The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-07-09
Peonie's Party Platform.

Following is the platform adopted by
the Peoples Party convention OF South
Dakota, at Aberdeen, June %, 1898:
The Peoples Party Of South Dakota
triumphantly reatfirms it's allegiance to
the fundamental principles enunciated
in the Omaha and st. Louis platforms
We distinctly reatfirm our position in
favor Of the free and unlimited coinage
of silver at the ratio of lG to l and our
nnalterable opposition to the issue OF
interest bearing bonds in time Of peace
or war.
We are opposed to banks of issue and
in favor of the issue of all money direct
by the government.
We demand the passage of the free
homes bill and condemn the opposition
that neasure by the national Reput.
lican managers, and their failure to re-
deem this pledge in the St. Louis plat
form. We approve of the war now being
waged i'll behalf Of the oppressed people
OF Cuba and the Philippines and demand
its energetic prosecution and that it be
terminated as quickly as possible after
the purpose for which it was inurgur-
ated shall have been accomplished.
We denounce the infamous policy Of
government by injunction fostered by
the federal courts and We demand the
election Of such courts by the direct vote
of the people for a stated term.
We regard the life terms system in our
federal judiciary as subversive of liberty
and we demand the election OF members
Of the United States supreme court for
stated terms by direct vote of the peo-
pie.
State Issues-1. No people can be
free who are denied the right to vote yes
and no on every law to which they are
subject and we therefore favor the init.
alive and referendum as the only meas
ure by which majority rule can be Sc
cured.
?. We are firmly committed to the
public ownership Of natural ~monopolies
ard We favor an amendment to the con-
s~titution permitting the state to engage
in public works.
3. We favor the repeal of the So
called fellow servant statute and the en-
actment of Legislation making employers
liable for injuries received by their en-
ployes while in tie discharge of their
immediate duty, when injuries received
are directly traceable to the negligence
Of employers or fellow servants.
1. We believe in fostering the insti-
buttons Of the state and insist that
county and state supplies should be
purchased from home producers.
.. We are opposed to the employment
OF convict labor in competition with free
labor except to such an extent as may
be necessary to preserve the health of
convicts and maintain the institution in
which they are incarcerated.
g.. We demand an equitable tax upon
the franchises and property Of railroad
and other corporations and we condemn
the majority of the state board of equal
ization for its refusal to assess railroad
property on the same basis as that of
the citizens of the state.
Resolved, That we heartily commend
the course Of Representatives Knowles
and Kelley.
Resolved, That we commend the mag
~niticent fight Senator Pettigrew Is max
ing against monopolies. enemies of the
people and we rejoice in the power and
influence which he has gained by his
able and courageous defense of the right
of man.
Resolved, That We commend the hon
est and fearless administration of Gov
ernor Andrew Z. Lee and especially EN-
phasize our appreciation of his c%ourapeou
policy in demanding the same standard
OF official probity from members of his
own official family that he exacts from
officers OF the opposition.
Resolved, That we are highly pleased
gratltied over the proud fact that
the silver senators and representatives in
congress enjoy the distinction of having
forced the national administration to a
Just and proper punishment Of Spain for
the destruction OF the Maine and her 2CG
brave sailors.
Resolved, That we appreciate the ster-
ing worth and patriotism Of the brave
boys OF this state who have gone to the
'front.' and pledge to them our hearty CO.
operation
Resolved, That we hereby grant to
he state central committee full plenary
power to transact all business which this
might do and instruct said
to fill all vacancies which
nay occur in the state or national
ticket.
We recommend hat at the state con-
'ention OF the Peoples Party to be held
q 1900 a candidate for United States
be nominated to be voted for
y the legislators elected by the party.