and abroad, should be fostered
and encouraged. We urge such action
legislative and executive. as may Sc
cure TO American citizens the sans
rt@bts In the requirement Of MINING
| rights In foreign countries as are en-
| toyed by the citizens or subjects of any
New Nations.
The Democratic party expresses ~
| active sympathy with the people OF
| China, Cz~cho- Siovskia Finland Po-
nsn,;v Persia and Others who have re-
eminent and who are striving tn de
veiop the institutions Of true demoe
| racy.
| ireland.
| The great principle OF national self
| determination has received constant re
| iteration as one OF the chief obiec
| tives for which this country entered
the war. and victory established this
within the limitations OF interna
ttonai comfy and usage this conven
ton repeats the several previous ex-
presstons OF the sympathy of the
Democratic party OF the United States
for the aspirations OF Ireland for self
We express our deep and earnes,
sympathy for the unfortunate people
OF Armenia, and we believe that our
Enyernment censis,fnt WIN nh "a eons AZ,
every possible and proper aid to them
In their efforts to establish and main
tain government 81 their own.
The Philippines.
We favor the granting Of independ-
ence without unnecessary delay 10 thT
lo.soo.ooo inhabitants Of the Philippine
islands.
Hawaii.
We favor a liberal policy OF home.
stealing public lands In Hawaii "a
promote larger middle-ciass citizen
population. with equal rights TO all
| citizens
THE Importance OF Hawaii as an out.
post on the western frontier Of ths
United states demands adequate an'
preparations by congress for the de
| velopment of our harbors and high
Porto Rico.
We favor granting TO the peonle III
Porto Rico the traditional Territorial
| form OF government. with view q
ultimate statehood accorded to all ter
ritories OF the United states since th'
beginning OF our government ana w
| believe that the officials appointed q
administer the government Of such ter
ritories should be qualified by previous
bona fide residence therein.
Alaska.
We commend the Democratic sd
ministration for inaugurating new
, policy as to Alaska AZ evidenced -
the construction OF the Alaska ra,l
road and opening of the coal and oil
we declare for the modification o
the existing coal land law. TO pro
! mo the et fea9pres intended to preven
! | monopoly.
For such changes In the policy o
: | forestry control as viii permit tn
immediate Initiation OF the paper pal
/ | industry.
, For relieving the territory from IN
| evils of long distance government b
arbitrary and interlockinx bureau
. cratic regulation. and to that end W
urge the speedy passage OF a law con
| tanning the essential features of the Lane
curry bill. now pending, co-oTdinating an
consolidating all federal control Of na
| turai resources under one department
, be administered by nonpartiSnn boar
permanently. resident IN the territor,
T | For the fullest measure OF territorial sell
government with the view TO ultimat
[ statehood, with Jurisdiction over all maj
: tiers not OF purely federal concern, tnciue
= ing fisheries and game. and for int
iigent administration OF federal eontr'
; we believe that all officials appointe
p residence in the territory.
1 For the extension to Alaska OF the fet
: erai farm loan act
/ Asiatie Imrniora anita.
The policy OF the United states wii
y reference 10 the nonadntssion of Asiat
: Immigrants IL a true expression OF n
= Judgment of our people and TO the seye
, al states. whose geographical situation
: Internal conditions make this policy ar
the enforcement OF the laws enartsd pu
|, suant thereto. of particular concern. v
= pledge our support
Postal Service.
The efficiency of the post ONCE d
i. | partment has been INDICATED against
= malicious and designing assault by q
. | efficiency OF its operation its record r
= | flutes its assailsnts. Their voices are
: fenced and their charges have COLLAPSE
: We commend the work of the joint COZ
| mission on the reclaSSif alton Of salari
. | OF postal employees, recently conclude
| which commission was created by a DEF
ocratic administration. The Democrat
, PARTY has always favored and will co
tinue 10 favor just treatment Of all 20
eminent employees.
Free Speech and Press.
a We resent the uBfonnded reproachss {
rected against the Democratic admin
I, tration for alleged interference with 4
!. freedom of the press and freedom
! speech.
No utterance from any quarter has be-
assalled and no publication has been
- pressed which has not been animated
. reasons BILE purpose. and directed again
- the nations peace. order and security
n time of war.
!. We reafarm our respect Tor the gre
:. principles OF free speech and ~
~ nress but assert sga indisputabie prop
-, sition that they afford no liberation
- enemy propaganda or the advocacy
the overthrov OF the government Of &
state or nation by force or violence.
Ii -Repuhiiean Corruption"
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