San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-10-02
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER ., 1896.
THE PLATFORM.

THE PLATFORM.
Adopted by the Bexar County Repub-
licans.
We, Republicans of Bexar County,
assembled in convention composed of
delegates from the several election pre-
ctncts OF the county, for the purpose Of
making an effort to rescue our county
government from under the corrupting
influences of personal politics. We be-
lieve this can only be accomplished by
return to party conventions,a and par
ty nominations.
We are convinced, that the people re-
CARELESS Of party affiliation, desire a
change in our political methods
that will break down the ticket making
combinations that have ruled and all
but ruined our county and city govern
ments.
Under the deceptive guise of "Citi-
zens' Ticket" Reform Ticket" "Peo-
PIES Ticket" and Business Ticket"
our community has been for the past
is years, repeating. year after year
the farce of putting In office profession
al office-seekers and lprofessional office
holders.
we are convinced that the efforts of
the Republican party On 1882 and 1856,
to eliminate party politics from local
elections was made in (he interest of
reform" and a desiref to meet half
way other good citizenslIo f different po-
litical affiliations in a Ritual effort to
secure relief from the tyranny of an
office-holders' trust.
We are convinced tina in the course
OF time this abandonment of party &C.
ton has demoralized ur people, corr
rqpted our eleetion< and engendered
end distrYnfaS etween large bodies
80 .citize1d$ds we'll as creating in
>5dividuaI Personal animosities.
We are convinced that the extrav-
Agaflce which has piled up a heavy
bonded Indebtedness, for which not on
ly the present but the generations to
come must sweat and work, was born
of the corruption of non-partisian poll
tics. Our new court house was an
unnecessary extravagance-it stands
as a monument Of derision of the peo-
ple-the issuance CT county bonds to
produce campaign patronage for the
officials in power has been a shame and
a crime upon the people Of Bexar coun-
ty. Hundreds of thousands Of dollars
of the peoples money have been need
lessly and criminally wasted.
We are justified in asserting that I'M
der this non-partisan rule, our local
elections have become shameful ex-
hibitions Of the use Of money to secure
the votes of ignorant and irresponsible
voters. That it has come to be con-
sidered legitimate for candidates to
contribute to a campaign slush. fund
for the direct purpose of corrupting the
ballot box.
We feel justified in calling upon all
true and loyal Republicans as well as
all good citizens who desire a change
of the present condition of things to
give our ticket their votes and sup
port.
Therefore, Resolved, That we as loyal
Republicans, renew with added fervor
our feality to the principles of the Re
publican party as expressed in our ma
tional platform.
Resolved, That we believe that the
nations honor is at stake and that ev-
!. cry good citizen should cast his vote
err the Republican national ticket at
his election.
Resolved, That we earnestly endorse
our distinguished representative in
congress Hon. Geo. H. Noonan and ask
that every good citizen of Bexar county
Join with us in securing his return to
congress. His day of usefulness has
but Just dawned, and his retirement
would be a calamity to this city and
the district If not to the entire country
Resolved, That we as citizens Of Bex-
ar county. who have known Judge
Noonan for over quarter of century
an BE 20 he
entire district our high appreciation OF
his unimpeachable integrity, his sound
sense. his exalted patriotism and his
devotion to the welfare of the people
he represents.
Resolved, That we favor the strictest
economy in our county government
The suspension of bond issues until the
wealth of the county will admit OF
necessary debts to improve our public
roads or maintain our public institu-
lions.
Resolved, That we favor the amend
ment of our registration law so that
the ballot may be made more simple
and. certain in its form.
Resolved, That we demand the strict
endorsements of all laws relating to bri-
berry and other crimes connected with
elections.
Resolved, That we favor the passage
of an act by the legislature requiring
all candidates for public Office filing &
sworn statement Of expenses as can
didates with the proper authority.
Resolved, That we commend to eacl
and every candidate before the peopl
the following extract from the consti
tutional oath of Office, which must b.
taken before assuming the duties OF al
office: towit:
And ] Furthermore solemly sWeal