The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-06-27
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Oklahoma Democratic Platform

hebOlYcui mat we hcartlly endorse
the Democratic principles as aid 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 at a ratio of Is to 1, 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 delegates elected
TO the national convention are in
structed to vote as a unit on all ques-
tions coming before that convention,
SD to vote for no one for nomination
president or vice president who is
not unqualifedly in favor of the free
and unlimited coinage of gold and sill
yer at the ratio of 10 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 IA
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 its persistent erin
inRl legislation II 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 GRASSES and against the
masses.
Resolved That in william Mckinley
we recognize the paid attorney Of
manufacturing trusts, the recipient
al their hands of enormous con.ribu-
tions for the purpose OF his campaign
and the bound agent to reimb burse aud
swell their great fortunes by the
shameless taxation of the people That
we further recognize in William Nc
Kinley the most eminent financial
straddleblg OF his day, and the only
man before the American people who
is youched for as being in favor OF
both the free coinage OF silver and of
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-.
actment of legislation by congress at
the earliest possible moment which
will give to all the settlers upon pub
Il. lan Ac In Il bn
rights TO free homes that were ae-
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-
init 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. r. 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, and whereas
Missouri will present the name Of Hon.
II. p. 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 to secure his nomination at
Chicago.