The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-12-20
THE POLITICAL OUTLOOK.


largely of the Industrial classes.
80 far the utmost harmony has prevail
el in the convention. There are diversl.
lied opinions on almost all the subjects
which have been discussed. Nearly all
tho leading mon have an opinion and
theory peculiar 10 themselves. They came
here with tho purpose 20 maintain their
view. But they have yielded aud
compromised Tho destiny of tho
Farmers movement nay, of the
political complexion If the men who
rule tho nation-dCpends in my judgment,
upon the action OF this convention. 1.-THE
broad viewed Economist triumph. then all
the ehortS Of the party in power cannot
resist the tide that will sweep it from eX-
istcncc II the narrow policy Of the
purey.farmer-yiew party rcsists the more
enliy btened views Of the others snd
tics the movement down TO single class
Of population, tho Farmers mJyemsn.
is = sham and fraud.
MORNING SESSION.
/ learn that quite u contest WAS mad in
the committeeman in regard 10 changing
tho name of the organization. 4, was
finally agreed 10 report the original
name.
Pending the consideration of the report
Of the committoe on organization, II ques-
ion WAS sprung upon the convention
which created considerable confusion. The
rules were suspended 10 take up the final
report of tho committee on credentials 1t
was stated that the convention was being
packed TO detaat the wishes of the farmers
in relation TO the organization Of
political party. The farmers were believed
to bs in favor Of political organization.
The convention took up the constitu-
ton by sections. There was warm and
somewhat hested discussion in regard TO
tho name of the organization. Tue fght
wns on the question whether the farmers
association should be n political party.
The weight of Intelligence seemed 10 favor
change of name; the weight Of num-
bors were opposed to any change. The
whole Of tbs morning session was con-
sumed in the discussion.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
On assembling the convention pro-
ceele4 to work and adopted tho constilu.
ton.
THE PLATFORM.
The committee on resolutions reported.
A prolractsd and somewhs. heated discus
sion ensued on the adoption, but tho re.o-
luton WAS finally adopted by substituting
the word should for "will.'
The platform as adopted il as follows:
Whereas, Through the departure from
the primary principles OF cur government
As promulgated By its founders and
through its imprudout exercise Of that
highest prerogauve of the freeman. the
rsn. Of ,a.5sgo VIII ri 'iABs BE- wealth s Of Fd
producers OF the United States, have, by
our past action, acquiescei in system Of
class legislation which makes tho great
majority s.avishly subservien. 10 "a small
minority; snd
Whoroas, This condition il clearly
tracoable 10 the fostering protection
which has been accorded by our legislative
bodies, both state and national, 10 the
financial, mercantile, manufacturing and
transportation interests, enabling them TO
accumulate an undue proportion Of the
national wealth, and encouraging them in
the exercise Of corrupting lobby Influences
on our legislative system; therefore
Resolved, That the preservation OF our
national life imporatively demands that
every American voter should attend with
care to oil preliminary nominations and
elections, 90 as to insure the election Of
competent and honest men TO all Offices in
the gift of the people.
Resolved That the recent record Of tho
old political parties Of this country is
such rs 10 forfeit the confidence and re-
spect Of the people, and, that We are
therefore absolvod from all ALLEGIANCE TO
them, and should act no longer with
them.
Resolved, That We demand the uncondi.
tional repeal OF the salsry grab law the
repeal 10 be retroactive in its action, and
this without the restoration Of the frank
ing privilege
Resolved, That we do not recognizes IN v
necessity that public officers should re-
ceivc oxtrayagaut salaries 10 tho end II at
they may conform TO the demand Of er-
travsgant and fashionable tastes, which
in their very nature are sntagonistic
TO Republican principles, and we demand
the reduction OF official sa,ari5s
Resolved That we demand the immodi.
ate reform Of abuses in tho civil service
through which tho patronage Of tho gov
eminent is dispensed "a "A reward for par.
tisan service, rather than with regard to
public necessities,
Resolved, That we are in favor OF i'm.
provement and perfectiug the navigation
of our lakes and rivers and water cOGnec.
tons n soon as it can possibly be done
Resolved, That the right,o exchange the
| products Of lator ia consistent with The
| right Of ownership. We submit 10 all
neeiful ta1stion tor tho support Of the
government, but denounce all taxation
| levied for special classes. We hold thai
| the existing duties On clothing, lumber
ssry - the successful prosecution Of thos,
industries, bu. oppressive to labor, and
tend to create mCnopolcs, while At the
same time thoy furnish a preteIt for er
tor.ionsto charges for railroad Transports
tion.
Resolved, That we depreca,o all further
grants Of public lands, or loans of tbt
public credit, and all national state or 10,
cal subscriptions in aid OF corporations.
Resolved, That wo favor tho repasl o
our national banking law, and beliov,
that the government should supply lers
tender currency directly from the treas
ury, interchangeable for governman
bonds hearing tho lowest possible rates o
Resolved, That We hold tina, our patton
laws are too often made 20 subsorve IA,
interest Of monopolsts and should be law
fully revised and restricted.
Resolved TIA. tho existing railroad
Legislation of this state should be sustaine,
and enforced until thoroughly tested be
fore the courts; tina. We oppose any legis
lstion by Congress under tho plea Of reg
ulsting commerce between the state
which shall deprive tho people Of thei
present controlling influence through
state legislation.