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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-07-10
INsULAR POSSESSIONS

The Filipino peoples have succeeded In
maintaining q stable government and
have thus fulfilled the only condition laid
down by congress as q prerequisite to the
granting of independence. We declare
that It 10 now our liberty and our duty
to keep our promise to these people by
granting them Immediately the independ-
ence which they 30 honorably covet
The INSTRUMENTATION of affairs In
Alaska 10 = matter of concern to all our
people.
Under the Republican administration
development has ceased and the fishing
industry has been seriously impaired.
We pledge ourselves to correct the evils
which have grown up in the administra-
ton of that rich domain.
An adequate form of local self-gov-
eminent for Alaska must be provided
and to that. end we favor the estab
lishment Of full territorial form Of
government for that territory similar
to that enjoyed by all the territories
except Alaska during the last century
of American history.
We believe in a policy for continuing
the improvements Of the national parks,
the harbors and breakwaters. and the
federal roads of the territory OF Hawaii.
We recommend legislation for the
welfare of the Inhabitants of the vir-
gin islands.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-07-10
AGRICULTURE

During the four years of Republican
government tho economic condition Of
the American farmer has changed from
comfort to bankruptcy, with all it's
attendant miseries. The chief causes
of this are:
(a) Tho Republican party policy Of
isolation In international AFFAIRS has
prevented Europe from getting back
to its normal balance. and, by leaving
unsolvsd tho economic problems abroad.
has driven the European city population
from industrial activities to tho soil
In large numbers in order to earn tho
more necessAries Of life. This has de-
prived tho American farmer of his nor
NAL export trade.
(b) The Republican policy of a pro-
hibitivs tariK, exemplihed in the Ford
.ney McCumber law, which has forced
tho American farmer, with his export
market debilitated, to buy manufactured
goods at sustained high domestic lev
els. thereby making him the victim of
the prohteer.
(c) Tho Republican policy of high
transportation rates, both rail and wa
ter. which has made IL impossible for
the farmer to ship his produce to mar
ket at even a living profit.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-07-10

, To onset these policies and their dis
astrous results. and to restore the farm
Or again to economic equality with
other industrialists. We pledge our
selves:
(a) To adopt an international policy
OF such cooperation by direct ofY1ciAl
Instead of indirect and evasive unofi-
cial. means a. will re-establssh the
farmers export market by restoring
the industrial balance in Europe and
tho normal flow OF international trade
with tho settlement of Europe's 600
homie problems.
OBJ To readjust and lower rail and
water rates, which will make our mar
kets, both for the buyer and the seller.
national and international. instead of
regional and local
(d) To bring about the early compile
tional of internal waterway systems for
transportation and to develop our wa
ter powers for cheaper fertilizer and
use on our farms.
(e) To stimulate by every proper
governmental activity the progress of
the cooperative marketing movement
and the establishment Of an export
marketing corporation on commission.
in order that the exportable surplus
may not establish the price of the
whole crop.
(f) To secure for tho farmer credits
suitable for his needs.
co BY the establishment of these
policies and others naturally supple
mentary thereto. TO reduce the margin
between what the producer receives
for his products and the consumer has
to pay for his supplies. to the end that
we secure an equality for agriculture.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-07-10
CONSERVATION

We pledge recovery of the navy's oil
reserves, and all other parts of the public
domain which have been fraudulently or
Illegally leased or otherwise wrongfully
transferred to the control Of private in
terests vigorous prosecution of all public
officials, private citizens and corporations
that participated in these transactions;
revision of the water-power act, the gem
eral leasing act, and all other legislation
relating to the public domain that may
be essential to its conservation and honest
and efficient use on behalf Of the people
of tho country.
We believe that the nation should retain
title to it's water power and we favor the
expeditions creation and development Of
our water power We favor strict public
control and conservation of all the ma
tion's natural resources, such as coal,
iron. oil and timber. and their use in such
manner as may be to the best interest of
our citizens.
The conservation of migratory birds.
the establishment Of game preserves.
and the protection and conservation of
Wild life is of Importance to agricul-
turists as we'll as sportsmen.
Our disappearing natural resources of
timber calls for national policy Of re-
forestation.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-07-10

The Democratic party condemns the
vacillating policy of tho Republican ad-
ministration In its failure to develop an
American nag shipping policy. There ha q
been q marked decrease In the volume OF
American commerce carried in American
vessels as compared to the record under
q Democratic administration.
We oppose as illogical and unsound all
efforts to overcome by subsidy the handi-
cap to American shipping and commerce
imposed by Republican policies.
We condemn the practice of certain
American railroads In favoring foreign
ships. and pledge ourselves to correct such
determinations. We declare for an Amer
ican-owned merchant marine. American
built and manned by American crews.
which Is essen tial for naval security In
war. and Is q protection to the American
farmer and manufacturer against Excess
sive ocean freight charges on products of
farm and factory.
We declare that the government should
own and operate such merchant ships as
will insure the accomplishment of these
purposes and to continue such operation
so long as 1t may be necessary without
obstructing the development and growth
of a privately owned American nag ship
ping.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-07-10
RECLAMATION

The Democratic party was foremost
in urging immediate reclamation for
the arid and semi-arid lands OF the
West. The lands are located In the
public-land states, and, therefore, 1t 10
the duty OF the government to utilize
their resources by reclamation. Home
stead entry men under reclamation
projects have suffered from the ex-
travagant inefficiencies and mistakes
of the federal government.
The reclamation act of 1924. recon-
mended by the fact-finding commission.
and added as an amendment to the sec
ond deficiency appropriation bill at the
last session of the congress, was elm
mated from that bill by the Republican
conferees in the report they presented
to congress one hour before adjourn
ment
The Democratic party pledges itself
actively. efficiently and economically 70
carry on the reclamation projects, ana
to make equitable adjustment for the
mistakes the government has made.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-07-10
CAMPAIGN FUNDS

Tho nation now knows that the pred
atory interests have, by supplying Repub-
lican campaign funds. systematically
purchased legislative favors and admin
istrative immunity. The practice must
stop; our nation must return to honesty
and decency in politics.
Elections are public affairs conducted
for the sole purpose Of ascertaining the
will of the sovereign voters. Therefore
we demand that national elections shall
hereafter be kept free from the poison of
excessive private contributions. To this
end we favor reasonable means Of pub
licity, at public expense. 30 that candi-
dates, properly before the people for fed
eral offices. may present their claims at
q minimum of cost.
Such publicity should precede the
primary and the election. We favor
the prohibition of Individual contribu-
tions, direct and indirect, to the cam
paign funds of congressman. senator's
or Presidential candidates. beyond a
reasonable sum to be fixed IN the law,
for both individual contributions and
total expenditures, with requirements
for full publicity. We advocate a COM
plete revision of the corrupt practice
act to prevent Newberryism and the
election evils disclosed by recent inves-
LEGATIONS
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-07-10
ISSUES ARE SET FORTH

The dominant issues Of the campaign
arc created by existing conditions:
Dishonesty. discrimination, extrava-
gance and ineficiency exist In govern
ment The burdens OF taxation have
become unbearable. Distress and bank
ruptcy In agriculture. the basic indus
try of our country. Is affecting the hap
piness and prosperity of the whole peo-
pie. The cost of living Is causing hard
ship and unrest. The slowing down
OF industry IL adding to the general
distress.
The tariff. the destruction Of our for
eign markets and the high cost Of
transportation are taking the profit out
Of agriculture. mining and other raw
material industries. Large standing
armies and tho cost of preparing for
war still cast their burdens upon hu-
manity These conditions the existing
Republican administration has proven
itself unwilling or unable to redress.
The Democratic party pledges itself
to the following program: We pledge
tho Democratic party to drive from
public places all which make barter
OF our national power. its resources or
the administration of its laws; to pun
fsh those guilty of these offenses.
To put none but the honest in public
ONCE; to practice economy In tho ex-
penditure of public money; to rover
ence and respect the rights Of all under
the Constitution.
To condemn and destroy government
by the spy and the blackmailer as by
this Republican administration was
both encouraged and practiced.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-07-10
RAILROADS

Tho sponsors for the Esch-Cummins
transportation act of 1920. at the time
of its presentation to congress, stated
that 1t had for it's purposes the reduc-
ton of the cost of transportation, the
improvement of service the lettering
of labor conditions, the promotion of
peaceful cooperation between employer
and employee. and at the same time
the assurance of fair and just return
to the railroads upon their Investment
We are in accord with these an
nounced purposes. but contend that the
act has failed to accomplish them. 1t
has failed to reduce the cost of trans
portation. The promised Improvement
in service has not been realized. The
labor provisions of the act have proven
unsatisfactory in settling differences
between employer and employees.
The so-called recapture clause has
worked out to the advantage of the
strong and has been of no benefit to
tho weak. The pronouncement in the
act for the development of both rail
and water transportation has proven
futile. Water transportation on our
inland waterways has not been encOur-
aged, and limitation Of our coastwise
trade Is threatened by the administra-
tion of the act
1t has unnecessarily interfered with
the power of the states to regulate
purely intrastate transportation. 1t
must, therefore. be so rewritten that
the high purposes which the public
welfare demands may be accomplished.
Railroad freight rates should be so
as to give tho bulky basic.
low priced raw commodities, such as
a agricultural products. coal and ores.
the lowest rates. placing the higher
rates upon more valuable and less
bulky manufactured products.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-07-10
TARIFF AND TAXATION

The Observation-Disclosures tariff act Is
the most unjust; unscientifc and dis
honest tarin tax measure ever enacted
In our history. 1t Is class legislation
which defrauds all tho people for the
benefit of few; 1t heavily increases
the cost of living. penalties agricul-
ture, corrupts the government, fosters
paternalism, and. In the long run, does
not benefit the very interests for which
1t was intended
We denounce the Republican tariff
laws which are written In great part
in aid of monopolies and thus prevent
that reasonable exchange of commodi-
ties which would enable foreign coun-
tries to buy our surplus agricultural
and manufactured products with re-
sultant benefit to the toilers and pro-
ducers of America Trade interchange,
on the basis OF reciprocal advantages.
to the countries participating is a time
honored doctrine of democratic faith.
We declare our party's position to
be in favor of tax on commodities
entering the customs house that will
promote effective competition, protect
against monopoly and at the same time
produce q fair revenue to support the
government.
The greatest contributing factor in
the increase and unbalancing of prices
Is unsclentific taxation. After having
increased taxation and the cost of living
by 81, 900. 000. 900. under the Fordney-Mc-
Cumber tariff. all that the Republican
party could suggest in the way of re-
lief was a cut of $500. 900. 900 in direct
taxes; and that was to be given prin-
cipally to those with the largest in
comes.
Although there was no evidence of
lack of capital for investment to meet
the present requirements OF all legiti-
mate Industrial enterprises. and al
though the farmers and general con-
sumers were bearing the brunt of tariff
favors already granted to special inter-
ests. the administration was unable to
devise any plan except one to grant
further aid to the few.
Fortunately this plan of the admins !
tration failed and under Democratic (,
leadership. aided by progressive Repub-
Leans, more equitable one was
adopted, which reduces direct taxes by |
a bout $3.50. 900. 900.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-07-10
CIVIL SERVICE

We denounce the action of the Repub-
lican administration In it's violations OF
the principles Of civil service by Its par
tisan removals and manipulation of the
eligible lists in the Post Office depart
ment and other governmental depart
ments: by its packing the civil service
commission so that that commission be-
came the servile instrument of the adj
ministration in Its wish to deny to the
ex-service men their preferential rights
under the law and the evasion of the
requirements of the law. with reference
to appointments in the department.
We pledge the Democratic party faith
fully to comply with the spirit as well as
the regulation of civil service; to extend
its provisions to internal revenue officers
and to other employees of the govern
ment not in executive positions. and to Sc
euro to ex-service men preference In such
appointments.
We declare in favor of adequate salaries
to provide decent living conditions for
postal employees.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-07-10
POLICY ON EDUCATION

We believe with Thomas Jefferson
and founders OF tho republic that ig-
norance IL the enemy of freedom ana
that each state. being responsible Tor
the intellectual and moral qualifications
of its citizens and for tho expenditure
of the moneys collected by taxation for
the support of its schools. shall use Its
sovereign right in all matters pertain
ing to education. The federal govern
ment should offer to the states such
counsel. advice and aid as may be
made available through the federal
agencies for the general improvement
of our schools In view of our national
needs.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-07-10
THE KHAN PLANK
FREEDOM OF RELIGION.
FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
FREEDOM OF PRESS.

Tho Democratic party afflrms Its ad-
herence and devotion to those cardinal
principles contained In tho constItu-
lon and tho precepts upon which our
government 10 founded, that connrsss
shall make no laws respecting the e.
tablIshment Of religion, or prohibiting
the free exercise thereof, or abrIdoino
the freedom Of speech or Of the pres.
or the right Of the people peaesa,,,v
to assemble and to petition the GOV.
ernment' for a redress Of grievances.
that the church and state shall ~
and remain separate, and that no u.
Iigious test shall ever be required ~
a qualification to any office Of public
trust under tho United States.
These principles we pledge our
selves ever to defend and maintain
We insist at all times upon obediencs
to the orderly processes Of tho law
and depIore and condemn any effort 70
arouse religious or racial dlssensIon.
AnrmIng our faith In these princip,..
We submit our cause to the people.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-07-10
CREDIT AND CURRENCY

We denounce the recent cruel and unjust
contraction of legitimate and necessary
credit and currency, which was directly
due to the so-called dedation policy of
the Republican party as declared In its
national platform Of June. 1920. and In the
speech of acceptance Of its candidacy for
the Presidency.
Within eighteen months after the cleo
ton of 1920 this policy resulted In with
drawing bank loans and discounts by over
five billions Of dollars and In contracting
our currency by over fifteen hundred mil
lions of dollars.
This contraction bankrupted hundreds
of thousands of farmers and stock grow
ers in America and resulted in widespread
Industrial depression and unemployment.
We demand that the federal reserve sys-
tenn be 50 administered as to give stability
to industry, commerce and finance, as was
intended by the Democratic party, which
gave tho federal reserve system to the
nation.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-07-10
REFERS TO MELLON PLAN

The Issue between the President and
the Democratic party Is not one of tax
reduction or of the conservation of cap
| ital. 1t Is an issue of relative burden
of taxation and of the distribution OF
capital as affected by the taxation of
income. The President still stands on
the so-called Mellon plan, which his
party has just refused to indorse or
mention in its platform.
The income tax was intended as q
tax upon wealth. 1t was not intended
to take from the poor any part of the
necessities of life. We hold that the
fairest tax with which to raise revenue
for the federal government Is the in
come tax.
We favor a graduated tax upon in
comes. so adjusted to lay the bur-
dens of government on the taxpayers
in proportion to the benefits they enjoy
and their ability to pay. We oppose
the so-called nuisance taxes, sales
taxes and all other forms of taxation
that unfairly shift to the consumer the
burdens of taxation.
We refer to the Democratic revenue
measure passed by the last congress
as distinguished from the Mellon tax
plan as an illustration of the policy
of the Democratic party.
We first made a fiat reduction of rs
per cent upon the tax of al incomes
payable this year and then we so
changed the proposed Mellon plan as
to eliminate taxes upon the poor, re-
ducfng them upon moderate incomes
and In lesser degree, upon the in
comes of multimillionaires. We hold
that all taxes are unnecessarily high,
and pledge ourselves to further reduc-
lions.
We denounce the Mellon plan as a
device to relieve multimillionalres at
the expense of other taxpayers. and we
accept the Issue OF taxation rendered
by President Coolidge.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-07-10

prompt co-ordinated surveys ~ the
United States to determine the possi
bilities Of general navigation improve.
ments and water power development
on navigable streams and their tripu-
taries. to secure reliable information As
to the most economical navigation I'm
provement, in combination with tne
most eficient and complete development
of water power.
We favor suspension Of the granting OF
federal water power licenses by the FOO
eral water power commission until con-
e ess has received reports from tho water
p~wer commission with regard to appiica'
tons for such licenses.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-07-10
WAR AND DEFENSE

War Ii a relic of barbarsm and 1t IL
justifiable only as a measure of defense
In the event of war in which the man
power of the nation Is drafted. all other
resources should likewise be drafted This
will tend to discourage war by depriving
1t of its profits.
We demand a strict and sweeping re-
duction of ornaments by land and sea,
so that there shall be no competitive mill
tary program or naval building. Until
International agreements to this end have
been made, we advocate an army and
navy adequate for our national safety.
Our government should secure q joint
agreement with all nations for world
disarmament and also for a referendum
of war, except In case of actual or
threatened attack.
Those who must furnish the blood and
bear the burdens imposed by war should.
whenever possible, be consulted before
this supreme sacrifice is required of them.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-07-10
PRIVATE MONOPOLY

The federal trade commission has sub
mitted to the Republican administration
numerous reports showing the existence
of monopolies and combinations In re-
straint Of trade. and has recommended
proceedings against these violators of the
law. The few prosecutions which have re-
suited from this abundant evidence fur
nished by this agency created by the
Democratic party, while proving the in
difference of the administration to the
violations of law by trusts and monopo-
lies and it's friendship for them. neverthe-
less demonstrate the value of the federal
trade commission.
We declare that q private monopoly Is
indefensible and intolerable. and pledge
the Democratic party to vigorous enforce
ment of existing laws against monopoly
and Illegal combinations, and to tho en-
actment of such further measures as may
be necessary.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-07-10
MUSCLE SHOALS

We reaf1rm and pledge the fulfill
ment of the policy with reference to
Muscle Shoals. as declared and passed
by the Democratic majority of the Six
ty-fourth congress in the national de-
tense act of 1916. "for the production of
nitrates or other products needed for
munitions of war and useful in the
manufacture OF fertilizers"
We hold that the production of
cheaper and high-grade fertilizers Is
essential to agricultural prosperity. We
demand prompt action by congress for
the operation of the Muscle Shoals
plants to maximum capacity in the pro-
duction. distribution and sale of COM
mercial fertilizers to the farmers of
the country, and we oppose any legis-
lation that limits the production of
fertilizers at Muscle Shoals by limiting
the amount of power to be used in their
manufactures.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-07-10
DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES

The Democratic party believes in equal
rights to all and special privilege to
none. The Republican party holds that
special privileges are essential to ma
tional prosperity. 1t believes that ma
tional prosperity must originate with
the special interests and seep down
through the channels of trade to the
less favored Industries. to the wage
earners and small salaried employees.
1t has accordingly enthroned privilege
and nurtured selfishness The Repub-
lican party Is concerned chiefly with
material things; the Democratic party
IL concerned chiefly with human rights.
The masses. burdened by discriminat-
ing laws and unjust administration. are
demanding relief. The favored special
interests. represented by the Repub-
1ican party. contented with their unjust
privileges. are demanding that no
change be made. The Democratic party
stands for remedial legislation and
progress. The Republican party stands
still