Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1920-07-10

lions could only come from the con-
sem or her own people to a govern
ment OF their own making, has been
unwilling either to profit by the mis-
fortunes OF the people of Mexico or
to enfeosle their future by Imposing
from the outside any rule upon their
temporarily distracted councils. AS a
consequence, order Is gradually re-
appearing in Mexico; at no time in
many years have American lives and
interests been SO safe as they now
arei peace reigns along the border
and industry is resuming.
When the new government Of Mex
leo snail have given ample proof OF its
ability permanently to maintain law
and order. signihed it's Willingness to
meet its international obligations and
written upon its statute books just
laws. under which foreign investors
s sh nave rights as well as duties,
that government should receive our
recognition and systematic assistance.
Until these proper expectations have
been met Mexico must realize the
propriety of a policy that asserts the
right of the United States to ,mand
full protection for it's citizens.
Petroleum.
The Democratic party recognizes the
Importance OF the acquisition by Amer
leans OF additional sources OF supply
OF petroleum and other minerals and
declares that such acquisition, both at
and encouraged we urge such action,
legislative and executive, as may Sc
cure 20 American citizens the same
rights In foreign countries as are en-
Joyed by the citizens or subjects of any
other nation
New Nations.
The Democratic party expresses it's
active sympathy with the people OF
CHINA. Czecho-SloVakia Finland. Po-
land Persia and others who have re-
Gently established representative gov
eminent and who are striving to de-
velop the institutions OF true democ-
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-
ttonal comfy and usage this c0nven-
ton repeats the several previous ex-
Democratic party OF the United States
for the aspirations of Ireland for self
government.
Armenia.
We express our deep and earnest
sympathy for the unfortunate people
of Armenia. and we believe that our
government. consistent with its cOnsti-
tuition and principles. should render
in their efforts to establish and main
tain government OF their own.
The Philippines.
We favor the granting OF independ-
100000 inhabitants OF the Philippine
islands.
Hawaii.
We favor a liberal policy Of home
stealing public lands in Hawaii to
promote a larger middle-class citizen
citizens.
The Importance OF Hawaii as an out
post on the western frontier OF the
United States demands adequate ap-
preparations by congress for the de-
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ways there.
We favor granting to the people of
Porto Rico the traditional territorial
form OF government, with a view to
ultimate statehood, accorded to all ter
ritories of the United States since the
beginning OF our government. and We
believe that the officials appointed to
administer the government of such ter
ritor;es should be qualified by previous
bona f1de residence therein.
Alaska.
We commend the Democratic ad-
ministratIon for inaugurating new
policy as to Alaska evidenced BY
the construction of the Alaska rail-
road and opening Of the coal and oil
We declare for the modification of
the existing coal land law. to pro-
mote development without disturb
ing the features intended to prevent
For such changes in the policy Of
| immediate initiation of the paper pulp
industry.
For relieving the territory from the
evils of long distance government by
arbitrary and lnterlocking bureau
cratic regulation. and to that end we
urge the speedy passage OF law con-
| tanning the essential features of the Lane
| Curry bill, now pending. co-ordnatng and
| consolidating all federal control of ma
| tural resources under one department e
! be administered by a nonpartisan board
| permanently resident in the territory.
| For the fullest measure Of territorial self
| government with the view TO ultimate
| statehood with jurisdiction over all mat
| ters not of purely federal concern, tnclud-
/ ing fisheries and game, and for an intel
ligent administration Of federal control
| we believe that all officials appointed
| should be qualified by previous bona-tide
| residence in the territory.
| For the extension to Alaska OF the fed
| eral farm loan act.
Asiatic immigrants.
The policy of the United States with
reference to the nonadmissou of Asiade
| Immigrants Is a true expression of the
! Judgment OF our people and to the sever
/ al states whose geographical situation or
Internal conditions make this policy and
| the enforcement of the laws enacted pur-
| suant thereto, Of particular concern. we
| pledge our support
Postal Service.
| The efficiency OF the post Office de-
| partnent has been indicated against
| malicious and designing assault by the
/ efficiency Of it's operation. Its record re-
| flutes its assailants. Their voices are ST
| fenced and their charges have collapsed.
! We commer the work of the joint COM
| mission on the Redistribution of salaries
! of postal employees. recently concluded,
which commission was created by Dem
| ocratic administration. The Democratic
/ marty has always favored and viii con
/ ttnue to favor just treatment of all gov
| eminent employees.
Free Speech and Press.
W. resan+ the 1lnfoInded reproaches d.
| rected against the Democratic admins
! tration for alleged interference with the
| freedom of the press and freedom of
| speech.
No utterance from any quarter has beea
| assafled and no publication has been re-
dressed which has not been animated by
| reasonable purpose. and directed against
/ the nations peace. order and security In
| time of war.
We reaffirm our respect for the great
| principles of free speech and a free
| nress but assert a san indtsputable propo-
| sition that they afford no liberation OF
| enemy propaganda or the advocacy OF
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