The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1894-08-30
Democratic Platform.

The Democracy Of North Carolina
submit to the voters Of the state the
following declaration Of principles
viz
Resolved l. That VIC II -affirm the
doctrines Of the party - enumerated as
nv the Chicago Convention Of l"3Z
and desire to signify Is follows what !
The construction placed b. IL upon |
the section thereof relating to silver,
viz:
We hold that it is the duty Of the
law-naking department Of the govern
nent, now in the hands 81 the
Democracy. to take immediate steps
10 restore BY legislation the equal PRIV
ilcoes Of silver with gold ut the minis
bv the free and unlimited coinage OF
If both gold and silver at the ratio 81
rs 10 |. such being the ratio OF COIN
ace which heretofore has held IN the
United States.
Resolved =, That we urge upon the
aid law-rnaking department OF the
Government the abolition OF the I'M
constitutional and prohibtlve tax OF
10 per cent upon the issues OF State
banks.
Resolved 3. That, in view Of the
depleted condition in which the late
Republican administration left the
Treasury Of the United States-preS-
-enting as it did, such a lamentable
contrast to the overlooking condition
in which it was delivered BY Mr..
Cleyeland'S first administration to / IS
Republican successOr-We urge upon
the said law-making department, the
immediate enactment OF an income
tax.
Resolved T. That we emphatically
approve the tariff doctrine enunclated
by the Chicago platform.
Resolved ), That while we are Op-
posed to the slightest qualification IN
favor OF Inc TeueTdl 'rONtlilllliloil.,
of the repeal Of the ten per
cent. tax on State bank Issues, we
nevertheless advocate as a matter OF
State policy such regulation and re-
>trictiOn OF the issues of banks charter
ed by North Carolina as will secure a
sound currency.
Resolved 8. That we admire the
Pro idcnt. and that we most heartily
commend his prompt and effective
action under the law for the suppress
sion of the efforts Of alien anarchists
to disturb, by force and violence. the
true relations Of labor and capital bis
sturdy efforts to secure the enactment
Of tariff reform as called for in
the party platform his prompt APP
proval OF the bill repeating
the Federal election law the
notable reduction Of the expenses o.
government under his administration
and the freedom from scandal which
has been such a marked feature of hi
return to the head Of affairs.
We point with pride to the recorC
Of the Democratic party in North Car
DINA and endorse the present State ad
mnstraton For eighteen years thi
party has had full control OF the Stat
government Ii has administered !
with the greatest economy and ut al
mes with an eye single to the best in
eicsts Of all the people. Coming int
over at the end Of reign of debaucl
,rv ana crime, ii addressed itself to tn
:cll OF rehabilitation, and its recOr
one which challenges public admir-;
ION. | has rebuilt our public schoc
vstem established asvllms for tn
are Of cur unfortunates admins
cred justice promoted our publ
works fostercd every public ente1
prise reduced taxation, and in all II
>pects justified the confidence Of thO>
who.,have trusted it. 1t has afforde
5ecurity to life and property. protecte
Doth capital and labor III its right
md done all that government can 4
for people. No scandal has attache
to its administration OF public Attain
We congratulate our citizens upC
their we'll repO>ed trust in it we COZ
graduate them upon the friendly rel
tons existing between the races : upC
the prospects Of hounteous crops al
returning prosperity. With the reco
before them we appeal to them for
vote OF confidence this wear in II
Democratic party.
Resolved. That we fayorthc aboliti,
of the Internal taxes On spirits and t
bacco as soon Is practicable: and
this cannot de done that the harsh al
unjust features OF the law for its &C
ecton hc modified.