Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-07-14

should be BONA noe RESIDENTS or the TERRI
s e The shs da pty be-
hoves IN home rule and that all public
propria ted to the establishment of free
homes for American citizens.
Alaska be granted delegate In congress,
az e a nt e be fo o sa
territory.
Pacific Funding Bill.
mo discrimination should be INDUCED
IN by the government of the United States
Of 9f hs to Of hs
the Pucific railroad funding bill: denonnce
the effort Of the present republican con-
gress to enact similar measure.
Pensions.
'kecognizing the just claims of deserv-
ing union soldiers, we heartily indorse the
rule of Commissioner Murphy that no
the pension roll, and the fact Of enlist
elusive evidence against disease and dis
ability before enlistment.
The Monroe Doctrine.
1.-THE Monroe doctrine as originally de
clared and as interpreted by succeeding
pforee po Is e e eaes ef ha
mast at all times be maintained.
sympathy for Cuba
We extend our sympathy TO the people
of Cuba in their heroic struggle for liberty
and independence.
Civil Service.
I'VE are opposed to life tenure in the
public service. We favor appointments
basel upon merits. fixed terms Of office,
and such an administration of the civil
service laws as will afford equal oppor-
tunities to all citizens of ascertaincd fit
hess.
Against Third Term.
We declare 1t 10 be The UNIV ritten law
of this republic established by custom and
examples of the greatest and wlsest Of
those who founded and have maintained
our government that no man should be
elhse for third term of the presidential
Waterways Improvement.
The federal government should care for
Secure for the interior states easy and
shear 10 tide Mafsr When
elsiment, such aid should be extended Upon
permanent Improvement is secured.
"Contiding In the justice OF our cause and
the necessity CT Its success at the polls we
submit the foregoing declaration Of prin.
nent of the American people, We invite
them and who desire to have them made
effective through legislation for the relief
OF ihe egpe anI ne OF the
The Minority Reports
y minority report, signed by lG members
OF the committee on resolutions, was then
read by one Of the convention ;. secretaries.
following for the financial plank Of the
We declare our belief that the
e Gnifea States, on alone Of free 81 sl
yer eoimagef and 1,a cha ian Of the exstipg
action of other great nations. would not
only imperil our finances. but would re-
If OF 10 Mheh he
efforts OF the government should be steadi
m o Hsr B bass this psr eor
tracts, disturb business, diminish the pur-
chasing power Of the wages of labor and
infiict irreparuble evils upon our nations
commerce and industry"
Favor maintenance OF Gold Standard.
Until international cooperation among
leading nations for the coinage Of silver
nance of the, existing gold standard as
essential to the prsservation Of our ma,
saEg an SooT @Seha Insist va s ii our
sgs s ST ssS WITH Sha aad pe 4R
MONEY, and IS opposed to legal tender ra pa.
financial system, and we therefore favor
the gradual retirement and cancella ton
! notes, under such legislative provisions
as will prevent undue contraction. We de-
mand that the natisnal credit it., SHAH b
under all circumstances.
Administration Commended.
1.-The minority also feel that the report Of
the majority is defective IN falling to make
courage and fidelity OF the present demo.
cratic ADMINISTRATION. and they therefore
ser the fel owl dsGSratior as
I'VE commend the honesty, economy.
courage and fidelity Of the present demo-
cratic national administration,
The Tiliman Resolution.
Geno for TiI1pnsp of South Carnlipa
recognized, and delivered an address ia
voring the adoption Of the majority report
senting an amendment in the shape of the
following resolution:
We denounce the administration Of
tyrannical, and as departure from those
| principles which are cherished by all lib
besn used t. hMart hs he w 1pf se
people, as expressed by their representa-
in sG Is The
debauch congress and to overawe and
control citizens in the free exercise Of their
eeae IS thus US sought sought be
tablished on the ruins Of the republic. We
tional convention by President Cleveland
and Secretary Carlisle as contrary, to the
Ing an act Of bad faith, deserving the Sc
yerest eensu u The issue OF bonds In time
coin obiigations payable IN i silver or gold
a: the option Of the government. and tho
expenses OF the government are both un-
lawful and usurpations Of authority de-
serving Impeachment"
Hills Amendments.
The amendments proposed to be offered
by Senator Hill were then read. as follows:
First amendment: But 1t should be
carefully provided by law at the same time
SHOULD not apply to existing th1; contracts"
. ing based on the belief that such coinage
. will effect and maintain a parity between
e One. We declare as pledge Of our sincerity
! that If such free coinage shall fail to effect
! such parity within one year from It's en-.
actment by law such coinage shall there
upon be suspended.
Ballots on the Platform.
! The ballot on the substitute financial
= plank Offered by the minority of the com
= mittee resulted as follows:. 626 no; 1903 aye
: Senator FIN was recognized and moved
a ent administration.
Total vote e {S9sehaD Ayes. s57 rays. 6s4
Hits amendment referring to existing
contracts lost on viva voce vote.
! Hills amendment declaring that In case
the adoption of the free coinage plank does
after its passage it shall be suspended
lost on viva voce vote.
y Tiilman withdrew his amendment de-
!, nouncing Cleveland.
: Official result on adoption of the plat
form: Ayes, C2S; noes. sol: not voting,
Thursday Evening Session.
:, Chicago. July 1.-THE nomination O
candidates for the presidency was tn
! order of the convention Wednesday night
: BY an agreement entered into by the friend
!. Of the several candidates the nominating
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