The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-14
Oklahoma Democratic Platform

Resolved, That we heartily endorse
the Democratic principles a. 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 al a ratio of l6 TO /, regard
less of the action of any other country,
and the steady and gradual increase Of
'Ihe circulating medium to meet the
just demands OF the people.
Resolved, That we favor home rule
and tho 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 10 vote as a unit on all qucs-
tions coming before that convention,
and TO vote for no one for nomination
for president or wee president who is
not unqualiledly in favor OF the free
and unlimited coinage OF gold aud 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 birthright Of every human be
ing, and that we earnestly sympathize
with suffering Cuba In her struggle
for independence and 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 It's persistent Grim
iual legislation t1 perpetuate itself in
/ power 10y 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.ribu-
tions 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 Ia William Me
kinley the most eminent financial
straddlebdg Of his day, and the only
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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 territor, 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-
actment OF legislation by congress at
/ the earliest possible moment which
will give 70 all the settlers upon pub
/ lie lands in this territory the same
rights TO free homes that were ae-
/ corded 10 the settlers Of origina. OK
| lahoma.
! Resolved, That we favor more liberty
/ and privileges In reference to Indians
/ holding allotnents in Oklahoma and
/ demand such legislation as win 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 oue-hali
or more white blood bc permitted "a
sell or dispose OF their lands without
/ interference by law.