New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-18
THE PLATFORM.
BRYANISM AND ALTGELDISM SWAL-
LOWED.

LOWED.
CHICAGO TICKET AND PLATFORM INDoRsED
RAINEs LAW. STATE ADMINISTRATION
AND LEGISLATURE ATTACKED.
Buffalo Sept 1.-THE following is the plat
form submitted by the Committee Resolu-
tions and adopted by the Democratic State Con-
vention here to-day:
CHICAGO PLATFORM INDORsED
The Democratic party of the State Of New
York In convention assembled, unreservedly in
dorses the platform adopted by the Democratic
party at the National Convention hed in Chi
cago on July I, 1896: cordially APPROVES the
nomination there made pledges to William J.
Bryan and Arthur Sewall its hearty and active
support. and declares as it's deliberate judgment
that never in the history Of the Democratic
party has platform been written which en-
bodied more completely the interests OF the
whole people. as distinguished from those who
seek legislation for private benefit, than that
given to the country by the National Demo-
cratic Convention of 1916
EXCISE.
We denounce those provisions of the Raines
Liquor Law which deprive municipalities of the
right to restrict and regulate the liquor traffic
within reasonable limits prescribed by law
which divert excise moneys from local treas
ures where they properly belong, into the state
Treasury, in order TO make good Deficiencies IN
State revenues caused by the extravaganza OF
Republican Legislatures, that otherwise would
need to be supplied by additional direct taxa
ton; which fasen upon the people gigantic
State political machine breeding corruption and
intimidaton and which compel the granting Of
licenses to persons or places of VIGOROUSLY bad
character. II intrusted with power, we pledge
our representatives to enact just and reason
able excise law restoring the principle Of local
supervision and regulation, comforting upon each
locality the control and Of its own excise
revenue with which to reduce its local taxation.
and guaranteeing to each municipality the
determination Of its own excise regulation
within proper limitations prescribed by genera
law
GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATURE ARRAIGNEO
We arraign the administration of Governor
Morton and recent Republican Legislatures for
their cxtravagant legislation, whereby the State
taxes have been largely increased and the
burdens of the people augmented. Instead OF
reforms which promised. there have been
fragrant corruption and misrule. Instead OF
economy there has been prodigality. Instead OF
retrenchment there has been increased expend
ture Instead of legislation for the people there
have been protection and favoritism for trusts
and monopolies.
PUBLIC WORKS MANAGEMENT
We charge that the administration of the Office I
Of Superintendent Of Public Works by the present
incumbent has been VIGOROUSLY eXtravagant. cor
rupt regardless Of law and defiant OF public de-
cenCy.
THE LEGISLATURE ATTACKED.
The Republican Legislature has multiplied !
State commissions, increased salaries, permitted J
unnecessary and ruinous special legislation al !
most without limit. suppressed freedom Of legis- |
lative debate. held secret sessions in violation Of
the Constitution and exhibited the srossest parti.
sanshp even to The extent OF legislatlne OUT OF
office the non partisan managers OF the state
hospitals and Of other charitable institutions OF
this State
HOME RULE.
We reaffirm our adherence to the principle Of
home rule for municipalities. We especially de,
nouncc the Republican policy which sanctioned
one kind Of legislation for Democratic cities and |
another kind for Republican cities. and we insist |
upon substantially uniform legislation for all |
cities. regardless of partisan consideration
NEWS FOR TIE VETERANS.
We protest against the repeated violation by |
Republican State officials OF the Constitution and
laws which guarantee preference in the pubic !
service to honOrably discharged soldiers ana sail
Of the Union Army and Navy whereby and
by various pretences and excuses veterans nave
been removed from positions without cause IN
order to make room for political favortes We
demand TIE strict and honest enforcement OF the
laws in that behalf
GOOD ROADS
We recommend the building and maintenance
OF uniform system Of good roads throughout the
State the expense thereof 10 be equitaby divided
between the State and the respective localities.
EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES.
We recommend such modification and revision
Of the Employers Liability and Anti-Conspiracy
laws will offer equal opportunity and secure
exact justice to employees and employers
Upon these principles and policies applicable to
State affairs invite the cooperation OF all
good citizens to the end that better administra-
ton OF the affairs of our State may be obtained.
that local sef-Rovcrnment may he re-estahlished,
that the principle OF home rule for cities may be
enforced that fair and honest legislation may be
enacted, that lower tax rates may he secured and
the true welfare prosperity and happiness of tho
people may be promoted.