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Show REPUBLICAN PLATFORM ' - i '- I Kansas City. The text of the Republican Re-publican national platform follows: ' I The Republican party, in national convention assembled, presents to the people of the nation this platform of lta principles, based on a record of Its accomplishments, and asks and await a new vote of confidence. We reaffirm reaf-firm our devotion to the Constitution of the United States and the prln-( prln-( clples and Institution of the Amer ican system of representative" joverB-ment. joverB-ment. ' V'.' We indorse without qualification the record of the Coolldge administration. The record of the Republican party is a record of advancement of tbe nation. na-tion. . ...r, t. Nominations of Republican national conventions hove for fifty-two of tj) seventy-two years since the creation f our party have been the Chief Execu-- Execu-- tlves of the United States. Under Re-- Re-- publican Inspiration and largely onder ; Republican executive direction the con- tlnent has been bound with steef rails, the oceans and great riveTSjhave been joined by canals, waterways have j been deepened and widened for Ocean commerce, and, with all, a h)ghAmer" lean standard of wage and living has been established. t . , By unwavering adherence to sound principles, through the wisdom of Re- publican policies, and the capacity ot Republican ' administration, the foun; dation8 have been laid and the great; ness and prosperity of ; the country firmly established. '-,. 1 Never has the soundness of Republican Repub-lican policies been more amply demonstrated demon-strated and the Republican genius for administration been better exempli- j fied than during the last five rears under the " leadership of President Coolldge. Pledge. Coolldge Policies. No better guarantee of prosperity and contentment among all our peopla at home, no more reliable warrunty of protection and promotion of American Amer-ican interests abroad can be given than .the pledge to maintain and continue con-tinue the Coolidge policies. This promise we give "and will faithfully perform. j Under this administration the country coun-try has been lifted from the depths ( of a great depression to a level of prosperity. Economy has been raled ) to the dignity of a principle of gov-( gov-( ernnient. A standard of character in public service has been established under un-der the Chief Executive which has given to the people of the country a feeling of stability and confidence so all have felt encouraged to proceed on new undertakings In .trade and commerce. A foreign policy based on the traditional American position and carried on with vision and steadfastness steadfast-ness has extended American influence influ-ence throughout the world and .everywhere .every-where promoted and protected Amer- lean interests. . , The mighty contribution to general well being which can be made by a government controlled by men of char-, acter and courage, whose abilities are equal to their responsibilities Is self-evident, self-evident, and should not blind us to the consequences which Its loss would entail. ' - , . Under this administration a high level of wages and living has been established es-tablished and maintained. The door s of opportunity has been opened" wide to all. It has given to our people great comfort and leisure, ; and the mutual profit has been evident In the increasingly harmonious relations between be-tween employers and employees, end the steady rise by piomotion of the men in the shops to places at the council tables of the industries. It lias also been made evident by the increasing enrollments of our' youth In the technical schools and colleges, col-leges, the Increase In savings and life insurance accounts, and by our ability, abil-ity, as people, to lend the hand of succor not only to i .e mpr'coine by disaster in our own country, but In foreign lands. With all, there has been a steady decrease, in the burden of federal taxation, rel to tin , people tl greatest possible portion of the results of their labor from government gov-ernment exactions. Justified in Great Claims. For the Republican party we are justified in claiming a major share of the credit for the position which the United States occupies today as the most favored nation on the globe, but It is well to remember that the con-t'tence con-t'tence and prosperity which we en-jc en-jc can be shattered, If not destroyed, if this belief in the honesty and sincerity sin-cerity of our government is in any way affected. A continuation of lis great public peace of mind now existing, which makes for our material well being, Is o-.-'v possi ' by holding f"t to the li! ns and-principl' tii" hrive marked I- control. The record of the present administration adminis-tration Is a guaranty of what may be expected of the next. Our words have been made deeds. We oiTcr not prr-n-ifes but neenmpr ' nrn;3. ' Public Economy. The citizen and taxpayer has a natural nat-ural rigH to be protected from unnec-cessary unnec-cessary nd wasteful expenditures. This is A rich but also a growing nation, na-tion, with constantly Increasing legitimate legit-imate demands for public funds. If we are able to spend wisely and meet these requirements, it is first necessary neces-sary that we save wisely. ' . Spending extravagantly not only de prives men through taxation of the fruits of their labor, but ofttlmes means the postponement of vitally Important Im-portant public works. We commend President Coolldge for his establishment of this fundamental principle of sound administration and pledge ourselves to ' live op to tbe high standard he has set. ' . " - Finance, Taxation. 11 The record ot the ' United States treasury under Secretary Mellon stands unrivaled and unsurpassed. Tbe finances of the nation have been managed with sound judgment -The financial policies have yielded Immediate Imme-diate and substantial results. ' In 1921 the credit, of the govern-"meat govern-"meat was at low ebb. We were bur-dened bur-dened with a huge public debt, a toad of war taxes, which In variety and weight exceeded anything In our ,na-tipnnt ,na-tipnnt life, while vast unfunded Inter; governmental debts .' disorganized ,ths economic life of the debtor nations and'sbfjosljj, affected ourown by rear, son of the serious obstacles which.' they presented to commercial 'rel a flonK.il-hls critical, situation was evidenced evi-denced by, a seri6us disturbance In .our bwn Mlfet which made for uneniploy-mentN uneniploy-mentN . - V" rHiit .a'odnl all these, 'major fihoriclfti problems have' beeri solveif. , ... - : The Public Debt " 'J-"5 'J-"5 In seven years the public debt has been reduced by $6,411,000,000.. From .AIarch, 1021, to September, 1928, over eleven.' blllloili dpilars..,)f securities, bearing high Tates of ' Interest, will have-" been retired or refunded into securities se-curities beariiig a low rate pf Interest while Liberty bonds, which were setl-Itig setl-Itig belowpaiy now command a premium. pre-mium. V '. '"-.J ' ' . . These Operations have resulted1'. In an annual saving in Interest changes of not less than $275,000,000,. without which the most recent' tax reduction measures would not have been made possible. ' The' Republican party .will continue to reduce our national debt as rapidly as possible and In accordance accord-ance with the provision of existing laws and the present program." Tax ' Reduction.). Wise 'administrative management under Republican control arid direction direc-tion hns made possible a reduction of over $1,800,000,000 a year In the tax bill of the American people. Four separate tax reduction measures have been enacted, and millions of those least able to pay have been taken from the tax rolls. Excessive and uneconomic rates have been radically modified, releasing releas-ing for Industrial and pay roll expansion expan-sion and development great sums of money which formerly were paid In taxes to the federal government. Practically all the war taxes have been eliminated and our tax system hns been definitely restored to a peace-time basis. We pledge our party to a continuation continua-tion of these sound policies and to such further reduction of the tax burden, bur-den, ns the condition of the treasury may from time to time permit Tariff. : We reaffirm our belief In the protective pro-tective tariff as a fundamental and essential principle of the economic life of this nation. While certain provisions pro-visions of the present law require revision In the light ' of changes In the world competitive situation since Its enactment, the record of the United States since 1922 clearly shows that the fundamental protective protec-tive principle of the law has been fully Justified. It has stimulated the development of our natural resources, provided fuller employment at higher wages through the promotion of Industrial activity, assured thereby the continuance contin-uance of the farmer's major market, and further raised the standard of living and general comfort and well-being well-being of our people. All Sections Benefited. -;, Nor have these manifest benefits been restricted to any particular section sec-tion of the country. They are en-Joyed en-Joyed throughout the land either directly di-rectly , or Indirectly. Their stimulus has been felt In Industries, farming sections, trade circles, and communities communi-ties In every quarter. However, we realize that there are certain Industries Indus-tries which cannot now successfully compete with foreign wages and a lower cost of living abroad, and we pledge the next Republican congress to an examination, and where necessary, neces-sary, a revlBlon of these schedules to the end that American labor In these Industries may again command the home market, may maintain Its standard stand-ard of living, and may count upon steady employment In its accustomed field. Adherence to that pbllcy Is essential (or the continued prosperity of the country. Under It the standard of living liv-ing of the American people has been raised to the highest levels ever known. Vital to Agriculture. A prospective tariff is as vital to American agriculture as it Is to American Amer-ican manufacturing. The Republican party believes that the home market, built up under the protective policy, belongs to the American farmer, and it pledges Its support of legislation which will give this market to him to the full extent of his ability to supply It Agriculture derives ' large benefits not only directly from the protective duties levied on competitive farm products prod-ucts of foreign origin but, also, indirectly, in-directly, from the increase In the purchasing pur-chasing power of American workmen employed in Industries similarly protected. pro-tected. These benefits extend also to persons engaged in trade, "transportation "transporta-tion a.id other activities. Domestic Exports Increase. The tariff act of 1922 has Justified itself in the expansion of our foreign trade during the last five years. Our domestic exports have increased from $3,800,000,000 in 1922 to $4,800,000,000 in 1927. During the same period Imports Im-ports have Increased from $3,100,000,000 to $4,400,000,000.. Contrary to the prophecies of its critics, the present tariff law has not hampered the natural nat-ural growth in the exportation of the products of American agriculture, industry in-dustry and mining, nor has it restricted restrict-ed the Importation of foreign commodities commod-ities which this country can utilise without '''Jeopardising Its economic structure. The United States Is the largest customer In the world today. If we were not prosperous iind able to buy, the rest of the- world also would suffer. suf-fer. It Is Inconceivable that American labor will ever consent to tbe aboil-tlon aboil-tlon of protection which would bring the American standard of living down to the level of that in Europe, or that tbe American farmer eould survive It the enormous consuming power of the people In . this country was .curtailed and Its market at home, If not destroyed, de-stroyed, at least seriously impaired. . ''.'','; Foreign, Debts ; ,'', ',, ' In accordance with our settled policy pol-icy and platform pledges, debt, settlement settle-ment agreements have been negotiated with -all , of our foreign debtors with the exception ot Armenia and Russia. That with Prance remains as yet unratified. un-ratified. Those with Greece-and Austria Aus-tria are before the eongreee or necessary neces-sary authority. If the French debt settlement be Included, the,, total amount funded Is $11,628,864,000. We have steadfastly opposed and will con-,tlnueto con-,tlnueto oppose cancellation' ef foreign debt ? , . We have no desire to be oppressive or grasping, but we hold-. ttial..pbllga-tlons ttial..pbllga-tlons Justly Incurred should be,' honorably honor-ably discharged. We know of no authority au-thority which would permit publlo officials, of-ficials, acting as trustees, to. shift the .'burden- ,ot, the. war, fgv':th,P ShouU-ders ShouU-ders 6r foreign' taxpayers. Oy those- f . our'cien people. , , ' , ,':,,.,. We ,! believe thai the -"settWrnqnts , agreed to are fair to' 'both the debtor nation and to the American taxpayer.'-Oun taxpayer.'-Oun debt commission . took Info t ul consideration the economic condition and resources of the debtor nations, and were ever mindful that they mint, be permitted to preserve 'htid Improve their economic position, Ujbr)ngVtheti' budgets. Into . balance, . to , placathelr currencies 1 and finances on a, .sbundy, basis, and -to Improve the standard of living 'of their people).' Giving fall weight,, to, hese consjdejrafllone,' 'we know of ho fairer test than ability tp pay, 'jlistly estimated.' . . ,.j The' people can rely on -the Republican Repub-lican party to adhere to a foreign debt policy now definitely established and clearly', understood both at home and abroad. ..-i, Settlement of War Claims , A - satisfactory solution has been found for the question of war claims. Under the act, approved by the President Presi-dent on March 10, 1928, a provision was -made for the-settlement of war claims of the United States and Its citl-. zens against the German, Austrian and Hungarian government, -hnd of the claims of the nationals of these' governments gov-ernments against the United States, and for the return to its owners of the property seised by the alien property prop-erty custodian during the war,' In accordance ac-cordance with our traditional policy for respect of private property. Foreign Policies. We approve the foreign policies of the administration of President Coolldge. Cool-ldge. We believe they express the will of the American people In working actively ac-tively to build up cordial International understanding that will make world peace a permanent reality. We Indorse the proposal of the secretary sec-retary of state for a multi-lateral treaty proposed to the principal powers of the world and open to the slgna-tures slgna-tures of all nations, to renounce war as an Instrument of national policy and declaring in favor of pacific settlement set-tlement of International disputes, the first step in outlawing war. The Idea has stirred the conscience of mankind and gained widespread approval, both of governments and of the people, and has been acclaimed as the greatest single step In history toward the conservation con-servation of peace. New Treaties at Hand. . - In. the same endeavor to substitute tor war the peaceful settlement of International In-ternational disputes the administration administra-tion has concluded arbitration treaties In a form more definite and more Inclusive In-clusive than ever before and plans to negotiate similar treaties with all countries willing In this manner to define de-fine their policy peacefully to settle Justiciable disputes. In connection with those, we Indorse the resolution of the sixth Pan-American conference held at Havana, Cuba, in 1928, which called a conference on arbitration and conciliation con-ciliation to meet in Washington during dur-ing the year, and express our earnest hope that such conference will greatly further the principles of International arbitration. We shall continue to demand de-mand the same respect and protection for the persons and property of American Amer-ican citizens in foreign countries that we cheerfully accord In this country to the persons and property of aliens. The commercial treaties which we have negotiated and these still In the process of negotiation are based on strict Justice among nations, equal op. portunlty for trade and commerce on .r.e most-favored-nation principle and are simplified so as to eliminate the danger of misunderstandings. The object ob-ject and the aim of the" United States Is to further the cause of peace, of strict Justice between nations wHh due regard for the rights of others in all International dealings. Protect U. 8. Rights. '' The record of the administration toward to-ward Mexico hns been consistently friendly, and with equal consistency have we upheld American rights. This firm and at the. same time friendly policy has brought recognition of the Inviolability of legally acquired rights. This condition has been reached without with-out threat or without bluster, through ft calm support of the recognized principles prin-ciples of International law, with due regard to Ihe rights of a sister sovereign sov-ereign state. The Republican party will continue to support American rights and at the same time to promote pro-mote and strengthen friendship and confidence. There has always been, as there always al-ways will be, a firm friendship with Canada. American and Canadian Inter-ests Inter-ests are In a targe measure Identical. The United States has an especial Interest in the advancement and progress prog-ress of all the Latin-American countries. coun-tries. The policy of the Republican party will always be a policy of thorough thor-ough friendship and co-operation. In the case of Nicaragua, we are engaged en-gaged In co-operation with the government gov-ernment of that country upon the task of assisting to restore and .maintain peace, order and stability, and In no way to Infringe upon her sovereign right. The marines, now ' In Nicaragua, Nicara-gua, are there to protect American lives and property and to aid In carrying carry-ing out an agreement whereby we have undertaken to do what we can to restore and maintain' order and to Insure In-sure a fair and free election. Our policy -absolutely repudiates any idea of conquest or exploitation, and is actuated solely by an earnest and sincere sin-cere desire to assist a , friendly and 'neighboring state which has appealed for aid In a great emergency. It i the same policy the United States has pursued in other cases tn Central America. . ; , - ' 'Z. . . Sympathize With China. The administration has .looked with keen sympathy on the tragic events in China. We have avoided Interference Interfer-ence In the Internal affairs of that unhappy un-happy nation, merely keeping sufficient ' : ' ....... VH-. 'll'-. ' : ' ' . naval and military forces In China to protect the lives of the Americans who .are there ,,on .legitimate business and In still larger - numbers for nobly humanitarian hu-manitarian reasons. America has not been stampeded Into making reprisals but, on the other hand, has consistently consist-ently taken the position of leadership among the nations In a policy ot wise moderation. , The Republican party maintains the traditional American policy of noninterference non-interference in the political affairs ot other nations. This government has definitely refused membership In the League ot Nations ajid to assume any obligations under the covenant of the league. Op this we stand. , In accordance, ' however, with ' the long , established American practice, of giving aid and assistance to other people peo-ple sr we have most usefully assisted by co-operation' In- the humanitarian and technical wortf undertaken by the league, without Involving ourselves , tn European politics by accepting membership. member-ship. , 1 iThe. Republican party has alwrys given and will .continue to give Its support sup-port to the development of Amerfean foreign trade, -which makes for domes-tie domes-tie prosperity. During this adm'lnls- ' tratlpn extraordinary - strides have, been; made In opening' 'up, new markets for American' .produce and manufacture. Thrdugli thfee-Jorefch .contacts.1 a-nrntu ally "better irilefrfatlonal understanding hap- been' 'reached which aid . In the ' ..maintenance t jr.orjd pejace . ... ij.'' ,7rhe'-Ropubllcarj; party promises' a firm , " sindv'.n"l'ent'auppbrt of American per- :Ji4ft and legitimate American Interests ,n ail partsof the- world. This support , wilt 'neater, contravene this-' rights of. other nations. It will ' always have In mind .asd support In every , way the" ptogres-slve' ptogres-slve' development of 'international a law, since t is through the; operation 6f!fust laws', as well as through the' growth of , friendly:under;Bt,aDdlng, that .world peace ' will-'be fsfih permanent. To that end the Republican party pledges Itself to, .aid and assist In, the perfection of prln- 'clples' of .international ,law and the settlement set-tlement of International disputes. . . Civil Service'. The merit system In government service serv-ice originated with and has been developed de-veloped by the Republican party. The great majority of our public service em- . ployees are now secured through and maintained In the - government service rules. Steps have already been taken by the Republican congress to make the . service .more attractive as to wages and retiremt-nt privileges, and we commend what' has been done, as a step In the right direction. Agriculture. The agricultural problem Is national In scope and as such Is 'recognized by the Republican party, which pledges Its strength and energy to the solution of the same. Realizing that many farmers are facing problems more difficult than those which are the portion ot many other basic Industries, the party Is anx. lous to aid In every way possible. 1 Many of our farmers' are still going through readjustments, a relic of the years directly following the great war. All the farmers are being called on to meet new and perplexing conditions created cre-ated by foreign competition, th complexities com-plexities of domestic marketing, labor problems and a steady Increase In local and state taxes. - - , - The general depression In a great ba-sio ba-sio Industry Inevitably reacts upon the conditions In the country as a whole and cannot be Ignored. It is a matter of satisfaction that the desire to help In the correction of agricultural wrongs and conditions Is not confined to any one section of our country or any particular par-ticular group. Party Settles Problems. The Republican party and the Republican Repub-lican administration, particularly during the last five years, have settled many of the most distressing problems as they have arisen, and the achievements In aid of agriculture are properly a part of this record. The Republican, congresses have been most responsive in the matter of agricultural appropriations, not only to meet crop emergencies, but for the extension and development of the activities activi-ties of the Department of Agriculture. The protection of the American farmer farm-er against foreign farm competition and foreign trade . practices has been vigorously vigor-ously carried on by the Department of State. The right of the farmers to engage en-gage In collective buying and the co-operative selling as provided for by the Capper-Volstead act " of 1922 has been promulgated through the Department ol Agriculture and the Department of Justice, Jus-tice, which have given most valuable aid and assistance to the heads of the farm organization. The Treasury department and the proper committees of congress have lightened the tax burden on farming farm-ing Communities, and through the federal fed-eral farm loan system there has been made available to the farmers of the nation $1,850,000,000 for loaning purposes at a low rate of Interest, and through the Intermediate credit banks $005,000,000 of short-term credits have been made available to the farmers. Coolidge Takes Hand. - When a shortage of transportation facilities threatened to deprive the farmers farm-ers of their opportunity to reach waiting wait-ing markets overseas, the President, appreciative ap-preciative and sensitive of the condition and the possible loss to the communities, communi-ties, ordered the reconditioning of shipping ship-ping board vessels, thus relieving a great emergency. Last, but not least, the federal tariff commission has at all times shown a willingness under the provisions of the flexible tarlfT act to aid the farmers when foreign competition, made pos slble by low wage scales abroad, threat, ened to deprive our farmers of their do-mestie do-mestie markets. Under this act the President has Increased duties on wheat, flour, mill feed, and dairy products. Numerous Nu-merous other farm products are now being be-ing Investigated by the tariff commission. commis-sion. We promise every assistance In the reorganization re-organization of the marketing system on sound and more economical lines, and, where diversification is needed, government financial assistance during the period of transition.. The Republican party pledges UbrII to the enactment of legislation creating a federal farm board clothed with the neo-essary neo-essary powers to promote the establishment establish-ment of a farm marketing system of farmer farm-er owned and controlled atabllzation corporations cor-porations or associations to prevent and control surpluses through orderly distribution. distri-bution. ' We favor adequate tariff protection to such of our. agricultural products as are affected by foreign competition. , Favor Co-operative Marketing. We favor, without putting the government govern-ment Into business, the establishment of a federal system of organization for cooperative co-operative and orderly marketing of farm products. The vigorous efforts of this admlnfstra-tlon admlnfstra-tlon toward broadening our exports -markets will be continued. The Republican party pledges Itself to the development and enactment of measures meas-ures which will place the agricultural In. terests of America on a basis of economic equality with other Industry to Insure Its prosperity and success. Home Rule. We believe in the essential unity of the American people. Sectionalism In any foriji Is destructive of national life. , The federal government should zealously protect the national and In--.', t': ' f . . 4, ternatlonal rights of Its citizens. It should be equally sealous to respect and maintain the rights ot the states and to uphold the vigor and balance of our dual system of government The Republican party always has given giv-en Its energies to supporting the government gov-ernment In this direction when any question has arisen. There are certain other well defined federal obligations such as interstate commerce, the development ot rivers and harbors, and the guarding and conservation of national resources. Tbe effort, which, however, Is being continually made to have the federal government move Into the field ot state activities, never has had and never will have the support ot the Republican party. k , , "In' ths majority ot the cases state citizens and officers are most pressing n their desire to have the . federal government take over these state functions.. func-tions.. This' Is to be deplored for It weakens the sense, ot Initiative and creates a feeling of dependence which U unhealthy and ' unfortunate forhe whole body politic ' There Is a real need In the country today to revitalise fundamental principles; prin-ciples; there la a real Reed tit restor ing the Individual and local sense of , responsibility and self-reliance; there Is a real need for the people .once more to grasp the fundamental fact 'thaK uoder. our system of government they, .are expected- Is solve many problems themselves through their .municipal sod: state governments, nd-to combat (he terideney .thftt ..Is-alk too comion-to comion-to turn .to. the federal government, ,aa the easlest'knd least' bUrdensome method meth-od of lightening thelr. own fcesppnsl-i blllUes..,,' . .,. .' ; ,'v . vj . 'Mining;: ,..V;'.. , i The money" fiWof tlii mineral prod" ucts fit the- country. Is second only to agriculture, ag-riculture, Th.e nation suffers as 'a wtfiole from ny dWtirb&'nce In th eeurlng of any oh'e'bttheee miners Island partlctfw larly' when, the coal supply Is affected.''. The mining' industry always has bem self-sustaining, hut we believe tffat the government should make every effort, to aid the Industry by protection, by removing re-moving any restrictions wlili b- may be hampering Us development end by. , in-, creased technical and ec6nomlc research Investigations which -are necessary for Its welfaie and normal development' ' The party is anxious, hopeful and will-Ing will-Ing to assist In any feasible plan for the stabilization of the coal mining industry which will work with Justice to the mln-eri, mln-eri, consumers and" producers. Highways. - i Under the federal aid road act, adopt, ed by the Republican congress In 1921, and supplemented by generous appropriations appropri-ations each year, road construction has made greater advancement than for many decades previous. ' Imiffoved highway conditions are a sauge ot our rural developments' de-velopments' and our commercial activity. We pledge our suport to continued appropriations ap-propriations for th.ls work, commensurate with our needs and resources. We favor the construction of roads' and trails In , our national forests necessary to their protection and utilization. In appropriations ap-propriations therefor the taxes which these lands would pay if taxable should be considered as a controlling factor. Labor. The labor record of the Republican party stands unchallenged. For fifty-two of the seventy-two jrears of our national existence Republican administrations have prevailed. Today American labor enjoys the highest wage and the highest standard of living throughout the world. Through the eaneness and soundness of Republican rule the American workman Is paid a "real wage." which allows comfort com-fort for himself and his dependents, and an opportunity and leisure for advancement. advance-ment. It is not surprising that the foreign for-eign workman, whose greatest ambition still Is to achieve a "living wage,;' should look with longing toward America as the goal of his desires. ' 1 The ability to pay such, wages and maintain such a standard comes from the wisdom of the protective legislation legisla-tion which . the Republican ' party has placed upon the national statute -ok, the tariff which bars cheap foreign-made goods from, the American- market and provides continuity of employment for our workmen and fair profits for the manufacturers, the restriction of immigration immi-gration which not only prevents the glutting glut-ting of our labor market, but allows to our newer Immigrants a greater opportunity oppor-tunity to secure a footing In their up ward, struggle. , The party favors freedom In wage con. tracts, the right of collective bargaining by free and responsible agents of theli own choosing, which develops and maintains main-tains that purposeful ro-oporatlon which gains its chief Incentive through volun tnry agreement. We believe that Injunctions In laoo disputes have In some Instances been abused and have given rise to a serlouk question for legislation. The Republican party pledges itself to continue Its efforts to maintain this present pres-ent standard of living and high wage scale. Railroads. ' Prompt and effective railroad service a: the lowest rates which will provide for its maintenance and allow a reasonable return to the Investor so they may bp encouraged en-couraged to advance new capital for acquired ac-quired developments, has long been recognized rec-ognized by the Republican party as a necessity of national existence. We believe that the present laws under which our railroads are regulated are soundly based on correct principles, the spirit of which must always be preserved.. Because, however, of changes In the pub-lie pub-lie demands, trade conditions and of the charac ter of the competition, which even the greatest railroads are now being called upon to meet, we feel that In the light of this new experience possible modifications or amendments, the need of which Is proved should be considered. Merchant Marine. The Republican party stands for the , American built. American owned and American operated merchant marine The enactment of the White-Jones bill is In line with a policy which the party has long advocated. Under this measure substantial aid and encouragement offered for the build, ing In America, ,rds of new and modern mod-ern ships which will carry the American : flag. Flood Control. The Mississippi valley flood In which 700,000 of our fellow citizens were plated In peril of life, and which destroyed hundreds hun-dreds ot millions of dollars' worth of property, was met with energetic action by the Republican administration. During this disaster the President mobilized mo-bilized every public and private agency under the direction of Secretary Hoover of the Department of Commerce and Dwlght Davis, secretary of war, and everything possible was done to rehabilitate rehabili-tate the people in their homes and to relieve re-lieve suffering and distress. Congress promptly passed legislation authorizing the expenditure of $375,000,000 for the construction of flood control works, which It Is believed will prevent the recurrence of such a disaster. Law Enforcement (Prohibition). The full text of ths "bone dry" plank Is as follows: We reaffirm the American constitutional constitution-al doctrine as announced, by George Washington In bis "farewell address," to wit: "The Constitution which at any time exists until changed by tbe explicit and .. -- i ' - ' ". '' r authentic act by the whole people Is ss- credly obligatory upon all.' .. .. . . Ws also reaffirm - the attitude et th American people toward the federal Con- j stltutloa as declared by Abraham Lbs-coin Lbs-coin s ' ' . '1 I "We are by both duty and Inclination) bound to stick by that Constitution fa all Its letter and spirit from beginning ta end. I am for the honest enforcement ot the Constitution. Our safety, our liberty, depends upon our preserving tbe ConstV i tutlon of the United States, as our tor- ' fathers made It Inviolate." , ' . i.u. The people through ths method pro-vlded pro-vlded by the Constitution have wrtttes ' the eighteenth Amendment Into the Co : i stltutlon. The Republican party pledge ' Itself and Its nominees to the observance) ' ' and vigorous enforcement of this prs vision of the Constitution. Radio. f .We stand for the administration ot ths '"' radld facilities ot-the United States under ' wise and expert government supervision ,- , which will ;" '. '!.; " ! (1) Secure to svery home tn the nation, Whether. city or country,' the great ed-;,,,. . catlonal and Inspirational values ot ' broadcast, programs,' adequate tn nuSD-i',nt ber and varied in diameter, and -, . v $ (2)' Assign the radio communication channels, regional, continental, -andl -i' transoceanic, tn the beat Interests of") the, American .'t business ' man, thss American Uraup, an1' the 'American pub 1 410 generally. - ,s i'-? '"! . . ' ; Honesty In Government j. w . ., Party stands for honesty in government and fo'r'Athe. . appointment of . offJciahV ' . . whose Integrity cannot be questioned.' . t ,,'We deplore 'the Joct that any dfflolaS. , has ever fallpn .from this high standard '. Hnd- that- certain AmerlcsAcJUiena' :t .- . ,,..v : both, parties baVe' e far. forgotten their . .. duty as cKlsens as to' ttaffie in' national ' ' ' ' Interests for private gain: We have prose-.cuted prose-.cuted and shall' always prosecute 'an? of- , , ' nclal'who'.subordinaTes hls'uobllo to hlf ' ' ' personal interest." '; , -( r f ' f. .Campaign Expend.iturea., . -i.lEcpnomy, honesty and decency ara-'s ... , neees'slty'; no relaxing of endeavor to keep -lectlon,-clean, honest and ;. ire . from taint of any kind. , M Commerfclal Aviation, , 'j (Without governmental' grants or,, sub , ,. sidles and entirely by private lnttlatlv 1 - the nation has made extraordinary Sd-'. !, , vancce in the field of commercial avia- . , tlon. Over S0.0OO miles of alr-matl serv. ' f ! Ice privately operated are now belna ,; ... flown dally and the broadening ot this . ' ' service Is an almost weekly event. Be-' ' '.., cause o our close relations with our sis- : t ter republics on the south and our pegh; , bor on the north It Is fitting our first ef- " forts .should be to establish an air com- , munjcatlon with , Latin ', America anJ. . Canada. ' " . .- , The", achievements lot,, the aviation iv , , . branches of the .army and navy are all H :' ' to the advantage of commercial aviation, '" 'A , and jtn the Mississippi flood disastei th i i, ,i ; J work perf ormed by civil and miliary t , aviators was 'of inestimable value, '' , '' Tnt -development of a system of' atr-craft atr-craft registration, inspection and control , Is a'credlt to the Republican admlnlstra- , tlon, which, quick to appreciate the Im- ' portance of this new transportation dew (, , velopment, created machinery for Its'" " safeguarding. ', ' National Defense. We believe that In time of war the nation na-tion should draft for Its defense not only Its citizens but also every resource wbie may contribute to success. The country,, v demands that should the United State ever again be called upon to defend Itself by arms, the President be empowered to draft such material resources and such services and essential commodities, whether utilized In actual warfare or . ' private activity. Women, Public Aid. Four years ago at the epubllcan national convention In Cleveland , women members of the national con- , mlttee were welcomed Into full asso-elation asso-elation and responsibility In party management. During the four yenrs which have passed, they have carried with their men associates an equal .,., share of all responsibilities and their , , contribution to the success of the 192 campaign is well recognized. ! The Republican party, which from , , , . the first has sought to bring this development de-velopment about, accepts wholehearr-? ', '. ' edly equality, on the part of women. tjt and In the public service It can prev sent ' a" record of appointments of ' ' ' women In . the legal, diplomatic, Ju- i i diclal, treasury and other governments departments. We earnestly urge 'oat the women that they participate evew more generally than now in party management man-agement and activity. ' . ' " " '5 ' .- Veterana.",' . ,. . r , V , Our country is honored whenever It bestows relief "on those who bava faithfully served Its flag. The Rep- s Henn party, appreciative .of this sol- , emn obligation and honor, has mad lis sentiments evident In eongressi I Our expenditures for the benefit of all. our veterans now aggregate 750 million mil-lion dollars annually, Increased hospital hos-pital facilities have been provided, payments in compensation have mtrrm than doubled, and in the matter of rehabilitations, pensions, and Insurance, Insur-ance, generous provision has keeie made. The administration of laww dealing with the relief of veterans' and their dependents has been a difficult diffi-cult task, but every effort has been made to carry service to the veteran and bring about, not only a better and ' generous interpretation of the law, but a sympathetic consideration of the many problems of the veteranv Full and adequate relief for our disabled dis-abled veterans Is our aim, and we commend com-mend the action of congress In further liberalizing the laws applicable to veterans' vet-erans' relief. Public Utilities. Republican congresses and administrations adminis-trations steadily have strengthened the Interstate commerce commission. The . protection of the public from exactions or burdens in rates for service by rea- 1 son of monopoly control, and the promotion pro-motion of the smaller organizations from suppression In their own field, has been a fundamental idea In all r regulatory enactments. While recognising recognis-ing that at times federal regulations might be more effective than states Ira controlling Intrastaje utilities, the party favors and has sustained stats) regulation, believing that such responsibility re-sponsibility in the end will create force of state public opinion which will be more effective in preventing discrimination and injustices. Waterways. I Cheaper transportation for bulk good's J from the midwest agricultural sections to J the sea is recognized by the Republican party as a vital factor for the relief of -j agriculture. To that end we favor the continued development in Inland and In intracoastal waterways as an essential f part of our transportation system. The Republican administration during 5 the last four years Initiated the syste- matic development of the Mississippi sys- tern of inland transportation lines, and? .( , it proposes to carry on this modernization moderniza-tion of transportation to speedy completion, comple-tion, and the party pledges Itself to con- ' tlnue these activities for the modern- xation of our national equipment , Our country Is honored whenever It b- . I stows relief on those who have faithfully I served its flag. The Republican party, f appreciative of this solemn obligation and honor, has made its sentiments evident : In congress - .... - -- - - - .. .. .. , .,, , ... , ... , |