New Britain herald., 1924-06-11
DISSATISFIED AT
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subcom mmttee went into session, for no loud discussion followed its pres entation.
 Such was not the case, however, when the klan and agricultural blanks were reached. Shouts and arguments which could be heard plainly in the hall outside the committee room en- sued.
 Senator Norbeck of South Dakota, did not mince words in discussing the condition of the farmer and the pos sible effect it might have on the re- publican party if a strong argicui- tural plank were not written.
 Party Being Blamed
 Although not member of the sub committee. he was called in and came armed with charts and figures. He told the platform draftars plainly that the party was being blamed for tho high cost of living and the low cost of farm products. Since the north west was not 10 he represented on the ticket, he is understood to have ar sued, it should be expressed in the platform.
 Controversy about the klan plank resolved itself into discussion of whether anything should be said. Representative Mills. of New York, urged adoption of the plank reaffirm- ing the constitutional guarantees Of liberty which was finally incorporated, hut others opposed it.
 A vigorous announcement Of the klen was voted down.
 Senator Gooding of Idaho, spoke for more than two hours before the subcommittee when the agricultural plank was under consideration. urg- ing definite program not unlike that outlined in the McNary- Haugen bill.
 The declaration tentatively accept cd was understood by members of the subcommittee to have been viewed by Sen. Gooding as unsatisfactory 10 at least two senators from northwestern states. Senator Norbeck, however, is understood to have approved the ut tcrances agreed upon.
 Other declarations contained in the platform;
 The administration has reduced 'H NAai'i anu NtlS DHAlllt uFI1. llSldilen q budget system and brought ordinary expenses to a pre-war level in three years. Presenting "a record unsur- passed in the history Of public f- nance"
 Progressive tax reduction should he accomplished through tax reform and not be confined to the t,0n0. 0o0 per sons Tho pay direct taxes, but should ba enjoyed hy the entire population. President coolidges proposal for conference Of national, federal and state offices to develop ways to light en taxes should be csfricd out A non partisan federal tgS commission to study I'll tax systems should be ap. pointed.
 Adjusted TariG
 The pa ;y believes in the protee- tive tarif IL should be adjusted, however, a. provided in the 1929 tariff law, as new conditions arise.
 Tho part" favors construction Of tl" most feasible waterways from the Great I.ai;rt to the Gulf ns well as lhe improvement Of inland waterways, ahd s"t'ty Of conditions under which th" Good waters Of the Color ado river may be controlled.
 High tribrta is paid To ,he memory "i me i9'o president in inc opening plank. Hu is referred to as a man whose 'hhnlan qualities gripped the directions oi the American peopIe,'. l'e is rlso praised for calling Inc Na'hinstcn arms conference,
 m p'Iislnr President Coolidge. ,,r dralt snts forth that he has in.tis.I Inc faith and confidence which in. spirn1 his selection.
 Tho Farm Plank.
 The farm plank declares ,br sd. lhin'eiraijon already has taken steps which eventually will lead to relisf It mentions specifically the orraniza- ton at the suggestion. of President coolidge some months sro Of cor. roration making available sion ,ooo. ooo to assist the farmers in tbe nort, V -s'.
 Declaring the nhole problem from The farmers standpoint hinges on the not profit he realizes. the plank as zoris that the prices of the things bn buys and the prices of the things hs sells can he put more nearly on an if ihere is reduction Of taxes, 'ieady employment in industry and ,'ability in business. Lower freight rates. cooperation in marketing. di- 'ersi0cation Of crops and better or- II is declared. will con. ribute 10 that end.
 World War Vets.
 The plank referring 10 world war .eicrans begins with pledge Of an solicitude for inc disabled. ,oupled with an assertion that no oth. 1T administration eSer accomplished to much as the present one in that di- 'ection. lt is declared that manage ntnt Of the veterans bureau has been greatly improved and that plans arr ping made for a further beitermeni. rhe number or beneficiarics has been yrea;iy increased by law, il Is assert .d. and hospitaIizdtion facilities ex- ended. Tt is recalled that appropri- itions totallinF s1.10o.o0o. 900 have ,een made by the republican con -ress Tor rare Of ihs disabled
 Then. without mention Of inc bonus he party is pledged io meet the prob ems of the future in spirit Of i- 'araiity."t and 10 give 10 zach veteran la r.,ru -F |.