Idaho tri-weekly world. (Idaho City, Idaho) 1875-1875, 1875-07-18
Democratic State Platform Of Cali
f0rnia.

The Democratic party of California,
| in State Convention assembled, in com.
pliance with usage, do assert the fol-
lowing principles as the basis OF their
political action, and pledge the candl'
dates to their hearty support. We
declare:
SeconG-That we are opposed to the
Unconstitutional interference OF the
Federal Administration in the domestic
affairs of the States. by which one
portion Of the Union is ground with
taxation to keep another portion OF
the Union in bankruptcy and servitude.
Second-We condemn the RcpubIi-
can party not only for its contempt OF
Constitutional obligations, but for its
extravagant partisan and corrupt adj
ministration of the Federal Govern
ment; for the perversion Of the func-
tons of the latter to enrich great cor
porations at the expense Of the public;
for the jobbery and frauds which have
brought reproach upon Democratic in
situations; for the Sanborn and Jayne
frauds; for the Infamous Washington
ring; for the back.pay steal; the mi
quities Of the protective system; the
curse Of inconvertible paper money;
the nepotism Of the President; for lis
dissraceful diplomatic service and I'M
fit appointments; for its attempt TO
pass an unconstitutional force bill,
which was fortunately frustrated by
the determined trout of the Democratic
minority in both Houses of Congress:
and for a catalogue of other enormi-
ties which have rendered that organi
zation offensive even to the mass Of
those who were once its supporters.
Third-That now, as III all past Pc
RODS. we are in favor Of, a strict con
struction ofthe Constitution and against
the exercise Of doubtful powers: in IA
vor Of limiting the powers Of ls-isla-
/ .f
venue O ,ly, and currency convert
bic into gold and silver AT the viii Of
the holder; against the prohiga;c and
wastetul system Of local improvements
tv the Federal Government, and in IA
vor Of reducing the expenditures of
the State governments, and Of the
counties and towns, and the salaries
Of officials. which have been largely
increased since the State election 81
1871.
Fourtll-That the school system and
fund Of this State are under the guar
antcc of the Constitution inviulablc,
and We are opposed to any division Q!
the fund 10 any purpose except those
ordained Nv the Constitution.
Fifth-Wc assert the traditional
policy Of the Democratic party III de-
claring it is the right and duty of the
Legislature to regulate corporations,
whether railway, gas, telegraph, wa
ter or otherwise; to limit their charges
in the interest of the public, and to
compel them to serve all citizens, with
out discrimination and at reasonable
rates: and that when they refuse 10 do
so we recognize the right and declare
the intention Of making them do so;
and we further assert it to be the duty
Of the Government 70 preserve the
waters Of the State for irrigation and
other public uses instead of permitting
them to be made the means Of extor-
ton and monopoly.
Sixth-That the Democratic party
has no occasion to make any new de-
parture or declaration Of opposition to
the system Of subsidies, when we re-
call the fact that it is to q Democratic
State Administration that this State