The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-10-25
THE M.ATroRm.

Res6sge9, 4. That the democratic party OF the
state OF illinois, in convention assembled, reaffrH
the great principles which are the foundation o.
free government. among which are equal rights t.
all and exclusive privileges 10 none protection o.
the weak against the entertainments of the strong
eQsial taxation, free speech, free press, free
schools. ana first OF all free and ncorruptible bal
lot
e. That we favor honest reform for the civil ser
vice and aenounce the extortion Of large sums o.
money from 70 corrupt the ballot and
control elections the most threatening it is the
most insiauoas danger that eesess free govern
the national republican COMMITTEES, and by the re
publican Reputation coalition in Virginia, evinces
the utter abandonment of principle and meets our
unqualified condemnation
g. That we denounce The reckless extravaganza
and proigacy of the republican party In the appro
pfiAffon OF the pnbhc reasurey manifested during
Ae last session of congress, which increased the
al the psst wear made by democratic congress to
the enormous extent Of 7S.o00,00i.
e. That we extendouF heartiest sympathy 10 the
Irish people in the struggle their rights in which
they now engaged, and recognize ia their per
dungeon and all other infamous appliances charae-
terstIc of British rule over Ireland. love of lib
ray of glory upontha Irish national character COM
mending il to the respect saInration and support
Of freedom-toving people throughout the world.
5. That it is incumbent upon our government to
protect its citizens, native born and naturalzed at
home and abroad; and we denoance and condemn
OF duty toward those lately imprisoned suspects
in the ails OF Ireland by the arbitrary action of the
s. That we are in favor Of lreduction of federal
taxation TO the lowest point consistent with the
wants of the government under an honest and eco
noicai administration OF its affairs, and that such
taxes be adjusted as 10 secure an equitable dis
tribution of these burdens.
a. The Republican party of the state has proved
false TO the pledges il has made to to the people
With not cent of bonded debt against the state
the taxes for the past year have been oRe-third
greater than tn the preceding year. The various
boards Of the state institutions have been ,sed
party than for the and comfort Of thennfortu
nate men, women anit children eomnlftteeto their
fful ufaf
rounded by numbers of unnecessary clerks and at
tendants whose salaries are paid from the state
treasury. The humliating spectacle is presented
OF the governor OF the state saying In his annual
message that the sum of 81, 000, 600 wond be ample
to pay all the expenses Of the state for years,
and the same governor approving bills passed by
the republican Legislature appFopriatng nearly 81,
Oe0,OO0 for such expenses and the large sfurd re-
ceived Annually IN fessl:ilafas Central Railroad
company under the provisiofis of alaw iiscted
by democratic legislature, instead of being util-
lied to relieve the people from taxation, has been
misused stimulus to increased taxation.
g. That the offices of the warehouse and ruiroad
commissioners, now filed by the appointment of
the governor, should be filed by election by the
people.
9. That we demand a revision of the present un-
just, and in many respects prohibtory tariff, which
is framed in the interest of capital while it ia
vors and fosters iniquitous lnonopoies. is unjust
and oppressive to the laborina man In all the walks
OF life. The constitution eonfers or. congress the
power to raise revenue by duties imports, and
just and proper exercise OF that power we favor
tariff, based on the principle of revenue which will
deal Justly with existing business relations and with
courage mOnopolies and remove the burdens inpo5
ed by the present tariff upon all the laboring people
of the country, and hereby declare that there is
no power given by the constitution to congress to
levy al tariff taxenthe people for the purpose of
projections without referense to revenue
10. That while We have purpose to interfere
with just laws in force in Illinois for the regulation
of the traffic in intoxicating liquors, and coneeding
the right of the people 70 amendment If neeessa-
ry of such laws to pfeventar c0rrect the evils of
ciety growing out ofabuses inthe of iTitoxicat
ing liquors. the convention declares that it is the
legitimate province OF government to control the
habits, tastes, appetites and liberties of the people
long they are peaceAble and orderly and
not encrOach upon the rights of others of society,"
and therefore declare that the prohibition by the
constitution by generalslaws of the manufacture
sale of vinous, ssprituots or malt liquors would
be in violation of individual and personal rights and
contrary to the fundamental principles of free gov
eminent
H.. That we appeal to the people of this state,
without regard to former political affiliations to
unite with us at the coming election in carrying
into effect the foregoing principles.