The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-06-11


operation of the railroads. In view Of
the conditions prevailing in the coun-
try the expenditures Of the last two
years and the conclusions which may
be fairly drawn from an observation
OF the transportation systems of other
countries, it Is clear that adequate
transportation service both for the
present and future can be furnished
more certainly, economically and eff
hoiently through private ownership
and operation under proper regulation
and control
There should be no speculative
profit in rendering the service of
transportation but in order to do just
ice to the capital already invested in
railway enterprises to restore railway
credit to induce future investments at
a reasonable rate and to furnish en-
larged facilities to meet the require
ments Of the constantly increasing de-
velopment and distribution a fair re-
turn on actual value of the railway
property used in transportation should
be made reasonably sure, and at the
same time. to provide constant en-
ployment to those engaged in trans
portation service with hours and
federal working conditions at wages or
compensation at least equal to those
prevailing in similar lines of in
dustry.
We endorse the transportation act
of 1920 enacted by the Republican
congress as a most conservative legis-
lative achievement
Water Ways.
1--WE declare it to be our policy to
encourage and develop water trans
portation service and facilities in con-
nection with the commerce of the
United States.
Regulation Of Industry and Commerce.
I'VE approve in general the exist
ing federal legislation against mon
opoly and combinations in restraint
of trade but since the known GER
tainty of law is the safest of all,
we advocate such amendments as will
provide American business men better
means of determining in advance
! whether a proposed combination is
or Is not unlawful. The federal trade
commission, under a Democratic adj
ministration, has not accomplished the
purpose for which it was created.
| This commission, properly organized,
and its duties effectively administered
should afford protection to the public
and legitimate business alike. There
should be no persecution of honest
business, but to the extent circum-
stances warrant. we pledge ourselves
to strengthen the law against unfair
practices.
I'VE pledge the party to an imme
diate resumption of trade relations
with every nation with which we are
at peace.
International Trade and Tariff
THE uncertain and unsettled condi
tons Of international balances and the
abnormal economic and trade situa
ton of the world, and the impossibilits
of forecasting accurately even the
near future, preclude the formation Of
a definite program to meet conditions
year hence. But the Republican
party reaffirms it's belief in the pro
tective principle and pledges a revis
ion of the tariff as soon as conditions
shall make it necessary for the preser
walton of the home market for Ameri
can labor, agriculture and industry.
Merchant Marine.
The national defense and our for
eign commerce require a merchan
marine of the best type of modern
ships flying the American flag, man
ned by American seamen, owned b.
private capital and operated by pri
vate energy.
1--WE endorse the sound Legislation
recently enacted by the Republican
congress that will insure the promo
ton and maintenance of the American
merchant marine.
1--WE favor the application of tn
} workmen's compensation acts to tn
! merchant marine.
: I'VE recommend that all ships er
f gagged in coast wise trade and all yes
sells of the American merchant marin
: shall pass through the Panama cana
1 without premium or tolls.
: immigration.
| "The standard of living and tn
: standard of citizenship are its mos
precious possessions and the preserve
ton and elevation Of these standard
t is the first duty of our government
f The immigration policy of tn
e United States should be such as
a insure that the number of foreigner
) in the country at any time shall nc
e exceed those which can be assimilate
Y with reasonable rapidity, and to fave
l. immigrants whose standards are sin
l. liar to ours.
@ "The selective tests that are ;
d present applied could be improved b
y requesting higher physical standar
e a more complete exclusion of ment
detectives and of criminals and MOI
l. effective inspection applied as ne;
e the source Of immigration as possibl
h as well as at the port OF entry. Ju
y tice to the foreigner and to ourselve
II demands provision for the guidanc
p protection and better economic dist
Il button of our alien population.
&c facilitate government supervision, a
1t aliens should be required to regist'
annually until they become nature
u lied.
n "The existing policy of the Unite
j. States for the practical exclusion
n Asiatic immigration is sound, al
should be maintained.
Naturalization.
81 There is urgent need of improv
ST ment in our naturalization laws. \
'e alien should become a citizen uni
. he has become genuinely America
~ and tests for determining the alien