The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-07

publican platform, as adopted by the con-
vention. sets forth In substance, the fol-
lowing declarations:
We, the silver Republican party, IN na-
tional assembly, declare these as our prin-
ciples and invite the cooperation OF all
who agree Herewith:
forth in The declaration OF American in
dependence are fundamentally and ever
lastingly true.
We declare adherence to the principle
OF bimetallism as the right basis of
monetary system under our national con-
stitution.
an president at the dictation of the trusts
and money power. has passed AMI APP
proved a currency bill, which, in Itself.
Is a Reputation OF the doctrine of b!metal-
lism advocated heretofore by the presi-
dent and every great leader OF his party
The provisions of this currency law
ma king the bonded debt of the republic
payable in gold alone. changes the con
bondholders.
We declare 1t to be our intention to
lend our efforts to repeal of this cur
rency law which not only repudiates the
ancient and time-honored principles Of
the American people before the consti-
tuition was adopted. but is violative of the
principles of the constitution itself and
we shall not cease our efforts until there
e et system ' based upon m the ee free and
unlimited coinage of silver and gold into
money at the present legal ratio OF 10 to
L
money shall be issued direct by the gov-
eminent. and all such money coined or
ment Of all debts, public and private.
without exception.
We are in favor of graduated tax
upon incomes. and II necessary TO ac-
complish it. we favor an amendment to
the constitution.
We believe United States senator's
ought to be elected by a direct vote Of
" a.
ment to the constitution and such legis-
lation as may be necessary to that end.
Trusts and MonopOIies.
Combinations. trusts and .monopolies.
Of controlling the prices and Quantity Of
articles supplied to the public are unjust,
unlawfdi and oppressive.
Monroe Doctrine.
We believe the Monroe doctrine to be
policy. and we demand firm adherence
thereto. We condemn acts inconsistent
with II. and that tend to make us par
controversies OF European nations.
Public Utilities and Lands.
We observe with anxiety and regard
with dlsapproval the increasing owner
ship OF American lands by aliens and
Transportation. natural Ir our re ,n,srna,
and public utilities. We demand iegis.
iauon TO protect our public domain. our
our internal commerce. and to keep
tfem free End maintain their indepen-
dence OF al foreign monopolies insti-
our opposition to the leasing of the pub
lie lands IT the United States, whereby
corroraticns and syndieates win be able
TO secure control OF and thereby monopo-
lie the public domain. the heritage of the
people.
south African War.
We tender to the patriotic people Of the
South African republics our sympathy and
express our admiration for them in their
heroic attempts TO preserve their political
freedom and maintain their national inde-
pendence We declare the destruc-
ton of these republics and the subiuga-
ton of their people to be a crime against
civilization.
We believe this sentiment should have
been voiced by the American congress as
the traditions OF this country would have
dictated.
Island Possessions.
We declare the Puerto Rican tarin law
TO be not only serious but a dangerous
departure from the principles OF our form
OF government. We believe In a repub-
lican form OF government. and are op-
posed to monarchy and TO the whole the
DRY OF imperialistic control We believe
In self-goyernment-a government by con-
sent of the goyerned-and are unalterahly
opposed to a government based on force.
Transportation IS public necessity. and
the means and methods OF Il are matters
OF public concern. Railway companies ex
ercise a power over industries. business
and commerce which they ought not to do
and should be made 70 serve the public
interests without asking unrea sonabie
charges or unjust discrimination. We oh
serve with satisfaction the growing senti-
ment among the people for public own
ership and operation OF public utilities
We are IN favor Of expanding our com
mercc In the interests of American labor
and for the bench, OF our people by hon
est and peaceful means, but when war ia
waged TO extend trade. force commerce