The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-08-04
peanle,a Party Platform.

FAVOR OF the Tree Huu uulIUltcu COludko
of silver at the ratio of 16 to l and our
unaltersble opposition to the issue OF
interest bearing bonds in time Of pe zee
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
is that measure 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 il behalf Of the oppressed people
Of Cuba and the Philippines and demand
it's energetic prosecution and that it be
terminated as quickly as possible after
the purpose for which it vas inaugur.
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 q 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.
2. We are firmly committed to the
public ownership Of natural monopolies
ard we favor an amendment to the con-
stitution 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
ire directly traceable to the negligence
of employers or fellow servants.
4. We believe in fostering the insti.
t%utions OF the state and insist Ina,
county and state supplies should be
purchased from home producers.
5. 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 OIL
convicts and maintain the institution il
, which they are incarcerated.
g.. We demand an equitable tax upol
! the franchises and property OF railroad
and other corporations and We condemn
I the majority Of the state board of equal
e ~ization for its refusal to assess RAILROAD
: property Of the same basis as that O
: the citizens of the state.
? Resolved, That We heartily commend
the course Of Representatives Knowles
and Kelley.
Resolved, That we commend the mag
! u~iticent fight Senator Petti9rew is max
l ing against monopolies, enemies OF th,
e people and we rejoice in the power anc
. influence which he has gained by hi
able and courageous defense of the RICH
{ of man.
Resolved, That we commend the hon
est and fearless administration of Gov
ernor Andrew E. Lee and especially en-
phasize our appreciation of his courageo,
f policy in demanding the same STANDARD
Of official probity from members Of BIZ
own official family that he exacts from
: officers Of the opposition.
Resolved. That we are highly pleased
/. and gratltied over the proud fact tina
the silver senators and representatives i,
4 congress enjoy the distinction of havin,
forced the national administration to
just and proper punishment of Spain 70,
! the destruction OF the Maine and her 90
brave sailors.
Resolved, That we appreciate the ster
ling worth and patriotism Of the brav,
boys of this state who Rave gone to to-
front and pledge to them our hearty co
operation.
Resolved, That we hereby grant t,
the state central committee full plenar,
power to transact all business which thi
convention might do and instruct salt
committee to fill all vacancies which
may occur in the state or nationa
ticket.
We recommend that at the state con
v~ention Of the Peoples Party to be hell
in 1900 q candidate for United State
Senator be nominated to be voted 70
by the legislators elected by the party
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