The evening times., 1899-08-31
THE OHIO PLATFORM.
Resolutions Adopted by the Demo
cratic State Convention.

cratic stqte Convention.
GAINESVILLE. ohio, Aug. 31.-Follow-
ing is the platform adopted by the Demo-
cratic State convention here yesterday
''We heartily reafirm the entire Chicago
platform OF 1896, and we especially empha-
size the financial plank therein. and we
continue to demand the free and unlimited
coinage of silver and gold as equal in pri
mary money at the rate of 16 to 1, inde-
pendent OF all other nations in the world.
"The Hon. William J. Bryan still retains
our entire confidence. and we demand his
denomination in 1900.
I'VE recognize the solemn fact that our
Government cannot be both republican and
imperial.
We stand in line with Washington, JEFF
ferson, Jackson, Lincoln. Grant, and all
other American patriots, living and dead,
in desiring the perpetuity Of our Repub
lie. -;
I'VE are radically and unalterably op
posed to Imperialism in the United States
Of America. When we have solved some
of the race problems that confront us at
home, then, by example, we can proclaim
the blessings that flow from free institu-
tions, and thus procure benevolent as
simiiation' without criminal aggression
I'VE are opposed to entangling alliances
with foreign Kingdoms and empires.
We commend the action of Congress in
declaring that our war with Spain was for
humanity, and not for conquest
we proudly recognize the valor and
glorious achievements of our gallant SOL
diers and sailors, from Bunker Hill to this
very hour, as being among the most
thrilling and glorious in the history of the
world. but we profoundly regret that
American soldiers are being unlawfully
used in the name of liberty to crush and
destroy dawning republicanism in the
Orient, and we denounce the secret and
vicious alliance now in evidence between
England and the Republican Administra-
| ton, whereby this nation may become in
volved In war with foreign nations.
I'VE demand that the Cubans and Fill
pinos not only be permitted but encour-
aged to establish independent republics,
deriving all of their governmental powers
from the consent of the governed.
I'VE denOunce the Republican party for
| its thirty eight years of abject sub
| serviency to the shipping interests OF
Great Britain, and We denounce the So
| called Hanna Payne Shipping bill, which,
II enacted into law, would further
shackle our interests
I'VE are in favor of maintaining our
| splendid and efficient navy.
| "A large standing army in our republic
| is a menace to liberty
| I'VE favor the initiative and referendum
| the passage of the eight hour labor law the
] more rigid inspection Of mines and work
| shops, the prohibition of sweatshops, and
! the abolition of the contract system of pris-
| on labor.
| I'VE declare that all unlawful combina-
! tions of capital are the legitimate fruits OF
| a gold standard and other corrupt Repub-
| lican legislation on questions of the tariff
| and we demand that articles, the price OF
which are controlled by the trusts be placed
| on the free list.
| We denounce the Attorney General o
| the United States, appointed from the Statt
| of New Jersey, the home of trusts, for hi:
| refusal TO enforce the statutes of the United
| States against them, and we recommend th(
present attorney general of Ohio for his ear
nest efforts to enforce the statutes of OhiC
| against such Illegal combinations, anC
pledge the nominee of this convention fol
attorney general to the enforcement of tht
| statutes of the State against them.
Political bosses are 10 be detested anC
| are inimical TO our form of government
| Bosses represents simply concentration o
political power. or a ring. They live ant
| exist through jobs and schemes loaded upol
the taxpayers. They substitute their rul
in their party for the rule of its voters
They select the nominees. who, if elected
remain their tools and administer their of
fetal powers in the interest of their bosse
and not for the people. The Republican
party in Ohio is now in such control.
I'VE recommend constitutional amend
ment providing for the election of Presi
dent, Vice President, and United States Sen
ators by direct vote OF the people.
I'VE favor such appropriations by tn
legislature as may be necessary TO insur
the success of the centennial TO be held a
Toledo