Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1896-09-12


1888, the gold standard monetary
measurement and likewise entirely
divorced the government from bank
currency issues. To this long estsb-
llshed democratic polIcy We adhere
and insist upon the maintenance of the
gold standard and parity Herewith OF
every dollar issued by the government
and are FIRMLY opposed to the free and
| Unlimited coinage of silver and to the
| compulsory purchase of silver bullion.
| But We denounce also further the NAM
| tenance of the present costly patch
Work system OF national paper currency
as constant source OF injury and peril
We assert the necessity OF such Intelli-
gent currency reform as will con-
| hne the government to Tvs Legitimate
functions completely separated from the
banking business and afford all sections
| OF our country uniform, safe and elast-
&c currency under government supervi-
| sion measured In volume by the needs
\ OF business
The patriotism, fidelity and courage
| with which President Cleveland has full
| TILED his great public trust, the vigor-
Gus character of his administration, his
wisdom and energy IN the maintenance
OF CIVIL order and the enforcement OF
ne ls~s, Its equal regard for the rights
OF every class ard every section, it's
tirm eud dignitied conduct of foreign at
falrs and Its sturdy persistence in up
holding the credit aud honor of the ma
ton as fully recognized by the demo-
cratic party and will secure him place
IN history beside the father OF the re-
public. We also commend the edminis-
tration for the great progress made in
the reform OF the public service and we
endorse Its Efforts TO extend the merit
system still further; We demand no
backward step be taken but reform be
supported and advanced until the I'M
5emocratlc short system appointments
sbell be erad;cated. We demand strict
economy 10 appropriations and in the
administration of tie government
We favor arbitration for the settle
ment OK international disputes. We
favor liberal policy OF pensions to de-
serving soldiers aud sailors of the Unit
ed States.
The supreme court of the United
States Vas wisely established by the
trainers Of our ccnstitu ton as one of the
ernment. Its independence and author-
ity TO interpret the Law of the land
without fear or favor must bs MAIN
taihsd. We condemn all efforts to de-
fame the tribunal or impair the conf
dence and respect which il has desery-
eoly had.
The democratic party ever has main
tanned ana ever will maintain the Gu
premacy of iax and the Independence OF
its Judicial administration, the ipviola-
bility Of contracts end the obligations of
all good citizens to resist every illeaas
trust and con bination attempted against
the just rights Of property and the coed
order of society in q hich ere bound uo
the peace and happiness of our people.
Believing these PRINCIPLES TO be es-
sential so the well being OF the republic
we submit them 10 toe consideration ct
the American people.
Ths reading Of the platform was con-
'iDually interrupted by applause. The
plank eulogizing Cleveland and the ad-
minist:s,ion brought the convention up
standing.
LONDON, Sept. 5-(Copyrieht 1896 by
the Associated Prees). IL reported
among the delegates to the trades union
congress which opens in E.dipburg on
Monday next, that all plans for a gigant-
&c strike OF dock !a6orers of the world
st large hEs been perfected in every
sning but the DInutest details, and the
most Important labor movement ever
conceived may commence this gutumn.
The trades nniOn men who do the work
IN the ports OF the United Kingdom
1ave been working on this scheme
org time and 1t IS looked upon as like
y to be signal FOR new era, not only
u the history OF trades uoioDism but in
he history of all labor organizations OF
secret societies. The scheme is 30 gil
santic 10 scope ard msy have such far
'eachinG consequences that il is attract
og attention on all sides, snd is seri-
,usly considered by the Law makers OF
Great Britain, wto see In il great dan
,er which may have to be met by rsdi-
'sl measures. The strike is to be prin-
apally against the piece work system.
CANTON, o., Sept. "a Bolivar eoun-
y, Penn, delegation reached Canton
With $500 at 1245 D. M, on special
rains. The number wss don bled by &C.
Iuisitions on the march 20 McKinley's
ZONE. Several clubs were in line. The
larty was headed by Major Ly tie, of
,eavsr Falls, and e. H. Thomas, OF
Sew Brighton.
The reception given Meier Mckinley
VheD he appeared on the porch to greet
is visitors was one OF the most enthu-
ias:io scenes yet witnessed at the
ouse. The cheering could be heard
docks away and such waving Of hats,
umbrellas ard banners
as seldom been witnessed.
CHICAGO. Sept. "a Record special
avs that John Q. Sheehsn, the leader
( Tammeny. has come out squarely for
'rysn. Sheehan says the action or the
convention in declaring
Or single gold standard Influenced
inn Ho farnra q don hla standard