The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-17
Platform Of the White People Of Louisiana.

We, the white people of Louisiana, embra-
sing the Democratic party, the Conservative
party, the White Mans party, the Liberal
party, the Reform party, and all others OPP
posed to the Kellogg usurpation, do solemnly
resolve and declare that the government now
existing in Louisiana originated in and has
been maintained by force and fraud in oppo-
sition to the will Of large majority of the
voters of the State, in opposition to the prin-
ciples of the Constitution of the United States
and in violation of every principle of justice
and liberty.
That the dominant faction of the Radical
party in this State has, by false and fraudulent
representations, indamed the passions and
prejudices of the negroes, as q race, against
the whites, and has thereby made it neces-
sary for the white people to unite and act to-
gether in self-defense, and for the preserva-
ton of white civilization.
That the rights of all men, under the Con-
stitution and laws Of the land, must be re-
spected and preserved inviolate, irrespective
Of race, color, or previous condition but We
deny that Congress can constitutionally enact
laws to force the two races into social union
or equality.
That the white people of Louisiana have
no desire to deprive the colored people OF
any rights to which they are entitled but We
are convinced that reform is imperatively de-
manded. and can he effected only by electing
30 Office white men of known capacity and in
tegrity; and we believe that large numbers of
e0lored citizens will vote with us, to secure a
government which must be beneficial alike to
both races.
That We disclaim earnestly any intention
OF carrying, or attempting to carry, the
approaching election by violence and that
charges to this effect emanating from our
Radical enemies are without foundation. and
are falsely made for the purpose of obtaining
the aid Of the military forces of the United
States in order TO overawe the people, per-
Petuate the existing usurpation, and subvert
the true principles of the Government.
That W. P. kellogg is a mere usurper, and
nent is arbitrary, unjust and oppressive, and
that it can maintain itself only through Fed
eral interference that the election and regis
txation laws under which this election is being
conducted were intended to perpetuate the
osurpation by depriving the people, and espe-
0lally our naturalized citizens OF an opportu-
nifty to register and vote but we announce
distinctly that it is the determination Of the
people to have fair and free election, and to
0ee that the result is not changed by fraud or
violence.
That we extend to all of our race, in every
cline, the right hand of fellowship, and q |
cordial invitation to come and settle among
- and unto their destinies with ours. That |
while We are in favor of meeting punctually |
IL payment Of the legitimate debt of Louisi- |
ana, No are immovably opposed to the recog-
milton of the dishonest and fraudulent oblica- \
lions issued in the name of the State, and we |
pledge ourselves 70 make searching investi- |
ration in the matter.
We advise our peopls to vote against the |
amendments TO The Cons6tution proposed by |
ia usurping Legislature. and pledge our
solvee on the RESIGNATION Of the Government
= honest hands, to provide for the payment
II III honest indebtedness Of the State.