The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-10
Oklahoma Democratic Platform

Resolved, That we heartily endorse
the Democratic principles as laid down
10y 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. ratio of Is 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 tide
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.
aud to vote for no one for nomination
for president or wee president who is
not unqualihedly in favor Of the free
and unlimited coinage OF gold and sill
yer at the ratio of l6 TO 1, 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 n
constitutional amendment authorizing
the collection Of an income tax as q
part of the federal revenue system.
Resolved, That we recognize liberty
as the birthright of every human be-
ing, and that we earnestly sympathize
with suffering Cuba in her struggle
for independence, ana 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 v 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 con.rib bu-
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
man before the American people who
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 TO vote with the free
silver men in the temporary organiza-
ton of the national convention.
Resolved, That we favor the en-
aetmcnt 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 20 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-half
or more white blood be permitted to
| sell or dispose OF their lands without
| interference by law.
Whereas, The Hon r T.. Bland OF
| Missouri has for the last twenty years
| advocated the free and unlimited
coinage OF silver in the halls OF con-
gress OF the United States, aud whereas
Missouri will present the name Of Hon.
/ r. =. Bland TO the Chicago convention
for president of the United States,
therefore be il resolved that Oklahoma
territory, having an abiding faith in
the ability, integrity and honesty OF
the Hon. r. =. Bland. endorse his
name tor president of the United
States, and instruct our delegates at
Chicago TO use all fair and honorable
means 10 secure his nomination al
Chicago.