Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-24
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Resolved, That the democracy of Kansas. in
convention assembled, heartily endorse the
present democratic administration, and fully
sustain the president in his intelligent manly
and courageous efforts to carry into practical
erect the principles and dOct rines laid down in
the national democratic platform, upon which
he was nominated as the choice of the national
democracy for president of the United States.
lie has been faithful thus far to his high trust.
nd his administration of national affairs has
given assurance to the country that he meant
what he said when he announced his fearless
determination to do right, whether offensive
10 friend or foe, and we join him in his senti-
ment that the perpetuation of the republic and
of the liberties of the people, is far paramount
to the existence of any political organization.
Resolved, That we are in accord with the ma
tional democracy i'm opposition to all sumptll
airy legislation, either state or national; that
we are opposed to the principles of constitu-
uonal prohibition, and demand re-submission
of the prnhibitory amendment, in this state TO
vote of the electors, so that the question may
be finally and intelligently settled; and whereby
the interest OF true temperance may be pro-
NOTED and the individual liberty and manhood
of the citizen respected and rcstored: and I'm
stead OF constitutional or statutory prohibition,
system.
Resolved, That we recognize labor as the
source of all wealth. and demand for the work
ing classes such remuneration for their SER
vices as will enable them, with economy and
sobr1ety, 10 improve their social and financial
condition. Further, we condemn the policy of
the republican party in building up monopo-
lies and classes by special legislation hostile TO
the best interests of the masses
Resolved, That the differences between labor
and capital should be settled by a board of ar
bitratiOn in each state, and general supervis-
ing board, appointed by the United States, rs a
nnsl Doara OF appeal, SO tnat the prosecutions
strikes may cease, and justice prevail.
Resolved that the present railroad law should
De so amended as to- prevent the railroad COM
panies from charging the people excessive
rates of freight, to pay the 'iterest on watered
stock; should provide for a reasonable COM
pensation fer services rendered, and no more;
and the commissioners. IL any there be- should
have the power to enforce their decisions in
the name of the state.
Resolved, That the republican policy of spe-
cial pension legislation is designed as a politi-
cal machine, and Is the crying evil of the hour
and we demand revision Of the whole pension
system, and the enactment of a general law
unhampered by technicalities, so that the truly
worthy survivors of the union army, partici-
pants in the late war. or their needy heirs, may
without delay, eceive pensions In some meas
ure commensurate with their disabilities and
sutferings; and we further demand an appro-
priation by congress sufficient to employ such
clerical force as WI bring about a settlement
of each case within thirty days after the proper
application has been filed in the pension bureau.
late war, having honorable discharges, are en-
titled to the first consideration in appoint
ments, and that age and disabilities should be
no disqualification If they are Competent to the
proper discharge of the duties.
Resolved, That We demand the speedy for
fixture of all unearned land grants, and the
homestead settlement, and that proper legal
proceedings belnStitutgd ut once 10 secure title
to the settler on such forfeited lands.
Resolved. That we cenounce the past policy
OF the general land Office under republican
rule, in allowing our public lands to pass into
the possession OF alien absentces.
Resolved That VIC believe in tariff for rev.
enue, so adjusted as to meet all the demands of
the government, and that any surplus derived
therefrom be at once applied to the reduction
OF the national debt. and we demand n revision
OF the present complicated tariff Laws, so that
the wealth OF the country. and the Injuries of
life may bear more evenly the burdens of tax
alton. aud the ncceSsarfes OF life go free
Resolved, That we are opposed to convict
labor or pauper labor, and demand the most
stringent Legislation on this subject.
Resolved, That the Oklahoma country should
be opened up to actual settlement, and should
be free alike to all persons having legal right
TO settle thereon.
Resolved. That on these principles we place
our candidates i'm the field and appeal only 10
the calm deliberate judgment of the electors
OF the state-believinR that the election of our
ticket VIII insure good government to this COM
monwealth and IT'S people, an honest admins
tration Of public Affairs, unfainted by the sIu-
piicity and hypocrisy which have marked the
conduct OF the republican party In this state
for years. and we invite all good cifizens. with
out regard TO previous political associafiGns
10 Join with US In redeeming the state fron,
imoectle aud hypocritical ruis..