The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-09
Oklahoma Democratic Platform

Resolved, That we heartily endorse
the Democratic principles as laid down
by Jefferson and Jackson, and that
those principles are the true test of
loyal Democrats.
Resolved, That we are in favor of
the free and unlimited coinage of gold
and silver a. ratio of l6 to /, regard
less of the action of any other country,
and the steady and gradual increase of
the circulating medium to meet the
just demands Of the people.
Resolved, That we favor home rule
and the appointment Of the bona tide
citizens Of Oklahoma to the federal
offices in this territory,
Resolved, That the delegates elected
to the national convention are in
structed 10 vote as a unit on all ques-
tons coming before that convention.
and to vote for no one for nomination
for president or vice president who is
not unquaiitiedly in favor of the free
and unlimited coinage of gold and sill
yer at the ratio of l6 10 /, independent
of the action Of any other nation.
Resolved, That we are in favor Of
tariff for revenue only.
Resolved, That we are in favor Of a
constitutional amendment authorizing
I tue EOlAECLAOA VI al AANOAAAN A1A 40 a
| part of the federal revenue system.
| Resolved, That we recognize liberty
as the birthright OF every human be-
ing, and that we earnestly sympathize
with suffering Cuba in her struggle
| for independence, and cali upon the
president 10 grant the people of that
| island recognition Of belligerent rights
N their war for freedom.
Resolved, That we condemn the Re-
publican party for its persistent Grim
iDal legislation to perpetuate itself in
power by such acts as the force bill,
disregard Of the constitutional limita-
| tions, destruction of silver as one Of
the money metals, legislation in the
| interest OF the classes and against the
masses.
! Resolved, That ia William Mckinley
we recognize the paid attorney of
manufacturing trusts, the recipient
at their hands of enormous con.ribu-
| tions for the purpose of his campaign
and the bound ageut TO reimburse aud
swell their great fortunes by the
I shameless taxation of the people. That
we further recognize in William Me
! Kinley the most eminent financial
straddlebdg Of his day, and the only
man before the American people who
is vouched for as being In favor Of
both the free coinage Of silver and Of
single gold standard.
Resolved, That the national com
/ mitteeman from this territory is here
I by instructed 10 vote with the free
silver men 10 the temporary organiza-
tion of the national convention.
Resolved, That we favor the en-
actment Of legislation by congress at
! 70 htgh In
Will give 70 all the settlers upon pub
lie lands Ia this territory the same
rights 10 free homes that were ac-
corded TO the settlers of original Ok
I lahoma.
Resolved, That we favor more liberty
/ and privileges In reference 10 Indians
I holding allotments ia Oklahoma and
J demand such legislation as will per
nit the Indians to conduct their busi-
ness WITHOUT Interference on the part
I OF the Indian department or it's agents,
aud that the Indians having one-half
or more white blood be permitted to
sell or dispose OF their lands without
interference by law
! Whereas, The Hon r. p. Bland Of
4 Missouri hes for the last twenty years
! advocated the fre3 AID unlimited
1 coinage OF silver in the halls OF con-
gress OF the United States, and whereas
Missouri will present tue name OF Hon.
r p Bland 90 las Chicago convention
I for president of the bnited states,
therefore be il resolved that Oklahoma
territory, having an abiding faith in
the ability. integrity and honesty OF
/ the Hon 4. p. Bland, endorse his
name tor president Of the United
States, and instruct our delegates at
Chicago 10 use all fair and honorable
means TO secure his nomination at
! Chicago