The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-06-05
@. O. P. Platform, as
Proposed to Farley

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through the enactment of laws that
will equitably spread the costs of
government over all citizens Of the
state.
The budget feature of the present
tax law. together with the right OF
appeal by taxpayers from extrava-
CANT practices are unique and have
been the means of saving many mil
lions of dollars TO local taxpayers.
We commend in the strongest terms
these features of our present tax
law and note with qualification that
they have attracted nationwide at
tention and favorable comment.
They constitute not only a bulwarke
Of economy for the taxpayers, but
a source of pride in Republican
party achievement.
Crime Survey
reaching beneficial results
are looked for in connection with
the vital work now being done in
Indiana By the state crime survey
commission With we'll considered
suggestions from the crime COM
mission, the 1881 legislature no
doubt will be able to do what is
needed to put law enforcement in
Indiana upon basis of efficiency,
equipment and facilities in keeping
with the new era of motorized out
lawry.
Punishment should be sure and
the administration of exact justice
should be speedy, with "reforma-
ton rather than vindictive justice"
as the guiding principle, as our
Constitution sets forth. Swift JUS
tice is tn best crime preventive.
Law Enforcement
Law enforcement is the prime
duty of every oathbound public
officer. The enforcement of the
laws is not a partisan question, but
is as broad as society itself and
challenges good citizenship every
where. We Join all law-abiding citi-
zens in the demand for the enforce
ment of ali the laws.
Highways
We take pride in Indiana'S good
roads program, which has shown
such commendable expansion, and
call attention to the fact that under
Republican management our high
ways are being constructed an
maintained on a pay as we co.
basis out of revenues derived from
those who use the roads. Our road
building should continue under the
efficiency and good management
that today make our highway de-
partment one of the states out
standing constructive agencies.
Conservation
The great public service rendered
to this and future generations by
the Indiana department of conser-
walton is justly praised. The Re
publican party created this depart
ment and has consistently sup
ported its constructive program.
The scientific activities of the de-
partment of conservation should go
on. Republican control means an
uninterrupted development of the
conservation program along lines
approved by all the people.
Governor Leslie
The administration of Governor
Harry G. Leslie has earned high
praise throughout the land and COM
mands the hearty support of In
diana people regardless of party
politics.
Governor Leslie has been the true
friend of the unfortunate wards of
the state. He has worked intelligent
ly to solve the problems due to over
crowding in state institutions. He
has shown a statesman-like grasp of
state problems in general. Under
Governor Leslie constructive econo-
my is guiding principle in Indiana.
He has taken the lead in practical
and effective activities to relieve un-
employment. He has co-operated
with President Hoover ON con-
structive projects of far reaching i'm
port. The Leslie administration is
entitled to wholehearted commenda-
ton.
Labor
We. earnestly approve all legisla-
ton having for its aim the eleva-
ton of labor, and preservation of
its dignity and usefulness as a COM
petent element in our growth and
development. We believe in a living
wage for all classes of labor, and a
constant improvement in living and
working conditions.
We are mindful of the fact that
the Republican party was born out
of the issue of free labor. We
pledge ourselves to keep labor free
against any interference with its
lawful activities.
We believe that labor has the
right to organize for the betterment
of its position and that both labor
and capital should be allowed to
bargain collectively.
We favor equal opportunities for
work as between men and women
and believe that working conditions
and hours of employment should be
regulated so as to safeguard the
physical and mental SoundnesS of
generations to come.
We believe in adequate loans for
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