The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-05-25
iATFORM OF THE INDEPENDENT
PARTY,

INDIANAPOLIS. May 18.-The conven-
ton reassempled at 9 80 a. M, and the
following platform was adopted:
The Independent party is called into
existence by the necessities of the peo-
pie, whose industries are prostrated.
whose labor it deprived OF its Just reward
BY a ruinous policy which the republican
and democratic parties refuse to change;
and in view OF the failure of these par
ties to furnish relief TO the depressed in
dustries OF the country, thereby disap-
pointing the just hopes and expectations
OF a suffering people, we declare our
principles and invite all independent and
patriotic men to Join our ranks in this
movement for financial reform and in
dustrial emancipation.
First-We demand the immediate and
unconditional repeal OF the specie re-
sumption act OF January "A, 1875, and the
rescue OF our industries from the ruin and
disaster resulting from its enforcement,
and we call upon all patriotic men to
organize in every congressional district
OF the country with the view OF electing
ry out the wishes of the people in this
regard and stop the present and suicidal
and destructive policy OF contraction.
Second-We believe that United
States note, issued directly by the gov
eminent and convertible on demand in.
to United States obligations bearing a
low rate OF interest. not exceeding one
cent day on each one hundred dollars
and Interchangeable for United States
notes at par, will afford the best circu-
lating medium ever devised. Such
United States notes should be a tall lie.
Gal tender for all import except tor the
payment OF such obligations as are ex-
istlng contracts expressly made payable
in com; and we hold that it is the duty
of the government tolprovide much cir
culation restored to the nation to whom
Belongs.
Third-It is the paramount duty OF The
government. in all its legislation,to keel
in view the full development OF all legit
innate business-agricultural, mining
manufacturing and commercial.
Fourth-We most earnestly protes
against any further issue Of gold bonds
tor sale in foreign markets, by which W
would be made for q long period newer
VI WOOu 0uO Va - " VAo Va WAeSA ~ Ava %
ers, especially as the American peopl
would gladly and PROMPTLY take at pa
all the bonds the government may nee
to sell, provided they are made payabI
at the option of the holder and bearlni
interest at $50 per cent. per annum,
even lower rate.
Fiith-We further protest against IN
, sale Of government bonds for the pei
pose of purchasing silver to be used IS
, substitute tor our more convenient an
/ less tiuctua.ing fractional currency
which, although well calculated to Ell
rich the owners OF silver mines. set
operation i. will still further oppres
! in taxation an already overourdens
people.
, A subsequen. resolution against Tai
J road subsidies was also adopted.
) THE LATEST.
The nominations on the nth ball
were Peter Cooper, OF New YORK. 4
5 president, and Newton Booth, OF Caiiio
! MIA, tor vice president.
DECLINES.
E NEW YORK. May 1S.-Pe:er Coop
says he will decline the nomination
: the Indianapolis convention. ou. e.
|, presses nope tina. VIM. Allen will
k nominated and elected to the presidenc