The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-06-30
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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 al ratio Of 1G to /, regard
less of tt 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 convention are in
structed TO vote as a unit on all ques-
aGps coming before that convention,
and to vote for no one for nomination
for president or vice president who is
not unqualifedly in favor of the free
and unlimited coinage of gold and sill
yer at the ratio of l6 to l, 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 n
constitutional amendment authorizing
the collection of an income tax as 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 TO 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
inal legislation 10 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 ana against the
masses.
Resolved, That in William Mckinley
we recognize the paid attorney Of
manufacturing trusts, the recipient
at their hands OF enormous con.riOu-
tions for the purpose OF his campaign
and the bound agent 70 REIN burse and
swell their great fortunes by the
shameless taxation Of the people That
we further recognize in William Nc
kinley the most eminent financial
straddlebdg of his dsy, 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
by instructed 10 vote with the free
silver men in the temporary organiza
tion of the national convention.
Resolved, That we favor the en-
aetment of legislation by congress al
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 &C
corded to the settlers of original Ok
lahoma.
Resolved That we favor more liberty
and privileges in reference 10 Indians
holding allotments in Oklahoma anC
demand such legislation as viii per
NIT the Indians TO conduct their bust
ness without interference on the par
Of the Indian department or its agents
and that the Indians having one-hal
or more white blood be permitted tC
sell or dispose of their lands without
interference by law
"Whereas, The Hon. X. f. Bland o
Missouri has for the last twenty year.
advocated the free and unlimite,
coinage of silver in the halls Of eoa
gress Of the United States, aud whereas
Miohoutl Will piHetuA tht nhllt oA lApN
4. p. Bland 70 the Chicago convention
for president Of the United States
therefore be it resolved that Oklahom
territory, having an abiding faith ii
tke ability, integrity and honesty O
the Hon. r p. Bland, endorse hi
name tor president OF the Unite
States, and instruct our delegates a
Chicago 10 use all fair and hcnorabl
means TO secure his nomination a
Chicago.