The morning call., 1892-06-20
THE PLATFORM.
It's Main Provisions Are Aiready Being Out
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lined
CHICAGO, June 19-The platform Of the
Democratic party has almost been lost sight
of in the struggle between Cleveland and
the opposing forces. 1t has, however, re-
ceivcd some consideration from the gentle
men who may reasonably be looked upon
as probable members Of the committee on
resolutions.
The tariff plank will naturally stand
forth and be the principal issue, but the
force bill will come in for an almost equal
share Of attention, and will receive as much
emphatic attention as can be given it in dig
nified English.
The tariff plank will not differ much from
that OF 1888. A special plank VIII be de-
voted to the Mckinley bill.
The Democratic party will declare its con-
tinued devotion to freedom of action, and
demand the enforcement of the laws for the
prevention of trusts, and the enactmentS OF
such further legislation as may be necessary
to prevent trusts. 1t is probable that there
nav be recommended legislation which will
remove the duty on articles controlled by
trusts as one means Of restraining the oper-
ations OF these combinations.
The force bill plank will be ringing
declaration against placing the polls in the
hands of Federal Office-holders, a1d Will
declare that the security Of the liberty OF
the people demands that the Government
shall not interfere with the conduct uf cleo
tions and the free expression Of the will Of
the people.
The silver plank will be very general in
terms. An attempt is being made to have
the convention declare in favor of free
coinage, but the party sentiment Is against
any departure from established lines in the
campaign, and the most that can be ex-
pected Is some such declaration as is con-
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elared Tor supply OF money of uniform
value and IN sufficient abundance to meetthe
demands Of trade. The international none
tary conference will be approved.
The billion-dollar Congress will be de-
nOunced and the restoration of the Demo-
cratic party TO power will be asked Of the
people in order that the laws Increasing
Government expenses may be repealed and
relief given from heavy taxation.
Attention Will be called to the large re-
duetion made In the public debt under the
honest and economical administration OF
Cleveland and with this will be c0ntrasted
the depleted" condition of the public
treasury under the present administration.
Harrlson's administration will also come
in for consideration and the conduct of the
Pension Office will likely be especially con-
demned.
Among the miscellaneous matters TO be-
treated are likely 10 be the granting of free
American registry to ships chiefly owned
and controlled by American citizens, the
maintenance of navy adequate to the pro-
lection OF American interests and the honor
OF citizens, the exclusion of Chinese labor,
the restriction Of immigration and the bet
ter enforcement of immigration laws.
The Nicaragua Canal has a number Of
strong supporters and the Endorsement Of
the project is probable, but with some pro-
vision not committing the Government 10
its construction.
The Worlds Fair managers are impress
ing unOn the delegates the fact that tie
Democratic party ought not to give the
great exposition a less hearty Endorsement
than did the Minneapolis convention.
The declaration of the Republican plat
form favOring the cesSon of arid lands 10
the States will cause the Western represent
atiyes TO ask of the Democratic party aid in
meeting this appeal to the suffrages of set
tiers in the Rocky Mountain region.
A vigorous effort will also be made to
secure the adoption of resolution looking
to the election of President and Senators
by the direct vote Of the people.