The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1884-07-03
on platform, reported the platform
oc follo,rc.

The Democratic party OF South
Carolina in State Convention as
sembled, reaflirming the principles
and declarations contained in the
State platforms heretofore adopted
and declaring their continued de-
votion to tho principles of the Ma
tional Democratic party, declare
thc following principles rs formula
ting tho policy of the South Carroll
M Democracy in State and Fede
raj affairs and invite the aid and
support of all good citizens carry
ing them into effect,
First. Wise and Just legislation,
the impartial administration OF
equal lsws, economy with efficiency
in every department Of the State
Government.
Second. Popular education is
the Lulwark of Tree institutions.
Liberal appropriations for the pub
lie schools for the whole people.
Third. The systematic efforts CT
the Republican party to obstruct
reform and destroy good govern
ment in South Carolina BY turning
to partisan purposes the appointing
power Of The Federal Government
/ is q standing menace to the people
of this State, and a growing danger
to good citizens in every part Of
the Union. The Federal offices in
this State are made political infrma-
ries and training schools for the de-
feat of honest government in South
Carolina.
Fourth. Honest home rule. The
Democracy of South Carolina, re-
presenting the taxpayers of the
State and majority of the whole
people, invite and have the right to
expect the sympathy and support
of their fellow-countrymen in their
strenuous efforts to preserve an
intelligent and equal alministrn
ton of the Government.
Fifth. The extension of the fran
cbise as q political result Of the war
has enlarged enormously the num-
Der of present and prospective
voters requiring education in the
public schools. The burden was
increased while the ability of the
State TO bear it was diminished.
The Federal Government, by hber-
al appropriations from the treasury
on the basis OF illitcracy, to be dis
bursed by the State officer in charge
of the public school systems of the
States, shoald help the Southern
States to cnre the evil of non.in-
telligent suffrage.
Civil service ref o I'm,
.islation by tnotee.asinor Offices under
77's---Also-a Third H0useefs :,
tests that will indicate tho qUalin
cations of the applicant, promotion
by merit, a fixed tenure of office anf
no removals except for cause. =.
Seventh. Blackmailing p u b III
servants under the guiso Of pohLl
cal assessments converts the puhh'
treasury, to the extent of the con
tributions called for, into a cam
paign fund for the advancement o
q political party, thus taxing tn
whole people for partisan pnrpo
ses.
Eighth. The present protectiv
tariff taxes the many for the bene
fit of the few. The duties On I'm
ports should be decreased, an'
an early repeal Of the duty Of
cotton ties, on the machinery uSo'
in the manufacture of cotton an
wool and on tools and agriculture
implements will stimulate mannIat
turers and be welcome re!lcf /
the farmer and laborer.
Ninth. 1t is most desirable tha
the internal revenue taxation .
! abolished as soon as this can b
accomplished without renderln
permanent the existing Pfotect,V
system. Rigid economy in IL
= conduct of the Government wi
;. hasten the day when the tariff sha
2 be as moderate as in the early da.
g of the Republic, and the army
: ofice-holders employed under IL
internal revenue laws be dlsban
/ ed. :.
!. Tenth. The public credit, Natio
i nal and State, must be malntaine
o Eleventh. In the conduct
|. affairs in this State the Democra
G have been actuated by one deslr
:. and that is to promote the create
e good of tho State. Democrat
y unity is public safety and prlVa
% security.
e Twelfth. In the present con'
C. ton of political affairs the peoI
Il, of the United States have t
ly opportunity by electing a Den
cratic President to ensure to t
whole Union the reform OF abns
tha nnrif;cafion of the public S
rs vice and peace and good "
throughout the land. Relying !
of plicitly on the wisdom and patyl
Of ism of the National Democra
Convention which will assemble
Of Chicago Oh July 8, we pledge
the nominees OF the party, there
a be chosen, our hearty, united a
individual support.
of Thirteenth. In the State, just
and equality for all, to ensure /
N, mony and good will between
races. In the Union. no section