Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-08-14
Democratic Platform.

FIEsr. That We the Democratic party Of Pennsyi.
VAnia, In convention assembled. renew VOWS II
fidelity 20 the fundamental principles proclaimed ard
puctised by the iu -rious men who settled frcc
institutions fouddc the Democratic party 10 pro-
tcct and prese We them.
SEcoSD. T;r the Just powers of tho FEDERAL union
the rights of the Satrs and the liberties Of the people
vital parts of hartHoniors system; and to
ca part In Its whole constitutional vigOr 10 save
the life OF the nation"
THIRD. That the Democratic party maintains az Il
ever has main aimed, that the military and ough.
Co hc In all things snho dinate 20 the civil arthor.s
II denies, as II hes denied the right Of the Fsr-al
administration 10 keep fot at the general expense
standing Amy 90 Invade the States for political pur-
To-es without regard to cons iuoual restrictions
control anu encourage fraudulent of the votes
ir1ugurAie candidates rejected BY the majority
FouErs Tat the right 70 fee ballot is the right
I've Of all rights the only e peacefully
3sare-sing g..eTances aud reforming abuses. The
pr AT the polls of regular military force and e
n hot o. hireiing officials. claiming the power D.
arrest aud imprison citizens without warrant OF hear
Ing destroys all freedom % elections and upturhs the
very four s.'on Of selfguvsrnment. We call upon all
Eooi ci1e u aid Us In preserving our Institutions
from destruction BY these Imperial methods of SUPER
yising the right Of suffrage and cocrcing the popular
will; in keeping the way 10 the bAllotboI open and
free, - u was to oar fathers. In removing the army
60 tafs distance when the people assemble 10 express
their sovereign pleasure At the polls and In securing
edienee TO their VII when expressed by their votes
FIyrH That Rutherford H. Hayes, having been
place In power against the veil known and legally
expressed will q the people 4 tbs representative o.
conspiracy only and hi. claim of right TO surround
intmidats and ot~,ruet the escors and his unprrcs-
dontei Of the veto to maintain this unooDstitn-
tional and despotic power are an insult and
TO the country.
snrH. That the Democrats party. a. of old favors
constitutional eurrsrcy Of gold and silver and OF
paper 'ertibis iE 10 coin.
sIvrsrH. Taat opposed 10 the system q
subsidies BY the general government under which dur
ing the period Of Republican z@csndancy political cor.
TDrations prUhts at the peoples expense and any
appropriation 0f the public moneys o. the public credit
e. any object hut the public service Tho reforms and
economics enforced By the Democratic party since ts
advent 70 power In the lover house 4 Congress have
saved 20 the people many millions Of dollars and
l@lisve that like result would follow Its restoration
10 power in the State 0f PennsyIvaniA
EigHTH. That the neulocsatic party hcinE the nat.
ura friend Of the work ngmsn. and having through.
out it, history stoo between him and oppression
news its expression Of sympathy for labor aud its
promise Of protection to its rizhts
NINrH That We look with alarm and apprehension
uIoI the pretsnsons of the great transportation Com
Ianies 10 b. above the Fundamental lsW q this
monsealth which governs ell else within borders
and un they accept the consultation of isT3 In god
faith they should remain objects of the utmost yigi
lance and jealousy by both legi.lsars aud people.
TESTH That the recent attempts under the per.
sonal direction of ruling Republican saers 10 de-
bauch the legislature BY wholesale bribery aud oorruy
tion aud take from the common ealth four mon- Of
dollars fOr which ts liability had been ascer.
tAned y = fresh and alarming evidence Of the ag-
gre-,tveneSs of corporate power In collusion with
political rings, and should receive the signal
dsmnation of the people at the polls
EtEvESTH Tia; the present condition Of the State
treasury, bankrupt general fund aud schools
AMI charities unable 20 get the money long since ap
prupra,ed 10 their support i sufheient illustration
of the reckless financial misma q the Re
publican party.