The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-06-12
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MATE Of COOLIDGE
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understood, if not specifically men
toned although law enforcement forms
the basis of one plank. The only
plank which might be interpreted as
referring to the Ku Klux Khan is de-
scribed as a declaration reaffirming
the party's devotion to the constitu-
tion and its guarantee of religious,
civil and political liberties.
The oil inquiries are dealt with un-
der the head of orderly government"
and men of both parties" are as
sailed for dishonesty and corruption,
the existence of which the party con-
demns and deplores.
Investigations have shown, it is de-
clared, a willingness on the part of
both men in and out of Office, to traf-
fc in official favors Office holders
have shown willingness to sell and
persons outside of office a willingness
to buy with money and influence, says
the orderly government" plank, and
this must be stopped by prosecutions,
as the administration now is try
ing to do.
Dealing With Farmers.
On agriculture, which was one of
the most troublesome questions in the
subcommittee sessions, it was agreed
to pledge an effort to restore an equit-
able balance between agriculture
prices and Industrial commodity lev
els. There is no reference to the
McNary- Haugen bill sponsored in the
recent session of congress by Secre-
tary Wallace and the insurgent group
The plank also expresses strong ap-
prevail of the flexible tariff provisions
of the present law, and another en-
bodies a plea of party regularity In
congress and the state legislatures.
The immigration policy defined in
the new quota law, is strongly recon-
mended, but no mention is made OF
Japanese exclusion.
One plank is devoted to praise OF
President Coolidge and in another
further tax reduction is demanded
and tax revision commission tt
formulate scientific policy. No sug-
reduction or how they should be
brought about.
A declaration of Philippine indie
pendence sets forth that to relinquisl
American control of the islands woulC
be against the welfare of both the
territory and the nation. No mention
was made of the soldiers bonus.
Other declarations contained in til;
platform include:
The administration has reduced
taxation and the public debt, installed
budget system and brought ordinar!
expenses down to a pre-war level il
three years, presenting "a recorc
unsurpassed in the history of publ,
| finance"
Progressive tax reduction should b,
accomplished through tax reform ant
not be confined to the 100000 persons
who pay direct taxes, but should b,
enjoyed by the entire population
President Coolid"e's proposal for =;
conference of national federal an,
state officials to develop ways to light
en- taxes should be carried out. 1
non-partisan federal tax commission t
study all tax systems, should b
appointed.
The party believes in the protectiv
tariff. 1t should be adjusted, how
ever, as provided in the 1922 tariff
| law, as new conditions arise.
The party favors construction of tn
"most feasible waterways" from tn
Great Lakes to the Gulf as we'll as tn
improvement of inland waterways an,
a survey of conditions under whicl
the food waters of the Colorado rive
may be controlled.
High tribute is paid to the memoir
of the late President Harding in tn
opening plank.
In praising President Coolidge, tn
draft sets forth that as vice presiden
he has justified the faith and confdenc
which inspired his selection"
The Republican convention came t
order at IL o'clock and went throug
more routine preliminaries today Will
its platform committee was finall
threshing out its differences and man
leaders were closeted in hotels in con
| ference over the still undetermine
vice presidential situation.
The permanent organization wit
Frank w. Mondell of Wyoming as per
manent chairman, was installed dull
without hitch. The convention rule
were adopted and the official roll O
| delegation perfected.
In a short address Chairman Mon
dell repeated, amid cheers the Cool
idge rallying cry sounded yesterday b,
temporary Chairman Burton. AS o.
yesterday the convention gave its bes
vocal approval of plea for majoritie
in congress who will remain within
the party when the roll is called i
senate and house.
Nominate Tomorrow,
The nomination for president an
vice president will be made tomorrow
Who will have second place today wa
as much undetermined as ever, de
spite all night conferences, but tn
Hoover. Harbord and Curtis boom
seemed at least to be holding thei
own in the lead of large. field.
Using the gavel made from one o
the Michigan oaks beneath which tn
Republican party was born, temper
airy Chairman Burton finally. called 70
order a half hour late. er
The band played the Star Spangle
Banner and Rabbi Schuhman of Beth
Ell, New York City, pronounced the in
| ,,o1otion pravirp th at the plIidauc,