The Forrest City times., 1888-06-16

provement of our waterways. to the end that commerce may be fa- ciiltated and rates of transportation regulated and cheapened. by bring ing them into competition with those artificial avenues of traffic whose natural tendency is toward monopoly and extortion.
 Fifth-With a spirit of pride we remember that the Arkansas dele gation in the democratic national convention 1884 was the first to support Grover Cleveland for nom. inatlon, and continued steadfa in their support throughout the con- test, and realizing that the,r judge. ment has been fully vindicated by his administration, we hereby in. struct our delegation to the con- ventlon to meet in St. Louis on the 5th of June, to cast the undivided vote of Arkansas for his rcnomi- nation.
 Sixth-We point with pride to the successful administration of state affairs by the democratic par. ty and the results that prove It's wisdom and patriotism-to-wit: The rate of taxation reduced from : to 5 mills, the marvellous increase of material wealth of the state. which was greatly enhanced by the passage of laws which subject ed the property of wealthy corpo- rations to the payment of an eaui,- able proportion of the cost of their own protection on a fair basis to themselves and justice to the people; the liberal encouragement and fostering care extended to the cause of public education; the founding and sustaining on 2 ba. SIS of broad literally tho various charitable institutions oftbe state, and the payment of 80 much of the just debt of the state as has alrea. dy been accomplished, with the promise of it's entire satisfaction at no distant day.
 Seventh-We indorse the action of the legislature of 1887 in pro. vIdIng for Q geological survey of the state, and favor the establish ment by the next legislature of a bureau of agriculture, manufacture, mining and immigration.
 Eighth-We favor a system of liberal enactment for the encour- agement of railroads and manufac- turng establishments, but are op- posed to any exemption in their favor from the burdens of taxation. which cannot be extended alike to all taxpayers and citizens.
 Ninth-We endorse the united efforts of liberal-minded citizens of the state, regardless of political affiliations, to organize and build up a state bureau of immigration and hereby second thelr invitation, extended 10 all earnest, and intel ligent people everywhere, regard less of political opinion or religious belief, to make their homes in Ar. kansas, where a cordial welcome from the people will be extended to them, and a variety of undevel- oped resources. unexcelled by any equal area on the globe promises generous reward for industrious labor.
 Tenth-The fnancial cmbarass. melt of the state having been safe- ly and certainly relieved, we favor such notifications of the convict system of the state as can be effect ed, to the end that the state shall assume the complete control and responsibility for their mainte- nance; that their labor may not be brought into open and direct com- petition with the honest and vol untary labor of the people, and on such a reformatory basis that no- vices in crime may not be subjected to the baneful influences of con- tact and association with hard ened criminals.
 Eleventh-We congratulate the people upon the growth of personal temperance throughout the state. and arc in favor of the strict en- foreemcnt of tho laws now in our statutes restricting the illicit sale of intoxicating liquors, believing that it affords striking example of the beneficcnt effects of the principle of local selfgovernment.
 Twclfih-In conclusion we cor dialIy invite all citizens cfthe state regardless of their past party affili- ations. who are in accord with the present administration and the principles declared in the message of President Cleveland, and the policies lad down in this platform. to unite and affiliate with us m their support and maintenance by the election of the candidates pledged to their enforcement.