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other industries. To give this equality,
a remedy must be found which will IN
clude, among other things.
ta) Credit aid by loans TO co-opera-
tives on at least as favorable a basis as
the Government aid to the merchant
marine.
tb) Creation of a federal farm board
to assist the farmer and stock raiser IN
the marketing of their products, as the
Federal Reserve Board has done for the
banker and business man. When our
archaic banking and currency system
was revised after its record of disaster
and panic under Republican admins
trations, it was Democratic Congress
in the administration of Democratic
President that accomplished its stabil-
iZation through the Federal reserve act,
creating the Federal Reserve Board with
powers adequate to its purpose.
Back Farm Board.
Now, in the hour of agricultureS
need. the Democratic party pledges the
eStablishedment of new agricultural
policy fitted 10 present conditions, UNI
der the direction of farm board vest
ed with all the powers necessary to ac-
complish for agriculture what the Fed
eral Reserve Board has been able to ac-
compliSh for finance. in full recognition
of the fact that the banks OF the coun-
try. through voluntary cooperation, were
never able 10 stabilize the financial syS-
tenn of the country until Government
powers were invoked to help them.
tel Reduction through proper Gov
eminent agencies of the spread between
what the farmer and stock raiser gets
and the ultimate consumer pays, win
consequent benefits 10 both.
Id Consideration of the condition
of agriculture in the formulation OF
Government financial and tax measures.
We pledge the party TO foster and de-
veiop cooperative marketing assocla-
tons through appropriate Government
aid.
We recognize that experience has
demonstrated that members OF Sucn as
SociationS alone cannot successfully as
sumo the full responsibility for pro-
gram that benefits all producers alike.
We pledge the party to an earnest
endeavor to solve this problem of the
distribution of the cost of dealing with
crop SURPRISES over the marketed units
of the crop whose producers are bene-
flied BY such assistance. The solution
of this problem would avoid Govern
nnent subsidy, to which the Democratic
party has always been opposed. The
solution OF this problem viii be a prime
and immediate concern of Democratic
administration.
We direct attention 10 the fact that
it was a Democratic Congress In the
administration of q Democratic Presi-
dent which established the Federal
loan system and laid the foundation for
the entire rural credits structure, which
has aided agriculture to sustain IN part
the shock Of the policies OF two Repub-
Iican administrations; and We promise
thorough going administration OF our
rural credits laws. SO that the farmers
in all sections may secure the maximum
benefits intended under these acts.
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Tarif

The Democratic tariff legislation will
be based on the following policies:
ta) The maintenance of legitimate
business and high standard OF wages
for American labor
tb) Increasing the purchasing power
of wages and income by the reduction
of those monopolistic and extortionate
tariff rates bestowed in payment OF
political debts.
(cl Abolition of log-rolling and
restoration of the Wilson conception OF
a fact-finding tariff commission, quasi
judicial and free from the Executive
domination which has destroyed the
usefulness of the present commission.
td) Duties that will permit effec-
tive competition, insure against monop-
oily and at the same time produce fair
revenue for the support of Government.
Actual difference between the cost OF
production at home and abroad, with
adequate safeguard for the wage Of the
American laborer must be the extreme
measure of every tariff rate.
(e) Safeguarding the public against
monopoly created by special tarin
favorS.
~ Equitable distribution of the
benefits and burdens of the tariff among
all
Wage Garner farmer. stockman, pro-
Queer and legitimate business IN gen.
eraI have everything to gain from a
Democratic tariff based on justice TO
ell
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Merchant Marine

We reaffirm our support OF an EN-
Client. dependable American merchant
marine for the carriage of the greater
portion OF our commerce and for the
national defense.
The Democratic party has consls-
tently and vigorously supported the
shipping services maintained by the re-
sional United States Shipping Board
in the interest OF all ports and all sec
lions of our country, and has success
fully opposed the diScOntinuance OF any
OF these lines.
We favor the transfer OF these lines
gradually TO the local private American
companies when such companies can
show their ability to tax over and per-
manently maintain the lines. Lines
That cannot now be transferred to pri-
yate enterprise should continue to he
operated as at present, and should be
Kept in All efficient state by remodeilng
of some vessels and replacement VI
others.
We are unalterably opposed TO a
MONOPOLY III American shipping and
are opposed 10 the operation Of any OF
our service in manner that would re-
lard the development OF amy ports or
sections of our country.
We oppose such sacrifices and favor
itism as exhibited In the past IN the
matter Ct alleged sales. and Insist that
the primary purpose OF The legislation
upon this subject be the establishment
and maintenance OF all adequate Aneri-
can merchant marine.
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Veterans

Through Democratic votes, and IN
spite OF two Republican Presidents OPP
position the Congress has maintained
Americas traditional policy TO gener-
ously care for the veterans OF the
World War. In extending them Tree
disqualification a statutory award Tor
tuberculosis, program OF progressive
hospital construction. and provisions Tor
COMPENSATION for the disabled, the
widows and orphans, America has sur
passed the record OF any nation In the
history OF the world
We pledge the veterans that none OF
the benefits heretofore accorded by the
Wilson administration and the votes OF
Democratic members OF Congress Shail
be withdrawn; that these Will he added
to more in accordance with veterans
and their dependents actual needs
Generous appropriations honest man
aeement the removal OF veXatlois adj
delays, and sympathetle
assistance OF the veterans OF MI wars II
what the Democratic party demands
and promises
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Antitrust Laws

During the last seven years. under
Republican rule, the antitrust laws
have been thwarted, ignored and Vlo-
lated 50 that the country Is rapidly be-
coming controlled by trusts and sinister
ulonopolleS formed for the purpose oil
wringing from the necessities OF lie
an unrighteouS pror1t. These eombina-
lions are often formed and conducted
in violation OF law. encouraged, aided
and abetted in their activities by Re-
publican administration. and are drlv-
ing all small tradeSpeople and small H.
CllIstriallStS out of business.
Competition Is one OF the most sacred,
cherished and economic rights OF the
American people. We demand the strict
enforcement Of the ANTITRUST laws ana
The enactment OF other laws, II neces-
sary. To control this great menace 10
trade aud commerce, and thus 10 pre-
serve the right OF the small merchant
and manufacturer To earn legitimate
nratit from his business,
Dishonest business should be treated
without influence at the National Capt.
tal. Honest business, no matter Its
glze. need have no fears OF Demo-
cratic administration. The Democratic
party will ever oppose illegitimate and
dishonest business. 1t viii foster. pro-
mote and encourage all legitimate busi-
ness enterprises.
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Republican Corruption

UnbIushngly. the Republican party
offers as its record agriculture pros
trste. industry depressed. American
shining DESTROYED, woTkmen without
employment. everywhere disgust and
suspicion. and corruption unpunsned
and unafraid. -
Never in the entire history OF the
country has there occurred IN any
given period Of time. or, indeed, IN all
time put together, such a spectacle OF
soreild corruption and unabashed ras-
rslitv as that which has characterized
the administration OF Federal AFFAIRS
under eight blighting years Of Repuoh-
can rule.
Nc. the reconstruction nor all the
compounded frauds succeeding Ihat
era have approached IN sheer aa-
karf*v the shocking thieveries and
stsrtisng depraVities Of officials. high
and low, I'm the public service at WASH
i1gton. From cabinet ministers, with
their reasonable crimes, TO the cheap
vendors Of official patronage. from the
purchasers of seats in the United states
Sszate to the vulgar grafters upon amen
trust funds and upon the nospaIai re-
sn1Yrces of the disabled veterans OF the
fTTorld war. from the givers and re-
ceIyprs of stolen funds for Republican
campaign purposes to the public men
who sat by. silently eonsentng ana
never revealing a fact or uttering a
word In condemnation. the whole OH
cal organization under Republican rule
ras become saturated with dishonesty.
defiant Of public opinion, and actuatec
only by q partisan desire TO perpetuate
fts control Of the Government.
As in the time OF Samuel j. T1lden,
from whom the presidency was stolen.
the watchword of the day should be
ssTIgrn the rascaJs out" This Is the
annual Of the Democratic party 10 the
nnopIe OF the country. To this hxed
r,frTypse should be devoted every effort
ssrld applied eve resource Of the party:
70 this end every minor difference on
rop-essential issues should De put asine
and a determined and a united fignt be
~nade 70 rescue the Government from
ssl1ose who have betrayed their trust by
,.sfx0rsrkrV IL
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Equal Opportunity

We hold that government must func-
ffnn not to centralize our wealth. but TO
preserve equal opportunity so that all
NAV share in our priceless resources
end not confine prosperity to a favored
few We therefore pledge the Demo-
cratic party to encourage business,
small and great alike: 10 conserve hui
man happiness and liberty: TO break
the Shsckles of monopoly and free bust
ness Of the Nation; to respond to popu-
Jar will.
The function of national platform
Is to declare general principles and
party policies. We do not, therefore.
assume to bind our party respecting
local issues or details Of legislation.
we therefore declare the policy Of the
democratic party with regard to the
following dominant issues:
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Law enforcement

The Republican party. for eight years
In complete control OF the Government
at Washington. presents the remarkable
spectacle OF feeling compelled Ia its
platform 10 promise obedience
to a provision of the Federal Constitu-
ton which it has f1agrantly disresarded
and 10 apologize TO the country Tor its
failure 10 enforce laws enacted by the
Congress OF the United States.
Speaking for the national Democ-
racy, this convention pledges the party
and its nominees 10 an honest EFFORT
10 enforce the eighteenth amendment
and all other provisions OF the Federal
and all laws enacted pllr-
suant thereto.
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by the Associated Press.
HOUSTON June 29.--High spots or
The Democratic platform upon whlcn
Gov. Smith will stand as presldentlai
nominee follow
Law forcement.--HoneSt effort at
enforcement of the eighteenth amend
ment and all provisions OF CONSTITUTION
and all laws.
Agriculture. Economic equality by
loans to and development OF co-opera-
lives. creation of farm board to assist
marketing Of SURPRISES. but avoiding
Government subsidy, and tarlH oehe-
fits accorded other industries.
Republican cOrruptiOn.-Rescue OF
Government from those who nave DC
trayed their trust by disgracing IT,
Rights OF States.-Revival of spirit of
local self-government.
Foreign policy.--Outlawry OF war, pro-
lection of American lives ana rights,
non interference with elections ana
other internal political affairs OF AoF~
eign nations. especially Mexico, NicaTa-
qua and other Latin American nations.
Flood control.--Indorseme of flood
control act of last May recognizing Mis-
sissippi situation a national problem.
Economy and reorga MIA ion i
cheney and economy in administration
of public affairs.
Finance and Observation-Disclosures re-
duction of internal taxes.
Tariff Equitable distribution OF
benefits and burdens among all.
Civil service. Maintenance OF merit
system.
Mining of restrictions that
hinder its program.
WaterpOwer. waterways and flood
controI.-Deep waterways from Great
Lakes TO Gulf and to Atlantic Ocean,
of inland waterways, HOOD
control and lowering OF flood levels,
expeditions construction OF relief work
on Mississippi and Colorado rivers, de-
velopment of such reclamation and
irrigation projects upon Colorado River
as may be found feasible, strict en-
forcement OF water power act.
Conservation and reclamati0n.--Con
seryation of natural resources and
equitable adjustments with reclamation
farmers for mistakes Government has
made.
Transportation Equal opportunity
for land, water and rail common
carriers; improved roads.
Labor.-Collectiv bargaining. legis-
lation designed to wipe out evils with
respect to injunctions i'll labor disputes.
Unemployment Of scienti-
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fish amendment and PIedgedn Democratic Platform
High Spots of Platform

tic plan making available during I'M
employment periods Of appropriations
for construction Of necessary public
works. II.
Accident compensation 10 Govern
ment empIOyeS.-LegiSlatio making
fair and liberal compensation to Gov
eminent employees injured IN accident
or by occupational disease and TO de-
pendents OF dead.
Federal empIoyes.-A living wage.
based upon American standards Of
decent living.
Veterans. - General appropriations,
honest management, removal OF compn-
cations i'm administration, sympathetic
assistance for veterans OF all wars.
Women and Enthusiastically Of
women with men In Government, pro-
lection Of children against exploitation
Immigrat iOn.-Preserv OF limited
immigration. opposition to separating
husbands from wives and parents from
infant children.
Radi0.--Prevention OF monopolistic
use and guarantee OF equitable distrIbu-
ton and enjoyment thereof.
COal.-Constructiv legislation allow
Ing capital and labor fair share OF pros
perity with adequate protection 10
public.
Congressional election refOrm.--Elimi-
nation of lame duck" Congresses.
Campaign expenditures.--Conde
ton OF improper use of money in cleo
lions, promise to record and give
publicity to contributions.
Merchant marine.-Gradual transfer
of Government ships to private hands
and remodeling and replacement pend
ing such transfer.
Armenia. --- Fulfllment of promises
made by United States and allies to
Armenia and her people.
Education. -- Government advice be
made available to States for improve
ment Of schools to meet national needs.
MonopolieS and antitrust. 49, Treat
ment OF dishonest business without in
fiuence and fostering Of all legitimate
business enterprises.
Canal ZOne.--Employment Of Amer
lean citizens III operation and mainte-
nance OF canal.
Alaska NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF these
through self-government.
Philippines Granting OF immediate
independence.
Porto RicO.-Such territorial form Of
government as would meet present
economic conditions.
Public lth.-Appropriations neces-
Sary to keep disease to minimum and
enlargement OF Bureau Of Public Health.
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Water Power & Flood Control

The Federal Government and State
governments. respectively. now have
absolute and exclusive sovereignty and
control over enormous WaterpoWerx
which constitute one of the greatest
assets OF the Nation. This sovereign
title and control must be preserved re-
spectiveIy In the State and Federal
Governments, To the end that the
people may be protected against ex-
ploitation OF this great resource and
that waterpowerS may be expeditiousiy
developed under such regulations as will
insure to the people reasonable rates
and equitable distribution.
We favor and will promote deep
waterways from the Great Lakes to the
Gull and to the Atlantic Ocean.
We favor the fostering and building
up OF water transportation through i'm
pfovement of inland waterways and re-
moval Of discrimination against water
transportation Flood control and the
lowering OF food levels are essential To
the safety OF life and property and the
productivity Of our lands the navlgabll-
ity OF our streams the retaining OF our
wet and overfiowed lands
We favor expeditions construction OF
food relief works on the Mississippi
and Colorado Rivers and such reclama-
ton and irrigation projects upon the
Colorado River as may be found
feasible
We favor appropriation for prompt
co-ordinated surveys by the United
States TO determine the possibilities OF
general navigation improvements and
waterpower development on navigabIe
streams and their tributaries and to
secure reliable information as TO the
most economical navigation improve
ment. in combination with the most
efficient and complete development OF
waterpower.
We favor the strict enforcement of
the Federal waterpower act, DEM
ocratic act, and insist that the public
interest In waterpower sites. ignored by
two Republican administrations, be pro-
tected
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Foreign Policy

The Republican administration mas
no foreign policy; 1t has drifted without
plan. This great Nation cannot aHord
to play q minor role In world politics.
1t must have a sound and positive Tor
eign policy. not negative one. We de-
clare for a constructive foreign policy
based ON these principles
fal Outlawry OF war and an abhor-
renee OF miIitarism, conquest ana hm-
perialism. -,,. o,,,,
cal alliances with foreign nations.
(c) Protection OF American lives and
rights. , -. la
tions or other internal political aHal,s
Of any foreign nation, TINS pflncipie
~ non-interference extends To Mexico,
Nicaragua and ali other Latin Ameri-
can nations. Interference IN the purely
internal affairs OF Latin American
countries must cease. a..
(e) Rescue Of our country from ~,
present impaired world standing aia
restoration TO its former position AZ
leader in the movement Tor lntefila"
ttonaI arbitration. Cancellation, confer
cnce and limitation OF ARMAMENT Wy h'
ternational agreement.
Anti-War Agreements.
IN international agreements lor re,
auction ~ ali ornaments, and the end
az competitive war preparations ana,
in the meantime, the maintenance OF
an Army and Navy adequate lof IA
| tional defense ..,e,,
| go Full, free and open co~operatIoh
with all other nations for the promo
| lion ~ peace and justice throughout
/ the world .,t
M In our foreign relations. THIS
! country should stand as unit, ana 70
| be successful. foreign policies must
| have the approval and the support OF
| the American people.
| ~ Abolition of the practice OF the
| President OF entering into and carry"
| ing out agreements with foreign gov
eminent, either de facto or de jufe Tor
| the protection Of such government
against revolution OF foreign attack,
| on for the supervision Of It's internal
affairs, when slleh agreements nave not
been advised and consented 10 by the
/ Senate as provided In the Constitution
/ II the United States, and we condemn
b, Inc administration for carrying out
| such an unTatitied agreement mat re-
utiires MS 10 use our armed forces IN
| Nicaragua.
10 Recognition that the Monroe
| doctrine Is a cardinal principle Of THIS
| Government promulgated for the pro-
| lection of ourselves and our Lalln
American neighbors. We shall seek
their friendly cooperation In the
maintenance of this doctrine.
Raps Arms Farley.
fk) We condemn the Republican adj
ministrati0n for lack Of craftsmanship
and efficiency In negotiating the 1921
treaty for the limitation Of armamenls,
| which limited only the construction Of
! battleghips and ships OF over 10000
tons Merely q gesture toward peace
IT accomplished no limitation Of nrnia-
nenL because II simply resulted In the
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Transportation

Efficient and economical transporta-
ton is essential to the prosperity of
every industry. Cost of transportation
controls the income OF every human
being and materially affects The cost of
living. We must, therefore, promote
every form OF transportation In state
OF highest efficiency.
Recognizing the prime Importance OF
air transportation We shall encourage
liz development by every posaible means.
Improved roads are OF vital Importance
not only 10 commerce and Industry but
also To agriculture and rural life. The
Federal Government should construct
and maintain at It's own expense roads
upon Its public lands.
VIZ reaf1irm our approval OF The Ped
eral roads law, enacted by "A Demo-
cratic administration. Common car
rlers, whether by land, water or rail,
must be protected in An equal oppor~
unity 10 compete 80 that governmental
regulations against exarbitant rates and
inefiiclency will be aided by eompetl-
lion,
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FOR "SORDID CORRUPTION RULE
Turn the Rascals Out" Urged as Watch
word for Campaign in Appeal for Support
at November Elections.

against the masses i'll favor of privileged
classes.
The Democratic party avows its be-
lief in the fiscal policy inaugurated by
the last Democratic administration,
which has provided a sinking fund Suffi-
Gent to eXtinguiSh the Nations indebt-
ednesS within a reasonable period of
time without harassing the present and
next succeeding generations with tax
burdens which, if not uncomfortable, do.
in fact. check initiative in enterprise
and progress in business.
Taxes levied beyond the actual re-
uuirements of the legally established
sinking fund are but an added burden
upon the American people, and the sur
plus thus accumulated in the Federal
Treasury is an incentive to the increaS-
ingly extrsvagant expenditures which
have characterized Republican admins
trations. We therefore favor further
reduction of the internal taxes of the
people.
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We shall conserve the natural re-
sources OF our country Tor the benefit
0f the people and 10 protect them
against waste and monopoli2ation. our
disappearing resources OF timber call
for q national policy Of retorestation,
The Federal Government should linz
prove and develop Its public lands so
that they may so into private owner
ship and become subjected 10 taxation
for the support OF the States wherein
they exist.
The Democratic administration will
actively, efficiently and economically
carry on reclamation projects and
make equitable adjustments with the
homestead entfymen for the mistakes
the Government has made, and extend
all practical aid TO refinance reclama-
ton and drainage projects.
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Flood Control

Being deeply impressed by the ter
rible disasters from floods in the Mis-
sissippi Valley during 1927, We heartily
endorse the flood control act OF last
May, which recognizes that the flood
waters of the Mississippi River and its
tributaries constitute a national prob
lem of the grayest character and
makes provision for their speedy and
effective control
This measure is continuation and
expansion of the policy established by
a Democratic Congress in 1917 IN the
act of that year for controlling foods
ON the Mississippi and Sacramento
Rivers. 1t Is a great piece of eonstruc-
tive legislation, and we pledge our
party to its vigorous and early enforce
ment. ~