Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-06-28
THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

Citations of frauds that have resulted in Keep
ing the American people out of their right
full inheritance, it is positive in asserting the
fundamental principles of good government
an honest currency, the protection of
American commerce, the right of labor to
its just reward, and economy in the admin
istration of every detail of government.
Perhaps it was scarcely necessary for the
members of the convention to pledge them
selves anew to the constitutional doctrines of
the Democratic party as illustrated by the
teaching and example of long line of
Democratic statesmen and patriots.
That pledge has been made
repeatedly, and has never been violated
in the days of success or adversely. 1t is
but reiteration of the party policy of the
past, and has become through long associa-
| ton, synonymous with the name of the par
| ty itself. Nevertheless it can do no harm to
place the Democratic party for the twentieth
time on the record as in favor of the hallow-
| ed principles of Republican government
Though pledge is not necessary from q
party that has adhered so closely to its
theories, and is upon the charge of redund-
ancy, it must be remembered that great prin-
| ciples as well as great truths are enforced
| only by oft repetition.
The second declaration of the convention
is sententiously expressed: "Opposition to
| Capitalization and that dangerous spirit of
encroachment which tends to consolidate in
one, and thus to create, whatever the form
of government, real despotism no sumpt-
uary laws; separation of the church and State
for the good of each, common schools fost-
cred and protected" Four great principles
vital to the liberties of the
citizen, are comprised in these few
lines. The tendency of the government of
late towards Capitalization and despotism
has been most marked, sufficiently 30 to
awaken alarm in the breasts of all political
citizens. This alarm was dispelled for q
time by the refusal of the Chicago conven-
ton to nominate the representative of that
idea, yet the power of the conspiracy was
the future in the breasts of all thinking men.
1t is not probable that an element comprising
three-sevenths of the Democratic party will
be completely defeated by one reverse, but
more probable that the conflict will be re-
newed at the earliest opportunity with all
the vigor that desperation can add to
resolve.
The right of the citiz en- to pursue his own
pleasure should not be questioned, and the
Democracy of the republic has placed itself
on record as being in opposition to all laws
that restrain this liberty.
The church and State should never be
united, and the Democracy is opposed to
State patronage of any particular sect. The
proposition needs no defense, nor yet an ex-
PLANTATION. It is clearly put in ten words
separation of the church and State for the
good of each.''
Common schools Intelligence among the
masses is the main stay of republican gov
eminent, and the Democracy of the republic
declares that they shall be fostered and pro-
tected. An excellent plank, to which there
can be no dissent in any quarter.
The financial declaration is explicit enough
without further comment. 1t is the old
Democratic doctrine of the interconverti-
bility of coin and currency.
The declaration of the convention in favor
of the complete subordination of the military
to the civil power in times of peace, has a
peculiar significance in view of the candidate
named for the Presidency, who was tie first
of military men 10 assert it, while others Of
his guild were laboring in the contrary d.
rection.
The arraignment of Hayes for accepting
an Office to which he was not chosen and re-
warding the miscreants who assisted him in
his work of subverting the freedom of the
ballot is timely and appropriate. The COM
pliment paid to Mr.. Tilden, defrauded of
his rightful place in the annals of this re-
public, is well-deserved. 1t merits repro
duotion, and is here repeated with the Leart-
lest endorsement of tho GLOBE:
The resolution of Samuel j. Tilden not
again to be candidate for the exalted place to
which he was elected by a majority of his
countrymen, and from which he was excluded
by the leaders of the Republican party, is re-
ceIved by the Democrats of the United States
with deep sensibility, and their confidence in
his WISDOM patriotism and integrity mistaken
by the assaults of the common enemy, aud
tdey further assure him that he is followed
into the retirement he has chosen for himself
by the sympathy and respect of his fellow
citiz ms, who regard him as one who, by elevat
ing the standard of public morality, and
adjoining and purifying the public service,
merits the lasting gratitude of his country and
his party.
The Democratic Congress is appropriately
congratulated upon having effected a saving
in taxation amounting to forty millions q
year, despite the efforts of Republican ad-
ministrative officers to increase the expendi-
lures. It's record is something to be
proud of.
None can find fault with the platform. 1t
is all that could be asked. 1t meets every
living issue squarely, and pronounces with
no uncertain sound upon them all. With
such platform and such noble candidates
as Winfield Scott Hancock ana William n.
English, the Democracy cannot fail of sue
cess in November next.
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