Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-16
rHnNArIoNAL PLATFORM.
Adopted at Tahlequah April lst,
1901.

lsr. The National Party renews
its fidelity to the existing form Of
government of the Cherokee peo-
pie and pledges itself so far as in
it lies, to hand it down, unim-
paired, to their posterity.
2Np. It pledges itself to a faith
full, intelligent and impartial adj
administration Of law.
BIRD. In regard to the Cherokee
lands west of the 96o Q included in
our Patent, the National Party
will favor sale of the same TO the
United States, for such price and
upon such other conditions as will
meet the approval OF majority Of
the citizens of the Cherokee Ma.
ton. And If sold, pledges itself to
use all lawful means to secure the
best terms possible, aud that the
proceeds, after deducting suiii-
cient amountf for school and general
purposes, shall be paid per cap
tia to the citizens of the Cherokee
consistent with the pro-
visions Of treaty and the constltu-
ton.
1t will strive to maintain entire
the remaining National domain for
the citizens Of the Cherokee Ma
ton, and in doing so will seek to up
hold and defend the rights of the
Nation and all of its citizens
against the.trespasses, depredations
and intrusions Of non citizens, by
az plying to the United States for
the imposition Of proper penalties
to restrain such wrong-doing, and
to enectually prevent the monop-
oly Of the common domain by cit
izeus; it will favor legislation to
the extent, Unnecessary, that will
confne such citizen to his or her
pro rata share Of the same.
4rH. The eminent success which
has crowned the educational and
humane policy Of The National
Party, as witnessed by the schools
and asylums Of the Nation, is II
safe guarantee that the highest
moral intellectual and social well
fare of all classes Of Cherokee citi-
zeus may be safely confded to its
care and guardianship, recognizing
as il does the wisdom OF the far
mers of the Cherokee constitution
nearly fifty years ago, when they
incorporated in that honored in
strument the declaration that, Re-
ligion, Morality and knowledge,
being necessary to good govern
ment, the preservation of liberty,
and the happiness Of mankind,
schools, and the means of cduca-
ton shall forever be encouraged
in this Nation"
5TH. The National Party is
hereby pledged against all species
of corruption in the details of the
government Of this Nation 1t
especially inculates pure and patri-
otic motives IN legislative conduct.
1t is accordingly opposed to the
creation or filling of any office, in
the filling of which member OF
either Senate or Council may have
personal and pecuniary interest.
9TH. The National Party pledges
itself that all lawful contracts and
honorable obligations Of the Nation
shall be upheld
7TH. The National Party pledges
itself to all citizens adopted under
treaty the enjoyment Of equal
rights with native Cherokees. and
should friendly and honest differ
ence Of opinion arise with either
or any class Of apoptcd citizens, in
regard to their respective rights
TO the National property. the Nat
ional Party will, without any spir-
it Of contention but for fairness
sake, and to effect a final settle
ment of the question, invite a ref
erance Of the differance to what
ever judicial tribunal may be ap-
propriate ard designated TO decide
the points at issue.
Sth. The National Party obli-
gates itself to oppose all special
legislation whereby valuable and
far.reacbing privileges may be con
ferred upon individuals to the eX-
clusion Of the people at large, and
will as far MS practicable protect
the rights Of the people in the com
mon heritage of the Nation.
9TH. The National Party will
as al times observe in good faith,
AN our treaties with the United
States and will cherish relations OF
continued friendship with their
Red Brothers of the Indian Ter
ritory.
10TH. It will foster industry, en-
courage enterprise and aid in the
development of the resources of
the Nation 10y a liberal policy to-
wards labor and the agricultural
and stock raising interest OF the
Nation.
1lTH. The National Party points
with pride TO the maintenance of
the integrity of the Cherokee Ma
ton, the advancement in know
ledge and personal wealth of its
citizens, the judicious management
of its finances, and the grand rec
oguitions it has obtained of the
rights Of the Cherokee Nation in
District and Supreme courts OF the
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