The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-09-30
THE PLATFORM.

Resolved, l. That the democratic party of the
state of Illinois, in convention assembled reafirnl
the great principles which are the foundation Of
free governments among which are equal rights to
the sseasx searsf the entertainments Of the strong
equal tay4tioh. free speech, free press free
schools sfa Fst of ana free and incorrupflnle pal
81 That we favor honest reform for the civil ser.
money from ofiee holders to corrupt the ballot and
control elections the most threatening as 1t Is the
most insiduous danger that besets free govern
ment, and the shameless resort to such methods by
the national republican committee, and by the re-
% ~ N ann T
unqualified doadezhnatian.
g. haf We denouhce the reckless extravaganza
and profigacy of the republican party in the appro
priation OF the public treasurey manifested during
sns last ssson Of the sea4 ss e
OF the past year made by demofratic congress 60
the enormous extent OF sssOoo,OOo
Irish people in the struggle for their rights in which
they are row engaged and recognize in their per
dungeon and all other infamous appliances charae-
teristic of British rule Ireland, love of lib
ray Of adry gFof tie Irish national Character com
mendng it TO the respect, admiration and support
of freedom loving people throughout the world
s. That it is incumbent upon our government to
protect its citizens native born and nauraliZed, at
home and abroad, and we ienounce and condemn
the present republican administration neglect
OF duty toward those lately imprisoned suspects
IN The jas OF rslsnd ~ the arbitrary action OF the
6. ThAsKs sEssn favor of reduction of federal
g INC hoee M s e sae
nomcal administration of its affairs. and that such
taxes be SO adjusted as to secure an equitable dis
ffibntion Of these burdens.
2. The Republican party of the state has proved
false 70 he pledges it has made TO to the people.
the taxes for the past year have been one-third
greater than tn the preceding year. The various
boards OF the state Institutions have been used
more to advance the interests of the republican
party than for the and comfort of the unfortu
nate men, women and children committed TO their
charge. Tie various radicaf state officials sur
ronnaed By nuinbers q unnecessary clerks and at
tendants, whose salaries are paid from the state
treasury The Illuminating spectacle is presented
OF the governor OF tie state SAYING In ne animal
to pay all the expenses of the state for years.
and the same governor approving bills passed by
az o9fr sSch nd p near
ceised afnsany from the Illinois Central Railroad
company under the wise provisions of law enacted
by democratic legislature instead of being util-
lied to relieve the people from taxation has been
misused as a stimulus TO increased taxation
commissioners, now filled by the appointment of
the governor. should be filed by election by the
o. That we demand a revision of the present IN
framed n nsft Il lapfa sna while "a
vors and rosters ubiquitous fAonopolies Is unjust
of ife The CONSUMPTION confers On Congress the
power to raise revenue by duties imports, and
iar based on the nresnle of Which viii
deal iustH with business relations and with
all legitimate Industries, and at the same time dis
courage monopolies and remove the burdens impos
ed by the present tFi upon all the aboring people
OF the country and we hereby declare that there is
no power given by the constitution to congress to
levy tariff tax the people for the purpose of
protection without reference to reventie. Is
10. That while we have no purpose to interfere
with just laws in force in Illinois for the regulation
OF fEe traffic in intoxicating liquors. and conceding
the right of the people to amendment If necessa-
~, OF snch laws to prevents the evils of
ciety growing out of abuses In the intoxicat
ing liquors. tie that it is not the
legitimate province of government TO control the
habits tastes appettes aad liberties of the people
fklaV are lpaR md nrfar and do
not encroach upon therights Of others or of society
and we therefore that the prohibition by the
constitution or by general IAgsof the manufacture
or sale OF yino2s, spirituous malt liquors would
be in violation of individual and personal rights and
contrary TO the fundamental prnciples~of free gov
eminent
Il. That we appeal to the people of this state,
without regard ~ farmer political affiliations to
unite wish etthe coming election IN carrying
into effect the FOREGOING PRINCIPLES.