The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1896-03-06

While this press association recognizes that
only regular accredited delegates of the people
In convention assembled have the right to
formulate platforms, the privilege to discuss
questions OF public policy and to aid in form
ing the line on which the great battle for hu-
man liberty is soon to be fought is ours in COM
mon with every middle of the road populist"
In the land Exercising this privilege. your
committee on resolutions fraternally presents
the following:
their unity and fraternity. and are proud Of
their devotion to the principles Of the platform
enunciated at Omaha, their fidelity to duty and
loyalty to our cause In times of great adver-
sity, their self-sacrifice and unselfshness and
the magnificent work OF education so grandly
performed.
We recommend that a spirit Of fraternal love
should characterize their work In 1896, and
burying animosities and submerging differ
ences Of opinion, we should all turn our whole
force and all our guns upon the common enemy,
who are seeking to-day to destroy republican
government among men.
We congratulate the noble rank and file OF
the peoples party upon the bright prospects
for q union with all the reform forces Of the
nation without the sacrifice Of vital prlnci
pie or fundamental belief and upon terms that
will enable us to perpetuate our name organ
1zation and the grand landmarks which have
gained 200),0O0 voters and dissolved and disin-
tegrated both the old parties, and look for
ward to such a union as the brightest ray Of
hope in store for the producers and voters OF
the age
We proclaim to the world that we are in IA
vor of an honorable union and that our doors
are open to the north south, east and west and
oil desiring a change in their nation and the
emancipation of our land industries and in
situations from the rule Of the British gold
power are cordially invited to unite with us
and join in the grand work Of redemption We
invite them to come now without waiting for
the slow movement Of so-called leaders, who
are chained to the policy of delay until the two
subsidized parties act
We will continue to wage determined fight
for fair ballot and an honest count and we
are unit in favor of free schools, and while
we greet with the open arms Of welcome the
intelligent and honorable emigrants from the
oppressed nations Of the old world we uni
tedly deprecate the invasion OF this nation by
the pauper labor Of Europe, who drive free
and honest American toilers from active en-
ployment to idleness. want and desperation.
We are proud Of the fidelity, integrity and
loyalty Of our honest workers, our legislators,
our members Of congress and senators in their
untiring efforts, unselfishy put forth in the in
terest OF unquestionable reforms demanded
We suggest the discussion Of the Coxey good
roads and non-interest bond proposition as an
object lesson to the people in getting money
into circulation by employing the unemployed
In making public improvements and abolishing
usury or legal interest
We believe that the work Of organization
should be actively prosecuted In every pre-
cinct. town and county in the land and urge
our whole membership to press forward In this
work, and cordially renew our recommendation
IN favor Of the national legion plan Of work as
the most effective form Of organization for par
tisan work.
We stand uncompromistngly in favor of the
restoration Of the free and unlimited coinage
of silver by the government Of the United
States at the ratio OF 10 to without reference
I" p any 0sner ma, na,ion on EARN. , Qua, &C.
the income tax. the referendum. election Of
senators by the people ownership of tele-
graphs and railroads. one term for the presi-
oent, oanno. De accomplished wi.nou. inc re-
tion and nd that the Socumsnt has stood for Ioe
years and been amended Is times. while all the
older states have changed their organic law
more than once. we recommend that our edi-
t sls anu peope Seouy anu dne a.
favor Of a national constitutional convention
as prescribed in our federal constitution.
In the name OF humanity and free govern
men. we pleaee our uniai.er, ing naensy 20 sne
to the national convention delegates Of ap-
proved loyalty to the sacred principles we rep
resent and who will wisely guard the precious
lnserests IN 'nelr nanos.
for the honorable and efactent manner in
which he has discharged the duties of his
office and recommend that his address be re-
ceseo ana puohsheo Win the proceedings OF
whereas our national executive committee
at its last meeting requested that states hold
ing elections this year will postpone the call
Ing OF their state ana congressional eonven,
neon,s.s nar,v convene,on on 1uIv % ,herefore
We pledge our cooperation to secure this end.
The reading of the resolutions pro-
voked loud cheers The only opposi-
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