The Washington weekly post., 1900-03-20
Democratic Principles Enun-
ciated at Lincoln.
CHICAGO PLANKS AND NEW ISSUES
Submitted TO the Nebraskan for His Ap-
Provai Before Reported to the Conven-
lion, Which Adopted Ii with n Whirl-
Both Democratic and PopuIi-t Bodies
Harmonious, and Wildly Enthusiastic
Mr. Bryan Makes speech.

Lincoln. Neb.. March f9-In effect. Will
lam Jennings Brysn announced tonight
TO the Democratic party and TO the na-
uon at large the platform which he con-
siders best for the Democratic party. and
practically upon which he desires to stand
II nominated at the Kansas City Conven-
ton.
The platform, which was adopted by the
Nebraska Democracy with the greatest
enthusiasm. reaffirms the Chicago plat
form, declares for '16 TO l." opposes a
large standing army. denounces the ac-
ton Of the Republican party on the Porto
Rico tariff bill, DECLARES against the trusts
and imperialism" and favors the choice
OF United States Senators by popular
vote.
The platform is practically the creation
OF Mr.. Bryan. He did not write 1t per
sonally, but he was consulted concerning
IL. and befCre it was read to the conven-
ton he had approved OF it throughout.
The platform adopted by the POpulist
CCnventiOn was substantially the same as
that adopted by the Democrats. II diff
feTs somewhat in form, but conflicts in
no essential point.
Both conventions to-day were enthusiast
tic for Mr.. Bryan to the last degree and
every mention of his name was greeted
with cheers Of delight and approval. In
structions were given both delegations to
stand for Mr. Bryan in the Kansas City
and Sioux Falls conventions.
Proceedings iii Convention.
The Democratic convention was called
TO order at Is by James Danlman, chair
man of the State Democratic committee.
He announced that Thomas j. Nolan had
been selected as temporary chairman.
Mr. Nolan took the chair, and after be-
ing presented TO the convention, made an
address.
The temporary organization was made
permanent. The chairman then appointed
a committee of eleven on resolutions.
They presented the following report.
which was adopted amid great enthu-
siasm:
We tie Democrats OF Nebraska in convention
ass snbled do HEREBY Teafirm and indarse In whole
ani in part. in letter and in spirit the platform
adopted by tfe Democratic National Convention held
in Chicago in 1895.
We fSTor amendments TO the Federal Copsti.u-
tion. specially au,hcrizing income tax and pro-
vidirg for the election Of United States Senator's
by Greet vote Of the people. We oppose govern
meat by injunction, and the black list, and favor
arbitration as a Of settling disputes between
corporations and their employees
We observe with approval the support given Jy
Democrats throughout the country TO the move
ment looking toward the municipal ownership OF
municipal franchises.
We favor the principle Of the initiative and refer
endum wherever It he applied.
We in favor Of liberal pensions to deserving
soldiers and 10 their dependents; We believe that
names upon the peIsion rolls should not be arb-
spari lie cd nd HoI;a
last national platform. that the fact of enlistment
and service sbo1Il he deemed conclusive evidence
against disease md disability before enlistment.
The Nicaragua Canal.
We are in favor Of the immediate construction
and fortiheatioa Of the Nicaragua Canal by the
United States.
We condemn the DingIey tariff law as a trust
breeding and Notwithstanding measure skillfully
devised for the purpose of giving to a few favors
which they do not deserve and Of placing upon
the many burdens which they should not bear
We welcome The opportunity offered this yelr
tn take the Federal government out OF the hands
Of the Republican party. which has abandoned
American ideas and American ideals and at the
command Of corporate wealth has plotted against
the financial independence OF the individual and
TnW cOntempltes the notification of the Declara-
| ton Of American Independence.
We Pieu5e ourselves 10 wage an unceasiug war
fare against all the trusts-the money trust. the
industrial trust, and the international law grab
/ bing trust.
Instead Of system which wculd chain cur ma
| tion 10 the gold staIdard and compel 1t TO par
ucipate in all the disturbances which come 70
European nations. demand an American fnap-
cia! system. made by the American people for
! themselves TO be secured by the immediate res
toration Of the free and unlimited coinage of gold
and silver at the present legal ratio Of ls 10 l
without waiting for the aid or consent of any
other nation
The Republican administration has admitted the
| goid standard 10 be unsatisfactory by appointing
committee to solicit foreign aid ir restoring the
double sta ldard and Republican Congress, ever
while trying 70 rake the gold standard perma
Hent has confessed judgment against the standard
/ by attempting TO revive the deusive hope of in
ternati0nal bimetallism.