The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-07-17
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RESOLVED, That the Democracy of
Ohio rehlllrm Its platform OF 1888, ~ lol'
lows; II indOrses the principles OF the
party expressed In previous State ana
National platforms In regard to personal
liberty, the true functions Of Govern,
ment, M embraced In the political creed
expOunded by the founder OF the Demo
cratic party, Thomas Jefferson. Appli-
cation of thee principles 10 the present
condition demands publication OF the
public service. punishment OF robbers
OF the public treasury, the equalization
Of all public burdens, arrest OF pf0lll'
gacy and extravaganza that corrupt the
administration Of public affairs, and a
total change In the policy that has 30
long been pursued by tho Republican
party, fayOring individual and class ln-
teresta at the expense OF the lab0rlng
aud wealth'pTOducing people OF the
country; and we renew our previous doc
laTatlOns for staple money, the gradual
extinction OF the public debt, ana pay
ment of pensions 10 oil disabled sold
iers, their widows aud orphans,
Sec0nd-We favor tariff for revenue,
limited TO the necessities OF a Govern.
ment economically administered, ana
40 adjusted In its application AZ TO pre-
vent unequal burdens, encourage pro,
dnctlye Industries ut home, and afford
lust compensation TO labor, but not 10
create or foster m0n0p0lles.
Third-That the just demands OF the
wool growers OF Ohio and the country
for an equitable readjuatment OF the
duties on wool (unjnsIly reduced by q
Republican COngress) 30 that this In
dustry shall be fully and equally fa-
yOred with other industries ought to be
cOmdlied with, and we indorse the ac-
tlon OF the Democratic members OF Ohio
In their efforts to accomplish this re-
suit,
Fourth-The Democratic party Ia and
always has been opposed 10 eumptuary
legislation and unequal taxation In any
form, ana Ii In favor OF the largest
liberty Of private conduct consistent
with public welfare and the rights OF
others, and OF regulating the liquor
traffic and providing against the evils
resulting therefrOm by a judicious and
properly graded license system.
Flfth--That we commend the action
Of the Democratic Legislature In its
abolition pf the contract labor syatem
aud its reform OF prison management,
and we indOrse the Legislature and
Executive In their economical and wise
administration OF the affairs Of the
State.
sixth-The protection OF the Govern
ment is due TO oil American citizens,
native and foreign born, abroad aud at
home,
seyenth-We reaflrm the resolutions
OF the State Conventions Of Ohio In 1880,
1881 and 1882, and Of the Democratic
National Conventions OF 1872. 1876 and
1880, demanding thorough re-
form and publication Of the civil ser
vice, aud charge that the RepuOlica
party has violated every pledge II has
heretofore given for the reform thereof,
and has failed during its long admInly-
tratiOn Of the Government 10 cOrrec
even the most violent abuses; and "
demand, therefore, a change of the EX
ecutiye administration Of the Govern
ment itself ~ a reform first of all necee
sary (as made manifest by the Star rOul
trials and other iniQuities) thereby
Oustlng corrupt rings, confederated 10
protect crime Hnd prevent the punish
ment OF criminals, and by 30 doing
make II possible TO punish fraud and
theft In the public service.