The Delta independent., 1922-10-06
PLATFORM
PLAINEST, FIRMEST AND
SATISFACTORY TO ALL

"a ISFAS IOnr ~ ALL
Denver, Oct 2-In a platform de
clared by political observers to be
the plainest, firmest and most salts
flying to all groups prepared in many
years, the Republican party of Colo
RADIO Sunday declared its plans and
principles for the approaching elec.
tion.
A firm stand for law enforcement
and the maintenance of the state ran,
gers for this end is the first cardin.
in which it most widely differs from
the Democratic platform.
Calling attention to the fact that
the taxpayers have still to retire a
81 ,65S,000 debt contracted for past in
surrections. the Republican platform
points out that the Rangers are a
force designated to prevent such vio.
lence by acting in time. This is in
striking contrast to the Democratic
plan OF allowing trouble to break first
and then declaring martial law.
1.-THE first duty Of any government
to its people is to render them se-
cure in their persons, their employ
ment and their property" the plat
form states. 1.-THE right of every man
to work when, where and for whom
he chooses is beyond dispute. We
pledge the Republican party and its
nominees to see that every individual
is protected in these fundamental
rights.
"All thinking citizens know that
since the enactment of this ranger
law they have enjoyed Industrial
peace without fighting for it. Our
state police force has been and will
continue to be guaranty to our peo-
pie that peace will be maintained un-
der any and all circumstances"
In its dealing with agricultural
problems. the Republican platform is
able to point to monumental achieve
ments in behalf of the farmer and
purposes further efforts to improve
farm conditions If It is retained in
power.
Recognizing in black and white
that "the prosperity of our state is
dependent on the prosperity Of our
ihi INC pidLloi plcuecS Tie
party in this state to seven definite
measures for the farmer These are
the extension of additional credits to
farmers and stockmen, state and fed
era1 aid to finance cooperative ware
houses. strengthening of the cattle tu-
bercular law, state aid in destroying
plant and cattle diseases. elimination
of discriminatory trade practices. i'm.
provement in transportation. and the
bringing the producer closer to the
consumer.
AS proof that the Republican party's
promises to the farmer are not false.
the platform points to the fact that
the present Republican administration
has loaned $1,000,000 to farmers and
reduced their taxation by courageous.
| ly enforcing law in the state. It
also calls attention to the six great
measures passed by the present Re-
publican congress for agricultural re-
| lief
Where the Democrats propose to
erect state-owned warehouses without
explaining where the money is coming
| from, the Republican platform propos.
es that the farmer own his own ware
houses through cooperative associa.
tions, and pledges itself to arrange
state loans to help to this end.
There are fourteen other explicit
points in the Republican platform, be
sides peroration reviewing the envia
BILE record of both national and state
administrations under Republican con.
troll, The platform declares for:
| Laws to make advocacy OF the de.
struction Of life or property felony
All measures for betterment Of la
bor.
A living wage for workers.
The present industrial relations act
and workmen's compensation law.
Economy and efficiency in public of.
flee
Equalization of taxes.
Strengthening of state budget law.
A constitutional amendment prohib-
iting the issue of tax exempt securi.
ties.
Rigid enforcement OF the dry laws.
More and better highways.
Adjusted compensation for ex.serv-
ice men.
Equal rights for women.
Legislation to make the Shepherd
Towner bill effective in Colorado.
Highest standards in the public
schools.
Preservation Of Colorado's right to
first use Of It's waters.