The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-12
OkIahoma Democratlc Platform


Resolved. That we heartily endorse
the Democratic principles as laid down
by jefferson and jackson, aud 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 at a ratio of l6 to /, regard
less OF the action OF any other country,
and the steady aud 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-
tions coming before that convention,
and 10 vote for no one for nomination
foT president or vice president who is
not unquahhediy in favor of the free
and unlimited coinage of gold and sill
yer at the ratio of 10 70 1, independent
Of the action OF any other nation.
Resolved, That we are in favor CT u
tariff for revenue only.
Resolved, That we are in favor OF a
constitutional amendment authorizing
the collection of an income tax as "A
part Of the federal revenue system.
Resolved, That we recognize liber ty
as the birthrighJ OF every human be
ng, and that we earnestly sympathize
with suffering Cuta in her struggle
for independence, and call upon the
president TO grant the people of that
island recognition OF belligerent rights
IA their war for freedom.
Resolved, That we condemn the Re-
publican party for its persistent Grim
! inal legislation u perpetuate itself in
| power by such acts as the force bill,
disregard Of the constitutional limita-
| tions, destruction Of silver us one OF
the money metals, legislation in the
/ interest of the classes and against the
! masses.
Resolved, That in William Mckinley
4 we recognize the pa'i attorney OF
manufacturing trusts, the recipient
at their hands of enormous con,ribu
| tons for the purpose of his campaign
| and the bound agent TO reimburse and
| swell their great fortunes by the
| shameless taxation Of the people. That
we further recognize in William Me
kinley the most eminent hnancia
straddlebdg Of his day, and the only
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Us vouched for as being in favor o
both the free coinage OF silver and o
a single gold standard
Resolved, That the national com
mitteeman from this territory is here
by instructed 10 vote with the fret
silver men in the temporary organiza
ton of the national convention.
Resolved, That we favor the en-
actment Of legislation by congress a
the earliest possible moment whicl
will give TO all the settlers upon pub
lie lands in this territory the sam
rights to free homes that were &C
corded to the settlers of original Ok
lahoma.
Resolved, That we favor more libert
and privileges in reference to Indian
holding allotments in Oklahoma an
demand such legislation as will per
NIT the Indians TO conduct their bus
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 I
sell or dispose of their lands withou
interference by law
"Whereas, The Hon r. r. Bland c
Missouri has for the last twenty year
advocated the free and unlimite
coinage of silver in the halls of cor
gress OF the United States, and wherea
Missouri will present the name of Hor
e. r. Bland to the Chicago conventio
for president of the United State
therefore be it resolved that Oklahom
territory, having an abiding faith |
the ability, integrity and honesty {
the Hon r. p. Bland, endorse h
name tor president OF the Unite
States, and instruct our delegates &
Chicago TO use all fair and honorabl
means TO secure his nomination 4
Chicago.