The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-09-04
PALMER CHOSEN.
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the masses and Of equal justice 10 al.
practically established by the legislatito
Of 1894 and iS3 the gold STANDARD -
monetary measurement and likewise ca
urciy divorced the government from
banking and currency issues. To this
Ions established Democratic policy We al
mere ana insist on the maintenance OF the
gold standard and Of the parity herewith
Of every dollar issued by the Government
end arc firmly opposed to the free ana m
limited coinage Of silver and TO tho
compulsory purchase OF silver bullion.
but We denounce alsO The future mail
tenanCe OF the present, costly patchwork
system of national paper currency, IS y
constant source OF INJURY ana peril.
We assert the necessity OF sucn intel
Mgent currency reform as viii cOnune tre
government 10 its legitimate functions,
completely separating from the ranking
business and afford 70 all sections Oh our
country, a uniform. safe and lasting t1nk
currency under governmental sup1Nia-
ion measured In volume - tne needs 4
business.
THE DMINIsTRATfON.
Tho fidelity. patriotism urd couia1o
with which President Clcye iad has ful-
alled his public trust the high char
acter or his administration ifs wisdom
and energy in the maintcnan e of CIVIL
order and the enforcement of tho laws.
ifs equal regard for the sights OF eF1y
class and every section its rm aai Dig
ninod conduct of foreign affairs. and is
sturdy persistence in UNFOLDING tho credit
and honor of tho nation. are fully re'os-
nizod by the Democratic party ana VIII
secure 10 him "A place in history'heside ne
fathers OF the republic.
CIVIL SERVICE.
We also commend the admnH'th.i'n
for the great progress made DO me reloih
OF tho public sevice and We endorse rs
effort 20 extend the merit system SIM
further We demand that no backward
step be taken. but that the reform pe
supported and advanced unih tne u"-
r,cnocratic spoils system or appointment
shall Doe eradicated.
APPROPRIATIONS.
We demand strict economy IN mo ap-
,,ronriations and I'M the admnistrauoh OF
the government
ARBITRATION
We favor arbitration for the setuenl,h'
Of international disputes.
PENSIONS.
We favor a liberal policy or pensions otS
10 deserving soldiers and sailors Oh '"'
United states.
SUPREME COURT.
The supreme Court Of the United states
was wisely established by tne itAinelS
of our Constitution as one of the thie'
coordinate branches of The government.
ms Independence and authority 10 in-
terpret tine law or the land without rear
or favor must Doe maintained. We con
domn AIN EFFORTS TO degrade that tribunal
or impa'r the confidence and respect
which il has deservodiy held
SUPREMACY OF LAW.
The Democratic party ever has main
taned and ever VIII maintain. the supro-
macy OF tho law. the independence OF JUS
judicial administration. the inviolao'hiy
of contract. and the obligations or an
Good citizens to resist every illegal trust
combination. and attempt against me
inst rights OF property. and the good
order of society. bon which are bound NJ
me peace and happiness of our people.
Beieyiu. these principles Go De- essen
tial TO the we'll heIng of the republic.
,ve submit them to the consideration OF
The American people.