Arizona republican., 1920-05-30
BY MRS. w. 3. WHITCOMB Casa Grande, Ariz.
 THIRD PRIZE


 The republican party was born to save the Union at great crisis in our coUntry's history. It accomplished it's mission then and has since directed na- tional affairs through many difficult and dangerous situations to the benefit Of all the people During the great world war the rank and file of the re- publican party, as well as its leaders. were second to none in their patriotic devotion to every measure for the sue cessfuI prosecution of the war, and they were unfltnchingly loyal in their sup port Of the President. At this time of chaotic world conditions when ancient civilizations apparently are crumbling and when the tentacles of discOnJent and disorder are reaching perilously near, with confidence and with courage the republican party stands as it has ever stood, the defender of our democ- racy's ideals, the protector of it's citi- citizenship, the apostle of American ism. May the undying courage of the hearts, his prophetic wisdow enlighten our understanding, and his unselfish devotion hallow our acts.
 National Sovereignty and Foreign
 Relations
 We should oppose injustice wherever 1t exists. The cause Of the downtrod- den and suffering will have our sym pathy and support in every land, and to that end we shall be the friend and supporter of every like-minded nation. but We cannot safely enter into any agreement which takes from us our ab- solute independence of action or which limits our sovereignty. believing still in the wisdom of Washington warning against foreign entanglements. Me favor unreservedly the maintenance of the Monroe Doctrine.
 Peace and Credit
 We favor an honorable peace and the renewal of friendly relations with all nations and the negotiation of treaties to obtain this result. We believe the United States should extend every req sonabIe assistance to the nations which have recently been at war, but we feel that further extension of credit at this time would be unwise.
 Tho Constitution and the Laws
 The Republican party has always been a defender Of the Constitution of the United States. and we hereby pledge ourselves to strict and fear less support Of it's every article. We recognize that any citizen may advo- cate ard work for additions 10 or changes in the fundamental law through regular procedure. but VIC re- gard him who would nulify by open defiance or by subterfuge one Of its ex- isting provisions or who would propose such an act, as an enemy Of our free government, who merits and should re- cetve the condemnation of every patri otic citizen as well as the punishm eut prescribed by law. We likew.se regard it our sacred duty to enforce every law. and fulfill the terms of every treaty made, or which shall be made, in ac- eordance with the terms Of the Consti- tutton, and which constitute with 1t the supreme Inv of the land.
 Foreign In1n; grafton
 We believe the time has arrived when we should look more closely into the character of our foreign immigrants than ever before, lest we absorb a bol- sheyistic poison which may seriously threaten our free institutions. There fore We pledge the republican party 10 the enactment Of such additional immi- grafton laws as are necessary to eX- ciude the undesirable alien and safe guard the high character Of our citi- zenship.
 Army and Navy
 We favor the maintenance Of our navy at a state Of strength and eff c!ency sufficient to safeguard us against any possible foreign attack and we condemn unsparingly the many acts of the present democratic government which have been highly discreditable 10 the naval administration ant- which seriously impaired the efficiency and morale Of this arm of our defense. We favor a standing army sufficiently strong to meet all domestic require ments with ease, and with an orSaniza- ton around which We could rapidly mobilize our entire fighting strength should occasion require. We do not. however favor universal military train ing at this time when the attention and strength Of our physical manhood are so urgently needed to provide the worlds necessities.
 Our Returned Soldiers
 Over two million of our best manhood were sent overseas during the world war. and there covered themselves and our country with glory in unselfish and heroic conflict to preserve the ideals Of democracy. Wherever they went they carried the flag that they loved and that we love. with honor. The nation owes them debt Of gratitude which cannot be measured in material benefits. We pledge the republican party to a continuance of it's time hon ored policy of giving to our nations defenders every relief possible. and be- lieve that special laws should te en- acted which will make t possible for our national heroes to have the benefit of our undeveloped lands
 Postal Facilities
 It is not necessary for fIs to call at- tention 10 the CNasperatiDg conduct Of the affairs Of the post office depart ment by the present democratic gov ernment. Its unwiee and vicious man agement has worked great injustice to both publishers and readers. We pledge a swift reconstruction of it's af- fairs in the interest of the entire public.
 The Tariff
 The Republican party reaffirms it's faith in the protective principle in our tariff system. and we believe all changes in the tariff laws should he first suggested by a commission Of ex- perts with power 10 gather and com pile information for the benefit of congress.
 Rural Conditions
 We favor legislation to better the conditions Of rural life such as an ef- fective system of rural credits. the ex-