Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-10-20
Democratic Central Comm,ttee
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W. 7. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
The Platform

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
effect 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.
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
TO 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 in opposition to oil sumptu-
airy legislation, either state or national; that
tional prohibition, and demand re-submission
of the prohibitory 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 restored; and In
stead of constitutional or statutory prohibition,
we favor q well regulated and just license
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
sobriety, To 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 board of ar
bitration I'm each state, and a general supervis-
ing board, appointed by the United States, as q
| final board of appeal, so that the prosecutions
of corpoI 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
| panies from charging the people excessive
rates of freight, to pay the interest on watered
stock; should provide for reasonable com
fr md
| 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 politi
| cal machine, and is the crying evil of the hour
4 and we demand a revision Of the whole pension
| system, and the enactment of a general Law
unhampered by technicalitiee, so that the truly
worthy survivors of the union army, particf
pants In the late war, or their needy heirs, may
without delay, receive pensions in some meas
/ ure commensurate with their disabilities and
sufferings; and we further demand an appro
I priation by congress sufficient To employ such
| clerical force as VIII bring about settlement
Of each case within thirty days after the propei
application has been filed in the pension buresu
| 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 DC
no disqualification IL they are competent to the
proper discharge Of the duties.
Resolved, That we demand the speedy for
openinr 1p of All iands of the tnited States &c
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| homestead settlement, and that proper leRa
proceedings be instituted at once 10 secure title
| to the settler on such forfeited lands.
| Resolved. That we Gen0unce the past policy
Of the general land once under republican
rule, in allowing our public lands TO pass into
| the possession of alien abeentees-
Resolved. That we believe in q tariff for rev
enue, 50 adjusted rs to meet all the demands Oi
/ the government. and that any surplus derived
fherefrom be ut once applied TO the reduction
of the national debt, and we demand a revision
! of the present complicated tariff laws, 80 thai
the wealth OF the country. and the Injuries OF
hfe may bear more evenly the burdens OF tax
alton, and the necessaries Of life go free.
Resolved, That we are opposed to conyic'
| labor or pauper labor, and demand the mos
| 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 righ
i 20 settle thereon.
| Resolved, That on these principles We plac<
our candidates IN the field and appeal only Il
the calm deliberate Judgment Of the eiectorl
/ OF the state-believing that the election OF oul
| rickef win insure good government TO this com
| monwealth and its people, an honest admins
4 traffon OF public affairs, untainted by the du
plicity and hypocrisy which have marked the
conduct OF the republican party in this stat
/ for years, and We invite all good citizens. with
out regard to previous political associations
| 10 Join with us in rtxieeming the etufc from
! inibc1hr aud bypocritical r.ais.