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REPUBLICAN
PLATFORM
Cleveland. —The following is tlie text
««ff the Republican platform as adopted
kHv the convention:
“We, the delegates of the Repub
lican party In national convention as
sembled, bow our bend In reverent
taaernory of Warren G. Harding.
“A staunch Republican, he was first
all it true jwitrlot, who gave uu
artlntlngly of himself during a trying
-and critical period of our national life.
"His conception and successful di
ncctiou of the limitation of armaments
*iwtnJ''*rence In Washington was an
achievement which'advanced the world
mlong the path toward peace.
"As delegates of the Republican par
ity. we share In the national thanks
giving that In the great emergency
created by the death of our great
Sawder there stood forth fully equipped
da be his successor one whom we had
aomlnated as vice president—Calvin
•OaoUdg*—who as vice president and
President, by his every act has Justi
fied the faith and confidence- which
fie has won fifjj’r the nation.
11itfilfiriT*-~~i Inherited.
"When the Republican admlnlstra
fibna took control of the government,
fie 1921, there were 4,500,000 unem
ployed ; industry and commerce were
stagnant; agriculture was prostrate;
ItesLnetif was depressed; government ;
fiends -were selling below their par
.ealues.
"I’pace was delayed; mlsunderstand
•■B 'and friction characterized our re- j
nations abroad. There was a lack of
In the administration of govern
ment resulting In a growing feeling
ar distrust in the very principles on
. which our institutions are founded.
".Today industry and commerce are
active; public and private credits are
stum], we have made peace; we have
WlkTTi 'tfhe first step toward disnrmu
nifnf and strengtlauied our friendship
wilh the world powers; our relations
with the rest of the world are on a
firmer basis, our position was never
Swifter understood, our foreign policy
n*fver more definite and consistent.
tKhe tasks to which we have put our
fixmfts are eempleted.
"Time has been too short for the
correction of all the Ills we received
as a heritage from the last Democratic
administration, and flic notable «tc
•ornsnpUshments under Republican rule
warrant us iu appealing to the coun
try with entire confidence.
-".We demand and the people of the
TTuiit-a States huve a right to demand
rigid economy in government.
FINANCE AND TAXATION
"We believe that the achievement
-at the Republican administration hi
nmlneing taxation by $1,250,000,000 per
annum; reducing of the public debt by
•4BX-«2.000,000; installing a budget sys
s» 4 reducing the public expenditures
■55,500,000,000 per annum to ap
pro*. Imately $‘1,400.000,000 per annum,
ttius reducing the ordinary expendl
t«rws of the government to subs! an
a prewar basis; and the com
jfktnt- restoration of public credit; the
nifiit or refunding of $7,500,000,000
«T pefiilic obligations without disturb
***** of credit or industry—all during
short period of three years—pre
siiatu s t record unsurpassed in the his
tory of public finance.
nssossdient of- taxes wisely and
-JKSfcenUftcally collected and the efficient
economical expenditure of the
-mwitfr received by the government are
anwniial to the prosperity of our na
-tJtem. Carelessness in levying taxes In
«vkal)ly breeds extravagance in ex
amdltures.
Demand Sound Policy.
s "The wisest of tnxatlon rests most
Jfildifi.v on the individual and economic
Kfe- of the country. The public ue
anau<l for a sound tax policy Is ln
-4 "Progressive tax reduction should be
-saeeoro pUshed through tax reform. It
not be confined to less than
4M>30,000 of our citizens who pay direct
‘tewres, hut is the right of the more
Tfittvi 700,000.000 who are dally pay ing
Ifieir taxes through their living ex
penses. Congress hap in the main con
fined hen work to tax reduction. The
aantter of tax reform is still unsettled
•and Is equally essential.
UWe pledge ourselves ro the pro
salve reduction of taxes of all the
-jpeople as rapidly as inay be done with
regard for the essential expendl
•jfcure* of the government administered
tsitli rigid economy, and to place our
fin system on a sound pence time
ifiaals.
j "We Indorse the plan of President
jOtolldge to call In November a na
tional conference of federal and state
efirlsln for the development of the
methods of lightening the tax
•fiord*"] of our citizens and adjusting
jgnuthms of taxation as between na
tional and state governments.
Reorganizing U. S. Bureaus.
4 "We favor a comprehensive reor
ganization of the executive depart-
Ets and bureaus along the line of
plan recently submitted by a joint
mlttee of the congress, which has
3fe« unqualified support of President
'OMtidge.
.-j “The Improvement In the enforce
-am of the merit system both by
.fefigXi stive enactment and Executive ac
pim. since March 4, 1921, has been
■Mtrteed ;\nd effective. By Executive or
•fiur the appointment of Presidential
has been placed on the
tmmlt similar to (hat applying
;a> the claaalfled service.
k| "We favor the claafiflcatloa qg port
1 masters In first, second and third class
postoftlees, and the placing of the pro
hihirion field forces within the classi
fied civil service without necessarily
Incorporating the present personnel.
FOREIGN RELATIONS
"The Republican party reaffirms Its
stand for agreement among the na
tlons to prevent war and preserve
pence. As an Important step in this
direction we indorse the Permanent
Court of International Justice am!
favor the adherence of the United
States to this tribunal, as recommend
ed by President Coolidge. This gov
ernment has definitely refused mem
bership In the League of Nation- anil
to assume any obligations und t the
• covenant of the league. On this
stand.
“While we are unwilling to entet
Into political commitments which
would Involve us In the conflict of
European policies it should be the
purpose and high privilege of the
United States to continue to co-opernte
with other nations In humanitarian ef
forts In accordance with our cherished
traditions. The basic principles of our
foreign policy must be Independence
without Indifference to the rights and
necessities of others and co-operation
without entangling alliances.
Judgment Is Vindicated.
'This policy, overwhelmingly ap
proved by the people, has been vindi
cated since the end of the great war.
America’s participation In world af
fairs under the administration ol
President Harding and President Cool
ldge has demonstrated the wisdom und
prudence of the national Judgment. A
most Impressive example of the ca
pacity of the United States to serve
the cause of world peace without po
litical affiliations was shown In the ef
fective and beneflclent work of the
Dawes commission towards the solu
tion of the perplexing question of Ger
man reparations.
“The first conference of great pow
ers in Washington called by President
Harding accomplished the limitation
of armaments and the readjustment of
the relations of the powers interested
In the Far East.
“We firmly advocate the calling of
a conference on the limitation of land
forces, the use of submarines and
poison gas, as proposed by President
Coolidge. when, through the adoption
of a permanent reparations plan, the
conditions in Europe will make nego
tiations and co-operation opportune and
possible.
"By treaties of peace, safeguarding
our rights and without derrogating
those of our former associates in arms,
the Republican administration ended
the war between this country and
Germany and Austria. We have con
cluded and signed with other nations
during the last three years more than
50 treaties and International agree
ments in the furtherance of peace and
good will.
Latiri-American Affairs.
“New sanctions and new proofs of
permanent accord have marked our re
lations with all Latin-America. Tie
long standing controversy between
Chile and Peru has been advanced
toward settlement by its submission to
the President of the United States as
arbitrator, and with the helpful co
operation of this country a treaty has
been signed by the representatives of
KJ American republics which will stab
ilize conditions on the American con- j
tinent and minimize the opportunities j
for war.
“Our difficulties with Mexico have
happily yielded to a most friendly ad
justment.
Succor to Russia and Japan
“Our policy, now well defined, of
giving practical aid to other peoples
without assuming political obligations
has been conspicuously demonstrated.
FOREIGN DEBTS
“In fulfillment of our solemn pledge
in the national platform of 1920. we
have steadfastly refused to consider
the cancellation of foreign debts. Our
attitude has not been that of an op
pressive creditor seeking immediate re
turn and Ignoring existing financial
conditions but has been based on the
conviction that a moral obligation such
as was incurred should not be disre
garded.
"We stnnd for settlements with nil
debtor countries similar in character
to our debt agreement with Grent
Britain. That settlement, achieved un
der a Republican administration, was
the greatest international financial
transaction in history. Under the
agreement the United States now re
ceives an annual return on $4,000,000,-
000 owing to us by Great Britain, with
a definite obligation of ultimate pay
ment in full.
“The justness of the basis employed
has been formally recognized by other
debtor nations.
“Great nations cannot recognize or
admit the principles of repudiation. To
do so would undermine the Integrity
essential for International trade, com
merce, and credit. Thirty-five per cent
of the total foreign debt is now in
process of liquidation.
THE TARIFF
“We reaffirm our belief In the pro
tective tariff to extend needed pro
tection to our productive industries.
We believe In protection ns a national
policy, with due and equal regard to
all sections and to agriculture. In
dustrles and occupations. It Is only
by adherence to such a policy that thg
well being of consumers can be safe
guarded, that there can be assured to
American agriculture, to American
labor, to American manufacturers a
return to perpetuate American stand
ards of life.
“A protective tariff la designed to
l«£poit the blfh American ecaaegtl
level of life for the average family and I
to prevent a lowering to the levels of ;
economic life prevailing In other lands
“It is the history of the nation that
the protective tariff system has ever
Justified itself by restoring confidence,
promoting Industrial activity and em
ployment, enormously increasing our
purchasing power, and bringing In
creased prosperity to all our people.
Raises Standard of Living
“The tariff protection to our indus
try works for increased consumption
of domestic agricultural products by
an employed population instead of one
unable to purchase the necessities of
life. Without the strict maintenance
of the tariff principle our farmers will
need always to compete with cheap -
lands and cheap labor abroad and with
1 >wer standards of living.
“The enormous value of the pro
tective principle has once more been
demonstrated by the emergency tariff
act of 1921 and the tariff act ot 1922.
“We assert our belief in the eiustic
provision udopted by congress In the
tariff act of 1922, providing for a
method of readjusting the tariff rates
and the classifications in order to meet
changing economic conditions when
such changed conditions are brought to
the attention of the President by com
plaint or application.
AGRICULTURE
“In dealing with agriculture the Re
publican purty recognizes that we are
faced with a fundamental national
problem, and that the prosperity and
welfare of the nation as a wlrole Is
dependent on the prosperity and wel
fare of our agricultural population.
“We recognize onr agricultural ac
tivities are still straggling with ad
verse conditions that have breughl
about distress. We pledge the party to
fake whntover steps are necessary to
bring back a balanced condition be
tween agriculture, industry and labor,
which was destroyed by the Demo
cratic party through an unfortunate
administration of legislation passed' as
war time measures.
“We affirm that under the Repub
lican administration the problems of
-the farmer have received more serious
consideration than ever before both by
definite Executive action and by con
gressional action not only in the field
of general legislation hut also in the
enactment of laws to meet emergency
situations.
More Being Consumed Now.
“The restoration of general prosper
ity and the purchasing power of our
people through tnriff protection has re
sulted In an increased domestic con
sumption of food products while the
price of many agricultural commodi
ties is above the war price level by
reason of direct tnriff protection.
“Under the leadership of the Presi
dent at the most critical time, a cor
poration was organized by private cap
ital making available $100,000,000 Pc*
assist the farmers of the Northwest.
“In realization of the disturbance
In the agricultural export market, the
result of the financial depression In Ess
rope, and appreciating that the export
field would be enormously improved
by economic rehabilitation and the re
sulting increased consuming power, u
sympathetic support and direction whs
given to the work of the American rep
resentatives on the European repara
tions commission.
“The revival In 1921 of the War
Finance corporation, with loans of over
$300,000,000 averted in 1921, a com
plete collapse in the agricultural in
dustry.
Financial Help Provided.
“We have established new intermedi
ate credit hanks for agriculture, and
Increased the capital of the federal
farm loan system. Emergency loans |
have been granted to drought-stricken
areas. We have enacted into law the
co-operative marketing act, the grain
futures and packer control acts; given
to agriculture direct representation on
the federal reserve board and on the
federal aid commission.
“We have greatly strengthened our
foreign marketing service for the dis
posal of o«r agricultural products. The
crux of the problem from the stand
point of the farmer* is the net profit
he receives after h!s outlay. The proc
ess of bringing the average prices of
what he buys and what he sells closer
together can be promptly expedited by
reduction in taxes, steady employment
In industry and stability in business.
One Cure for Depression.
“This process can be expedited di
rectly by lower freight <rates, by bet
ter marketing through co-operative ef
forts, and n more scientific organiza
tion of the physical human machinery
of distribution und by a greater diver
sification of farm products.
“We promise every assistance in the
reorganization of the market system
on sounder and more economical lines,
and, where diversification is needed,
government assistance during the pe
riod of transition.
"Vigorous efforts of this administra
tion toward broadening our exports
market will be continued. The Repub
lican party pledges Itself to the devel
opment and enactment of measures
which will place the agricultural Inter
ests of America on a basis of economic
equality with other Industry to assure
Its prosperity and success. We favor
adequate tHrlff protection to such of
our agricultural products as are threat
ened by competition. We favor, with
out putting the government into busi
ness, the establishment of a federal
system of organization for co-operative
marketing of farm products.
“The mining Industry has experi
enced a period of depression as the re
sult of the abnormal economic condi
tions growing out of the war. This ad
ministration has accomplished much in
Improving the conditions affecting this,
great fundamental industry, and
pledges Itself to continue Its efforts In
this direction.
Highway*.
“The federal aid road act, adopted
by the Republican congress in 1921,
has been of inestimable value to the
development of the highway system of
the several slates and of the nation.
We pledge a continuation of this pol
icy of federal co-operation with the
states In highway building.
“We fuvor the construction of roads
and trails in our national forests nec
essary to tiie protection and utilization.
In appropriations, therefore, the taxes
which these lands would pay If tax
able should be considered as a con
trolling factor.
LABOR
“The increasing stress of industrial
life, the constant and necessary ef
forts, because of world competition, to
Increase production and decrease costa
has made It specially incumbent on
those In authority to protect labor
from undue exactions.
“We commend congress for having
recognized this possibility In Its prompt
adoption of the recommendation of
President Coolidge for a constitution
al amendment authorizing congress to
legislate on the subject of child labor
and we urge the prompt consideration
of that amendment by the legislatures
of the various states.
“There is no success great enough
to justify the employment of women
in labor under conditions which will
Impair their natural functions.
High Standards for Women.
“We favor high standards for wages,
working and living conditions among
the women employed in Industry.
“We pledge a continuance of the
successful efforts of the Republican
administration to eliminate the seven
day, twelve-hour work week, In in
dustry. We regard with satisfaction
the elimination of the twelve-hour day
In the steel industry and the agree
ment eliminating the seven-day work
week of alternate thirteen and eleven
hours, accomplished through * the ef
forts of Presidents Harding and Cool
idee. We declare nm faith in the prin
ciple of the eight-hour day.
“We pledge a 1 continuation of the
work of rehabilitating workers in in
dustry as conducted by the federal
board 1 for vocational education and
favor adequate appropriations for this
purpose.
“We favor a broader and better sys
tem of vocational education, a more
adequate system of federal free em
ployment agencies with facilities for
assisting the movements of seasonal
and migratory labor, including farm
labor, with ample organization for
bringing the man and iiiis job together.
RAILROADS
“The people demand and are en
titled to- have prompt and efficient
transportation at the lowest rates,
consistent with good service and a rea
sonable return on the value of the
property devoted to pubile service.
“We believe that the American peo
ple demand, and we favor, a careful
and scientific readjustment of railroad
rate schedules with a view to the en
couragement of agriculture and basic
industries, without impairment of
railroad service.
“The present law regulating rail
roads which were enacted to meet
post-war conditions should be modi
fied from time to time as experience
shows the necessity therefor.
“The consolidation of railroads into
fewer competitive systems, subject to
tiie approval of the interstate com
merce commission, should be provided
for.
Labor Board Flexibility.
“The labor board provisions of the
present law should be amended when
ever it appears from experience that
such action is necessary. Collective
bargaining, mediation and voluntary
arbitration are the most important
steps in maintaining peaceful labor re
lations and should be encouraged.
We do not believe in compulsory ac
tion at any time In the settlement of
labor disputes.
“Publtc opinion must be the final
arbiter In any crisis which so vitally
affects pnbltc welfare as the suspen
sion of transportation.
“Therefore, the interests of the
public require the maintenance of an
Impartial tribunal which enn in an
emergency make an Investigation of
the facts and publish its conclusions.
This is essential as a basis for popu
lar Judgment.
“V* favor a stable, consistent and
constructive policy toward our rail
roads.
GOVERNMENT CONTROL
“The prosperity of the American na
tion rests on the vigor of private initi
ative which has bred a spirit of In
dependence and self reliance. The Re
publican party stands now as always,
against all attempts to put the govern
meut into business.
“American industry should not be
compelled to struggle against govern
ment competition. The right of the
government to regulate, supervise and
control public utilities and public In
terests we believe should be strength
ened,-but we are firmly opposed to the
nationalization or government owner
ship of public utilities.
Plank on Coal Prices.
"The price and a constant supply
of this essential commodity are of vita!
interest to the public. The govern
nient has no constitutional power tc
regulate prices, but can bring its In
fluenee to bear by the powerful in
stnmient afforded by full publicity
When through Industrial conflict, lti
supply Is threatened, the President
should have authority to appoint s
commission to act as mediators and
as a medium for voluntary arbitration
la the event of a strike the control
of distribution must be Invoked to pro
ran t profit sen
MERCHANT MARINE
"The Republican party stands for
a strong and permanent merchant ma
rine built by Americans, owned by
Americans and manned by Americans,
to secure the necessary contact with
world markets for-our surplus agricul
tural products and manufactures; to
protect our shippers a*id Importers
from exorbitant ocean freight rates
and to become a powerful arm of our
natlonnl defense.
GREAT LAKES WATERWAY
“Fully realizing the vital Importance
of transportation In both cost and
service to all our people we favor the
construction of the most feasible
waterways from the great lakes to the
Atlantic seaboard an(J the Gulf of
Mexico, and the Improvement and de
velopment of rivers, harbors, and
waterways, inland and coastwise, to
the fullest extent justified by the pres
ent and potent tonnage available.
"We favor a comprehensive survey
of the conditions under, which the
flood waters of the Colorado river may
be controlled and utilized for the bene
fit of the people of the states which
border thereon.
"The federal water power act estab
lishes a national water power policy
and the way has thereby been opened
for the greatest water porwer develop
ment In history under conditions which
preserve initiative of out people, yet
protect the public Interest
WORLD WAR VETERANS
"We reaffirm the admiration and
gratitude we feel for soldlera and
sailors.
“The Republican party pledges a
continual and increasing solicitude for
all those suffering any disability as a
result of service to the United States
In time of war. No country and no
administration has ever shown- a- more
generous disposition in the care of Its
disabled, or more thoughtful considera
tion in providing a sound adminisfra
tion for the solution of the many prob
lems involved In making intended bene
fits fully, directly and promptly avail
able to the veterans.
“The- confusion, inefficiency and mal
administration existing heretofore
since the establishment of this govern
ment agency has been cured and plans
are being actively made looking to a
further Improvement in the operation
of the bureau by the passage of new
legislation. The basic statute has been
so liberalized as to bring within its
terms 100,000 additional beneficiaries.
The privilege of hospitalization In gov
ernment hospitals, as recommended by
President? Coolldge, has been granted
to all veterans Irrespective of the
origin of disability and over $50,000,-
000 has been appropriated for hospital 1
construction which will provide suffi
cient heals to care for all.
PToof of Party's Intent.
“Appropriations totalling over sl,-
100,000,000 made by the Republican
congress for the care of the disabled
.evidences- the unmistakable purpose of
the government not to consider costs
when the welfare of these men Is at
stake. No legislation for the benefit
of the disabled soldiers proposed dur
ing the last four years by veterans’
organizations has failed to receive con
sideration.
“We pledge ourselves to meet the
problems of the future affecting the
care of our wounded and disabled in a
spirit of liberality, and with that
thoughtful consideration which will en
able the government to give to the in
dividual veterans that full measure of
cure guaranteed by an effective ad
ministration machinery to which his
patriotic service and sacrifices entitle
him.
CONSERVATION
“We believe In the development, ef
fective and efficient, whether of ©IT,
timber, coal or water power resources
of this government, only as needed
and only after the public need has be--
come a matter of public record, con
trolled with a scrupulous regard and
ever vigilant safeguards against waste,
speculation and monopoly.
“The natural resources of the coun
try belong to all the people, and are
a part of an estate belonging to gen
erations yet unborn. The government
policy should he to safeguard, develop
and utilize these possessions. The
conservation policy of the nation orig
inated with the Republican party un
der the Inspiration of Theodore Roose
velt. We hold it a privilege of the
Republican party to build as a me
morial to him on the foundation which
he laid.
IMMIGRATION
“The unprecedented living condi
tions in Europe following the World
war created a condition by which we
were threatened with mass immigra
tion that would have seriously dis
turbed our economic life. The law re
cently enacted Is designed to protect
the Inhabitants of our country, not
only the American citizen, but also
the alien already with us who is seek
ing to secure an economic foothold for
himself and family from the competi
tion that would come from unrestricted
immigration. The administrative fea
tures of the law represent a great con
structive advance, and eliminate the
hardships suffered by Immigrants un
der the emergency statute.
“We favor the adoption dt methods,
which will exercise a helpful Influence
among the foreign born population and
provide for the education of the alien
In our language, customs, Ideals and
standards of life. We favor the Im
provement of naturalization laws.
ARMY AND NAVY
| “There must be no further weaken
the es cmr regular tra;, and w* ad
vocate ' appropriations sufficient to
provide for the training of all mem
bers of tlie National Guard, the citi
zens military training camps, the re
serve officers’ training camps, and the
reserves who may offer themselves for
service. We pledge ourselves to round
out and maintain the navy to the full
strength provided the United States
by the letter and spirit of the limita
tion of armaments conference.
Anti-Lynching Law.
“We urge the congress to enact at
the earliest possible date a federal
anti-lynching law so that the full In
fluence of the federal government may
be wielded to exterminate this hide
ous crime. We believe that much of
the misunderstanding which now ex
ists can be eliminated by humane and
sympathetic study of its causes. The
President has recommended the crea
tion of a commission for the investi
gation of social and economic condi
tions and the promotion of mutual
understanding and confidence.
ORDERLY GOVERNMENT
“The Republican party reaffirms Its
devotion to orderly government under
the guarantees embodied In the Con
stitution of the United States. We
recognize the duty of constant vigil
ance to preserve at all times a clean
and honest government and to bring
t» the bar of Justice every deflier eg
the public service in or out of office.
"Dishonesty and corruption are nor
political attributes. The recent con
gressional investigation* have exposed l
Instances in both parties of men In--
public office who are willing to sell
official favor and men out of office
who are willing to buy them in some
cases with money and In others with
influence.
"The sa?e of influence resulting from
the holding of public position, or from
association while in public office, or
the use of such influence for private
gain or advantage, is a perversion of
public trust .and prejudical to good
government. It should be condemned
by public opinion and forbidden by
law.
“We demand the speedy, fearless
itad Impartial prosecution of all wrong
doers, without regard for political af
filiation or position; but we declare
no greater wrong can be committed
against the- people than the attempt
to- destroy their trust In the great body
of their public servants. Admitting
the deep humiliation which all good
citizens share, that our public life
should have harbored some dishonest
men, we assert that these undesirables
do not represent the standard- of our
natiivual integrity.
“The government at Washington is
served today by thousands of eam*-st,
conscientious and faithful officials and
employees In every department. It Is
a grave wrong against these patriotic
men and women to strive indiscßimi
nately to besmirch the names of the
innocent and undermine the confidence
of the people in their government. It
is even a graver wrong when this is
done- for partisan purposes or for self
ish exploitation.
“The Republican administration has
already taken charge of the prosecu
tion of official dereliction, and it will
continue the work of discoloring and
punishing; but it will not confuse- the
innocent with the guilty, nor prostitute
for party advantage the enforcement
of the law.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
“We must have respect for law. We
must have observance of law. We
must have enforcement of law. The
very existence of the government de
pends on this. The substitution of pri
vate will for public law is only another
name for oppression, disorder, anarchy
and the mob rule.
“Every government depends on the
loyalty and respect of its citizens.
Violations of the law weaien and
threaten government itself. No hon
est government can condone such ac
tions on the part of its citizens. The
Republican party pledges the full
strength of the government for the
maintenance of these principles by the
enforcement of the constitution and of
all laws.
Greet Women Delegates.
“We extend our greetings to the
women delegates who, tor the first
time under federal authorization, sit
with us in full equality. The Repub
lican party from the beginning has
espoused the cause of woman suffrage,
and the presence of these women dele
gates signifies to many here the com
pletion of a task undertaken years
ago. We welcome them not as assist
ants or as auxiliary representatives,
but as co-partners in the great po
litical work in which we are engaged,
and we believe that the actual part
nership in party councils should be
made more complete.
“The Republican party reaffirms its
unyielding devotion to the Constitu
tion and to the guarantees of civil,
political and religious liberty therein
contained.
Ask a G. O. P. Congress.
“With us parties are essential in
strumentalities of government. Our
government functions best when the
Chief Executive Is supported by a ma
jority in tlie congress of the same po
litical faith, united by purty principles
and able by concerted action to carry
out in an orderly way a definite, con
sistent and well balanced program.
“In urging the people to elect a Re
publican President and vice president
we urge them to elect to the sennte
and house of representatives men and
women who believe In the Republican
principles, acknowledge party respon
sibility, and who can be relied on to
faith with the people by carrying
out the program which the Republican
party presents and pledges Itself
XulfllL” „ . _