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li ripi :ifr 1 Hi i M te,;1 I! 1 %J 1 II1. As a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the approaching primary I take this means of submitting to the consideration and judgment of the Demo Icratic voters of Lexington uounty my position on several of the mre important national questions. On account of the fact that there will be but one regular meeting in Lexington Count}', at which the voters mav have an opportunity to hear a discussion of the views I hold with reference to pending and proposed legislation, I adopt this method of placing before the people of this County the platform' upon which my candidacy rests. AMERICANISM. In this day of America's widening influence among the nations of the world, the fundamental principle of individual freedom and equality enunciated in our American Constitution, and the principle of - ? ? tt?V?-I/->Vi Anv notinn iree government unuci wmui yui nunvn has prospered, have grown into world meaning and significance. The spirit and genius of self-government, successfully practiced by the American people, have extended beyond American borders, and its benign influence is today spreading among progressive peoples everywhere. HUB! Thus it is that the horizon of American HHH I democratic government is breaking upon foreign nations, and our added influence in S world affairs gives a deeper meaning to the B j| term "Americanism." Apparently, destiny K |.i has decreed the mission to American dea mocracy, not only to achieve the highest[SB. I and best in government for our own peoI pie; but. as well, to point the way toward I an advanced civilization among the other 1 nations of the earth. ?. As a result, new questions of national 1 policy and international relationships con8 front the American legislator.' It is import| ant, therefore, that our lately acquired high I internationnal status be maintained; and I the measure of our influence abroad will be t v I determined, in large degree, by the profi| ciency with which the American Congress 8a +V, n pinivo+iAnc r\-? +1*1 a AmoripflU Jlil/Ci ?JL CUiC aouuaMVUO ui mv people. In my opinion the people of the Seventh Congressional District desire that wherever the term ''Americanism" shall be used, it shall stand for all that is honorable, upright and worthy, and if I be chosen as your representative in Congress, it shall be my ambition and purpose to employ whatever talent I possess to the maintenance at home and abroad of these high ideals. PEACE TREATY. I Under the American Constitution the power to ratify treaties is vested in the sen? ate of the United States, but the wisdom of an immediate ratification, in its entirety, of the Peace Treaty appeals to every patriotic American. RECONSTRUCTION ERA. 1 Our returned veterans of the World War me back to their home land with eng| larged visions of world affairs. They have ? gathered ideas abroad which no doubt will en Urge and strengthen their conception of | th: duties and responsibilities of our social ^ 5?. i and economic life, and which can be adoptII ed end woven into legislation for the eom11 me n good. On the other hand, Bolshevism, IS? I ropm* ' ri.doas and "isms " if { i abhorrent to tiic principles of free govh en: menl. should be branded in the very beIgj ginning as a pestilence and swept from our B midst 1/ legislation so drastic as to render S their further growth imposible. MILITARY CODE. Our military code, written by or adopted I from the Prussian, in my opinion, is unfit in fl many respects for the naval and military B * forces of a free and democratic people. Al: ferations should be effected which would . obliterate the pomp and useless imaginary distinction in social equality between ofE fleers and enlisted men. 1| ^ mil i m linn - * crTii^v C.- :" :-v"" rr:; .^;^> /^. * m Y\ za 'L a ::; : Ay ;*\ / "' B g- f.i_, j&j fej pkl ? < / \ : fr'-n Bu |3 ?; fii z \$ &u vnk v- 'i J &# &d& f & :%# %s s*?* W V Wm ? Ff3! * WAR TIME LEGISLATION AND REFORM OF FEDERAL COURT _____ RULES. In order that a return to pre-war or normal status may be effected, 1 advocate the immediate abolition of legislation passed purely and simply as war measures. Under the war legislation, the principle of State's Rights has been invaded to such an extent as to materially impair its significance. In justice to the public the rules of the Federal Courts should be modified and amended so as to insure litigants and defendants reasonable, inexpensive and fair trials by providing for the trial of cases in the community in which they arise. Further, the rules should be so amended as to safeguard any possible practice of autocracy by presiding officials. v EDUCATION. We are entering an era whose sweep of purpose is carrying us to a grander and higher national destiny. Progress is the command of the age. Capable free government is the highest product of emancipated minds. Figures recently compiled show that 44 out of every hundred American children do not attend school. The recent draft Act revealed a lack of educational preparedness which is appalling. I am in favor bf a better and higher system of educational advantages for all classes. I believe with Spencer, that "Education is the preparation for complete living," and I stand for that preparation which will insure to everv individual the maximum attainment of life, liberty and happiness. , PRIMARY ELECTION SYSTEM. The Democratic party of this State selects its party nominees for the General Election by what is known as the Primary Election System. Laws and rules, governing this primary system, have been so framed as to safeguard the rule of the majority expressed by ballot. I believe in the rule of the majority and sacredly pledge myself, as a white South Carolina Democrat, to support the nominee selected by a majority of the white Democratic voters of this District for Congress. TARIFF. The return to power, of a Republican majority, in both Houses of Congress, brings the tariff as a vital issue to the front. The Republican fight for high protection on articles of consumntion bv the South, which consequently lays a discriminating burden of taxation upon the people of this section, must be met. I believe in the time-honored principle to which the Democratic party has always adhered of a tariff sufficient for revenue purposes only, and a free list including the necessary articles of general consumption. 1 shall vigorously oppose any form or system of tariff duties laid solely for protective purposes. CAPIiTAL ANE LABOR. Logically, labor ana capital are friends. Lacn is a necessary companion oi. tne other. Both are essential to development and progress. Either without the other is helploss. Unless capital is to enjoy a reasonable return for its investment, it will not be attracted to the development of industries, and consequently, when withdrawn or withheld from investment, labor will be reduced and opportunities limited for employment and development. Therefore, I shall advocate legislation which will induce capital unhesitatingly to seek to perform its proper function in developing our present industries, and to enter new fields of research for the attainment of further industrial progress. A A' / IB^^:.^ESS3mESS9S^3S^SB^5^ ' * ;J!TE '? .~*V'". k ;w V iV? .<? ' . 5 u i? M< M, s i H i^-fr & m y p?' *E^rk 1IV rpi Firmly. openly and unhesitatingly I stand for organized labor, both as a iegal and moral right. This is a day of specilization and organization; and labor, in my opinion, must of necessity keep pace with the times. Labor organizations, based on uprightness and honesty of purpose certainly should be encouraged in every legitimate end they seek and when so recognized they are capable of producing the most satisfactory results. Without the necessary protection and influence which organization gives, the laboring man is oft times harassed in the assertion of his legal rights and is frequently impeded in earning a competency. Careful and sane legislation, looking to the encouragement and protection of organized labor, without undue discrimination against the rights of the unorganized working man, is an important public issue which I shall meet squarely and act upon in accordance with the views herein expressed. INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS. I believe in the development of our inland water transportation facilities. In the development of our navigable streams, I advocate a comprehensive, yet definite and conservative system of channel improvement. I shall labor for the improvement of the Congaree River system, which will result in giving to Middle Carolina trade c-ioap water transportation to deep sea ports. ROADS. The coming of the automobile has made our system of roads as. much interstate in its character as railways now are; in fact, more so, because good roads directly afreet the happiness and welfare of more people than do the railroads. I believe in Federal aid to good roads, when that aid can be utilized under local direction, and if elected to Congress, will labor to get every dollar I can for road purposes so long as no encumbrances are attached, which will emovmftfifi 1 A /> n 1 /-1ivaa4-I An AT TV* uaiiaoo iULai UUCLUUH \JX oupcx \ iniun, m the upbuilding and maintenance of our highways. Motor transportation is today rivalling the railroads as a common carrier of freight and passengers, and it is sound economy to build our roads as arteries of transportation. AGRICULTURE i Agriculture is the natural basis of our prosperity; its furtherance and development is of first importance. Every business and profession is dependent upon our farms and farming classes. The last twenty years has marked a new era in agriculture and agricultural conditions. The joint results of work both of the National and State Departments of Agriculture have justified the increasing expenditures in behalf of improved farm conditions and country life. I stand for a continuance of that policy which aids and encourages the business of that class of people, our farmers, who feed and clothe the world. The successful closing of the recent war means a reopening of world trade in cotton, feedstuff's, and other agri a itaral products under most favorable conditions to the Southern farmer. This indlcaics a hitherto en attained prosperity for the South. The re-building of the ruined countries of Europe creates a. reaciy inarxcf icr every available surplus American a -nocultural poduct. 1 nis new situation ('.email', is ' w highest and best patriotic thought and study of our Congress, end if i be permitted a part in directing our National Legislation along these lines, i pledge every energy of mind, and body, in the interests of the Agricultural classes of tins .Distrirct. FERTILIZERS. I shall oppose any protective tariff, lev leci upon potasn, nitrate, and otner socallecl commercial fertilizer ingredients. Under such a tariff, the farmer who is the ultimate consumer would have the burden of the tax to bear, and I am opposed to any tax which discriminates against one class in favor of another. es Coop ?R CONGRi ffTTTirf ff :Ji_i i.; Sli: ji fl I l\l I J I 111 RURAL CREDITS. L favor a broadening of the scope in our h present rural credit Act, so as to extend its I; benefits to needy but worthy farmers. I 5 conceive the greatest purpose of the system y to be to furnish farmers and particularly P those just beginning life, who are without" I commercial credit, but who do possess in- f; tegrity and ambition, an opportunity of be- ... coming owners of their farms and homes. V I PUBLIC BUILDINGS. 'J If elected, I shall work for Federal ap- i propriations for all needed public build- \ ings in those cities of our district where y conditions justify the expenditure. CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RE- ^ SOURCES. I believe that the natural resources of ? this nation belong to the people of this na- ? tion. I am opposed to monopolistic owner- | ship, or control which in effect constitutes | a special or privileged ownership, of our ? water powers, forests and other natural re- ? sources. I am opposed to any policy which $ will further transfer right and title in our h water powers to monopoly. y In my opinion it behooves us as a nation | to practice a more frugal use of our for- ' ests. From the practice of such an economy " two benefits will result: First, we will save J a waste in timber consumption, which un- x | der our present system of cutting means at no far distant period a depletion of our lumber supply, and second, the high water floods with their attendant damage to property which results from the denudation of forests at our river sources, will be de- | creased. | MERCHANT MARINE. | I believe that the encouraging of inter? | national commerce by a capable merchant ? marine will serve to strengthen the bonds | of commercial friendship with the other | nations of the world, and afford our peo- | pie an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of . j international markets. Our trade, coastwise and abroad, must not only be maintained, but the advantages today confronting American trade, seized and utilized. The difficulties with regard to shipping funilitipc pnrnnnfprprl in thp rpppnt war furnish an indication as to our need for bottoms adequate to transport American goods on the high seas; and the efficiency ? with which this government met and overcame that urgent war need, furnishes us with an inspiring example of what may be done for our commerce abroad in times of peace. I favor a merchant marine of adequate tonnage to uphold and maintain, in- j dependent of foreign owned bottoms, | America's trade with ail nations. | IMMIGRATION. I The time has come to put into practice ^3 the slogan of "America for Americans." I shall support any measure which looks to- | into this country. I believe that America | ( J preserved inviolate as the heritage of the j I children of American oarer is. To be an 19 American citizen henceforth means "AilCONCLUSION. 1 The above announced policies represent f briefly my position op the several questions * considered: but, to lie truly representa- y live of a people, one must maintain an open y mind, and I shall always welcome sugges- z tions on the positions announced, and on all 1 I further questions and issues, which, from h time to time, may arise. ^