The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1896-09-12

both metals Is gained with value uni
versally accepted throughout the world,
which constitutes the only practical BIZ
metallic currency, assuring the most 81 Al bic
standard and especially the best and safest
money for. all who earn their livelihood by
cannot suffer when paid In the best money
known 10 man, but are the peculiar and
fiuctuating currency, which offers con-
tinual prohts 70 the money changer at
their cost.
Insist On Maintenance of Gold standard.
Realizing these truths, demonstrated by
long public Inconvenience and loss. the
aemoeradieo party; ~ The me, Interests OF the
1884 and 1853. the gold standard OF monetary
measurement and likewise entirely d.
Shf o tbl rem banking and
democratic policy we adhere and insist
upon the maintenanee Of the gold standard.
lar issued by the government. and are are
firmly opposed 10 the free aud Unlimited
purchase OF silver bullon. nut fti'' we Sc.
nounce also the further maintenance OF the
present costly patchwork system OF ma
tional paper currency, as constant source
OF injury and peril.
I'VE assert the necessity OF such inteili-
gent currency reform as will confinc the
government 10 its Legitimate functIons
completely separated from the banking
business. and afford 10 all sections OF our
country n uniform. safe and elastic bank
currency under governmental stpervisIon.
measured I'm volume by the needs OF bust
ness.
Cieveland's Policy Endorsed.
THE fidelity, patriotism and courage
with which President Cleveland has full
acter of his Observation-Disclosures IT'S wsaomS p and
energy In the maintenance OF civil order
and the enforcement OF the laws It's equal
every section. IT'S firm and dignfied con-
duet OF foreign affairs. and us sturdy per-
OF the nation, are fully recognized by the
a place 81 history beside tho fathers OF
I'VE also commend the administration
for the great progress made ~ the reform
effort 10 extend the merit system still
further. We demand that no backward
ported and advanced until the undemocrat-
ic spells system OF appointments shall be
I'VE demand stric. economy I'm the APP
preparations and Ia the administration OF
I'VE favor arbitration for the settlement
OF international disputes.
1--WE favor a liberia policy OF pensions 10
deserving soldiers ana sailors the United
supreme Court Sustained.
the supreme court OF the United States
was wisely established by the trainers OF
ordinate branches OF the government. Its
independence and authority 10 interpret
the law OF tho tanG without rear or FAVOR
must be maintained. We condemn all ef-
forts to degrade that tribunal or impair
the confidence and scspect which u has de-
servedly held.
"The democratic party ever has main
tanned, and ever VIII maintain. the SUI
premacy or law, the Independence OF It's
judicial administration, the tnViOlability OF
contract, and the OBLIGATIONS OF all good
citizens 20 resist every Illegal trust COM
bination and attempt against the Just
rights OF property and the good order OF
society, In which are bound up the peace
and happiness OF our people.
believing these principles 10 he essen
tial TO the well being OF the republic, we
submit them 10 the consideration OF the
American people"
Al the lose OF the reading the whole con-
vention stood up and waved flags, hats and
handkerchiefs. while the hand played
"Americn" 10 the usual vine OF God
Save the Queen The platform wos unani-
mously ADOPTED.
National Committee Meets.
The national committee met at the Grand
hotel shortly after adjournment IL or
eanized ~ electing w. u. Bynum, or In
diana as chairman. Mr.. John l.. Frenzel
OF Indiana was continued as treasurer.
Chairman Bynum was authorized to APP
point an executive or campaign committee
or nine members. II was lecided that the
notification OF candidates should take place
at Louisville on September IL