Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-06-18
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Plea for Congressman Who.
Wal Stand by Party Is
Outstanding Plank.


representatives who believe in repub.
llcan principles and acknowledge mar.
ty responsibility is urged in the ra-
publican party platform adopted at
the national convention here.
This appeal constitutes the conclrdJ
ing plank, which declares that the
government functions best when the
president is supported "by majority
in congress of the same political faith
united by party principles and able
by concerted action to carry out in an
orderly way definite, consistent and
well balanced program"
Other high spots in the platforms
are:
American adherence to the world
court as recommended by President
Coolidge.
Demand for speedy prosecution of
all wrong doors in Official positions
and condemnation of those who Strive
indiscriminately to besmirch the
names of the innocent and undermine
the confidence of the people in the
government"
Aid For Agriculture
A declaration for rigid enforcement
of the law, but without specific men
ton of prohibition.
Scientific readjustment of railroad
rate schedules with view to encour.
agement of agriculture and basic in
dustries without impairment of rail-
road traffic.
Enactment of measures to place agri-
culture on a basis of economic equally
with other industries and government
assistance in the reorganization of the
marketing system and in diversified
ton of crops.
Progressive reduction of the taxes
of all the people as rapidly as may
be, and the placing of the federal tax
system on a sound, peace-time basis.
Communication of the firm insist
ance" of President Coolidge upon rigid
government economy.
Settlement of foreign debts growing
out of the war on the basis of the
agreement concluded with Great Bri-
tain
Reaffirmation of the belief in the
protective tariff policy with safe
guard authorizing the president to adj
just duties to prevent excessive taxes
and too high customs charges.
For Saving Resources
Renewal of a pledge to give the
wounded and disabled war veterans
that full measure of care guaranteed
by an effective administration to which
his patriotic services and sacrifices
entitle him."
Application of the civil service law
to the prohibition enforcement field
force and to postmasters in first, Sec,
ond and third class postoffices.
improvement of the management Of
the government owned merchant MAJ
rine with view to it's ultimate sale
to American citizens.
Continuation of the policy of federal
cooperation in highway construction
Effective and efficient development
of oil, timber, coal or water power
resources only as needed and only
after the public need has become a
matter of public record, controlled
with scrupulous regard and ever
vigilant safeguards against waste
speculation and monopoly"
For Eight Hour Day
Opposition to naturalization or gov
eminent ownership of public utilities.
A declaration of faith in the eight
hour day for labor and a pledge to-
continue efforts to eliminate the seven
day. twelve hour week.
Reaffirmation by the party of its "un-
yielding devotion to the constitution
and to the guarantees of civil, politi'
cal and religious liberty therein con-
tanned"
Enactment of federal anti-lynching
law and the creation of a commission
to promote mutual understanding and
confidence between the races.
Increased participation of women in
party councils.
Against Army Reduction
Maintenance of navy at the tulH
strength authorized "by the letter and
spirit of the Washington treaty." no
further weakening of the regular
army, and the training of members OF
the national guard and reserves who
offer themselves for service.
Universal mobilization of man power
and industry in time of war.
Creation of a cabinet post OF edu'
cation and relief under which the well
fare activities of the government
would be grouped.
Opposition to Philippine independ-
ence at this time, but willingness to
leave determination of the question
in the hands of congress.