The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-08-27
Democratic Platform.

committee ended the work.
Democratic Platform.
Representatives of the democratic
party of Idaho, in convention assem-
bled, renew their fidelity to the princi-
pies of the democratic party as formu-
lated by Jefferson, and reaffirm the
platform adopted by the representa-
tives of our party in the Chicago con
vention of 1896. We ratify and confirm
the nominations made at Chicago and
Pledge ourselves to use every honorable
effort to secure the election of w. ].
Bryan and Arthur Sewall, as president
and vice president of the United
States.
I'VE maintain the doctrine of equal
and exact justice to all without re-
gard to religious or political belief
1--WE favor such legislation as will
make our public schools most effective
for the proper education of our future
citizens.
I'VE demand such legislation as will
hest preserve the public ranges of the
states to the use of its own citizens.
I'VE recommend to the favorable
consideration of the voters of the state
the proposed constitutional amend
ment, granting equal suffrage, believ-
ing that this great question should re
ceive the earnest attention of every
person as an important factor in the
future welfare of the state
"We demand the enactment OF just
| legislation for the purpose of relieving
bitches owned by the settlers from bur-
densome taxation, and we favor such
legislation as will require ali persons
| to pay their just proportion to the
maintenance of the state and county
government
I'VE pledge the democratic party to
| the enactment of such legislation as
will fully protect the appropriations of
water, in the just use OF the same. and
will also protect in their rights the
| settlers under canals constructed for
| irrigation purposes.
| 1--WE demand the strictest economy
| and accountability in the adminlstra-
ton of state and county affairs.
1--WE denonunce the extravaganza, in
competency and corruption OF the pres
ent state administration.
I'VE demand the enforcement of ar
ticle s, section 10, of the state constitu-
ton which declares: That the making
of profit directly or Indirectly out OF
the state money, or using the same for
| any purpose not authorized by law
shall be deemed a felony
1--WE pledge the democratic party OF
| the state of Idaho to a reduction of
| all salaries to the lowest reasonable
limit; to the levying' and collection If
| low taxes to the honest and economic
al administration of state and county
| government; to the encouragement of
immigration to the end that our re-
sources shall be fully developed; to the
| dilgent and careful management OF
| the lands of the state; to the preserva-
| ton and prudent and lawful investment
| of the public school fund, and to re-
form and abolish the abuses and ex-
travagance of the present state gov
ernment
1--WE earnestly recommend TO ths
| county democratic conventions of the
| several counties in nominating candi
| dates for the legislature, to pledge
| their candidates to use all honorable
| means to secure the enactment of 9
| law providing for systematic reduc
| ton in the present salaries and fees
| paid to the various county officers, 81
| as to conform to the present financia
| condition of the several counties ant
| the taxpayers resident therein, to ths
end that high taxes may be reduced.
with these declarations of the prin
ciplos and purposes of the democrats
party, we cordially invite the cooper
alton of all persons. irrespective of for
mer party affiliations, in the confidenc
~ IL. will
in favor of new men and new and NOR
favorable conditions for the growth o
industry the extension of trade, tn
encoura cement of immigration. the in
vestment of capital, the employmen
and due reward of labor and the gen
eral welfare of the state of Idaho"
Populist Platform.
sEesolved, That we most hearth.
indorse the platform of the people
party in convention assembled at 81
Louis.
1--WE denounce the extravagance, in
competence and corruption of the pres
ent state republican administration
and we demand that article 8, sec
ton 10, of the state constitution, whicl
declares: That the making of prof
directly or indirectly on the stat
money, or using the same for any pur
pose not authorized by law, shall b
deemed felony
Believing in equal rights TO all an
special privileges to none, we favor tn
adoption of the pending woman sui
frage amendment to the constitution
I'VE pledge the peoples party TO tn
enactment of such legislation as wi
fully protect the appropriations {
water for actual use of the same. an
will also protect in their rights TIL
| settlers under canals constructed fo
irrigation purposes
1--WE demand the immediate abol
ton of the fee system and the redu'
ton of salaries of state and count
officers to the lowest possible point cor
sistent with good service. that all ur
necessary offices be abolished, that tn
political, civil and criminal code {
the state be revised in the interest :
efficiency, simplicity and economy, an
that such laws be passed and whe
necessary constitutional amendment
be submitted at the next session of I'll
legislature, as will accomplish this n
suit.
1--WE declare that the use of the pui
, lie domain for the purpose of grain
| is subject to the regulation and col
troll of the state.
1--WE further demand state legislatlc
that will preserve the public rang
| for the passage of the herds and iioci