The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-16
PLATFORM
or the DemOcratic-C Conservative Party
Of Mississippi
USAsGMOUsLY ADOPTED IL STATE CONVENTION,
AUsCsT 90 1855.


ResoJrsd. That We re-afkrIn the following adopted
Wy the DEMOCRATIC state Convention which assem-
hed IN the City Of Jackson, on the % day Of Au-
gust, 1871, and on the 9TH day Of August, 1851
The Democratic party Of Mississippi, grateful for
the Of It's past eOi in the cause OF reform
and of Just and honest government and invoking
The blessing Of Heaven on Its future eDdesv"rs in
Ing
PLATFORM or PRINCIPLES.
states.
?. Homo rule, and the preservation Of the state
Governments, with all their reserved and guaran-
teed rights unimpsired.
3. No interference by the military power with
the freedom Of elections, and with the civil and
political rights Of citizens Of the United States.
T. The protection Of the equal rights Of all classes
ana the prompt vigorous and impartial admins
tration Of the criminal laws; and to this end. we
crhort Judges. reace officers and jnrors-grand and
petit--to vigilance. fidelity and promptness.
q NO discrimination On account Of race, color or
previous condition Of seryitude or birth place and
no special legislation for the benefit OF The few at
The expense Of the many.
s. strict adherence, in the selection Of public
agents 20 the time-hon0red Jeffersonia ian standard
Il he honest is he capable. is he true 10 the Con-
stitution|
Z A continuation Of the policy Of retrenebmept
and reform 50 siRnally inaugurated by the Demo-
cratic party
q Reduction Of the burthen Of taxation TO the
Of the law
. Corporations Of every description supervisable
Mlthih fob-iiuitOnai Units bN state authority
and subordinate 10 state legislation in the interest
and for the protection Of the people.
10. As the perpetuity 81 free government depends
"pon inc virtue and Intelligence Of the people, we
pledge ourselves to the maintenance Of our State
system Of free schools
~. We favor the granting Of such aid as may be
extended without violation Of the Constitution of
the United states departing from the established
usages 81 the COVER nment 20 the rebuilding and
seeping in repair OF the levees Of the Mississippi
River.
y. That we declare It to be the policy of the
,eiho, raiic-' "nserystive party to encourage the
Tow Of immigration TO this State. and recommend
The passage Of all needfui laws and the making OF
All necessary appropriations 10 effect this end
rs. That we invite the investment of capital, and
assure 10 IT. all necessary legal protection
- mar upon this platform Of principles end OF
public policy invite the cooperation of ali cti-
zsns without regard 10 past differences in support
OF the candidates nominated by this Convention.
ADDIrIoNAL RESOLUTIONS.
D.. Res0,ed, That the Democratic marty now in
Convention assembled, declares itself in favor Of
redeeming its past pledges 10 the people by such
legislation as viii give practical effect 10 the recent
decisions OF our Supreme Court on Railroad Super
.. Resolped, That whilst there are many pro-
visions Of Incorporation which now subject To
amendment and repeal, yet the power of the Iegs-
ature 10 enact any law which is beyond the control
~ the people in subsequent Legislatures is danger
Gus IN the extreme, and may be, in the future as
IN the past greatly abused. Therefore we deem IL
10 be the duty OF the next legislature to submit 10
the people proposition 10 amend the Constitution
"l me state, which will prohibit the granting OF
my charter Of incorporation which will be unater-
able or irrepealabe in any OF its provi,ioDs
). Res0i,ed, That il is the sense of this Conven-
vcntton That the disabled INDECENT ex. Confederate
-oldiers should he pensioned by the Legislature o.
this State.
T. Recognizing the great Importance Of develop
ing IN every possible the educational interests
oi our people aud realizing the extremely onerous
burden 81 furnishing equal public school facilities
to the white and coored youth Of our State in our
present impoverished condition.
Resofred, That we request our senators and Rep
resentatives in Congress to vote for and use al,
legitimate means in their power to secure the mass
age Of what is known as the Blair Educational Bill
or some measure with like object