The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-29

means Of distribution direct to the people
through the lawful disbursements of the gov
ernmont
2--We demand the free and unrestricted
coinage OF silver and gold at the present legal
ratio of 10 to by the United States and that
without awaiting the consent OF foreign ma
tonS-
Ave demand that the volume of the cir
culattng medium be speedily increased to an
amount sufficient to meet the demands of the
business and population OF this country and to
restore the level OF prices. labor and produc-
tion, and thereby re-establsh the prosperity
and happiness of the people.
1--WE denounce the democratic and repub-
lican policies that seek to enslave our people
Ivy the issuance of interest bearing United
Suites bonds to be sold on English and foreign
markets, and steadfastly adhere to an Ameri-
can policy that will produce revenue sufficient
to maintain legitimate and economic expenses.
5-We demand such legislation as will pre-
vent the demonetzation of the lawful money
of the United States by private contract
6-We demand that the government In pay
ment Of Its obligations shall use its option as
TO the kind Of lawful money in which it shall
pay them, and we ienounce the present and
preceding administrations for surrendering
this option to the holders Of government obli-
cations.
I'VE demand q proper income tax TO the
end that aggregated wealth shall bear it's Just
proportion of taXStion.
8-We demand that postal savings banks be
established by the government for the safe de-
posit of the savings OF the people and TO facili-
tate exchange.
The direct taxation plank Is as follows: We
hold that all governments derive their just
powers from the consent Of the governed and
in order that the consent of the governed may
be ascertained are in favor Of direct legislation
under proper constitutional safeguards, so that
the citizens shall have the right Of initiating,
framing and proposing laws and of compelling
the submission thereof and OF all important
laws, whether proposed by national state or
local legislatures to direct vote Of the people
for their approval or rejection.
Another plank declares for the election Of
president, vice president and senators by u di-
rect vote Of the people Another plank de-
clares for free ballot and fair count.
demand is made for such legislation ~ will
enable every Industrious and prudent citizen
TO secure u home, and declares that public
lands should not be monopolized for specula-
tive purposes. The policy that has prevailed
In the interior department enabling bona tide
settlers to be despoied OF their homes is con-
demned and remedial legislation demanded.
The sympathy Of the party with Cuba in her
struggle for political freedom and independ-
ence Is expressed and the declaration made
that the time has come when the United States
should recognize that island as free and in
dependent state.
Home rule in the territories and the District
OF Columbia and the early admission of the
territories OF Arizona, New Mexico and Okla
homa is demanded
demand is made for such legislation as
will restrict the power of the courts in con-
tempt cases, and the assertion made that In
times Of great industrial depression unem-
ployed labor should be employed on public
works as far as possible. A strong demand Is
made for Just pensions.
The platform concludes with q declaration
that while the matters enumerated constitute
the tenets OF faith Of the populist party the
financial question is recognized as the one
great issue and the cooperation OF all present
organizations and all people regardless Of
politics TO bring about free coinage, is asked
j. 5. Coxey, representing the minor
ity OF the committee on platform, read