Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1889-10-03
Resolutions Adopted by the Demo
cratic Party on Sept. 18TH.

The Democratic party of Ford county in con
vention assembled declares lis policies, principle
and beliefs a. follows:
1T. We believe in the principles OF COVER
ment promulgated by that grandest of statesman
and most admirable Of patriots-ThomaS Jeifer-
son. to whom we point with pride as the founder
Of our party.
End. We re affirm our belief in the principles
set forth by the Democratic National Convention
St Loui- in 1855 in IL platform, as those which
best conserve the Interests and rights OF the peo-
pie OF these jnitCG States.
Bird. We are opposed to all Trusts and Com
bines, by which few seek 10 control the markets
of our country to the harm and injury Of the mI:y
and favor the making Of laws to control. and If
need be, to abolish all such unjust ard burden
some combinations
We declare that all legislators, whether OF the
states tine nted STATES Congress. are wanting
in their faith 10 the people who elect them, when
lose sight Of the principle-That Government l.
established for the protection Of the rights OF the
Governed. and that any laws which iEfringcs upon
those rights Is un-constution, inequitablc and to
be abhorrcd.
iih We beliey, ii "a be the duty Of the legisla-
ture OF state 10 heed the demands OF large part
of the people when they ask that question oil
state policy be submitted n general election
and we further believe that majority of the vo-
tiers OF Kansas desire the ;c-submission OF the
Prohibitory amendment.
We therefore urge upon all ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Of Ford County 10 cmphatically declare them
selves on this question, aud that they make this
an Issue at the coming election.
9Th. The position of the Democratic party is
that of steady and uncompromising opposition 10
the principle of the Prohibitory Liquor Laws,
and in favor of system Of high license with local
option, believing that the latter system i more
consistent with the principles Of our form of
government, satisfactory To the people. aten-
ded with fewer evils. and productive of revenue
10 State. Counties and Cities, while the Odiors
probationary laws are 4 constant burden upon the
taxpayers who's. liberties are NJ the sam" time
destroyed.
9th. We favor a liberal policy on ihe part Of TIE
general %, erncnt towards the Survivors OF the
Union Army 10 whom is due a debt of gratitude
which can never be repaid.
9TH. We welcome the establishment Of State
Soldiers Home at old Ford Dodge the begin
ing of an Institution which will contribute TO the
hundreds of the veterans '.who the blue,
and will prove To be- OF vast advantage 10 Western
Kansas and Ford county.
To the end thai al things which lie within the
ability of our people aud county, looking 10 the
advancement of this iuStitnii may be done.
we favor the appointment by Democratic Central
Committee of committee Of three good citizens
and taxpayers 10 act in conjunction with Il similar
committee of the Republican party in all matters
and things rclatin" to the Soldiers Home.
Sth. We favor economy ~ the administration of
our county, city, township and school district
affairs We believe taxes are higher than necessary
and favor reduction thereof and pledge the
nominees OF this convention To do all in their
power 10 accomplish that end We advise that
non partisan taxpayer convention be held ut some
convenient time in November after the election
10 discuss the question
9th. We hereby pledge ourselves Ia support
the nominees of this convention for election al
the ensuing November election.