Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-07-12


diana, and j. r. Williams, Of Illinois,
then addressed the convention. An
other demonstration for ex-senator
Hill interrupted the proceedings
George Fred Williams, of the platform
committee, offered a resolution for
appointment of committee of nine
for conference with the populists
and silver republicans on the vice
presidential nomination. 1t was
adopted. Gov. Beckham, of Kentucky,
then made a short address. Chairman
Richardson then introduced John w.
Miles, of Maryland, who addressed the
convention in support of conservative
action upon the platform. AS Mr..
Miles concluded Chairman Richardson
announced that he had been in
formed the platform committee would
be ready to report at half past three
o'clock. Therefore, a motion was
agreed to to adjourn until that hour.
1t was All before the gravel fell
when the convention met in the aft
ernoon. Chairman Thomas said: 81
wish to make the announcement to
the convention that the committee on
platform and resolutions is now ready
to report The chairman called on
Senator James X. Jones, of Arkansas,
chairman Of the committee of plat
form and resolutions, who said "Mr.
Chairman, am directed by the COM
mittee on platform and resolutions to
report a platform to this convention
for its adoption and | request Sena-
tor Tillman, of South Carolina, to
read it," Senator Tillman came for
ward with the manuscript and read
as follows:
The Platform.
We, the representatives of the demo-
cratic party Of the United States assem-
bled in national convention upon the an
niversary of the adoption of the decIa-
ration of independence, do reaffirm our
faith in that Immortal proclamation Of
the inalienable rights of man, and our
allegiance to the constitution framed In
Herewith by the fathers of the
republic.
We hold with the United States SUI
preme court that the declaration of indie
pendence is the spirit of our government,
Of which the constitution Is the form and |
letter. We declare again that all govern
ments instituted among men derive their
Just powers from the consent Of the gov
trned; that any government not based |
upon the consent of the governed is a
tyranny; and that to impose upon any
people government of force Is to sub |
stitute the methods Of imperialism for |
those Of republic.
We hold that the constitution follows |
The flag and denounce the doctrine that |
an executive or congress deriving their |
existence and their powers from the con-
can exercise lawful authority |
beyond 1t, or In violation Of 1t.
We assert that no nation can long en-
iure half republic and half empire and |
we warn the American people that i'm
abroad will lead quickly and |
Inevitably to despotlsm at home.
THE PORTO RICAN TARIFF LAW.
Believing in these fundamental princi-
enacted by republican congress against
The protest and opposition OF the demo-
cratic minority. as a bold and open vio-
alton Of the nations organic law and
iagrant breach Of the national good |
faith. 1t imposes upon the people OF
Porto Rico a government without their
consent and taxation without representa-.
ion.
It dishonors the American people by re-
)udiating a solemn pledge made In their
behalf by the commanding general Of
)ur army, which the Porto Ricans well
,omed to peaceful and unresisted Occu-
,ation Of their land. II doomed to pow
,rty and distress a people whose help
essness appeals with peculiar force
% our Justice and magnanimity
IN this, the first act Of its lmperialistic
programme. the republican party seeks
ssi feom4dt dthsS Eatea siaies i9 aGpli9nltal
utions and condemned by the supreme
court In numerous decisions,
FOR THE FREEDOM OF CUBA
We demand the honest and prompt full
ilment Of our pledge to the Cuban peo-
he and the world that the United States
vas no disposition nor intention to exer-
Use sovereignty, Jurisdiction or control
,ver the island Of Cuba except for Its
The war ended nearly two
ears ago, profound peace relgns over
III the island and stu the administration
ieeps the government OF the island from
Is people while republican carpetbaggers
,lunder its revenues and exploit their
he0ries to the disgrace OF the American
,eorle. /
THE PHI TppT<F OI'EeTION