Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-08-01
Gureka Dailp Sentinel.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL PLATFORM.

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of time and progress, and old issues per-
ish. But the fundamental principles OF
the Democracy, approved by the united
voice of the people, remains, and will ever
remain, as the best and only security for
the continuance OF q free government and
the preservation Of personal rights. The
EQUALITY Of all citizens before the law, the
reserved rights OF the States and suprem-
pcy OF the Federal Government within the
limits Of the Constitution, will form the
true basis Of our liberties, and never be
surrendered without destroying the rights
and powers which enable q continent to
be developed. Peace and social order 70
be maintained by local self-goyernment'
1t is indispensable for the practical sppli-
cation OF fundamental principles that the
Govern ment should not always be con-
trolled by one political party. A frequent
change OF administration is as necessary
rs the constant recurrence 10 popular will;
other wise abuses grow. and the Govern
ment's fundamentally for imposing bur
dends on the many who are governed. ios
the benefit Of the men who govern. The
public servants become arbitrary rulers.
This is now the condition OF the
country. Hence. change Is de-
manded. The Republican party. so
far as principle is concerned, Is a reminis-
cence; in practice, an organization for
enriching those who control its machinery.
Frauds and robbery have been brought to
light in every department OF the Govern
ment. and are sufficient to have called Tor
reform within the Republican party. Yet
those in authority are made reckless by
that long possession OF power, n nave
succumbed 20 c%orrupting influences, ana
placed the nomination of = ticket against
the independent portion OF the party 10
open revolt. A change is demanded. Snch
Q change was alike necessary in 1916, but
the will Of the people was defeated by a
fraud which can never be forgotten nor
condoned. Again in 1850 8 change was de-
mAnded BY the people, but was defeated by
the lavish use of money contributed by un-
scrupulous contractors and shameless job
bers, who b~argained for unlawful profits
or high cfice. The Republican party.
during its legal. its stolen and bought
power, has steadily decsyed in moral char
Acter and political capacity. It's platform
promises are now 8 list Of past failures II
demands q restoration of our navy. lthas
) ausndered hundreds Of millions 20 create
9 navy that does not exist. Is calls upon
Congress 20 remove the burdens under
which American shipping has been de-
pressed-it imposed and has continued
chose burdens. II processes . preferences
for free institutions. II organized and
tried 10 legalizs . control OF the State
elections by Federal troops. II PROCESSES
q desire to elevate labor. II subjected
American workingmen 10 competition With
conviets. Ii imported eontraci labor. Il
processes gratitude to sll xho were disabled
during the war, leaving widows OF orphns.
The Democratic House Of Representatives
made the first effort 10 eqasliEs both
boanties and pensions. Ii proisssed TO
correct the irregularities Of the tariff 10
ard has continued them. It's own
tariff commission confessed the need q;
more then twenty per cent reduction. Its
Congress gave q reduction of less than four
cent. Is processes protection OF Amerl-
can manufactures. II has subjected them
TO an increasing food Of manufactured
goods, and hopeless composition with tbs
manufacturing cenisrs. the nature Of which
taxes raw materials. IL Processes TO pro-
tect American industries. Is hiss impoyer-
ished many TO suhsldizs 8 fsw. Is pro
fssses protection Of American labor. Il
has depleted the returns Of American asri-
culture. an industry followed by half our
people. IL PROCESSES equality Of all citizens
before the Law. The stssmpt to fx the
ss&ins Of eolored citizens in Congress Was
BY the decisions Of the co1rss.
II accepts q new duty Of leading the work
OF progress and reform. It's caught crin5-
mails are permitted to escape through con
triyed delays, or scsusl e~onniysnce
in prosecution. Honeycombsd With
corruption, the out-brsaking of
no longer shocks It's moral
sense. It's honest members and indepsni-
ent journals no longer maintain . success
tal contest for authority in its councils or
Q veto on bad nominations. That a change
Is necessary is proved by the existing sur
plus Of mors than Sl00. ooo.0 oo, which have
yearly osen collected from s suffering peo-
pie. An Unnecessary taxation i unjust
taxation. We dsnourcs the Republic
can party for having failed TO relieve
the people from crushing war taxes.
which pAralyxsd business. crippled indus
try, and deprived labor Of employment
and 8 just reward. The Democracy
pledges itself to purity the administration
fro1 corruption, restore economy, revive
respect for the Law, and reduce taxation
to the lowest limit consistent with . due
regard 10 The preservation Of the faith OF
the nation 70 its creditors and pensioners;
knowing well, however, that legisla.ion
Affecting TIE conditions Of the people
should Be cautious and conservative in
method. not in advance Of public opinion.
bat responsive TO its demands. The Demo
cratic party 10 pledged 10 reduce the tariff
In o sniris Of fairness 70 ell interests; but
in making q reduction in taxes il il no.
proposed 70 iniure any domestic industries,
eut rather promote their healthy growth.
From the foundation Of this Government
the 4 collected az the Custom
house have been The chief source Of
Federal revenue. Such they must
continue 70 Be. Many industries have
come 70 rely npon lsgislationf for their sue
csssful maintsnAncs. 80 that q change OF
Law mast b made at every step. regardless
Of labor And capital involved. The process
OF reform must be subject to this plain
dictate OF iussiee. All taxation should Be
limited 70 the requirements Of economical
Government The necessary reduction in
taxation can and must be effected without
dspriving American labor Of the ability 70
compete successfully With foreign labor
and without imposing lower rates OF dusy
than will be ample TO cover any increased
coat OF prodneaoa which NAV exist in con-
sequence OF higher rates OF wages prevail
ing in this country. Snficisnt revenue to
pay all the expenses Of the Federal Govern
msnt economically administered, including
pensions. and the interest and principal az
the pablo debt can BE- got under our pres