The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-09-11
Platform Adopted by the Missouri
Democratic State Convention.
STATE POLICY.

STATE POLICY.
The representatives of the Democratic party
of the State of Missouri. in convention as
sembled point with UNSUITABLE pride to the
two years of record of Democratic admins
tration. during which time nearly one and one
half millions of the State debt have been dis
charged without an increase in taxation-the
result OF strict economy in all branches of the
public service.
the pledges upon which, in 1872, we were
again intrusted with power, have been OBJ
served in the reduction of the expenses of the
Government TO an amount in excess of three
hundred thousand dollars per annum, with an
assurance Of "a still greater reduction in the
future through the cntailment of the fees of
public officers. State and county. a careful re-
vision Of the law relating TO the cost Of crimi-
nal trials and change in the pententiary sys-
TEN. by which IL has been made q self-sup-
porting institution instead Of an annual bur-
den upon the treasury to an extent of nearly
two hundred thousand dollars.
We call attention also, W tn qualification, TO
the addition Of over fifty millions of dollars 10
the taxable wealth Of the State by judcous
assessment Of the railroad property within its
borders. wherefrom an annual income ofovcr
two hundred and fifty thousand dollars will
be derived-thus lesseniug the burdens oftax-
alton by q Just and equitable distribution Of
hem.
Believing that we have thus, by our acts.
justified the confidence Of the people when
they entrusted us with power, and also pro-
foundly convinced that every reasonable de-
mand in the way of reform and retrenchment
can be best effected by the Democratic party
we cordially invite the cooperation and sup
port Of all classes of our citizens who agree
with Us in those objects, irrespective OF their
former political associations.
NATIONAL POLICY.
We favor now, as In the past, a strict con-
struction Of the Constitution of the United
States, and especially of that article which
provides that the powers not delegated 10
the United States by the Constitution. nor
prohibited by II to the States, are reserved to
the States respectively or to the people.
ResOlred. That we arraign the National
Republican Administration a having proven
false TO the true principles Of government and
10 the Constitution, in the revival IF the
worst features Of the sedition law. By the pas
sage OF an act known as the Poland libel law.
and a. disclosed in the shameful Credt-Mobi-
lier and Revenue Moiety frauds, and we de-
nounce as especially unworthy Of confidence
every man. Democratic or Republican, who
voted for the equally flagrant increase of Con-
gressional and Presidential salaries.
ResOlred, That we are opposed to the pas
sage Of the Civil-rights bill, believing il TO be
uncalled for by the blacks, and grossly I'M
lust to the whites-sure TO work great injury
10 the causes Of education throughout the na-
ton, and possibly lead to dangerous conflict
between the two races. While thus declaring,
WE announce ourselves in favor Of liberal
system Of education for the benefit of the ne
gro, as well as the white children of Missouri.
but are opposed TO the mingling Of the white
and black races in our public schools, or other
educational institutions.
Resolred, That beyond guaranteeing to
each State republican form OF government.
neither the President nor Congress has the
slightest right or justification for interfering
with their domestic concerns, and that the
personally irresponsible. wasteful and anarch-
zeal rule in South Carolina. Louisiana and
other Southern States, by which republican
Institutions have been brought into general
dsrepute. Is the natural result Of a violation
OF this fundamental article Of the Democratic
creed.
Resolved, That the public debt should be
paid in exact accordance with the contract
whereby IL was created: that ANYTHING less
would be Reputation. and that ANYTHING more
would be an unustifiable abuse Of power by
Congress. in the interest OF the bondholder.
and 10 the detriment Of every other class.
That the $50 bonds, authorized by the act of
February. 1862, and succeeding acts, are dis
tinctly. by their terms. made payable In legal
tender notes. or greenbacks; and that the act
Of March IS, 1869. whereby Congress solemn
" pledged the faith Of the United States to a
coin redemption, was an utterly unJusttiable
usurpation Of power.
Resoired. That. while not concedng the
right Of the Government TO issue and MAIN
tain national paper currency, II this policy
Is 10 be persisted in, we favor repeal of the
National Banking law, and the substitution
Of greenbacks TO the extent Of the national
bank currency, thereby providing for an i'm
mediate corresponding redemption Of our
bonded Indebtedness, and the saving Of twen-
fy-four millions Of interest annually 10 an
o,er-iaxed people.
Resotred. That the evils necessarily attend
ant upon an irredeemable currency should be
removed by removal Of the cause; and that
M n first and, we believe. the only necessary
step TO such a result, the legal-tender notes
Of the United States, In addition 10 being re-
ceiyable In payment Of all debts and demandp
of every kind due TO the United States and in
diriduals, should also be made receivable for
duties on imports.
Resolred, That railroads and all other cor
porations created for gain and profit should
be rendered subservient 10 the public good
that we demand such legislation upon the
subject, both State and national, as will effect
ualy secure the industrial and producing in
terests Of the country against all forms OF cor
porate monopoly and exaction.
Res0ired. That we denounce the present
tariff a. having been concocted alone in the
interest OF Eastern manufacturers, and in lieu
of i we recommend tariff for revenue only
that will be Just to all sections OF the country.
! Resoired, That while the West is heavily
hnrdened 10 sustain the manufacturers Of the
East. sum OF upwards OF one hundred mil
lions Of dollars is annually collected from US