The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-02

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 st n ratio Of 1G 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 fide
citizens of Oklahoma to the federal
offices in this territory
Resolved, That the delegates elected
TO the national conveLuoa sfc in
struggled TO vote as unit On all ques-
Cons coming before fhr, convention,
and 10 vote for no one for nomination
for president or wee president who is
not unq qualifiedly in favor Of the free
and unlimited coinage of gold and sill
yer at the ratio of l6 10 1, Independent
of the action Of any other nation.
Resolved, That we are in favor OF a
tariff for revenue only.
Resolved, That we are in favor OF a
constitutional amendment authorizing
part of the federal revenue system.
Resolved, That We recognize liber ty
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 to grant the people of that
island recognition Of belligerent rights
IN their war for freedom.
Resolved, That we condemn the Re-
publican party for its persistent erin
inAl legislation t. 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 ia the
interest OF the classes and against the
masses.
Resolved, That in William Mckinley
we recognize the pad attorney II
manufacturing trusts, the recipient
at their hands of enormous cou.ribu-
tions for the purpose OF his campa gn
and tne bound agent 10 reimb burse and
swell their great fortunes by the
shameless taxation OF the people That
we further recognize in William Me
Kinley the most eminent financial
straddleblg Of his day, and the only
man before the American pecpl1 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
by instructed 10 vote with the free
silver men In the temporary organiza-
tion Of the national convention.
Resolved, That we favor the en-
actment of legislation by congress at
the earliest possible moment which
will give to all the settlers upon pub
lie lands in this territory the same
rights TO free homes that were nc
corded to the settlers Of original Ok.
lahoma.
Resolved, That we favor more liberty
and privileges in reference 10 Indians
holding allotments in Oklahoma and
demand such legislation as will per.
NIT the Indians TO conduct their bust
ness without interference on the part
OF the Indian department or its agents,
and that the Indians having one-hali
or more white blood be permitted TO
sell or dispose Of their lands without
interference by law
Whereas, The Hon. r. f. Bland of
Missouri has for the las. twenty years
advocated the free and unlimited
coinage Of silver in the halls Of con-
gress Of the United States, aud whereas
Missouri will present the name Of Hon
z. Z. BLAND 10 the Chicago convention
for president Of the United States
therefore be IL resolved that Ollahoml
territory, having an abiding faith ir
the ability, integrity and honesty OF
the Hon r. =. Bland, endorse biz
name tor president OF the United
States, and instruct our delegates al
Chicago to use all fair and honorabl,
means 70 secure his nomination al
Chicago.