Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-09-01
Idaho Democratic Platform.

The following are the more important panks Of
the platform adopted by the Democratic State Con.
vention:
'The free and unlimited coinage Of both gold and
silver at the present established ratio of 16 to by
independent action OF the United States, without
waiting for the consent or permission Of other
tions.
'sThe reduction of tariff duties to point which
will provide only sufficient revenue for the needs
OF the government, without levying extra tax upon
the consumer for the purpose OF enrichng the al
ready wealthy.
'The adoption OF fair and equitable tax on incomes
and an amendment to the constitution of the United
States, ii necessary to accomplish this purpose.
'"The adoption OF national and state laws that will
abolish pools and trusts which unite in unlawful com
binatons and corporations, including irrigation com
panies engaged in the line of business, for the
increase Of prices and the decrease of wages thereby
largely augmenting profits at the expense Of both
consumer and laborer
1--WE declare our ulfaltering allegiance to the Mon
roe doctrine and strenuousy opposed to the an
nexation of Cuba, believing that the inhabitants of
that island should be given the opportunity of self
government We also advocate the retention of all
territory acquired by American valor in the war
waged for humanity, always provided the people to
be governed yield their consent.
ave recognize William Jennings Bryan the
leading exponent Of the foregoing principles, enun
ciated as declaration Of party faith by the Demo
cratic national convention of 1896, which acknowl-
edged the leadership he had justly earned and is uni
versally accorded by of his great ability match
less eloqaence and Jealous devotion to the welfare Of
the whole people, both in peace and war, and we
confidently look forward to glorious victory for De.
/ in Ieadprshn
1--WE pronounce the war with Spain justified by
every consideration of justice and sound national
policy. We congratulate the Democratic minority
in congress for their firm stand in demanding the re-
dress of our national honor, and endorse the declar-
alton of war on Spain and glory in its results.
eve rejoice in the glorious deeds of yaor of our
soldiers and sailors and greatly depore the fatalities
and injuries which have far resulted and favor
the adoption of the most liberal policy toward the
sick and wounded and the families of the slain
1--WE favor the immediate construction by this gov
ernment under government ownership and absolute
control of the Niearaguan canal.
eve favor an amendment to the constitution 81
the United States authorizing the election of United
States Senators by a direct vote Of the people.
1--WE denounce the hypocrisy and insneerity of tbs
Republican party, which, after pretending in the st
Louis convention in 1896 to favor the free coinage
silver BY international agreement with the leadint
commercial nations of the world and called to powell
ON that solemn pledge, through its present admins
tration formulated and sent to Congress bill thor
oughly committing the county to the gold standard
retiring the greenbacks and turning the control o
the nations currency over to the banks.
1--WE denonnce the Republican party for its failnr
to keep the solemn pledge made in its last nationa
convention, to urge the passage by Congress Of thu
satisfactory free homestead measure.
1--WE extend to the women voters of Idaho thu
right hand of fellowship, and congratulate our com
monwealth on the advance which they have mad
towards a higher civilization in comforting npoi
women the political equality which has been hereto
fore so waongtully withheld from them.
1--WE congratulate the State on tine economical
business-like management that has prevailed unde
, the present state and county governments ana W
pledge the Democratic party Of the State Of Idaho
continuation of a clean and economic government
1--WE demand such legislation as will prevent IN
live stock OF nonresidents pasturing upon the land
Of Idaho without contributing equally with her ow
citizens in the burdens of taxation.
1--WE believe that the laborer, in whatever Yocatio
engaged, is worthy Of his hire and inasmuoh as th
fee system of remuneration OF public officers Is SUI
ceptble of abuse declare ourselves in favor Of Ii
salary system OF remuneration Of public officials an
favor such reasonable salaries as will warrant comp
tent citizens TO aspire to public place in state an
Y county positions,
ave urge upon our senators and representative
in congress to do all in their power to secure an ope
river to the sea, thus reducing the freight on OF
products at least one half"