Sharp County record., 1888-07-26
STATE WHEEL DEMANDS

1st OF Congress we demand the pnr"
Chase of all unoccupled Indian lands, the
opening o ,Oklohoma to homestead sets
tIement, the reclamation of all unearned
land grants and laws to prevent corpor-
ations from acquiring real estate beyond
the reuuiremeuts Of the business i'll which
they are engaged. ,
2nd. The reduction Of the capital
stock OF railroads, tGlegraphs and teie-
phones to the actual cost of construction
and equipment, and the prohibition OF
dividends Of over six per cent; all surplus
earning Of 0vel that amOuat to be for
feited to the National and state treasu-
rles,
3rd. The payment of the National
dent according to the strict letter OF the
law, aud the establ .Shment Of II monetary
system by which all money will be issued
directly to the people; the prohibition Of
the issue of interest bearing bonds by
National, State, County aud munlclpah
ties and the unlimited coinage Of silver.
4th. A graduated tax upon incomes
SO as to c4uSo those who receive the
greatest protection Of goVetnment to aid
in its support.
5th. The equalization Of the tariff,
TIE placing Of all articles upon the FREE
list that enter into the products Of our
manufactures, 50 as to enable the manu-
f.cturers of the United States to compete
in the markets Of foreign Countries With
other Nations and the abolition OF all
ports Of entry where the cost OF ma'n-
tainance exceeds the receipts.
9th That the law making powers
take ear. y action upon such measures as
shall eff9ctually prevent the dealing IN
future Of all agricultural products, pre-.
scrhing such procedure in trial as shall
secure prompt conviction, and imposing
such penalties as shall SECURE the most
perfect compliance with the law.
Of the State we demand
1st The regulation of railroad, tele
graphs and telephones, by the REDUCTION
Of the capitalization to the actual cost O.
building the roads and their equipments
ana the forfeiture to the state Of all cam
ings over and above six ner cept'"e
eHinluS on the COST - -
railroads n,,"thg land for other than
st,iot railroad purposes. \, Horohibltiolq
OF ownership by othgggEs othgggs over ag anT ya'f Of the
Of the rail.99 20 Of this state. Laws to en-
w"'e'Dy adequate penalties the prompt
payment for all stock killed by their
trains I he prohibition Of runAmg
freight to other than passenger train Oh
the Christian Sabbath save wrecking
trains in case Of an accident,
2ud. The prohibition Of owning O!
real estate by aliens or alien corpota!iruS,
and the limitation of the own~rship of
bands TO reasonable amount by corpor-
uhUns, firms or Individuals
cd. A road law that will cause the
public roads to be constructed and kept
in repair by taxation.
4'h. The consolidation of the Stlte and
National elections. and rigiI and severe
laws for the pr, section Of the pu.ity of
tn ballot box
9TH. The fostering of the public schools
cf The state, by raising the tax for their
support upon all tdy property "A the
county III common instead of by districts.
9th. The prohibition Of the employ.
ment Of aimed men by corporations, un.
der penalty Of forfeiture of property.
Resolved, That committees OF this or.
der be appointed to present these de-
MINDS to all candidates for office, and
ASK them for pledge to support them;
and that said committee shall publish
names Of candidates and their approval
or dls1pproval of our demands fer tue
| purpose Of information to this order.