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Show Here Is Summary Of G. 0. P. Platform I Subjects treated In the Republican platform and the substance-of the party dedaratiohR follows: Industrial Relations Recognition of justice "of collective bargaining and of the right of strike to all except government employes; eudorsfe-ment eudorsfe-ment of impartial tribunal for settlement of Industrial disputes involving ! public utilities and private industries. No compulsory arbitration. Unpreparedness for War and for PeacB Charged Democratic administration admin-istration with "inexcusable failure lo make timely . reparation" responsible responsi-ble for unnecessary losses and w.lth failure to return country to peace time basis for meeting the serious problems of reconstruction. Constitutional Government Pledges Republican parly .to end executive execu-tive autocracy and to restore to the people their constitutional government govern-ment through the agencies of federal and stale governments. Congress and. Reconstruction Recital of Republican congress accomplishments accom-plishments .including the halt on Democratic extravagances, creation of merchant marine, return of telegraph wires to private owners, passage of women's suffrage amendment, army reorganization, passage of oil. leasing and water power bill, enactment of transportation act and enacted "program "pro-gram of constructive legislation nullified by the vindictive vetoes of the president, Mexico Declaration, in behalf of firm Mexican policy though not prescribing pre-scribing intervention program such as outlined jn the senate resolution built upon the Fall report. Armenia Cpndemnation for Republican senate for commendation for Republican senate for refusing the president's request for po;yer to accept ac-cept a mandate for Armenia, setting forth the great cost in men and money. Agriculture Administration of the federal loan act to finance their larger and long- time production operation. Executive Budget Congratulation of congress on establishment of a budget system and condemnation of the president's privilege of defeating great reform. Taxation Advocate issuance of a simplified form of income return relieving the staggering burden Imposed Qpon the people. Banking and Currency Crediting much of responsibility of present high prices to inflated currency and urging all banks to give credit preferences pref-erences to essential industries. High Cost of Living Condemnation of Democratic administration for I inflation of currency and reduced purchasing power of the dollar while seeking to ascribe the high cost of living to other reasons. Railroads Opposition of government ownership and endorsement of the Cummings bill. Regulation of Industry and Commerce Regular favor ' regulatiou against monopolies and combinations in restraint of trade, and denounce . Democratic federal trade commission for its attitude toward business. Merchant Murine Favor establishment of merchant marine and advocates ad-vocates free Panama canal' tolls f6r American ships engaged in coastwise trade. The plank on the-league of nations says: "Foreign Relations A league of nations. "Th,e foreign policy of the administration has been founded upon no principle and directed by no definite conception of our nation's rights and obligations. It has been humiliating to America and irritating tj other nations, with the result that after a period of unexampled sacrifices our motives are suspected, our moral influence impaired, and our government govern-ment stands discredited and friendless among Ihe nations of the world. "We favor a liberal and generous foreign policy founded upon definite moral and political principles, characterized by a clar understanding of and firm adherence upon our own rights and unfailing respect for the rights of others. We should afford full and adequate protection to th life, liberty and property and y(lll international rights of every American citizen, and should require a proper respect for the American flag; but we should be equally careful to manifest a Just regard for the rights of other nations. A scrupulous observance of our 'nternatlonal engagements engage-ments when lawfully assumed is essential lo our own honor and self-rj-spect and the respect of other nations. Subject to a due regard for our international obligations, we should leave our country free to develop it.-, civilization along the line most conducive to the happiness and welfare of the people and to cast its influenco on the side of justice and right shotild occasion require." o . a |