The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-25
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 a. a ratio Of 10 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 fde
citizens of Oklahoma to the federal
Offices in this territory
Resolved, That the deleg ates elected
to the national convention are in
structed TO vote as unit on all ques-
tions coming before that convention,
and TO vote for no one for nomination
for president or vice president who is
not unqualifiedly in favor of the free
and unlimited coinage OF gold and sill
yer at the ratio Of l6 TO /, 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 a
constitutional amendment authorizing
the collection of an income tax as a
part of the federal revenue system.
Resolved, That we recognize liberty
as the birtnright of every human be-
ing, and that we earnestly sympathize
with suffering Cuba in her struggle
for independence aud call upon the
president to grant the people of that
island recognition OF belligerent rights
IN their war for freedom.
Resolved, That we condemn the Re-
publican party for its persistent Grim
inal legislation ID 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 and against the
masses.
Resolved, That In William Mckinley
we recognize the paid attorney of
manufacturing trusts, the recipient
at their hands OF enormous eon.ribu-
tions for the purpose of his campaign
and the bound agent 70 reimburse 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 day, and the only
iAhh nNANAt NAAA n AN1h btN'DAN Wnb
is vouched for as being in favor OF
both the free coinage Of silver and of
"a 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 at
the earliest possible moment which
will give 10 all the settlers upon pub
lie lands in this territory the same
| rights 10 free homes that were ac.
corded TO the settlers Of original Ok
lahoma.
Resolved, That we favor more liberty
and privileges in reference to Indians
| holding allotments in Oklahoma and
demand such legislation as will per.
NIT the Indians to conduct their bust
ness without interference on the part
Of the Indian department or its agents,
and that the Indians having one-hali
or more white blood be permitted 10
sell or dispose OF their lands without
interference by law.