The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1896-07-18

Kept taxes high while the labor that pays
them - unemployed and the products OF the
no longer repay the cost Of production. We
demand a return 70 that simplicity and
%hSs ess ssn tss
Of useless officers. the salaries of which
drain the substance OF the people.
Federal Interference.
I'VE denounce the arbitrary interference
by federal authorities In local affairs as .
violation OF the constitution OF the United
on aad oSsc free &c
dangerous FORM OF oppression by. Which
sass II Ss 81 ae S
at once legislators. judges and execution
eson o. ses e. s snS
nov, row pending In the house relative to con-
trials by jury In certain cases OF contempt.
Admission OF Territories.
1--WE favor the admission OF the terri
tories OF New Mexico. Arizona and Okla
homa into the union as states and we favor
having the necessary population and re-
source to entitle them to statehood, and
the ofiicisls appointed to to Administer the
government n OF any territory. together with
Se Bona Ss an o the ssar
tory or district In which the duties are to
be performed The democratic party be-
anSs Of the Tsa States h SHOULD al bs sp
propriated to the establishment of free
ss fHs that GIe the territory of
Alaska be granted q delegate IN congress,
and that the general z, land and timber laws
territory.
Pacific Funding Bill.
mo discrimination should be INDUCED
In by the government Of the United States
refusal OF the Fifty-third congress to pass
the Pacific railroad funding bill: denounce
the enort or the present republican con-
gress to enact similar measure.
Pensions.
Recognizing the just claims of deserv-
Ing union soldiers, we heartily indorse the
rule Of Commissioner Murphy that no
names shall be arbitrarily dropped from
ment and service should be deemed con-
elusive evidence against disease and dis
ability before enlistment.
The Monroe Doctrine.
"The Monroe doctrine as originally de-
elared and as Interpreted by succeeding
fofsse pcy c Re nntea gaes Sf ths
must at all times be maintained.
sympathy for Cuba.
We extend our sympathy to the people
of Cuba In their heroic struggle for liberty
and independence
Civil Service.
I'VE are opposed to life tenure in the
public service. We favor appointments
based upon merits, fixed terms of office, |
service laws as will afford equal oppor-
tunities to all citizens OF ascertained fit- !
Against Third Term.
I'VE declare 1t to be the unwritten law |
OF this republic, established by custom and |
usage of 100 years and sanctioned by the |
those Who founded and have maintained
our government, that no man should be |
eligible for third term of the presidential |
office.
Waterways Improvement.
THE federal government should care for
and improve the Mississippi river and other |
great waterways OF the republic. SO as to
cheap transportation to tide water When
any waterway of the republic is of suffi-
ernment. such aid should be extended upon
a definite plan OF continuous work until |
permanent !nnni,at Improvement rS ie is secured
the necessity of its success at the polls we
submit the foregoing declaration of prin-
ment of the American people. We invite
the support OF all citizens who approve
Sed woS to hays 1
Of the people and the restoration Of the
prosperity"
The Minority Report.
a minority report signed by 16 members
Of the committee on resolutions, was then
read by one of the convention secretaries
i. recommended the substitution of the
following for the financial plank of the
we declare our, belief that the
s Sinits1 on o,d the part Of the
YER coinage. and a Change Of the existing
standard OF value Independently of the
action OF other great nations, would not
only imperil our finances. but would re-
tard or entirely prevent the establishment
IF international bimetallism, to which the
Efforts OF the government should be steadi-
lie i
at once upon silver basis. impair CON,
tracts, disturb business, diminish the pur-
nfiict irreparable evils upon our nation's
commerce and industry"
Favor Maintenance of Gold Standard.
Until international cooperation among
leading nations for the coinage of silver
nance of the. existing gold standard as
essential 70 the preservation of our ma
edses snd the 81
honor We Insist that ali our
pssp Ie1,, and silver currency shall be kept
money. and is opposed to legal tender pa.
system and S Se fnsot
The gradual retirement and cancellation
IF all United States notes and treasury
as will prevent undue contraction. We de-
nand that the national credit shall be
resolutely maintained. at all times and
under all circumstances.
Administration Commended.
THE minority also feel that the report of
he majority Is defective in falling to make
my recognition Of the honesty, economy,
courage and fidelity of the present demo- [
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