The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-07-05
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The democratic party OF Missouri. In conven-
ton dsciares its-Esnewed and un-
f~aiIering iaiih In the principles OF ihr parry as
the only security Of rtpObiican government anil
tie perpetuliy OF The hi fties Of the ]. ople. the
supremacy OF the general eovernnent IN Tue
exercise OF all ne powers deleg.ted to II by IN.
consIlutionj the rrserved Tighta OF zach and
every state In the union. as 10 all such powers
not so delegated, or by The federal constitution
prohibited TO the stniesi opposition TO cl.ss
lust taxation OF all claske s without Iavor or dis
~tiBciion. for the mere support of the govern
ment. which should protect life, liberty and
property alike; The absolute equality Of all
citizens b, fore the law without distinctlon.
In the maintenance OF lhese just principles
depends the perpetLity OF our free and enlighten-
general welfare and The happiness, prosperity
aud continued freedom Of he people
ton "a unlnst. fnequtable and ,iniquiloua.
whereby the princtpai burdens OF taxetlon aninid
upon ms necesslties OF life an . the iuxurlts arr
enabled TO escape their iust proportion. and
we demand the revision OF the entire tariff syS-
trm on - revenue Lasis. so adlnsted Ms d place
With equal and exact Jusiice to aii and special
favors 70 none. Y
directly responsible fofe the enactment OF the
present uuJnst tariff system 80
We regsrd trusts or combinations Of indivii-
i,nat. rssult 81 The Irssent Jnioaitons tsr,6 and
We Tenant the repeal Of the tarin tsxer that
enables such corporaii rs 70 sxfort from he
people exorbitAnt prices Tor the products which
We declare It 10 be The duty OF our Legislators.
state and ieseiai, to u.e all reasonabie efforts
within constitutional limits TO prevent the
creation ard circumscribe The powers of mo-
non. lies which. IN tbeirt operation. have the
Effects 10 forestall narkrts and otherwise inter-
fere wlih The free exercise OF trade 10y
We arraign tbs present Republican national
administration fur having violated its pledges
commitisd To its hands The -reckiess pros,its.
tion OF the civil service by the president md
senate has only been exceed d by the brutal
VI con- ress IN defiance OF every time-honor.d
prreesisnt and In disregard OF the constitution.
~hlch spgnrtlons epresent.iivrs 70 the sever
We denounce tyrsnnicAl and arbitrary rulings
OF The presiding officer of the house OF repI esen
tnd0rse The gallant aud stubborn resistance Of
the democratic minority in their defense OF the
rights Of the people.
We declare that the people of the several
states are the source Of all power, and they alone
are authorized TO direct aud control the hr .irs
OF their rcspt ctive governments. sn6Jrct only to
constitutional and kelf-imp0sed Limitations, and
we further hold tiiat any interior ence or attempt
q Interference on the part ct thu federal govern.
ment IN the %sriectIon OF our senators and rep.
PssentatIyes In congress IL an assumption OF
power unwarraated by The constitution and an
arbitrary auempt TO encroach upon the right OF
the several states.
We are IN favor OF the free and unrestrIcted
coinage OF silver and tue increase OF the volume
OF earrency 10 meet The legitimate demands 81
Ltgflts Auu We A1Ab tut DOWeT 10 issue
anil control the volume o. such currency should
be exercited BY the government {
The puplic lands. the heritage or the people,
should De held for nctusi sctiiere only. not an
Other Here. . rAliroads or gpecuiatofs, and al
land now heid Tor spceulatiye paFposes should
eorpoI atoms not actually earned All thsi meas.
urea 10 tsken 70 psrvsnt aliensrfrolt holding or
aoaalr.nf a!is q And ~ the United States and
ffe sedaosFsey d Missourl fayors the purity
OF the ballet tnn passage and enforcement Of ali
laws which Insure honest elections and the
amendment Of the election law known MS the
Australian ballot system passed BY the last
apply 10 all the counties and permit any poIlti-
cal psrty or Individual 10 place . ticket In the
held Without having given . preyioas Expression
me dsmocratic party founded in Missouri.
and mas sver fayofed a system OF free education,
and wepoint win pride 70 the mngnineenl and
lIOerallS sustained public school system OF this
state. which Il has inaugurnted aud fostered
We denounce the combinations and trusts by
which the price OF school books 10 lurgely In
srrased above u reasonable cost and we favor
such legislation as will Tree the people from
ihrir grasp andgivs school books to the children
OF the state NJ u TrasODi bic cost.
We are justly proud or the splendid record
made BY our democratic senators aod represen.
taIiyes 10 the present congress. and we point
o ~ stsnd iifk en bv the lion George q Yest. IN
the Unfted STATES senate 10 behalf OF human
liberty ~ d Equal rights. by which he has tn
deared h maelf 70 the democracy or The entire
pation .t.
Tue democratic party In Missouri believes thai
. public on % is "a public trust. and 1t demands
HDnity and honesty and |, fiisIency. and when In
any Gaze a public oficer has proven recreant 10
demands his removal and pnnishmeht
We refer with pride " the prompt action Of
Governor Francis In protecting the Interests OF
the slHte when u recent state Onlcsr proved uu-
faithful. as . guarantee that the interests of the
ftate OF Missouri are In safe hands, and In ctr L.
iax contrast 70 the course Of ths republican party
IN shielding public oIhcIals and promoting them
70 high positions.