The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-06-29

the FIRST and most defenseless victims of un-
stable monev and fluctuating currency.
Sfc. S-We recommend that the probib-
itory 10 per cent tax on bank issues be re-
pealed.
SEC. 9-Public office is publictrust. We
reafiirm the declaration ofthe Democratic
convention OF 1876 for the reform of the
civil service, and we call for the honest en-
forcement of all laws regulating the same
The nomination Of a president, az in the re-
cent Republican convention by delegations
composed largely OF his appoiitees, holding
office OF his pleasure. is a scandslous satire
upon free popular institutions, and a start
ling illustration OF the methods by which n
president may crafty his ambition We
demand policy under which federal office
holders shall not 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 local self-goyernment.
SEC. l0-The Democratic party is the only
party that has ever given the country for
eign policy consistent and vigorous, compel
ling respect abroad and inspiring confidence
at home. While avoiding entangling alli-
ances. IL has aimed to cultivate friendly re-
lations with other nations, and especially
with our neighbors on the American conti-
nent, whose destiny Is closely linked with
our own, and we view with alarm the ten
dency TO a policy of irratation and buster
which is liable at any time to confront us
with the alternative of humiliation or war.
We favor the maintenance of a navy strong
enough for all purposes of national defense,
and TO properly maintain the honor and
dignity of the country abroad.
SIC. ll-rhis country has always been the
refuge of the oppressed Of every land-ex-
lies for conscience sake-and in the spirit of
the the founders of our government we con-
denim the oppression practiced by the Rus
sian government upon its Lutheran and
Jewish subjects, and we call upon our ma
tional government for the interest Of Justice
and humanity, by all just and proper means,
TO use its prompt and best efforts TO bring
about cessation of these cruel prosecutions
In the dominions of the czar, and TO secure
TO the oppressed equal rights.
We tender our profound and earnes. sym
pathy TO those lovers of freedom who are
struggling for home rule and the great
cause Of local self government in Ireland.
SEc. l2-We heartily approve all legti-
mate efforts TO prevent the United States
from being used as dumping ground for
the known criminals and professional pau.
pers of Europe, and We demand the rigid
enforcement of the laws against Chinese
immigration or the importation Of foreign
workmen under contract TO degrade Ameri.
can labor and lessen its wages but we con.
denim and denOunce any and all attemps TO
restrict the Immigration of .the Industrious
and worthy of foreign lands.
SEc l3-The convention hereby renews
the expression of appreciation of the patri.
otism Of the soldiers and sailors Of the
Union in the war for its preservation, and
we favor just aud liberal pensions for all
disabled Union soldiers, their widows and
dependents, but we demand tina. the work
of the pension office shall be done indus.
triously, impartially and honestly. We de-
nounce the present administration Of tn at
office az incompetent, corrupt, disgraceful
and dishonest.
SEc. 1.-THE federal government should
care for and improve the Mississippi river
and other great waterways of the republic,
so as to secure for the interior States easy
and cheap transportation to the tidewater.
When any waterway of the republic is OF
sufficient Importance to demand the aid Of
the government, that such aid should be
extended by definite plan of continuous
work until permanent improvement is Sc.
cured.
SIC. l5-For the purposes of national de-
fence and the promotion of commerce be.
tween the States we recognize the early
construction of the Nicaragua canal and its
protection against foreign control as of great
importance to the United States.
SIC. l6.-Recognizing the Worlds Colum.
bian Exposition as q national undertaking
of vast importance, in which the general
government has invited the cooperation of
all the powers ofthe world, and appreciating
the acceptance by many Of such powers Of
the invitation extended and the broad
liberal efforts being made by them to con.
tribute TO the grandeur of the undertaking.
we are Of opinion that congress should make
such necessary financial provision as shall
be requisite to the maintenance of the
national honor and public faith.
SEC. T.-Popular education being the
only safe basis Of popular suffrage, we rec
ommend to the several States most liberal
appropriations for the public schools. Free
common schools are the nursery Of good
government, aud they have always received
the fostering care of the Democratic party,
which iavors every means of increasing in
diligence. Freedom of education being an
essential of civil and religious liberty, as
well as necessity for the development of
intelligence, must not be interiered with
under any preteyt whatever. We are op.
posed to State Interference with parental
rights, and rights of conscience in the educa.
ton of children is an infringement of the
fundamental Democratic doctrine that the
largest individual liberty consistent with the
rights of others insures the highest type of
American citizenship and the best govern
ment.
SIC. 1s-We approve the action Of the
present house of representatives in
passing bills for the admission into the
Union as States of the Territories Of New
-htAiNo anu hiiSoHu, dIlu We ihNOI tut carly
admission of all the Territories having
necessary population and resources to enti
tie them 10 statehood, and while they re.
main Territories we hold that the officials
appointed to administer the government OF
any Territory, together with the Districts OF
Columbia and Alaska, should be bonatide
residents of the Territory or district in which
their duties are to de performed The Demo.
cratic party believes in home rule. and the
control of their own affairs by the people of
the vicinage.
SEc. l9-We favor legislation by congres.
end State legislatures 10 protect the lives and
limbs OF railway employees, and those OF
other hazardous transportation companies,
and denounce the inactivity of the Republi.
can party, and particularly the Republican
senate, for causing the defeat of measure,
beneficial and protective to this class of wag,
workers.
SEC 20-We are in favor Of the enactment
by the States of laws for abolishing the no
torious sweating system, for abolishing con.
tract convict labor, and for prob ibiting tn,
employment in factories of childien under
is years Of age.
SEC. 2l-We are opposed to all sumptuary
laws as an Interference with the individual
rights Of the citizens.
SEC. 22-Upon this statement Of principle.
and policies the Democratic marty aeto III.