The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-06-02
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.

The Democratic pa-sy Of the STATE Oregon. in
convention assembled cognizant Of theimpostAnt
arnng the principles Of popular liberty aid rights
laid down by the founders % this Goserument, do
declare IS follows:
I. That ye favor honesty, eglcieney and economy
in every department Of the Government, both State
and Federal.
. That We favor the equal protection of the right,
Of labor and capital under Just laws
3. That while we recognize and respect the lega
rights OF railroad enterprises, demand that OuI
Legislatures State and Federal enact such laws reu
ating the same, may be necessary 70 preveat un-
just discrimination towards, and oppression Of the peo
{. That We denounee the present tariff system a
class legislation favorable 10 the Sew and Oppressive
Of the many and We therefore demand an immediate
revision thereof reduction Of all import duties
strictly revenue standard and that the free list be
enlarged 20 include all articles Of mechanical agr
cultural and domestic among the people, as far
the needed revenues Of the Government win permit
8. That the Presidents veto of the Chinese imEnI.
grafton bill is public msfortune. IL sets the degrad.
ing marx Of competition with the csoIies Of China up
on the labor Of the workingmen of America and IL
treats with eontemptuous disregard the unanimous
protests and appeals Of the entire Pacific coast Iu
denim IT, and declare it to be the duty Of every cit
izen, regardless Of party % express has disapproyal
with his vote as wei Is with bis voice.
g. That the assassination Of President Garfield vas
national calamity, To be regretted By every law
abiding citizen, and that said assassination the
suit Of the percious system Of the Republican party
applying 10 every DTaucn OF the
civil service of our Government.
7. Wsbeeye that polygamy Is a crime punishable
b Law, and that its existence should be made odious
and impossible
8. That In favor Of the repeal Of the nayga-
ton law and the removal Of the duties all mater
ais that into the construction vessels 90 that
American produce can be carried in American bottoms
and the American people be able TO enter into compe-
tition tor the carrying trade Of the world.
o. That we regard the improvement Of the ColuIn-
ba River and ITS tributaries, the Yaquina and Coos
Bays the Harbor Of Refuge at Port Oxford, the Co
guile River the constructoncof the Locks at the Cas-
cades and theTheDaes Of the Columbia River and the
Improvement Of other harb0rs and rivers Of our State
essential to the prosperity of its people, and de-
mand of Senators and Representatiyein Congress
their best endeavors to liberal appropriations
and favorable legislation thefsr by the General Gov
eFnment, TO the end that the whole Of Oregon may
share in the certain benefits arising from competition
in transportation.
10. 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 favor he taxation Of all mortgages In
the county where the game recorded.
II. We assert that 1t Is the duty Of the Legislature
to enact such law as win make the compensation OF
clerks and shers Of every county in this State
mengurate with the service performed
13. We denounce any organization legislation
that would prescribe any citizen OF this State
count Of religion or nationality.