Bradford County telegraph. (Starke, Fla.) 1888-current, 1900-06-29
Florida State News.

The most important features Of the
Democratic platform adopted at the
state convention in Jacksonville are
as follows:
1--WE most heartily and enthusiast
cally indorse the declarations Of prin-
ciples embodied in the platform adopt
ed by the national convention Of our
party at Chicago in 1898.
1--WE most heartily aud enthusiast
chilly indorse the fearless stand taken
by the great, true aud brave leader and
friend OF the people, Col William J.
Bryan, on the great questions Of prin-
ciples and Of national policy which
have arisen since the adoption Of the
Chicago platform.
THE enormous growth and infiu-
ence Of the power of the trusts chal-
lenges tho attention of the people.
chokes the prosperity Of the masses Of
the people, threatens the integrity aud
permanency Of our institutions, and
next TO Imperialism, presents the most
vital question which must be settled at
the coming election.
.'sWe favor the reduction Of the tar
if to Q revenue basis, and the putting
upon the free list of all articles the
prices Of which are fixed by trusts or
monopolies.
Z I'VE demand q prompt repeal Of all
the war taxes aud q return to Demo
cratic principles of economy in gov.
ernmental expenditures.
I'VE favor q graduated income tar,
30 levied as to produce a large part of
the revenues now raised by taxation,
which falls heaviest on the poorer
classes.
eve favor the free, unlimited and
Independent coinage OF both silver and
gold at Q ratio Of 16 to l. We oppose
the delegation to national banks of
power to issue money based upon the
credit Of the United States. We main
tain that currency issued by the
United States government is quite Is
good IS national bank currency based
on Upjtsd States bonds, and directly
savaa TO the people the interest now
- the national banks on govern
bonds
be question OF the removal of the
bf state government and the ques-
40 TO the holding Of Q constitu-
sl convention should be settled by
white Democratic electors OF the
10 at . primary election to be held
the time OF holding the state cleo
y, November 9, 1900, to be partici.
ted in by only white Democrats,
b, In said general election, shall
e voted for the candidates of this
Convention.
Eve sympathise with the patriotic
attempt of the brave Beers to defend
themselves and their republican form
of government against the criminal
aggressions of the monarchical gov
eminent which first instigsted the no.
tori0us Jameson raid, and Later
sought in vain for a decent pretexs
upon which to institute a war of con-
quest tot the possession Ut gold mines
lying within the territory of q weaker
power.
1--WE favor the prompt construction,
fertilization and maintenance of the
Nicaragua canal by tho United States
government, independent Of the CO.
operation or consent of any European
government.
1--WE urge the amendment Of the
constitution Of the United States, 30
as to provide for the election Of United
States senators By direct vote of the
people.
In state affairs, We declare in favor
Of the most liberal support and devel-
opment OF the public school system,
pointing with pride to the record made
and insisting upon an energetic ad-
vance IN the same direction.
ave favor q liberal policy toward
the Florida state troops and the Flori-
de naval militia, and the encourage
ment Of our citizen-soldiery in their
patriotic service.
1--WE favor municipal ownership OF
all public utilities, pledging the pass
age OF such laws, and, If necessary,
such constitutional amendments as
will enable Municipalities to aeqzire,
own and operate all sneh utilities, and
the passage Of such laws IS will, IN
til such ownership, prohibit the grant
ing OF municipal franchises for
more than limited term Of. years,
and without the consent otthe mt
nicipal electors expressed at an cleo
ton. -.... ,,-... .....-..-i
"We favor such constitutional
amendment as may be necessary to
provide for the taxation Of all corpo,.
ate franchises and q tax upon inherit
snce, gift and devise. - ....
1--WE declare the present condition
OF the supreme court docket to be in
tolerable, the long delays in getting
decisions amounting to practical de-
NAL Of Justice. This condition has 30
long existed that it appears impossi.
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