The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1896-07-16
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 i'm favor of
the free aud unlimited coinage OF gold
and silver a. ratio OF l6 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 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 and sill
yer at tho ratio Of 10 TO /, independent
OF the action Of any other nation
Resolved, That we are in favor Of p
tariff for revenue ouly.
Resolved That we are in favor OF a
constitutional amendment authorizing
D NllE AnAANkNNhn VI An AANhNAN AaA a. a
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 belllgerent rights
IN their war for freedom.
/ Resolved, That we condemn the Re-
publican party for its persistent Grim.
/ iual legislation b 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
al their hands OF enormous con.riou-
tions for the purpose Of his campaign
aud the bound agent 10 reimburse and
swell their great fortunes by the
shameless taNation Of the people That
we further recognize in William Me
kiuley the most eminent financial
lstraddleblg OF his day, and tho only
man before the American people who
Is Vouched Tor as being ma 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 organi2a
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 an the settlers upon pub
he lands in this territory the same
rights 20 free homes that we're ac
corded TO the settlers OF original Ok
lahoma.
Resolved, That we favor more liberty
and privileges IN reference 10 lndian'
holding allotments In Oklahoma anG
demand such legislation as will per
mit the indians 60 conduct their busi
ness without interference on the par
OF the Indian department or It's agents
and that the Indians baying one-hal
or more white blood be permitted q
sell or dispose OF their lands wi+hou
intcrferenae by law.