Evening star., 1924-06-12
achievements 4 of Coolidge
And Harding Ciuen Praise
administration Record Under UnfaU0r
able After.War Conditions Praised.
Sound Policies in Future Assured.
/ the Associated Press.

ing is the text OF the Republican plat
form as presented by the subcommit-
tse to the full resolutions committee:
sI.etter A:
1--WE, the delegates Of the Republi-
can party in national convention as
sembled. bow our heads in reverent
memory of Warren G. Harding.
1--WE nominated him four years ago
to be our candidate: the people of
tie nation elected him their Presi-
dent. His human qualities gripped
the affections of the American peo-
pie. He was a public servant un-
Swerving in his devotion to duty.
"a staunch Republican, he was first
OF all a. true patriot, who gave un-
stintingly of himself during trying
and critical period of our national
life. :.
s.His conception and successful di-
rection of the limitation of arma-
Htents conference in Washington was
sd achievement which advanced the
world along the path toward peace.
Coolidge Practical Ideaist.
Gas delegates of the Republican
party, we share in the national
thanksgiving that in the great emer-
gency created by the death of our
Sfeat 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 justified the faith and
confidence which he has won from
tho nation.
s'He has put the public welfare
above personal consideration. He has
gwen to the people practical ideal
ism in office. In his every act, he has
won without seeking the applause of
stantly accommodating evidence of his
integrity, vision and singleminded
devotion to the needs of the people
OF this nation strengthens and in
spires our confident faith IN MS con-
tLnued leadership.
SITUATION IN 1921:
when the Republican administra-
tkon took control of the government
1927 there were four and one-haif
million unemployed, industry ana
Commerce were stagnant; agricul-
tare was PROSTATE, business was de-
pressed government bonds were selling
bflow their par value.
siPeace and Prosperity Achieved.
s"Peace was delayed misunderstand-
lug and friction characterized our re-
lationS abroad. There was lack or
faith in the administration of gov
eminent resulting in a growing reel
iHg of diStruSt in the very principles
upon which our institutions are
founded.
To-day industry and commerce are
active; public and private credits are
sound; VIC have made peace: we
have taken the first step toward dis
Armament and strengthened our
friendship with the world powers;
our relations with the rest OF the
World arc on a firmer basis; our po-
sftion was never better understood;
our foreign policy never more definite
and consistent. The tasks to which
We have put our hands are completed.
hoe tnn
Iection of all the ills we received as
~ heritage from the last Democratic
administration, and the notable &C
Oompli ShmentS under Republican rule
warrant us in appealing to the coun-
Try with entire confidence"
FCBLIC ECONOMY:
I've demand, and the public of the
United States have a. right to de-
fnand. rigid economy in government
< policy of strict economy enforced
hy the Republican administration
since 1921 has made possible a reduc-
tion in taxation and has enabled the
government to reduce the public debt
by s2,50O. 100000. This policy vigor-
tnisly enforced has resulted in a pro-
Gressive reduction OF public expendi-
tHres until they are now $4,000, ,000,-
900 per annum less than in 1891. The
tax burdens of the people have been
relieved to the extent of $3.50, 100000
have been increased in value more
than So 900. 100000. Deficits have
tteen converted in surpluSes-
The budget system has been firmly
established and the number of fed
oral employees has been reduced more
than one hundred thousand. We com
mend the firm insistence of President
coolidge unon rigid government econ
dfuy and pledge him our earnest sup
Hort to this end.
FINANCE AND TAXATION:
Eve believe that the achievement
f the Republican admini istration in
reducing taxation by $3.50, 100000
ter annum: reducing of the public
debt by s2.4S2.00o,0o0; installing a
budget system; reducing the public
expenditures from S5,500.000, 600 per
annum to approximately SO, 400, 900, 600
ner annum, thus reducing the ordi-
nary expenditures of the government
tp substantially a pre-var basis, and
the complete restoration of public
credit the payment or refunding Of
seven and half billions of public obli-
cations without disturbance Of credit
or industry-all during the short
ueriod of three years-presents a rec
ord unsurpassed in the history of
public finance.
Sound Tax Policy Pledged.
s"The assessment of taxes wisely
and scientifically collected, and the
efficient and economical expenditure
OF the money received by the govern
naent, are essential to the prosperity
OF our nation. Carelessness in levying
taxes inevitably breeds extravaganza,
fn expenditures. The wisest of taxa
tton rests most rightly on the individ-
ual and economic life of the country.
The public demand for sound tax
policy is insistent.
Progressive tax reduction should
be accomplished through tax reform.
IL should not be confined to less than
100000 of our citizens who pay di-
rect taxes, but is the right OF the
Hore than 100,o00.00a who are daily
paying their taxes through their liv-
lag expenses. Congress has in the
main confined its work to tax reduc-
ton. The matter of a tax is still un-
settled and is equally essential.
Indorse Tax Conference.
s.rwe pledge ourselves to the pro-
gressive reduction Of taxes of all
the people as rapidly as may be
done with due regard for the essen
tial expenditures of the government
administered with rigid economy, and
to place our tax system on a sound
MACE time basis.
1--WE indorse the plan of President
Coolidge to call in November ma
oficials for the development of the
elective methods Of tightening the
tax burden of our citizens and ad-
iIfsting questions Of taxation as be-
tween national and state govern
Iftents.
I've favor the creation by appro-
pfiate legislation of a non-partisan
FEDERAL commission to make compre-
hsnsive study and report upon the tax
systems of the states and fedora! gov
eminent, with a view to an intelligent
reformation of our systems Of taxation
to a more equitable basis and a proper