The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-04
JUDGE WILLIS THEIR LION
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made permanent, and the report Of the
committee on resolutions reported as
follows. the report being adopted with
much show OF enthusiasm. The plat
form:
district Of the state Of Minnesota, in con-
ventiOn assembled, declare:
birst-Their adhesion to the principles Of
the Democratic party Of the United States
Of America as enuncated in the teachings
Of Thomas Jefferson and those who have
succeeded him in the leadership of the party.
Second-We indOrse the declaration Of pol
Icy regarding public affairs, generally known
as The Chicago Platform Of 1885," and
rightly styled by patriotic Democrats as The
Second Declaration of Independence" We
likewise indorse the platform of the Democra-
cy Of this state, adopted at the convention re-
Gently held II the city of Minneapolis.
Third-TO William J. Bryan-the matchless
leader Of Democracy in the field of federal
pOlitics-we tender a cordial salutation testi-
Tying to his exalted patriotism both in peace
and war, his devotion TO the cause Of popu-
lar rights and the inspiration which his eff
forts and his example have lent to those who
strive for the preservation of liberty the
maintenance OF equality and the attainment
Fourth-We believe in such amendment of
the federal constitution as will clearly and
incOntrOverubly confer upon congress the
right to Impose an income tax, and the right
TO adequately protect the people against
monOpOiies. We also believe that cOnstitu-
tonal provision should be made for the cleo
tl0n Of members Of the senate CT the United
S@ates by popular vote. The principle of di-
rect legislation should also be incorporated
into the constitutions, state and federal.
Fifth-Civil service reform should be Wig
orously prosecuted until merit shall be the
only basis for appointment TO Offices not di-
rSct!y concerned with the execution of admin
lstratYc policies. We believe that all post
masters should be elected by the people of
the locality in which they serve; and we
favor such an amendment Of the federal con-
sutuuon as VIII effect taat sautary solution
or the difficulties, scandals and Injustice
winch have 30 often occurred in connection
with selecting incum5ents for local post
CGlces.
SiEth-WhiIe we favor all legislation which
viii correct injustice and tend to the euuita-
pie distribution OF property and the complete
extinction Of monopoly; and, likewise. be-
HNe In the strict enforcement and protection
or individual rights against corporate abuses
we hold that the welfare Of society depends
upon a scrupuous regard for the rights of
property defined by law.
Seventh-The Legislation Of the federal Gov
ernmcnt should be SO reformed and adjusted
as to foster and enlarge the merchant marine
Of the United States. We demeni If e shin;
and living chance for American commerce.
upon the seas. Prior to the asceudoncv Of
the Republican party, the American flag
noated at the masthead Of merchant We sell
in every pert the wide world over willis
during the last twenty-five years the carrv-
Ing trade Of the nations has been monoD0-
lied by the maritime enterprise Of EUROPE
Eighth-Adhering firmly 10 the doctrine OF
Washington's farewell address 10 the people
OF the United States, we deprecate any al
lance with foreign powers. We favor neither