Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-07-10
Iowa Democratic Proceedings.

The Democratic convention re-assembled on
Thursday morning at 9 O'Clock. The commit
tee on platform reported the following
RESOLUTIONS:
The Democracy OF Iowa, in convention as
sembled, announce the following platform Of
principles; That the clean, pure and honest
administration Of Grover Cleveland is n mat
ter of just pride for every American citizen,
without distinction OF party, and we most cor
daily and heartily approve and applaud the
noble, determined and successful efforts Of
the president in the interests OF good govern
ment, and we pledge him our continued sup
port in all such efforts.
That the noble and manly efforts Of Glad
stone in behalf of representative government
for ireland commands our unqualified ap-
prevail.
We most heartily express our appreciation
of the services Of all union soldiers and sail
ors, and recommend the fullest recognition Of
their services in defense OF our country by
ample and liberal pension laws, making al
lowances TO all who received injuries or disa-
bilities in the service, and to those dependent
upon them. To that end we condemn private
bills and special legislation, which favor a
few to the detriment OF the many. and favor
general laws that will enable the pension bu-
reau to bestow the government bounty upon
all meritOrious claimants.
That 10 impose taxes for any other purposes
than the raising of the necessary revenue for
the support OF the government il unconsti-
~tutional and inconsistent with our boosted
freedom. We therefore call upon congress
for the immediate revision of our tariff law to
a revenue basis, to the end that every indus
try and every section may enjoy perfect equal
ity under the law.
That we insist that the surplus revenue ac-
cumulated in the treasury OF the United States
not needed TO defray the current expenses Of
the government and meet the appropriations
made by congress be applied in payment of
the public debt.
That the public lands are a trust held bv the
government as the heritage of its people, and
that they should under no circumstances be
alienatcd from lis citizens, nor made the sub
ject Of barter and sale for speculative purpos-
es, but should be held for actual settlers, who
propose by their own labor 20 build up I'm our
country "A home. and we demand the immedi-
ate and unconditional resumption OF all I'M
earned railroad land grants.
That, recognizing IN industry and morality
the standard Of individual and national great
ness and the foundation Of purity and happi-
dcss in the home, We would secure To the
laborcr n participation i'm the fruit. of his
toll and n share in the family and the home
In the refining influences of advancing civil
ization. We therefore call upon al who may
have at heart the greatest good to the great
est number to join with US in securing 10y un-
prejudiccd legislation just recognition OF the
rights of the toiler, and i'm protecting the in
dividual laborer by proper, equitable and hon
orable safeguards against the present and
threatened Entertainments of monopoly cor
porations. We sternly dCnounce the betrayal
Of the Interests Of the miners Of Iowa by the
last Republican legislature and its shameless
violation of pledges given by its platform and
party leaders, as shown by the defeat Of the
mcast res Of relief demanded by the miners Of
the state.
The oaly safe foundation for free reprcscn-
tatige government is equal representation in
our legislative councils. We denouncc the
action oi .he Republican majority in the last
general assembly in the passage Of the con-
gresslonal rcappointinent and legislative re-
districting bills as a bold corrupt and despotic
disfranchiscmen of large bodies Of our pco-
pie I'm order To perpetuatc power in the hands
Of the Republican party and TO shield it from
just and certain defeat which it's partisan
management so surely invites. A party So
lost 10 all sense Of justice and dcccncy, SO OBJ
livious to the rights Of free people and the
principles Of popular government, is wholly
unfit TO be trusted with further political
power.
That wherever a public officer is shown to
have been corrupt or has violated the law In
his official position, we call for his prompt
conviction and severe punishment. No long
continuance Of dishonest and illegal practices
can be accepted as a shield or paliation Of
guilt. The recent discovery Of Republican
maladministration, corruption, defiance Of
law and abuse Of power call loudly for punish
mcnt Of many guilty men, and for driving
from nnutar "a marty uhi.l Inp ca lierrn,aI
and debauched the administration Of public
affairs in Iowa.
That we favor the repeal Of the present pro-
hibitory liquor law Of this state ana the enact
ment in lieu thereof Of a law securing each
county and municipal corporation the right to
determine for itself the prohibition or licens-
ing of the sale Of intoxicating liquors as a
beverage, providing 10y proper legislation for
the enforcement Of prohibition where prohi-
bition is adopted, and whore license is adopted
as a license fee Of not less than $500, with
such Legislative restrictions as will promote
~sobriety and suppress free Whisky.
We cordially invite all persons believing in
the foregoing principles to unite in overthrow
Ing the party in power in this state.
TELEGRAM TO GLADSTONE.
The convention sent the following cable
gram to Gladstone:
DEs MONIES, TO-, july I. 1SS6.-Hon. W.
f. Gladstone, Charles Stewart Parnell and
Michael Davitt, Esqs., London, England: The
Democratic party in Iowa, in convention as
sembled, sends greeting to you and your col
leagues in the great Democracy OF Great Brit
ain and Ireland in your noble efforts TO secure
home rule in Ireland.
(Slgned) G.. ". BELL, Chairman.
L. D. WALKER, Secretary.
THE TICKET.
The nominations for the several Offices are
as follows:
Secretary Of State-Cato Sells, Of Black
Haul