The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1878-04-19
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Promptly at o'clock tthe Conven.
tion was called to order by the chair.
man, who stated that the first thing in
order would be the reading of the report
of the committee on resolutions and
platform.
The first clause of the platform hav-
ing been adopted, Mr.. Burnett, of Ben.
ton, offered substitute for the second
as reported by the committee.
The resolution offered as a substitute
was then read.
A very lively discussion ensued, in
which the following gentlemen partici-
pated; r. B. Cochran of Lane, J. Bur
nett Of Benton, =. Semple of Columbia,
s. Dell of Multnomah, j. NJ. Thomp-
son Of Lane and j. Ii. Turner of Una
tilla.
After discussing the question for
some time, the vote was taken on the
adoption of the substitute.
1t was moved and carried that the
roll be called, each member voting when
his name was announced. Mr.. Bur
nett's substitute was adopted by vote
of I0l to 81.
The secretary then continued TO read
the platform, each clause as read being
acted upon by the convention.
After some amendments,
THE PLATFORM
Was adopted as whole.
Tue Democracy Of Oregon, In convention assembled,
make the following declaration Of principles:
Sic. !. That simple government honestly and
te the administration Of justice and ths preservation
o. the public peaee, Is the only safeguard against the
abuses Of power 10 which persons In authority are
PRIME, and the corrupt and lavish appropriation of the
public funds 70 corporations which has chararkerze
ne national administration Tor the past seventeen
SIC . That We heartily approve the action Of con.
grs N the demonstration silver That we believe that
AZ money made or issued b. the government should be
Of equal value and that we arc IN Easor Of pa ing Al
the obligations Of the government in gr1anbacs So
called, when the pecanaEy interest oI the people Is
provided.
sEc 8 That We regard the forced resumption Of
ses payments as greatly aggrasating the depression
and extFayasanee We therefore favor the repeal os
tns aet requiring resumption Jan l, Isfa
skc 4 That the gratuty oi twenty four mil
lou dollars now paid tbs national banks b the gov.
erunasnt Is simply egying tribute upon the people for
repeal Of the law uner which they sere essabiishe
aud the direct issue By the government q currency re-
eesysble for all public dues, sufficient to supply the
place Of the present eank note circulation
SIC. 8. That we heartily ndorsa the effort now be-
ing made in congress 70 reduce our present tariff list
the great mass OF the people Of the United States In
the paths Of unrestricted commerce.
sEe. g. That We favor eontinuee agitation on the
s1oJeet q Monaghan immigration 70 this country
ta the federal Eovernment Is moved 70 no,iify our
treaties with the chinese empire 50 as 10 prohibit il
aud thus those Of our fellow citizens who DEPEND
competition.
sEc !. That the eighteen years Of nllsrule Of the
party Is indubitahle proof that that party
e A0 longer be trusted That much Of its
u congress has tended 70 make the Fieh rieher aud the
or s eass legislation, Tor having fostered upheld
0gs for It's repeated efforts to overcome the Vuiee Of
he people by unjust and Unconstitutional use Of
ne aaAry arm Of the government and for fcFgeres
1eETetTated under its oiieal sanction whereby H. 81
hayes was plaeed IN the presidential chair contrary TO
ne sxressed VIII Of an overwhelming majority Of the
'eofle Of this government
SIC 8. That demand such Ieyslation state and
sdeF1 as viii prevent the abuses gEoNng Of cum
sensation for extra Services aad viii liuit the pay u
,ielals - single salary secure the prohib.t4on Of
u perquisitess that fruitful sonree u corruption
sheTeby the compensation allowed by law th0se
suble employment frequently doa6ssA the enina-
lon srOIn puolic Affairs that species dishonesty
ZnoSN - IAvoFtsn, whereby personal friendships
eSarted and personal o4lgalions discharged AT the
expense of the public without regard u efficiency.
SEC g. That Il Is the duty of the state government
% maintain It's supremacy in regard % the authority
lot delegated In the constitution VI the United Ssate
IND 70 vindicate its jurisdiction against Entertainments
from any whatever That admin istTaGion
Of state affairs the preservation OF private right and
promotion OF justice shSuld be the principal aim that
taxation should be equal and Uniform, and extTaya-
gaat expenditures Of tn public revenues be avoided
ECONOMY shoeld be the Na3ehwori and rigorous laws
be enacted for the management and Of
various funds belonging TO the state.
SEC 10. That We are in favor Of improvement By
the general government Of the rivers and harbOrs Of
the state Of the opening OF the Columbia the
Cascades and Dales OF the improvement Of the snake
1Rer and Of subsidy for the Portland Salt Lake and
South Pass falroad Of extension of time to COM
pete the North Pacific railroad under such reasonable
conditions will preserve the rights and interests of
the people Of the s4a and ahe settlers upon the lands
donated 70 it. Also for subsidy for the speedy
petion q railroad connection between Oregon Az,
California
diffusion Of learning being the principal bulwark of
American liberty, We are in favor of sustaining and
protecting public school system for the faithful
education Of rising generation