The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-08
Oklnhoma Democratic Platform

Resolved, That we heartily endorse
the Democratic principles as 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 az ratio Of l6 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 fide
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 unit on all ques-
tions coming before that convention,
and to vote for no one for nomination
for president or vice president who is
not unQualifedly in favor of the free
and unlimited coinage of gold ld 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 amendmen authorizing
bAlt EOAAAkNAOn VI az AAlNCiAAN NeAfN 80 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
1 IN their war for freedom.
! Resolved, That we condemn the Re-
publican party for its persistent Grim
| inal legislation to 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.ribu-
tions for the purpose Of his campaign
and the bound agent 10 reimburse and
swell their great fortunes by the
shameless taxation of the people That
we further recognize in William Nc
Kinley the most eminent huancia!
straddle bag 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
d 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 10 all the settlers upon pub
lie lands in this territory the same
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 70 lndian'
holding allotments in Oklahoma anc
demand such legislation as will per
nit the Indians TO conduct their bust
ness without interference on the parl
OF the Indian department or its agents
and that the Indians having one-hali
or more white blood be permitted tC
sell or dispose OF their lands without
interference by law.
Whereas, The Hon r. e. Bland o.
Missouri has for the last twenty year.
advocated the free and unlimited
coinage OF silver in the halls of con
gress OF the United states, aud whereai
Missouri will present the name OF Hon
e p Bland 10 the Chicago convention
for president Of the United states
therefore be IL resolved that Oklahom'
territory, having an abiding faith II
the ability, integrity and honesty o
the Hon r. =, Bland, endorse hi
I name Tor president OF the Unite'
States, and instruct our delegates a
Chicago TO use all fair and honorable
means 10 secure his nomination a
Chicago