The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1898-10-08
OUR PLATFORMS,
STATE.
Adopted by the Democratic
State Convention, in Salt
Lake City, Septem-
Der "a, 1898.

The Democrats of Utah by their del
egates i'm convention assembled, de-
cIare anew their allegiance to the
Democratic party OF the Nation. and
for the great essential principles of
liberty which that party, more than a
century ago. was organized to promote
and establish.
we reaffirm the principles declared
In the Democratic platform, adopted
In Chicago in 1896. The imperative
necessity of the use of both gold and
silver for the purposes of money
throughout the world, is generally con
reded. The use of both is essential to
the welfare and happiness of mankind.
The re-establishment or such use Is OF
such vital Importance, that no Ordi-
nary difficulty should be permitted to
stand in the way OF its attainment. 1t
Is generally acknowledged that with
ont both gold aud silver, people must
sink in the scale OF happiness and civil
ization. They must anguish in poverty.
They mus, continue 10 struggle in vain
10 better their condition. They must
toll on without even the hope of ade
ouate reward. Yet IL is said that for
this pervading. fragrant wrong, there
is aud can be no remedy, without the
aid and consent OF those who are. and
will re main deaf to all appeals for re-
lief Is il true that at this time there
is a right which cannot be made to
prevalp A wrong for which there is
no remedy? Have the maXims OF our
race proven false? There is "A remedy.
1t is declared in the national platform
of the Democratic party, to which we
now declare our steadfast devotion.
That remedy Is the enactment Of law
by the Congress of the United States,
providing for the free and unlimited
coinage of both gold and silver at the
ratio of ~ to l, without waiting for the
aid or consent of other nations, such
consent heing VIGOROUSLY impossible
TO obtain, and that such coin be legal
tender in payment of all debts both
public and private.
The Democratic party extends cor
dial welcome tu all those persons who
have heretofore adhered to other or
CARNATIONS, but who have seen the
insincerity of the professions of their
former political associates, TO the
cause Of bimetalism. They have had
the courage and honesty TO surrender
their previous relations and join hands
with the great Democratic party 10
bring about the triumph of this all-im-
portant principle.
The war with Spain was necessary
and inevitable II the nation was to
have any regard for the protection of
Its citizens. and the redress Of wrongs
and outrages on the part of Spain,
which had become intolerable. Every
consideration Of Justice and humanity
demanded quick and decisive action.
Such was the demand of the American
people. Yet after this condition be-
came known for months Republican
administration hesitated, and in weak
ness sought to avoid the responsibility
growing out of this most important
crisis. After resOrting to various de-
vices and deceptive representations, IL
was at length compelled through the
patriotic efforts of Democratic MEM
hers OF Congress aud an array OF public
sentiment to favor declaration OF
war. Through the skill. willingness.
sacrifice and heroism of the army and
the navy Of the United States. the war
has been waged to triumphant and
glorious conclusion.
The Congress of the United States
and the entire people of the country
did not wish TO spare the money or
efforts necessary 10 provide our SOL
diers and sailors with everything need
fQl for their health. comfort and vel
"A
fare. Their request for supplies was
met by the action OF Congress prompt
ly and to the fullest limit of the re-
quest. Notwithstanding this. it Is "a
n the chagrin of the Nation that through
4 political corruption or incompetency
of the Republican administration, our
soldiers and sailors have not been
a sufficiently provided for Seemingly
no regard has been paid to the condi'
ton of their health, Through the
4 orders of the War department they
nave been kept at places which became
geritable pest holes, until they were
80 stricken with hunger and disease,
that If they were called upon TO render
the service for which they were en-
listed, they would be found physically
unable to respond.
The people of the United States hold
10 rigid account those persons who
may be found responsible for this con-
dillon, which discloses that they were
worse enemies 10 the country thar
those against whom our brave soldiers
aud seamen were ready to go forth Il
DO battle.
TO the officers and men who volun
teered from the State of Utah and whC
nave, wherever an opportunity ha
Deen afforded. as IN the battle o
Manila, so bravely upheld the honor o
our country, aud general credit of on
state, we extend all praise, and full!
assure them that the universal feeling
Is that the future has no reward tot
good for them.