Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-09-29
The Platform

Resolved, That the democracy of Kansas, in
convention assembled, h. ariiiy endorse the
present democratic administration, aud fully
sustain the president in his intelligent manly
and courageous efforts to carry iutO practical
effect the principles and doct rines laid down in
the national democratic platform. upon which
he WAS n inflated rs the choice of the national
democracy for president of the United States
he 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 Zoe, au'l we join hin in his sent-
ment that the perpetuation of the republic and
OF the Liberties of the people, is far paramount
10 the existence of any political organization.
Resolved, That we arc in accord with the ma
tlonal democracy I'm opposition to oil sumptu-
airy legislation, either state or national; that
we are opposed to the principles of constitu-
dOnal prohibition, and demand n re-submiSsion
of The prohibitory amendment, in this state. to
a 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 restored: and in
stead of constitutional or statutory prohibition,
we favor well regulated and just license
system.
Resolved, That we recognize labor as the
source of all wealth, and demand TOR the work
ing classes such remuneration for their ser
vices as Will enable them, with economy and
sobriety, 10 improve their social and financial
condition. Further, we condemn the policy of
the republican party i'm 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 settles by board of ar
bitrat1on in each state, and general supervis-
ing board, appointed by the United States, as IA
final board of appeal, so that the prosecutions
OF corpol ate power, and the retaliation of labor
strikes may cease, and justice prevail.
Resolved that the present railroad law should
be so amended as to prevent the railroad COM
rates of freight, to pay the interest on watered
stock; should provide for a reasonable COM
| pensation fer services rendered, and no more;
Ind m mi NJ fhsare ha CHI
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 politi-
cal machine. and is the crying evil of the hour,
| and we demand a revision of the whole pension
system, and the enactment of 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
wIanou , deiay, receive pensions IN some meas,
| sufferings; and we further demand an appro-
| priation by congress sufficient to employ such
| clerical force as VIII bring about settlement
of each case within thirty days after the proper
application has been filed in the pension bureau.
Resolved, That the soldiers and sailors of the
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
4 fefture of all uncarned land grants, and the
| opening up of all lands of the United States to
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proceedings beInstituted at once 10 secure title
/ to the settler on such forfeited lands
| Resolved, That we denounce the past policy
| of the general land Office under republican
rule, In allowing our public lands to pass into
| the possession of alien absentees.
| Resolved. That we believe in a tariff for rev.
| enue, so adjusted as to meet all tine demands of
| the government, and that any surplus derived
| therefrom be at once applied TO the reduction
| OF the national debt, and we demand a revision
| of the present complicated tariff laws, so that
! the wealth of the country. and the luxuries of
lie may bear more evenly the burdens of tax
alton, and the necessaries 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 in the field and appeal only tC
the calm deliberate judgment of the elector:
of the state-believing that the election of oul
ticket will Insure good government to this com
| monwealth and its people, an honest admins
| tration of public affairs. untainted by the du
plicity and hypocrisy which have marked the
conduct of the republican party in this state
for years, and we invite all good citizens with
out regard to previous political associations
to join with us in redeeming the state from
imbecile and hypocritical rule