The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-10-24
MODEL DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.
(Shreveport Standard.)


on the 18th Of September, 1882. Th
editor says that he has stood by thi
platform and will continue to stand b,
it; that in his editorials he has urge,
party unity, and that, with full faitl
in the integrity and patriotism of tn
Convention, representing as it will
every Parish in the State, he is pre-
pared to say, in advance, that he vii
support the nominees whoever the,
may be: He then calls on the Demo
cratic press Of the State to speak OF
this question. This platform harmo
nizes with our expressed views, and i
gives us pleasure to publish and en-
dorse it:
THE PLATFORM.
The following resolutions were adop
ted by the Parish Convention of tn,
Democratic party for the Parish O
Natchltoches on the 18th of Septem
Der, 1888:
Resolved, lst-That we urge upo1
the people to maintain unity and har
mony in the Democratic party, as tn
only security to their institutions, goot
government, wise and just Legislation
and honest intelligent administration
2nd-That we point with pride t.
the good order, respect for and ODE
dience to the laws, profound peace and
happiness among the people Of this
Parish, as the result of a few years Of
Democratic administration. Our Courts
are kept open and impartial, and mu-
nicipal affairs are faithfully and wise.
~ regulated, the public finances hon
estly and judiciously employed, the
receives full value for his
contribution, and the public servant
rewarded for his labors, as we'll as the
respect and support Of the people.
3d-That we deplore any effort to
divide and distract the people; hold:
ng that whatever ills may Temporal
lily aff1ict us can be remedied in the
united councils of the party and there
BY that greater evil, the success of the
Republican party, avoided.
4th-That any movement or COM
'ination independent of the Demo-
ratio party must depend upon Demo-
ratio votes for success, and in effect
$ Republication without responsible
ty.
5th-That as long as the intelli-
'ent, honest-thinking, patriotic people
emain united and exercise proper Wig
lance in public affairs, there can be no
LANCER OF the recurrence of the abuses
Il the late Republican rule, whilst the
'reatest evils must result from disser-
ions and disorganizations.
6th-That the paramount issue in
his section is whether we shatl live
nder Democratic or Republican rule;
Ii other questions are collateral and
econdary; and we call upon all good
ltlzens to adjust minor differences in
ne councils of the party, through the
I'LL OF a majority, and to present a
old front of the enemy.
7th-That we deem it all impor-
Int to maintain intact the organiza-
on OF the Democratic party, but we
onslder its principles broad enough
nd its policy liberal enough and its
olicy liberal enough to guarantee the
gifts and protect the interests Of all
lasses, and we cordially invite all cit
ems without regard to past party af-
liations to unite with us and assist
s in our efforts to maintain and Sc
IRE the blessings of good government
the people Of this State and Parish.
Sth-Believing that every Demo
rat has right to an equal voice in
lie councils of the party, and that the
i'll of the majority, fairly expressed,
lould govern; we abhor bossism and
Ill never countenance the domina-
on of ''rings" that seek to promote
ldividual ambition at the expense of
lie public veal.
9th-That we trust the Governor of
lis State, a lifelong Democrat, will
old up the banner of the people and
ansmit to his successor a government
ased upon intelligence, virtue and
onesty.
loth-That this convention unqual-
ledly condemns. and reprobates, as
ndemocratic and disorganizmg, the
ract'ce OF permitting Republicans and
others who are not Democrats, to
anticipate in ward primaries or other
ouncils Of the party.