Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-10-06

has deprived ne State Of all Federal
aid for some months, and has delayed
the construction Of roads which, had
the Federal money been available
would now have been either completed
or else well under way.
We favor the extension OF the State
roads system through incorporated
towns and the reconstruction by the
state. where needed and as rapidly as
practicable. Of those town streets which
furnish direct connection with State
highways. TO a width corresponding TO
that of such State highways. arid their
maintenance 10 such width By the
State
AGRICULTURE.
The prosperity OF the agricultural
industry IS fundamental TO the general
prosperity of the State. During the
seconstruction period this industry has
passed through most difficult expe-
rience. The prices for staple agriculr
tural products have fallen much below
the cost OF production. Every effort
has been made by the Democratic Adj
mfnistration to assist the State agen-
cies, the University Of Maryland and
the farmers generally 10 tide over this
trying period Beneficial legislation IN
the interest Of agriculture and az lib
eraI anproDriations as the State
finances would permit were given BY
the last Legislature toward developing
this industry, special assistance has
been rendered, In response to the
urgent need OF the farmers, In arrang-
ing an emergency redemption fund for
the control OF tuberculosis among cat
tie.
We believe In all movements among
farmers which viii benefit the industry
and be In the interest OF the consumer.
While great progress has been made
during the past few years In the de-
yelopment OF our agricultural re-
sources. yet much remains TO be done
In the Geld Of education, investigation
and extension work among our people.
Through the proper development OF the
agricultural agencies Of the State. the
productive capacity Of Maryland farms
and OF the industries dependent upon
them can be much increased.
We favor the continued development
OF the University OF Maryland and the
State Department of Agriculture. as
FAR as the States financial condition
viii permit. as sound business IN.
yestment for the benefit Of all the
people.
We believe IN fostering every agency
and promoting every effort OF the
farmers in Maryland toward the ad-
yertisement OF our agricultural re-
sources and the further Improvement
OF our Agricultural conditions
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
We favor the further development Of
the public school system OF the state
and competent, wall-trained teachers.
IN full accord with American ideals. IN
all public school positions, TO the end
that sound education may be within
the reach OF all the children Of the
State.
We pledge our party TO an extension
Of the facilities for teacher training,
both in the normal schools and IN the
service.
LABOR AND UNEMPLOYMENT.
We deplors the alarming business
depreaEton and unemployment which
has followed the advent OF the Repub-
ilean National Administration and
which depriyea millions OF our citizens
OF their right 10 strive not only for
success but for living.
We pledge our party 10 do every
thing possible 10 relieve thls situation
by the vigorous pushing OF needed pub.
lie works. such A. roads. bridges and
general construction, and IN every
other way in which tho State, either
alone or IN cooperation with the Fed
eral Government, can properly initiate
or aid.
We call attention 70 The work o. the
commission. appointed pursuant 70 the
act Of Democratic Legislature. 70 in.
vesiigate mining conditions In this
State, and we pledge our party 70 suit.
able legislation for the betiermeni Of
these conditions
PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
We declare our confidence in the
political Judgment and capacity OF the
registered voters OF the Democratic
party and do again declare that the
power and privilege Of nominating
party candidates By direct vote should
remain with ihe people. We pledge
our party to pass only auch amend.
monis 20 The Primary Election Law a.
shall be consistent with its theory and
principle and 10 oppose any amend
menis thereto restricting the voters
opportunity 20 make al party uOmina.
tions by direct vote
WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
We believe that the extension 81 the
| suffrage TO women carries with u a
joint responsibility upon women and
men for the administration OF public
| affairs We think that women should
be appointed on State boards and com
missions. particularly IN those fields Of
work whore w0man's training interest
or experience especially qualities her,
We pledge our party 70 legislation
removing all political disabilities 81
women and making Il possible Tor them
to hold any elective Or appolntiys office,
and to serve on juries.
CONSERVATION.
Twenty years ago Maryland ranked
frst among the oyster producing States
OF the country. We desire 10 restore
| the State. as nearly as possible. 70 her
| former position. aud Ia this end we
| favor the extensive planting Of oyster
| shells and seed oysters on barren rocks
We renew our past pledges for the
continued protection ~ the oystermen
In the free use OF the natural oyster
| beds and bars
We favor the establishment and
maintenance b. the State OF CONNER
| ciai and fresh.watef ash hatcheries
for the purpose OF stocking the streams
and rivers Of The State with an abund-
ant supply OF Ash.
We favor all needed legislation for
the protection Of the crab Maryland
already prohibits winter dredging and
he catcsine ofthe sponge or egg.bear-
ing crab Virginia does not and our
crab supply has been greatly depleted
| In consequence. Recently, however, az
1 The rpapif az nfforte az the conservation,