The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-31
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Fer SHERIFF; 5T
JOHN n. RET4eKER. OF Rock ISLAND.
THE PLATFORM.

Resolved l. That the democratic party OF the
state of Illinois, in convention assembled reafhrm
the great principles which are the foundation Of
free government ameng which are equal rights tc
the weak against the entertainments of the strong
equal taxation, free speech. free press, free
schools. and first of all free and incorruptible bal
g. That we favor honest reform for the civil ser
ve ene anS o@ sss Of BALLOT s6
control elections the most threatening is the
most insiduous, danger that besets a free govern
ment, and the shameless resort to such methods by
the national republican committee, and by the re-
publican repudiation coalition in Virginia. evinces
unqualified COMPREHENSION. TIT
3. That we denounce the reckless extravagance
and proigacy of the republican party in the appro
pristion of the public treasurey manifested darfng
the last session of congress, which increased the
Of the past year made by democratic congress 10
the enormous extent of STs. eoe, ees.
a. That we extend our heartiest sympathy to the
Irish people in the struggle for their rights in which
they are now engaged, and recognize in their per
sstent efforts TO obtain them freedom despite the
dungeon and all other Infamous applisnces charie
teristic Of British rule ever ireand. loyesof lib
efty which is unparalleled in history, and sheds
ray of glory upon the Irish national character com
mend1ng 1t to the respect sanitation and support
Ssf Il y pgSpse our
protect its cjtizeHs, natye6orn and nataraHzed, lat
no nome ana abroad; and we denonnce and condemn
of duty toward those lately imprisoned SUSPECTS
in the as of Ireland by the arbitrary action of the
g. That we are in favor OF reduction of federal
taxation to the lowest point consistent with the
nomical administration Of its affairs and that such
taxes be so adjusted as to secure an equitable dis
The Rspnblioaa party of. the state has proved
false to the pledges 1t has made to to the people
With not cent OF bondeakdebt against the state,
the taxes for the past var have been one thirn
greater than tn the preceding year The varioAs-
more to ADVANCE the interests Of the ~repnblican
party than for the and comfort of the unfortu
nate men. women and children committed to their
charge.
rounded by numbers of unnecessary clerks and at
treasury The Illuminating spectacle is presented
OF the governor of the state saying in kis annual
to pay all the expenses of the state for years,
and the same governor approving bills passed by J
the the rep eepahlieaa Fopriating nearly
ceived annually from the Illinois Central Railroad
by democratic legislature, instead of being util-
lied TO relieve the people from taxation, has been
misused as stimulus to increased taxation.
g. That the offices of the warehouse and rgilroad
commissioners, now filed by the appointment of
the governor, should be allied by election by the
9. That we demezld a revision of the presenf an
just, and in many respects prohibtory tariff, which
vors and fosters iniquitsus lnonouofes is UNI ust
and Oppressive 70 the lab8ring nan III all the walks
OF Hfe- The constitution confers congress the
power to raise revenue by duties on imports and as
just and proper exercise of that power favor a
tariff, based on the principle of revenue which viii
deal justly with existing business relations with
all legitimate industries and at the same time dis
courage fnOnoRoles ana renOve the burdens IIapos-
ed by the present tariff upon all the fAborfh@ people
of the country dsse eheresl
no power given by the constitution congress to
levy tariff or tax the people for the purpose of
protection without reference to revenue.
10. That while we have purpose tor interfere
with just laws in force in Illinois for the negufat
OF the traffic in intoxicating hquors ard coRceding
the right OF the people to an amendment,
of such laws to prevent the evils of
ciey growing ont of abuses in the of int0zicat
ing qsors, the convention declares that il Il net the
legitimate province of government to control the
habits, tastes appetites and liberties people
80 long as they are peaceable and orderly and do
and therefore declare that the prohibition by the
constitution by general laws OF the manufacture
or sale of vin0us, spirtuous malt liquors would
be in violation Of individual and personal rights
contrary to the fundamental principles of free gov
eminent.
II. That We aPRealto the people of this state, |
without regaFd TO Iermer Political affiliations.
unite with us At the Noming a1eckian m carving
into effect the foregGfER Rrfaciples sss