The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-15
OkIahoma Demoeratlc PIatform

Resolved, That we heartily endorse
the Democratic principles as laid down
10y Jefferson and Jackson, and that
those principles are the true test Of
loyal Democrats.
Resolved, That we ale in favor of
the free and unlimited coinage OF gold
and silver % ratio of l6 20 ], regard
less OF the action Of any other country,
and the steady aad 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-
tious coming before that convention,
aud TO vote for no one for nomination
for president or vice president who is
not unqual .edly in favor of the free
and unlimited coinage OF gold and sill
YER at tho 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 a
part OF the federal revenue system.
Resolved, That we recognize libert ty
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 belligercnt rights
in their war for freedom
Resolved, That we condemn the Re-
publican party for it's persistent Grim
inal legislation D perpetuate itself In
power by such acts as the force bill,
disregard OF the constitutional limita-
tions, destruction of silver az one OF
the money metals legislation in the
iaterest OF the classes aud again the
masses.
Resolved, That ia 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 camraigr
aud the bound agent TO reimburse and
swell their great fortunes by the
shameless taxation of the people. That
we further recognize i'm William Nc
| Kinley the most eminent hnancia
straddlebdg Of his day, and the only
man before the America people who
is vouched for as being in favor OF
/ both the free coinage OF silver and OF
( q single gold standard.
Resolved, That the national com
mitteeman from this territory is here
1 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
viii give 20 an the settlers upon pub
lie lands in this territory the sams
rights 20 free homes that were ae
corded TO the settlers OF original Ok
lahoma.
Resolved, That we favor more liberty
aud privileges ia reference TO Indian,
holding allotments In Oklahoma anC
demand such legislation as will 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 one-hali
or more white blood be permitted tC
sell or dispose OF their lands without
interference by law.