Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-01

means OF distribution direct to the people
through the lawful disbursements of the gov
ernment
2-We demand the free and unrestricted
coinage OF silver and gold at the present legal
ratio of l6 to l by the United States. and that
without awaiting the consent of foreign ma
tionS.
3-We demand that the volume of the cir
culating 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.
I've denounce the democratic and repub-
| lican policies that seek to enslave our people
by the issuance of interest bearing United
| States 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 demonstration 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 snail
| pay them and we denounce the present and
| preceding administrations for surrendering
| this option to the holders of government obli-
gasons.
| I'VE demand proper income tax, to the
end that aggregated wealth shall bear its just
proportion OF taxation.
S-We demand tnat pOStal savings DanKS De
| established by the government for the safe de-
posit of the Swings 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 di-
rect vote of the people. Another plank de-
ciares for free ballot and a fair count.
demand is made for such legislation as will
enable every Industrious and prudent citizen
| to secure a 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 despoled of their homes is con-
demned and remedial leg ,slation 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 u 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 ana Ohlo'
homa Is demanded.
, A demand is made for such legislation as
will restrict the power OF the courts in con-
tempt cases. and the assertion made that II
times OF great industrial depression unem
ployed labc= should be employed on public
works as far as possible. A strong demand ia
made for just pensions.
The platform concludes with declaration
that while the matters enumerated constitute
the tenets of faith OF the popullst party, the
! financial question is recognized as the on'
great issue and the corporation OF all present
organizations and all people regar dless o.
! politics to bring about free coinage Is asked
: j. S. Coxey, representing the minor
: ity of the committee on platform, read