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THE BEE: OMAHA. SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 1916. Platform Adopted By the Democratic National Convention (Continued From Page 4.) of prison-made goods in interstate commerce. "We favor the creation of a federal bureau of safety in the Department of Labor to gather facts concerning in dustrial hazards, and to recommend legislation to prevent the maiming and killing of human beings. "We favor the extension of the powers and functions of the federal bureau of mines. "We favor the development upon a systematic scale of the means al ready begun under the present ad ministration to assist laborers throughout the nation to seek and ob tain employment, and the extension by the. federal government, by the same assistance and encouragement as is now given to agricultural train ing. "We heartily commend our newly established Department of Labor for its excellent record in settling indus trial strikes by personal advice and through conciliating agents. Senate Rules. "We favor such an alteration of the rules of procedure of the senate otf the United States as will permit the prompt transaction of the nation's legislative business. Public Health. "We favor a thorough reconsidera tion of the means and methods by which the federal government han dles questions of public health to the end that human life may be conserved by the elimination of loathsome dis ease, the improvement of sanitation and the diffusion of a knowledge of disease prevention. "We favor, establishment by the federal government of tuberculosis can, tar,,, m c tnr njr1v tKr,itneio patients. Economy and the. Budget. "We demand careful economy in all expenditures for the support of the government, and to that end favor a return by the house of rep resentatives to its former practice of initiating and preparing all appro priation bills through a single com- inmcc cnoscn irum lis mcmuersnip, in order that responsibility may be centered, expenditures standardized and made uniform, and waste and du plication in the public service as much as possible avoided. We favor this as a practicable first step toward a budget system. Civil Service. "We reaffirm our declarations for the rigid enforcement of the civil service laws. Philippine Islands. "We heartily endorse the pro visions of the bill recently passed by the house of representatives, further promoting self-government in the Philippine islands as being in fulfill ment of the policy declared by the democratic party in its last national platform, andxwe reiterate our en dorsement of the purpose of ultimate independence for the Philippine islands as being in fulfillment of the policy declared by the democratic part in its last , national platform, and we reiterate our endorsement of the purpose of ultimate independence for the Philippine islands, expressed in the preamble of that measure. Woman Suffrage. "We recommend the extension of franchise to the women of the coun try by the states upon the same terms is to men. " Protection of Citizens. "We again declare the policy that the sacred rights of American citizen ship must be preserved at home and abroad, and that no treaty with any other government shall receive the sanction of our government which does not expressly recognize the ab solute equality of all our citizens, ir respective of race, creed or previous nationality, and which does not rec ognize the right of expatriation. The American government should protect American citizens in their rights, not only at home, but abroad, and any country having a government should be .held '"to strict accountability for any wrongs done them, either to per son or property. At the earliest prac tical opportunity our country should strive earnestly for peace among the warring nations of Europe and seek to bring about the adoption of the funda mental principles of justice and hu manity, that all men shall enjoy equal ity of rights and freedom f'om dis crimination in the lands whtitin they dwell. Prison Reform. "We demand that the modern prin ciples of prison reform be applied in our federal penal system. We favor such work for prisoners as shall give 1 them training m remunerative occu pations, so that they may make an honest living when released from prison; the setting apart of the net wages of the prisoners to be paid to .lis dependent family or to be reserved fr his own use upon his release"; the liberal extension of the principles of the federal parole law with due re gard both to the welfare of the pris oners and the interests of society; the adoption of the probation system, es pecially in the case of first offenders not convicted of serious crimes. Pensiont. "We renew the declaration Of re cent democratic platforms relating to generous pensions for soldiers and their widows, and call attention to our record of performance in this oarticular. Waterways and Flood Control. "We renew the declaration in our last two platforms relating to the development of our waterways. The recent devastation of the lower Mis sissippi valley and several other sec tions by floods accentuates the move ment for the regulation of river flow by additional bank and levee protec tion below and diversion, storage and control of the flood waters above and their , utilization for beneficial pur poses in the reclamation of arid and swamp lands and development of wa ter power, instead of permitting the floods to continue as heretofore, agents of destruction. We hold that the control of the Mississippi river is a national problem. The preserva tion of the depth of its waters for purposes of navigation, the building of levees and works of bank protec tion to maintain the integrity of its channel and prevent the overflow of its valley resulting in the interrup tion of interstate commerce, the dis organization of the mail service and the enormous loss of life and prop erty, impose an obligation which alone can be discharged by the na tional government. : "We favor the adoption of a liberal and comprehensive plan for the de velopment and improvement of our harbors and inland waterways with economy and efficiency so as to per mit their navigation by vessels of standard draft. Alaska. "It has and will be the policy of the democratic party to enact all laws necessary for the speedy de velopment of Alaska and its great natural resources. Territories. "We favor granting to the people of Alaska. Hawaii and Porto Rico the traditional territorial government accorded to all territories of the United States since the beginning of our government and we believe the officials appointed to administer the government of those several terri tories should be qualified by previous bona fide residence. Candidates. "W: unreservedly endorse our president and vice president, Wood row Wilson of New Jersey and Thomas Riley Marshall of Indiana, who have performed the functions of their great offices faithfully and im partially and with distinguished abil ity. "In particular, we commend to the American people the splendid diplo matic victories of our great president, who has served the vital interests of our government and its citizens and kept us out of war. Woodrow Wilson stands today the great American of his. generation Conclusion. "This is a critical hour in the his tory of America, a critical hour in the history of the world. Upon the record above set forth, which shows great constructive achievement in following out a consistent policy for our domestic and internal develop ment; upon the record of the demo cratic administration, which has maintained the honor, the dignity, interests of the United States and at the same time retained the respect and friendship of all the nations of the world, and upon the great poli cies for the future strengthening of the life of our country, the enlarge ment of our national vision and the ennobling of our international rela tions as set forth above, we appeal with confidence to the voters of the country." Sick Headache. This disease is nearly always caused by a disordered stomach. Correct that and the attacks of sick headache may be avoided. Mrs. A. L. Luckie, East Rochester, N. Y., writes: "I was a victim of sick headache, caused by a badly disordered stomach, when I be gan taking Chamberlain's Tablets three years ago. In a few weeks' time I was restored to my former good health." Obtainable everywhere. Advertisement. BRYAN DEFENDS THE DEMOCRATIC RECORD Nebraskan Outlines Work of Wil ton Administration in Very Laudatory Manner. CLAIMS CREDIT FOR PEACE Coliseum, St. Louis, June 16. Sena tor Thompson of Kansas moved a suspension of rules to permit William Jennings Bryan to address the demo cratic convention. It carried and the Nebraskan immediately was brought to the platform. Mr. Bryan was greeted with cheers from the floor and galleries as he advanced to the platform. Mr. Bryan spoke for forty-five minutes. Mr. Bryan opened by expressing his appreciation of the honor con ferred by the invitation 'to speak to the convention. "Every democratic convention is a love feast to me," he said. "It gives me an opportunity to meet and renew acquaintances with men with whom I have been associ ated in politics for more than twenty years." Lauds Party Chiefs. He paid his respects in compliment ary manner to a number of demo cratic officers and leaders of the pres ent convention. Reviewing the struggles of the democratic party, Mr. Bryan said: "After sixteen years of waiting our party entered the White House and fortunately we won the senate and house at the same time. Our party became responsible for national af fairs, and now we come after these years of labor to make our plan for the future, and to submit to the American people the claims of our party to continued confidence. "Whatever differences of opinion may exist, or may have existed as to particular measures or particular acts, we are here to begin the fight of 1916 a united party in every state of the union, ready for the battle. "You may take 1I the administra tions since the beginning of our pros perity as a republic to the beginning of the present one and you will not find as many laws written upon the statute books of great importance to the people as you will fins in the last three years by Woodrow Wilson, a democratic president." Briefly Mr. .Bryan then referred to the tariff revision, the federal reserve law and the strengthening of the anti trust laws. "No president since Jackson," said Mr. Bryan, "has had to meet such an unholy combination of the powers of high finance and even Jackson himself never met the situation bet ter than Woodrow Wilson met it. We have just commenced to learn what the federal reserve law means for this nation. Breaks Wall Street Hold. "Thir. grea piece of legislation, the greatest piece of constructive states manship in a generation, has not only broken the hold of Wall street upon the business of the nation, but it has broken the grip of Wall street upon the politics of the I'nited States. For twenty years there has not been an election but what a hun dred men in Wall slrcet could, by coercion they had in their power, change the result of the election. And one who, like myself, has felt their power, must be pardoned if he re joices that we have had an adminis tration that has broken the power and set the nation free. "Here were three great measures, carrying out the promises of a demo cratic platform, and these three great measures constitute a record of achievement which the republican party dare not attack. "The electorate before which thit republican party must now go is not controlled as the convention at Chi cago was, by the expert representa tives of the favor-seek in g corpora tions. "While our president and our con gress were at work constructing this splendid pyramid of performance a war came that threw upon this admin istration such burdens as no president has had to bear within the last fifty years. We inherited from a repub lican administration a revolution in Mexico. This administration has dealt with that situation and the re publican party dare not challenge a verdict before the country on the Mexican question. "We have a few men interested in ranches and a few interested in mines who would use the blood of American soldiers to guarantee prof its and their investments in a for eign land. But that is not the senti ment of the American people. The people of this country stand back of Woodrow Wilson in his determina tion not to intervene in the affairs of Mexico. Annexation Next Step. "Why, my friends, if President Wil son yielded to the demand of those who have clamored for intervention in Mexico, we would no sooner have crossed the line than the same men would tell him that the soldiers must never come' out, for, my friends, an nexation is the next step after inter vention has been undertaken. And if we invaded Mexico these same men would say, 'On to Panama.' "But, my friends, the president not only has had to deal with war to the south of us, but with war to the east of us. My friends, I have dif fered from our president on some of the methods employed in tnis war, but' I am one of those who desire sincerely that this nation shall not s 1 1 For more than a gen- j I 1 1 ration people everywhere Hltw I have found delight in Hi ' H I ' Coca-Cola. ( l , 1 1 Times change, styles n 1 change, ideas change, but the fun- m 1 damentally good things of this mm raj 1 C T -world change neither in themselves &fj 1 nor in popular esteem. S Mk . M W Fr 30 years Coca-Cola HI KM p WW k8 aru increased its popu- Wm Dm 1 laxity. That's because it is fun- mm Hi WW damentally delicious, refreshing Wm K5j H WW and wholesome. mm H S MM Demand the genuine by l M 1 li inTtfH jiff full name nicknames mm DM r 1-JwiJ encourage substitution. WM Si THECA-COLA CO. IS become a participant in the dreadful conflict. "We have a record upon which we can appeal to the people for their sup port, without fear and without blush. 1 believe the American people, grate ful for what this administration has done, grateful that we have peace in this country while war stalks through out the world, will not be unmindful of the fact that ii was a democratic president, supported by a democratic senate and house, who li; s thus saved the country the horrors of that war. "My friends. 1 helicvc that there is now before this country an opportu nity such as no other country has had since ihe beginning of time. I be lieve that God. in His providence, has reserved for the I'nited States the honor and the task of lifting the moral code that governs individuals up to the level of nations and mak ing ii a part of the code of all na tions. Cites a Picture. "There is a picture which has at tracted attention wherever it has been seen the picture of Christ be fore I'ilatc. Pilate represented the power of the Roman government and hack of him were the legions of Rome. Before Pilate, helpless, un armed, stood the Apostle of Love, for His triumph they nailed him to the tree and those who stood around mocked and jeered and said, 'He is deadl'. But that, instead of being the end, was only the beginning. "In a few centuries the power of Caesar was gone and his legions for gotten. The power of Christ, how ever, increased until hundreds, yes, thousands of millions of people, have taken His name with reverence upon their lips; millions have been ready to die rather than surrender the faith that He put into their hearts. Me has become the great factor of all history, the glowing figure of all time. Today, Christ and Pilate again stand face to face, and force and love are again striving for mastery and dominion. The old world represented force. It built its hope of peace on fear and threats of violence. Each nation attempted to terrorize other nations into peace, and in their ef forts they engendered hatreds that ended in war. "If the nations now at war had spent one-tenth as much trying to cultivate friendship as they have 4pent in trying to cultivate hatred, there would be no war in Kuropc today. "If I understand this nation's op portunity and this nation's task, it is to lead the world away from its false philosophy and help it to build its hope of peace on the enduring foundation of love and brotherhood and co-operation. "And, my friends, if this is to be the task of this nation, what party is more fit to perform the task than the party that preaches the brother- mA nt mm s n,vt in imnnrtanrA illy iuuiikjt in will una sicaicsf ui alt prizes. As a democrat, I want my party to have the honor that shall come with the accomplishment and fulfillment of such a task, and I stand with the democrats of the nation to give Woodrow Wilson an opportu nity to he that man." l.lvn t') Vnur Torplrt Llv.r. To k.np mir Itvfr hctIvr uh Dr. KlnK'f ' New l.lfp Pill. Th.;- Injure Hood digestion and rtll.vn ronstlpn (ton. At tjrugaiiua. 15c, Arivrrllafimenl "IF IT HAS MERIT, MERRITT HAS IT." 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