The union Democrat., 1867-07-06
Resolutions and Platform

The democratic party of the State Of California in Con.
venton assembled, resolve and declare as follows:
Resolved That the Government of tho United States is
the Government OF the country and that the
allegiance due from the citizens to such Government
binding and perpetual obligation to be observed with
fidelity and good faith.
Resolved That the questions Involved in the late rebel
lion have been practically settled 10y the war. and it is
the duty Of all TO acquesce in this settlement, and
deavor To restore friendly relations between the different
sections Of the country aud establish Goverr M al
In its constitutional authority throughout the Union
Resolved. That in order that national difficulties
may be spec ly dasted and the Union restored per-
and satisfactory basis the States lately rebel
lion should be dealt with in spirit of kindness aud for
henrance and regard the uf Congress what
known the reconstruction Of that body
harsh beral and oppressive and more likely result
in hollow truce than enduring peace.
Resolved, That the only way in watch peace and con.
cord be established Is hy conforming thu
quirements Of the Constitution and defeating the radical
PARTY who spnrn its provisions and mpeI the Union py
their mad aud seditluus
Resolved, That to effect this object soemnly pledge
our best and most untring efforts that the aecomps
of this end the grand question pending trans
eendng all others in Importance and that the present
imminent pers of the country demand the uno of all
conservative hearts and hands, rres eove former or
present party Names in vigorous effort maintain the
Federal Constitution in its integrity aud opera
ton according to the spirit and intent of its founders
Resolved That the scheme Of reducing portion of the
United States 10 territories aud stripping them Of the
rights enoved from the foundation of the Government
Is absolutely pposed NOT only TO the dearest
of the Federal Constitution hut To sound prac.
teal statesmaoshp, SO dangero as precedent
thoroughly autagcntc those prime piles of reserved
rights ami local seltgovernmen which unere our re.
publican system, that it is the duty of the people of Call
ifbrna, without distinction Of party. set upon those
measures the seal of their condemnation.
Resolved. That we believe it mpractcable to maintain
republican institutions based upon the surages of Ne
groes, Chinese and Indians. and that the doctrines
avowed by the radical leaders of ndscrimnate suffrage
regardless of color qualifications il carried into
practice, nd end in the degradation of the white race
and the speek, destruction Of the Government.
Resolved That regard the right regulate suffrage
as belonging exclusively to the several States of this
,Sunion.
Resolved. That the payment the public debt is a
solemn duty resting upon the Government and that the
people should cheeruly submit Just system of
alton necessary 10 enable the Government discharge
this duty but no tax shoa'd oe levied except
necessary expenses oi the Government aud sustain
public credit
Resolved That all taxation should be equal and uni.
form. and the expenses of the Government should re-
duced to the smallest consistent with the proper
administration Of public affairs.
Resolved. That in view Of the enormous weight of
State and National taxation, il is imperavey necessary
TO prevent any increase of State de b and reduce our
Sfte and county expenses 10 the lowest standard
patiee with g"od government. That regard with
serious apprehension the schemes which unprineipIed
men are now maturing tor the people by corrupt legisa
ton. aud We hold To be the duty All good citizens to
defeat the political schemers who, under the
o, proIeSsed loyalty are seeking au opportunity 10 de-
ps'e the paoc treasury and add 70 the burdens
alton.
Resolved That the money and property the public
should he used tor the public good and wasted in
reckless appropriations aud private grants.
Resolved. Thatthe power 10 regulate foreign immigrs-
uon being vested Congress II the duty Of that bdy
20 protect the Pacific States and Territories rom an nm
Influx of Chinese aud Mongoians aud il is the tutv
:" ,ne LeSNaate o ths State TO petition Congress
endeaNer 10 obtain the adoption Of such rerulaons Ms
shall accomplish this object and the Legislature sheud
lahorers. W 'A""ssiA@h
Resolved That labor the basis Of all material nr,s
perry Na1 te creator of wealth. and that its intsrass
ssend always be taNcrahly regarded by the ev;ss,nra
that the aeorer should have time for mental ana mi
culture ana ior healthfal recreation We tharss -
s s'ups''NS WIN the tahoriNg classes in their en-
desvSrs TO reduce the legal standard of DAYS lahr
and declare ourselves in favor making egbi hnns
contrary s's"en' " tue
Resolved, That the industrial Interests os en- .
snoaa oe care 'N gaarded aud nourishei. and every
eart made to improve the condition and nra,,. ss ,s
rights of the ahosng classes will receive our hssr, @
prt. s"P
Resolved, That we regard the act krox, a. ,h
try Law ct tins state as unjust oppressive ana ty
nic calculated 10 defeat the ghts of the homes,
Of the country. and should be immediately ana 49,,
ditionally repeated ~ "sep'