The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-18

and enactment OF proper leglsIauons Wv
all in its power to promote and advance
the agricultural interests OF the state.
The Democratic party favo's the mos
rigid economy In tie administration OF al
branches Of the State government;
revision OF the laws regulating The Grim
| inal expenses Of the State. and the en-
| actment OF such statutes az VIII equaiiz'
| TIE assess nent of property returned foi
| taxation. The meagre returns from ag
| riculture arouses the desire 10 relieve
| as far as possible. the lands OF the state
by the imposition OF taxes upon associa'
| tions, enterprises and other interests
which can better tear the burden Inc
Democratic rarity Of Virginia, regarding
the oyster industry as one of inestima-
Bile value to the State. will foster IL for
the benefit of It's own citizens; viii pre-
| serve 10 them the use OF all the natural
| oyster rocks and shoals. and VIII oppose
! the transfer or surrender OF the public
| rights therein to individuals, corporations
| or syndicates, and we pledge the party
| 10 the correction OF all unequal taxation
! which may exist upon this great indus
| try.
The Democratic party OF Virginia re-
| Numbering the unselfsh services OF her
| patriotic defenders during tho civil war,
| and recognizing her sacred obligation TO
/ care for her surviving sons who were
| disabled during that great struggle, and
| the widows Of those who sacrificed their
| lives. will continue TO favor such liberal
| appropriations within the resources OF
| the State as Will tend to the accomplish
| ment OF that end.
We believe that the construction or good
roads will largely promote the prosperity
Of our people by attracting immigration,
enhancing the value Of real estate and
A.
ton to market. We therefore earnestly
recommend the enactment Of such legis-
Iation as may be necessary for the Inn
provement OF the condition OF the public
highways.
We cordially indorse the wise. pa
triotic and Judicious administration OF
Governor Mckinney. We congratulate the
people OF Virginia that the settlement OF
her State debt mas been at last perfected
on terms alike acceptable TO her creditors.
honorable TO the State. and within the
limits Of her ability 10 pay. The final
and successful solution OF tn vexad
question has been accomplished under
Democratic administration and through
the efforts OF Democratic officials.
Denounce Federal Control
We denounce the policy Of Federal
control Of elections to which the Republi-
with the greatest dangers, and we de-
mand the repeal OF all congressional leg.
islation that countenances Interference
with the freedom of elections by the an
pointment OF Federal supervisors TO re-
wise the registration lists and scrutinize
the ballots and Federal marshals TO
overawe the people by their presence at
the polls.
While It Is true that only state officers
are TO be chosen at the approaching cleo
ton in November. we car not ignore the
fact that Virginia, as a sovereign and
coequdl member OF the Union. is deeply
and vitality interested in those questions
OF tariff reform and financial relief which
are now challenging the earnest thought
and deliberate attention OF the American
people.
The Currency Question.
Upon the great question Of the ctr
rency we reiterate the principles an
not need in the National Convention al
Chicago, and Endorsed with such unpar-
alleled unanimity by the people of this
country at the polls in November last
and we urge upon OUR senator's and rep
rescntaiives In Congress the speedy en-
actment Of such laws as will carry ont
the provisions Of the platform and relieve
the country from the disastrous financial
condition 10 which the unwise and reck-
less legislation OF the Republican party
has brought II. We insist upon the pas
sage Of such legislation as will provide
for an expansion Of the currency sufTi-
Client to meet the business needs Of the
country without delay.
In like manner we indorse the princl-
pies announced by the Chicago Conyen-
ton upon the subject Of tariff taxation,
and urge upon Congress the imperative
duty Of carrying into effect by appro-
pirate legislation the declarations of that
platform as soon as the moro pressing
needs OF the currency problem have re-
ceiYed attention.
We recommend that the prohibtory
sues be repealed.
We believe the burdens OF the Govern
ment should be fairly and justly imposed
and borne. To this end We earnestly IA
vor graduated income tax by the
Federal Government and the enactment
OF such laws as will secure the full and
accurate listing of all property amenable
TO such q tax.
We applaud the prompt and patriotic
action OF the President In issuing his
proclamation converting Congress in ex-
session, and we anticipate
with hope and confidence the adoption
OF such measures by the Democratic |
Senate and House of Representatives as
will afford speedy relief to the people
from the financial trouble by which they
are now enviroaed.
Grover Cleveland having been elected
President Of the United States upon the
platform of principles enunciated at
Chicago, deserves and will receive the
cordial and united support Of the Vir- |
ginia Democracy. Judging the future by
the past. we confidently expect at his
hands an able, fearless, patriotic and |
honest administration
CherishinR an abiding faith that all
the great interests OF our State and coun-
try are dependent upon the continued as
tendency OF the Democratic party, we
submit it's principles. ITS politics. its |
claims and it's candidates 10 the en-
lshtened and patriotic judgment Of the |
Virginia people.
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