The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-01
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Oklahoma 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 at a ratio of 16 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 fide
citizens of Oklahoma to the federal
Offices in this territory.
Resolved, That the delegates elected
TO the national convention are in
sUfeted to vote as unit on all ques-
tens coming before that convention,
and to vote for no one for nomination
for president or wee president who is
not unqualifiedly in favor Of the free
and unlimited coinage OF gold and sill
yer at the ratio OF lG TO 1, 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
part Of the federal revenue system.
Resolved, fhat 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 cali upon the
president TO grant the people CT that
island recognition Of belligerent rights
IN their war for freedom.
Resolved, That we condemn the Re-
publican party for it's persistent Grim
inAl legislation t0 perpetuate itself in
power by such acts as the force bill,
disregard OF the constitutional limita-
tions destruction Of silver hs one of
the money metals, legislation in the
interest of the classes aud against the
masses.
Resolved, That in William Mckinley
we recognize the paid attorney of
manufacturing trusts, the recipient
at their hands OF enormous cou.fibu-
tions for the purpose OF his campalgn
and the bound agent 20 reimburse aud
swell their great fortunes by the
shameless taxation Of the people That
we further recognize in William Nc
Kinley the most eminent financial
straddlebdg 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
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 al
the earliest possible moment which
will give to all the settlers upon pub
lie lands in this territory the sam,
rights TO free homes that were ac
corded TO the settlers OF original Ok
lahoma.
Resolved, That we favor more liberty
and privileges in reference TO Indians
holding allotments in Oklahoma anC
demand such legislation as will per
init the Indians TO conduct their bust
ness with out interference on the par
OF the inoidn department or its agents
and that the Indians having one-halI
or more white blood be permitted Il
sell or dispose Of their lands without
interference by law
Whereas, The Hon. X. r. Bland o
Missouri has for the last twenty yeari
advocated the free and unlimited
coinage OF silver in the halls OF con
gress of the United States, aud whereas
Missouri will present the name Of Hon
h. p. Bland TO the Chicago convention
for president of the United States
therefore be IL resolved that Oklahoma
territory, having an abiding faith il
tke ability, integrity and honesty o
the Hon r. p. Bland, endorse hi
name tor president Of the Unite'
States, aud instruct our delegates a
Chicago 10 use all fair and HONORABLE
means to secure his nomination a
Chicago.