Wilson was electeddeclared: "We believe rn fostering. by constitutional regulation of commerce. the growth of a merchantmarine. which shall develop and strengthen the commercial ties which biid us to our sister Republics of the south." It will be observed. Mr. President. that there is no declaration in that. platform f6r Governlfient ownership: The President. vetoed the immigration bill larely on the ground that there has been no declaration in the political platforms in favor of theliteracy test. and yet he advocates this bill with great zeal. but we do not find any declaration in the platform or in any platform in favor of Government ownership. The editorial continues: But what has been done to redeem that pledge? The Underwood law granting discriminating duties in favor of American ships was set aside by the President on the ground that under our treaties with foreign nations the discrimination would be enjoyed equally.by foreign ships as well as by domestic ships.
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