Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-17

ulations, in that it did not indorse any bond
scheme or take any action calculated to create
political strife and thus direct attention from
the railroad commission issue, and we further
recommend to county judges, commissioners
and all concerned TO accept this action as con-
elusive until after next general election.
We demand of political conventions condem-
nation of all further bond schemes of whatever
character.
We demand of political conventions an in
dorsement of a railroad commission, as out
lined in the foregoing recommendations.
Inasmuch the state undertakes the educa-
ton of its children it is its duty TO say what the
children shall be taught: and, therefore, we de-
mand uniform system OF textbooks in our
public schools; and a method of their publica-
ton to insure books at the least cost to patrons
We demand that the system of hiring out con-
victs be abolished at the earliest practicable
time and that they be used only on public work,
and to this end would recommend Law under
which each county may work short time convicts
on the public roads.
We are opposed to paternalism; in favor of the
maximum OF personal liberty consistent with
good and substantial government; and unequiv-
ocally condemn class legislation, Tor experience
teaches tn { its ultimate effects are dis
couraging to the producers, whose wants are
simplest, and who constitute the most defense
In conclusion, we appeal to every farmer,
every wage-wofker, and every other honest citi
zen not only to know what ne wants, but TO
adopt the best meIhds of securing it by being
present at every primary and convention OF his
party.
Upon national issues we offer the following:
Whereas, agriculture is the basis of prospect
ty, and the true measure of success in all our in
duStrlal pursuits; and,
Whereas, al laws, practices and customs
which hinder or obstruct agricultural success,
or in any wise discourage agriculture, is pub
lie injury, and an obstruction to public pros
perity and universal happiness: and,
Whereas, through class legislation many laws
have been enacted, and many customs estab-
lished. which Cypress and burden those en-
gagged in agricultural pursuits; therefore,
Resolved, l. That, as the price of the products
OF our farms is fixed by the price OF the surplus
we sell In foreign markets. we believe any unjust
tariff restrictions to be unw1se.
2 That for government to take from one in
dustry to support another is inconsistent with
the true aims and purposes of lis creation, and
as tariffs imports which are established for
protective purposes do this, we demand that the
tariff laws be revised so as only to raise reve-
nue. for economical government. and that duties
should be laid heaviest on luxurleS.
3. That we demand financial system in the
United States which will admit of an expansion
to suit the growth in wealth and population of
the country.
A. We demand the abolition of the national
banking system, opposed to principles of re-
publican government
>. That pooling and dealingin futures be made
felony, punishable by imprisonment.
6. That United States senators should be
elected by popular vote.
Z. That we favor the free coinage of silver and
that it be made legal tender.
The first part of the report relating to state
matters was adopted without debate. The
second part, dealing with national questions,
provoked quite sharp discussion.
Capt. Payne, the Dallas county Greenbacker,
offered q substitute for the first paragraph of it,
which made the usual demands contained in
Greenback platforms, with the additi on of de-
mand for woman suffrage. The report was,
however, adopted read.
Mr.. White of Freestone county, offered a res
olution asking for the adoption of a majority
rule in state conventions. Adopted
On motion the convention adjourned sine die.