The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-10-07

| pIOpOSdtlOn OF WHICH we, as 1QClVl
uais and as party, pledge ourselves.
I've reafirm and endorse the principle
embodied in the platform adopted by til
f. National Convention of the Democrat
party held In st. Louis on the 18th of j. n,
1883, and endorse the nomination of Grove
cleveland for President and Allan G. Thu
man for Vice President
2-An inviolsble preservation of the FED
eral constitution, and this we understand +
include the preservation TO the States an
to the people of all rights and powers o
government not expressly, or by necessar,
lmputaton, granted 10 the Federal govern
ment.
$40 foster q spirit of independence, 81
that the citizen shall rely for his prosperit,
upon his own industry, energy and econ
omy, rather than the special aid or protec
ton of the government, which is always un
! equal ana often unjust.
4-rhe emf 'rcemeht of all valid laws, 20
| upon the question of the validity of any
law. the decision OF the court of last resort
| Is final. and should be accepted in goed
| faith until, by legitimate agitation, if OBJ
noxious. its abrogation or repeal can be
secured.
Equal and exact justice to all man, of
whatever state, religious or political Free.
iom of religion, of the Press, and of the
person. under the protection of the law,
md OF an enlightened public opinion
AbSolu separation of church and state
the safety and well being of each demand
ing that neither in its organiZ d capacity,
,hould in any manner interfere with the
other.
sand we further declare it to be our
irm bell ef, that it is dramatically opposed 10
he principles of free governme 1T, for any
;itizen TO yield to any nan or set of men,
he right 10 control his political action, and
hat in doing So he does an injustice TO him.
elf. to his country, and to civ llzation AND
While we strongly iuSist upon the right t.
,njoy the benefits of local self government.
We oelieve 1t TO De impossible that this
ignt can be well exercised or these bene-
its fully enjoyed by any community where
.ae many are controlled by the will of the
;ew, t. whatever party that few may be.
ong.
6-We believe no MAJ can be a consistent
Democrat and at the same time advocate
ne principles of or vote for the nominees
Of any osher political party, local or ma
ICnal. 5
THE Democratic platform, as of DID,;
means the greatest good to the greatest
lumber, and recognizes as worthy
nembers of the party AL law-Abidlng
citizens who subscribe 10 its prin-
iples. support its no minees, .dopt its
lsages with ut regard to past political affili-
tons or religious convictions
S.-That the affairs of rhe govern ment can
safely entrusted to the intelligence If a
rec people. That all just government is
derived rum the consent OF the governed.
That every citizen should be allowed the
exercise of the greatest liberty ,nsis.ent
Sith the public good and safety. That any
form of colonial government is incongruous
With the political system of the United
'tates. Local self-government is cardinal
principle OF Democracy, and as such we
affirm and endorse it.
y.-kellgIous belief or fidelity to any
church or opposition there.o, should never
De made the test of political or official pre-
ferment.
In the selection of officers to administer
md execute the laws, fitness for the Office
,uou d be the only qualification required.
l0-To the end that free local sci govern
neut may be secured, and participation in
NATIONAL affairs. had and maintained upon
ne basis of these principles, we pledge our
elves 10 support them. and to struggle thst
hey may become predominant: and invite
Ill good citizens, who believe that The prin-
:ipies thus enunciated should be supreme,
RI, spective of religious belief or previous
POLITICAL affiliations. to unite with and aid
is to consummate this end
H. D. JOHNSON, Chairman.
The platform was adopted. Several
VI the sections received hearty applause
PARTICULARLY the one referring to the
endorsement of the Democratic nomi-
ices ard section 8, which declares that
'eligious belief should never be made a
.;est for polit cal preterment.
TO ESTABLISH DEMOCRATIC CLUBS.
S. A. Kenner presented the following
'esolution, which was adopted:
Resolved, BIZ the Democrats of Utah Ter
ritory, in conve ntion assembled, That we
pledge ourselves, individually and coll
lectivelv, to the furtherance OF Democratic
principles in this Territory. by aiding, so
far as we may, in the establishment and
maintenance of Democratic clubs and com
mittees,. in every ward, precinct, town and
city in this Territory.
There was some informal talk, CON-
corning the nomination of Delegate to
Congress, and in orc er to arrive at the
sense OF the convention on the subject,
W. D. Roberts, of Utah County, moved
that the convention place in nomina-
ion a delegate. The motion was car
ried, and a recess taken until $50.