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The Coconino sun., 1924-06-20
GOVERNMENT CONTROL

"The prosperity Of the American ma
tion rests on the vigor of private initi-
ative which has bred a spirit of in
dependence and self reliance. The Re
publican party stands now as always,
against all attempts to put the govern
ment into business.
American industry should not be
compelled to struggle against govern
ment competition. The right of the
government to regulate, supervise and
control public utilities and public In
terests we believe should be strength
ened, but we are firmly opposed to the
naturalization or government owner
ship of public utilities.
Plank on Coal Prices.
1.-THE price and a constant supply
of this essential commodity are of vital
interest to the public. The govern
ment has no constitutional power to
regulate prices, but can bring Its in
f1uence to bear by the powerful in
strument afforded by full publicity.
When through Industrial conflict, its
supply Is threatened, the President
should have authority to appoint a
commission to act as mediators and
MS a medium for voluntary arbitration.
In the event Of a strike the control
of distribution must be invoked to pre-
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REPUBLICAN PLATFORM

Cleveland.-The following Is the tex
fof the Republican platform as adopted
lby the convention:
1--WE, the delegates Of the Repub.
lican party in national convention as
sembled,4 bow our head in reverent
memory of Warren G. Harding.
"a staunch Republican, he was hrst
of all a true patriot, who gave un-
stintingly of himself during a trying
and critical period of our national life.
His conception and successful oil.
rection of the limitation OF ornaments
conference in Washington was an
achievement which advanced the world
along the path toward peace.
"As delegates Of the Republican par
ty, we share In the national thanks
giving that In the great emergency
created by the death of our great
leader there stood forth fully equipped
to be his successor one whom we had
nominated as vice president Calvin
Coolidge-who as vice president and
President, by his every act has justi-
fed the faith and confidence which
he has won from the nation.
Financial Chaos Inherited.
"When the Republican administra-
ton took control of the government
in 1921, there were 100000 uneln-
ployed; industry and commerce were
stagnant; agriculture was prostrate;
business was depressed; government
bonds were selling below their par
values.
peace was delayed; misunderstand-
ing and friction characterized our re
Iations abroad There was lack of
faith in the administration of govern
ment resulting in a growing feeling
of distrust In the very principles on
which our institutions are founded.
To-day industry and commerce are
active; public and private credits are
sound, we have made peace; we have
taken the first step toward disarma-
ment and strengthened our friendship
with the world powers; our relations
with the rest of the world are on
firmer basis, our position was never
better understood, our foreign policy
never more definite and consistent.
The tasks to which we have put our
hands are completed.
'HTime has been too short for the
correction of all the Ills we received
as heritage from the last Democratic
administration, and the notable ac-
complishments under Republican rule
warrant US in appealing to the coun-
try with entire confidence.
''We demand and the people Of the
United States have right to demand
rigid economy in government.
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tional conference OF federal and state
officials for the development Of the
effective methods of Tightening the tax
burden of our citizens and adjusting
questions of taxation as between ma
tional and state governments.
ReorganIxlng U. s. Bureaus.
1--WE favor a comprehensive reor-
ganization Of the executive depart
ments and bureaus along the line of
the plan recently submitted by joint
committee of the congress, which has
the unqualified support Of President
Coolidge.
THE improvement in the enforce
ment Of the merit system both by
legislative enactment and Executive ac-
tion since March 4, 1921, has been
marked and effective. BY Executive or
der the appointment of Presidential
postmasters has been placed on the
merit basis similar to that applying
10 the classified service.
I'VE favor the classification Of post.
masters in first, second and third class
postoffices, and the placing of the pro-
hibition field forces within the classi-
fed civil service without necessarily
Incorporating the present personnel.
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FOREIGN DEBTS

I'm fulfillment of our solemn pledge
in the national platform of 1920. we
have steadfastly refused to consider
the cancellation of foreign debts. Our
attitude has not been that of an op-
pressive creditor seeking immediate re-
turn and ignoring existing financial
conditions, but has been based on the
conviction that moral obligation such
as was incurred should not be disre-
garded.
1--WE stand for settlements with all
debtor countries similar in character
to our debt agreement with Great
Britain. That settlement, achieved un-
der Republican administration, was
the greatest international financial
transaction In history. Under the
agreement the United States now re-
ceives an annual return on $4,600,000,>
600 owing to US by Great Britain, with
definite obligation of ultimate pay
ment In full.
"The business of the basis employed
has been formally recognized by other
debtor nations.
"Great nations cannot recognize or
admit the principles of reputation. To
do so would undermine the integrity
essential for international trade, COM
merce, and credit. Thirty-five per cent
of the total foreign debt is now in
process of liquidation.
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LABOR

"The increasing stress of Industrial
life, the constant and necessary eff
forts, because of world competition, to
increase production and decrease costs
has made it specially incumbent on
those in authority to protect labor
from undue exactions.
"We commend congress for having
recognized this possibility in its prompt
adoption of the recommendation of
President Coolidge for a constitutions
al amendment authorizing congress to
legislate on the subject of child labor
and we urge the prompt consideration
of that amendment by the legislatures
of the various states.
There is no success great enough
to justify the employment of women
in labor under conditions which will
impair their natural functions.
High Standards for Women.
''We favor high standards for wages,
working and living conditions among
the women employed In industry.
1--WE pledge a continuance of the
successful efforts of the Republican
administration to eliminate the seven
day, tWelye-hour work week, in in
dustry. We regard with satisfaction
the elimination of the twelve-hour day
in the steel industry and the agree
ment eliminating the seven-day work
week Of alternate thirteen and eleven
hours, accomplished through the ef-
forts Of Presidents Harding and Cool
idge. We declare our faith in the prin-
ciple of the eight-hour day.
I'VE pledge a continuation of the
work of rehabilitating workers in In
dustry as conducted by the federal
board for vocational education and
favor adequate appropriations for this
purpose.
eve favor a broader and better sys-
tenn Of vocational education, a more
adequate system of federal free en-
ployment agencies with facilities for
assisting the movements of seasonal
and migratory labor, including farm
labor, with ample organization for
bringing the man and his job together.
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AGRICULTURE

"In dealing with agriculture the Re
publican party recognizes that we are
faced with a fundamental national
problem, and that the prosperity and
welfare of the nation as a whole Is
dependent on the prosperity and vel
fare of our agricultural population.
1--WE recognize our agricultural ac-
tivities are still struggling with ad-
verse conditions that have brought
about distress. We pledge the party to
take whatever steps are necessary to
bring back a balanced condition be-
tween agriculture, industry and labor,
which was destroyed by the Demo
cratic party through an unfortunate
administration of legislation passed as
war time measures
1--WE affirm that under the Repub-
lican administration the problems OF
the farmer have received more serious
consideration than ever before both by
definite Executive action and by con-
gressional action not only in the field
of general legislation but also in the
enactment of laws to meet emergency
situations.
More Being Consumed Now.
"The restoration of general prosper
ity and the purchasing power OF our
people through tariff protection has re-
suited In an increased domestic con-
sumption Of food products while the
price of many agricultural commodi-
ties is above the war price level by
reason of direct tariff protection.
"Under the leadership of the Presi-
dent at the most critical time, cor
poration was organized by private cap
ital making available $100,00O,O0O to
assist the farmers of the Northwest.
"In realization of the disturbance
In the agricultural export market, the
result of the financial depression In Eu-
rope. and appreciating that the export
field would be enormously improved
by economic rehabilitation and the re-
sulting increased consuming power,
sympathetic support and direction was
given to the work of the American rep
resentatiyes on the European repara-
tions commission.
"The revival in 1921 Of the War
Finance corporation, with loans of over
$500 100000 averted in 1921, COM
pfete collapse in the agricultural in
dustry.
Financial Help Provided.
"We have established new intermedi-
ate credit banks for agriculture, and
Increased the capital of the federal
farm loan system. Emergency loans
have been granted to drought-stricken
areas. We have enacted into law the
cooperative marketing act, the grain
f,a+,arAs and packer control acts; given
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CONSERVATION

1--WE believe in the development, ef-
fective and efficient, whether of oil,
timber, coal or water power resources
Of this government, only as needed
and only after the public need has be-
come matter of public record. con-
trolled with a scrupulous, regard and
ever vigilant safeguards against waste.
speculation and monopoly.
"The natural resources of the coun-
try belong to all the people, and are
a part of an estate belonging to gen.
erations yet unborn. The government
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Law ENFORCEMENT

"We must have respect for law. We
must have observance of law. We
must have enforcement of law. The
very existence Of the government de-
pends on this. The substitution Of pri-
vate will for public law is only another
name for oppression, disorder, anarchy
and the mob rule.
every government depends on the
loyalty and respect of its citizens
Violations of the law weaken and
threaten government itself. No hon
est government can condone such ac-
tions on the part Of its citizens. The
Republican party pledges the full
strength Of the government for the
maintenance of these principles by the
enforcement Of the constitution and of
all laws.
Greet Women Delegates.
1--WE extend our greetings to the
women delegates who, for the first
time under federal authorization, sit
with US in full equality. The Repub-
lican party from the beginning has
espoused the cause of woman suffrage,
and the presence of these women dele
gates signifies to many here the com
pletion of a task undertaken years
ago. We welcome them not as assist
ants or as auxiliary representatives,
but as co-partners in the great po-
litical work in which we are engaged,
and we believe that the actual part
nership In party councils should be
made more complete.
"The Republican party reaffirms It's
unyieldlng devotion to the Constitu-
ton and to the guarantees of civil
political and religious liberty therein
contained.
Ask a C. o. p. Congress.
"With US parties are essential in
strumentalities Of government. Our
government functions best when the
Chief Executive Is supported by a ma
iority In the congress of the same po-
litical faith, united by party principles
and able by concerted action to carry
out In an orderly way definite, con-
sistent and well balanced program.
'In urging the people to elect a Re
publican President and vice president
we urge them to elect to the senate
and house of representatives men and
women who believe in the Republican
principles, acknowledge party respon-
sibility, and who can be relied on to
keep faith with the people by carrying
out the program which the Republican
party presents and pledges itself to
fulfill"
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70 agriculture direct representation on
the federal reserve board and on the
federal aid commission.
''We have greatly strengthened our
foreign marketing service for the dis
posal of our agricultural products. The
crux Of the problem from the stand
point of the farmer is the net profit
he receives after his outlay. The proc
ess of bringing the average prices OF
what he buys and what he sells closer
together can be promptly expedited by
reduction in taxes, steady employment
In industry and stability in business.
One Cure for Depression.
"This process can be expedited di-
rectly by lower freight rates, by bet
ter marketing through cooperative eff
forts, and more scientific organiza-
tion of the physical human machinery
of distribution and by greater diver
sification of farm products.
1--WE promise every assistance In the
reorganization Of the market system
on sounder and more economical lines,
and, where diversifcation is needed,
government assistance during the pc
riod of transition.
vigorous efforts Of this administra-
tion toward broadening our exports
market will be continued. The Repub-
lican party pledges itself to the devel-
opment and enactment Of measures
which will place the agricultural inter-
ests of America on basis of economic
equality with other industry to assure
its prosperity and success. We favor
adequate tariff protection to such of
our agricultural products as are threat
ened by competition. We favor, with
out putting the government into busi-
ness the establishment of a federal
system Of organization for cooperative
marketing Of farm products.
"The mining industry has expert.
enced a period of depression as the re-
suit of the abnormal economic condi-
tions growing out Of the war. This ad-
ministration has accomplished much In
improving the conditions affecting this
great fundamental industry, and
pledges itself to continue its efforts In
this direction.
Highways.
"The federal aid road act, adopted
by the Republican congress in 1921,
has been of inestimable value to the
development of the highway system of
the several states and of the nation.
We pledge continuation of this pol
Icy of federal cooperation with the
states in highway building.
"We favor the construction of roads
and trails In our national forests nee
essary to the protection and utilization.
In appropriations, therefore, the taxes
which these lands would pay If tax
able should be considered as a con-
trolling factor.
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arbiter in any crisis which so vitally
affects public welfare as the suspen-
sion of transportation.
Therefore, the interests Of the
public require the maintenance of an
impartial tribunal which can in an
emergency make an investigation Of
the facts and publish its conclusions.
This is essential as basis for popu-
lar judgment.
I'VE favor stable, consistent and
constructive policy toward our rail-
roads
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MERCHANT MARINE

"The Republican party stands for
a strong and permanent merchant ma
rine built by Americans, owned by
Americans and manned by Americans,
world markets for our surplus agricul-
tural products and manufactures; to
protect our shippers and importers
from exorbitant ocean freight rates
and to become powerful arm of our
national defense
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Antl-LynehIna Law.
ORDERLY GOVERNMENT

"The Republican party reaftirms Its
devotion to orderly government under
the guarantees embodied In the Con-
stitution of the United States. we
recognize the duty of constant vigil
ance to preserve at all times a clean
and honest government and to bring
to the bar of justice every defler of
the public service in or out of office.
Dishonesty and corruption are not
political attributes. The recent con-
gressional Investigations have exposed
instances in both parties of men In
public office who are willing to sell
official favor and men out of office
who are willing TO buy them in some
cases with money and In others with
influence.
"The sale of influence resulting from
the holding of public position, or from
association while in public office, or
the use Of such influence for private
gain or advantage, is a perversion of
public trust and prejudical to good
government. 1t should be condemned
by public opinion and forbidden by
law.
1--WE demand the speedy, fearless
and impartial prosecution of all wrong
doers without regard for political af-
filiation or position; but we declare
no greater wrong can be committed
against the people than the attempt
to destroy their trust In the great body
of their public servants. Admitting
the deep humiliation which all good
citizens share, that our public life
should have harbored some dishonest
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policy should be to safeguard, develop
and utilize these possessions. The
conservation policy of the nation orig
mated with the Republican party un-
der the inspiration Of Theodore Roose-
velt. We hold 1t a privilege of the
Republican party to build as a me-
mortal to him on the foundation which
he laid.
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WORLD WAR VETERANS

"We reaffirm the admiration and
gratitude we feel for soldiers and
sailors.
"The Republican party pledges a
continual and increasing solicitude for
all those suffering any disability as
result of service to the United States
in time of war No country and no
administration has ever shown a more
generous disposition in the care of its
disabled, or more thoughtful considera-
ton in providing a sound administra-
ton for the solution of the many prob
lens involved in making intended bene-
fits fully, directly and promptly avail
able to the veterans.
''The confusion, ineff1ciency and NAL
administration existing heretofore
since the establishment Of this govern
ment agency has been cured and plans
are being actively made looking to a
further Improvement in the operation
of the bureau by the passage of new
legislation. The basic statute has been
so liberaliZed as to bring within its
terms 100000 additional beneficiaries
The privilege of disqualification in gov
ernment hospitals, as recommended by
President Coolidge has been granted
to all veterans irrespective of the
origin Of disability and over $50,000-
O00 has been appropriated for hospital
construction which will provide suff1-
cient beds to care for all.
Droo% of Dar+ug. In%an<
Appropriations totalling over ST.
100,O00,000 made by the Republican
congress for the care Of the disabled
evidences the unmistakable purpose Of
the government not to consider costs
when the welfare of these men is at
stake. No legislation for the benefit
of the disabled soldiers proposed dur
ing the last four years by veterans
organizations has failed to receive con-
sideration.
1--WE pledge ourselves to meet the
problems of the future affecting the
care of our wounded and disabled in a
spirit of liberality, and with that
thoughtful consideration which will en-
able the government to give to the in
dividual veterans that full measure of
care guaranteed by an effective ad-
ministration machinery to which his
patriotic service and sacrifices entitle
him.
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FINANCE AND TAXATION

"We believe that the achievement
Of the Republican administration In
reducing taxation by $1,250, 100000 per
annum; reducing Of the public debt by
81, 49,, 100000; Installing budget sys-
TEN; reducing the public expenditures
from $500, 100000 per annum to ap-
proximately $780, 100000 per annum,
thus reducing the ordinary expendi-
lures of the government to substan-
TALLY a prewar basis; and the COM
plete restoration of public credit; the
payment or refunding Of 81, 7,500,0O0,0OO
of public obligations without disturb
ance of credit or industry-all during
the short period of three years-pre-
sents a record unsurpassed in the his
tory of public finance.
1.-The assessment of taxes wisely and
scientifically collected and the efficient
and economical expenditure of the
money received by the government are
essential to the prosperity of our ma
tion. Carelessness in levying taxes in
evitably breeds extravaganza in ex-
penditures.
Demand Sound Policy.
1.-THE wisest of taxation rests most
rightly on the individual and economic
life of the country. The public de-
rnand for sound tax policy is in
sistent.
Progressive tax reduction should be
accomplished through tax reform. 1t
should not be confined to less than
100000 of our citizens who pay direct
taxes, but is the right of the more
than 1OO,000,000 who are daily paying
their taxes through their living ex-
penses. Congress has in the main con-
fined its work to tax reduction. The
matter of tax reform is still unsettled
and Is equally essential.
I'VE pledge ourselves TO the pro-
gressive reduction of taxes of all the
people as rapidly as may be done with
due regard for the essential expendi-
lures of the government administered
with rigid economy, and to place our
tax system on a sound peace time
basis.
1--WE indorse the plan of President
Coolidge to call in November ma
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RAILROADS

"The people demand and are en-
titled to have prompt and efficient
transportation at the lowest rates,
consistent with good service and rea-
sonable return on the value of the
property devoted to public service.
''We believe that the American peo-
pie demand, and we favor, careful
and scientific readjustment of railroad
rate schedules with a view to the en-
couragement of agriculture and basic
industries, without impairment of
railroad service.
"The present law regulating rail-
roads which were enacted to meet
postwar conditions should be modi-
fled from time to time as experience
shows the necessity therefor.
"The consolidation of railroads into
fewer competitive systems, subject to
the approval of the interstate COM
merce commission, should be provided
for.
Labor Board FlexibiIity.
''The labor board provisions of the
present law should be amended when
ever it appears from experience that
such action is necessary. Collective
bargaining, mediation and voluntary
arbitration are the most important
steps III maintaining peaceful labor re-
lations and should be encouraged.
We do not believe in compulsory ac-
tion at any time In the settlement Of
labor disputes.
Public opinion must be the final