Daily Texarkana Democrat. (Texarkana, Ark.) 1890-1894, 1892-08-27

ma,nt nance of the parity of the two metals.
anu the equal power of every dollar at ali
tunes in the markets and in the payment of
cebtS, and we demand that oil paper curren-
ccy shall be kept at par with and redeemabie
In such coin. We insist upon this policy as
especially necessary Tor the protection of the
farmers and laboring classes, the Il st and
most defenseless victims of unstable money
ard hrctuating currency.
BANK TAXATION.
Sec. s. We recommend that the probibi-
tory 10 per cent tax on State bank issues be
repealed
CIVIL SERVICE.
Sec, 8. Public Office is publictru We
reatlrm the declaration OF The Demo ratio
Convention OF 1876 tor the reform of the
clYil service, and we call for the honest en-
lorcement for all laws regulating the same
The nomination of President as in the re-
cent Republican Convention by delegations
composed argely Of appointees holding office
at his pleasure, is scsndalous satire upon
freq popular institutions, and startling il
lustraiiOn Of the methods by which Presi-
dent may satisfy his ambition. We de-
nounce policy under which Federal office
holders usurp control Of party conventions
IN The states, and we pledge the Democratic
party to the reform OF these and all other
abuses which threaten individual liberty and
selt-government
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
Gee ~. The Democratic party is the only
party that has ever given the country for
eign policy, CONSTANT and vigorous, COM
Eelhng respect abroad and inspiring conf
dence at home. While avoiding ertangling
alliances, 1t has aimed to cultivate friendly
relations with other nations, and especially
nent whose destiny ia closely Linked With
our own, ana we view with alarm the ten
cency to policy OF Irritation and bluster
wnlch Is liaple TO confront us with the alter
native OF humlIlaticn or war at any time.
we laVor the maintenance OF navy
strohg enough ior all purposes OF national
oelehse INA 10 properly maintain TIE honor
ana dignity OF the country sDroad'
RENoNsrR Ncr WITH pussrA
Sec. II. This country has always been
the refuge oil the oppressed from every land
-exlles Tor conscience sake-and the spirit
denim the oppression nracticed by the Rus
sian Government upon ITS Lutheran and
Jewish subjects. snd we q III unon our M.
tional q ,verment. in the interest of iust,co
and humanity. by all lust and prcper means
to use lis promnt and hest effort, to brine
about n cessation of these cruel nersecutions
in the domin,on of tho l;zarond 10 secpr. 10
the Oppressed equal rlynts.
We lender onr nrofound and earnest SYM.
pathy to those lovers of fire. dom who are
for home rule and the great cause
of self government in Ireland.
IMMIGRATION.
soo 10 W. ho..;,, ,oo all ,,.;.;
noo' -. nea..y uppiTEe; . on S sns,
t,,os Ilo1so W pletIns .no onisou osates
H. ioI, oos usot aI 'no Iun,p,ns sVunu ~,
o 1a i1i .Sn anH paapU,s " riVpo,
1 n,u W. upii,'I't t; .no - on'ui , Go - @
a~s %Stt'a' fDlu'I0 MI ."om S"a Suo
,.at,t ''' 900 Aar - ,oo
y. ~. w f., 4uu o N' ndo 'a az don UH o
ny and Nj att mpts 10 restrict the immi- |
fornior IsnJs
ppNs,ora
Sec is. This convention hereby renews
the expression of .preclation of the atri-
otisl. OF the soiIi RS and sailors ct the I'm
~; W. a ""i Ill ~, 100; w. ali Az,
bled Union soldiers, their widows and de-
fendenls but We demand that the work
OF mo feEsi n etiee shall be done indnstrl-
ou'ly, impartially and honestly. We de-
nounce the pfesent admini'tr,tlon OF that
Office IS incompetent, corrupt, dlsgraceful
and dishonest.
WATERWAY IMPROVEMENTS.
:, -, !,
DEC IL. Inc federai government snouiu
carr 10 ana improve Tue missss'pp' Niycr'
nd olhsr great waterways OF the hepuph'',
80 as 10 secure lor the inferior otaees easy
When any waterway of the Repu lie is of |
sufficient Importance to demand aid OF the
Government, such aid should DO extended
upon definite plan OF continuous work un-
til permanent Improvement is secured.
y,c,n.or, c.N.,
Sec. Is. For purposes of national de-
fense and the promotion of commerce be-
tween the States, we recognize the early !
constr 1t on of The Nicaragua Canal and its |
protect on against fore On control rs of
great Importance TO the United States.
THE wohLDS fAiH'
Sec. l6. Recognizing the Worlds Col
umbisn Exposition Ms national undertake |
ing of vast Importance in which the general |
government has invited the corporation of |
all the powers of the world, and appreciat.
ing the acceptance by many OF such powers
of the invitation SO extended and the broad
ana liperal en9rss Deing maoe py .nsm 70
contribute 'o she " 'nueur Vi the unoer.ak-
ing, we are OF too OPINION .nat Gohgress
should make sucn necessary nhanclai pro
VISION as shail DC requisite 10 tne na'sseh-
ance o. me nauonal noAor ana puohc iSi'n'
THE scuoor QUESTION.