The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-05-26
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

The Democratic parry Of the Stats oreZon, In
convention assembled, eognizant q thsimpsrsnG
sequences depending upon its deliberations, and af-
arulIng the principles u popular liberty AID rights
laid doEu By the founders II this Government, do
declare follows:
/. That we fayor honesty, efficiency and economy
in every department OF the C0veFnnlsnt, both State
2 That we favor the equal protection Of the rights
Of labor and capital under Just laws.
3. That while recognize and respect the legal
rights Of railroad enterprises we demand that our
Legislatures State and Federal enact such Laws re-
lating the same, may be necessary 70 preYent
Just Discrimination towards and oppression Of the peo
:. That We den0unce the present tariff system ~
class legislation favorable 70 the few aud Oppressive
Of the many, and We therefore demand an immediate
revision thereof reduction Of al import duties 70
strictly standard and that the free Ist be 50
enlarged TO include all articles Of mechanical agr-
cultural and domestic use among the people, far IS
the needed revenues Of the Government viii permit.
5. That the Presidents veto Of the Chinese immi
grafton bin Is public misfortune. II sets the degrad
ing marx Of competition With the coolies Of China up
the labor Of the workingmen Of America and IL
treats with coutenptuous disregard the unanimous
protests and appeals Of the entire Pacific coast. In
behalf Of the people Of Oregon dsapproye and con-
denim IT, and declare IL 20 be the duty Of every cit
zeD, regardless Of party 70 express his disapproyal
with his vote as well a. with bis voice.
6. That the assassination Of President Garfield was
national calamity, TO be regretted by every law
abiding Citizen and that said assassination was the re-
suit Of the pericous system Of the Republican party
Ia applying the spoils system to every branch OF the
civil service Of our Government.
Z. We believe that polygamy Is a crime punishable
BY Law, and that its existence should be made odous
and impossible.
8. That in favor Of the repeal Of the naviga-
tiOn law and the removal Of the duties all mater
ias that enter into the construction Of vessels that
American produce can be carried In American bottoms
and the American people be able TO enter into compe
ttion for the carrying trade Of the world.
o. That we regard the improvement Of the Coium-
bia River and It's tributaries the Yaquina and Coos
Bays the HaFbor Of Refuge at Port Oxford, the Co
guile River the e0nsFuctioneof the Locks At the Cas-
cades and Of the Columbia River and the
Improvement Of other harbors and rivers Of State
essential TO the prosperity OF its people, and de-
maDd Of our Senators and Representatives, Congress
their best endeayors to liberal appropriations
and favorable legislation therefor by the General Gov
ernment, to the cad that the whole Of Oregon may
SHIRE in the certain benefits arising from competition
in transportation.
TO- That we favor the maintenance of the public
schools, the hope and pride OF free State and de-
mand such ways and means will contribute TO the
increase Of funds for that purpose.
H. That We favor he taxation Of all mortgages in
the county where the same recorded.
H. We assert that it is the duty Of the Legislature
to enact such law viii make the compensation of
clerks and shers Of every county in this State
mensurate with the service performed.
13. We denounce any organization legislation
that would prescribe any citizen Of this State
count Of religion or nationality.