McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-23
Platform Adopted by the
National Convention at
San Francisco
Document as Presented by the ResoIu.
tions Committee to the Full Gather.
Ing is indorsed--No "Wst" or "Dry"
Pianks incorporated In the Declare.
tlon Of the Party's Policies.

~ huOpteu Dy the OeInoSIHlc ndtiouui
convention today:
The preamble sends greeting to Pres
fdent Wilson. commencing his achieve
ments in the interest of the country
general terms the Republican con-
gress.
Praises the administrations conduct
OF the war, commencing the patriotic
efforts of American citizens to aid the
government, and praises the military
and naval forces with mention of Gem
eral Pershing by name.
Again Incorporates the language of
the Virginia Democrats in extolling
the federal reserve system and the
financing of the war and in condemn
ing the, Republicans for extravagance
C-iticizes the Republican congress
for falling to revise wartime tax
schedules and demands 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-
licans are responsible in that they de-
layed peace and failed to provide the
PASSAoSht vain hcSCoSaiy AcsiSidtivh
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
the bar of criminal Justice.
Reaffirms Democratic tariff doctrines
and declares for a research on the
subject BY nonpartisan commission
press, except in so far as it 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 produce
ton costs.
Follows the Virginia plank in de-
claring strikes ana lockouts should
not jeopardize the paramount public
interests, but adds a statement of OPP
position to, compulsory arbitration:
Favors readtustment 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 ratifica ton
in time for women to vote this fall.
Favors continuance of federal aid In
road building.
Calls Republican plank inadequate and
advocates further development of ade-
quate transportation on rivers and fur
Their improvement Of inland waterways.
Recognizes the importance of connecting
the Great Lakes with the Mississippi. AZ
well as with he st. Lawrence.
Favors extension of foreign trade.
Pledges the party to policy Of contin-
ued Improvement OF the merchant marine
under proper legislation.
Advocates extension of arid land re-
clamation with a view to home building.
Depiores the misfortunes of the Mexi.
can people and upholds President VII.
sons Mexican policy. declaring that as {
consequence order Is reappearing In Mex.
leo. Advocates recognition of new Mexi.
can government when 1t has proved 1T
ability to maintain order. ~
The great principle OF national self-fe.
termination has received constant reit-
Grafton as one Of the chief objects fol-
which this country entered the war, and
Victory established this principle. With.
In tbs limitations of International comfy
and usage, this convention repeats the
several previous expressions Of the sym.
pathy Of the Democratic party OF the
United States for the aspirations Of IRE.
land for self-government
L declares 1t the duty Of the American
| government to aid in the establishment
OF order and complete Independence fol
! Armenia
| without unnecessary delay when thu
islands are ready for self-government.
Depiores the pre-convention expendi.
lures of the Republican presidential can
didates and advocates regulation Of suct
expenditure by federal law.
Praises the administration OF the com
mission and advocates amplifcation Of IL
| work.
i Favors legislation for supervision Of Iiv,
stock markets by the federal government
Declares against child labor. Favorl
legislation for child welfare and materni
ty care. Advocates Increases In teachers
salaries Urges extension Of vocationa
| women and reclassincation Of the civil
ssrvics with view to equality Of thu
1 sexes.
/ Indorses separate citizsnship for mar
risd women.
AdvocateS yenerOoity 70 oleabied col
diers. but declares against excessive bons
tssues to pay compensation which woul<
put patriotism on pecuniary basis.
Commends federal administration o
railroads during the war, declaring II wa
i efficient and economical despite inadequat,
and worn equipment. Criticixes the re
4 Gently enacted transportation act and say
congress temporixed until SO late q dat,
that the president was forced to sign tn,
bill or else throw the railroad situation
into chaos.