New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-06

ISE TO SUPPORT KANSAS
CITY DECLARATION
The Democracy of New-York. assembled at
this time for purposes pertaining 10 the ensuing
National election. reserves its declarations upon
State issues until the next convention. 10 be
held in September. for the nomination Of State
officers and confines its present expressions
mainly to National issues those intimately
associated herewith
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF DEMOC-
RACY.
While recognizing the fact that as the Nation
grows older new issues are born Of time and
progress and old issues perish. we insist that
the fundamental principles of Democracy, which
have been so frequently approved by the voice
OF the people must ever remain as the best and
only security for the continuance Of free govern
rnent-
The preservation OF personal rights. equal
rights for all and special privileges for none,
the recognition Of the reserved rights OF the
States. the confinement OF the general Govern
rnent 10 the exercise OF powers granted by the
Constitution strictly construed. freedom OF
speech freedom Of the press. freedom OF con-
science home rule for States and opposition 70
Capitalization will ever constitute the true basis
of our liberties and are the essential principles
upon which our institutions are founded. II is
the especial mission Of the Democracy 10 pre-
serve cherish and protect these fundamental
tenets of our political faith
PUBLIC TAXATION.
We hold 10 the doctrine that public taxa
ton should not be imposed for private purposes,
and adhere TO the principle Of tariff for revenue
only. We are opposed 10 governmental part
nership with protected monopolies and We de-
mand that import duties like other taxes should
be imparrially laid ard adjusted as TO oper-
ate equally throughout the country not dis
eliminating between class OF section. and their
imposition limited 70 the necessities Of the Gov
eminent honestly and economically admins
tered
Federal taxation, any more than State tax
alton. should not be imposed to benefit individ-
uaI interests at the expense Of the general well
fare. We repudiate the doctrine that II is the
province Of this Government, by the exercise or
abuse of the power Of tariff taxation. 10 build
up mans business at the expense OF an
others, 10 impose burdens upon one class Of
citizens for the benefit OF other classes. and we
insist that the principle that there shall De no
public taxation except for public purposes is
the true theory upon which our system OF gov
eminent is based and upon which it should
De administered
NO WAR TAXES IN TINES OBJ PEACE
In this connection we assert our opposition TO
the continuance OF war taxes ii times OF peace
We demand retrencnment and economy in all
the departments OF the Government. and con-
denim the extravaganza and profigacy which
have characterized the present Republican Ma
tional Administration.
MONETARY REFORM.
We favor both gold and silver as the standard
money of the country-the money OF the Con-
stttution and Of our fathers-each 10 be main
tanned at a parity with the other in purchasing
and debt paying power, which has been the
steadfast policy OF the Democratic party since
the DAYS of Jefferson who declared that the
monetary unit must stand both metals
We pledge our best efforts 10 continue the
work of monetary reform
IMPERIALISM AND COLONIAL GOVERN
MENTs-
We are opposed 10 that foreign policy OF the
present National Administration. commonly
known as imperialism which cOntemplates
schemes of conquest and the establishment OF
colonial governments in accordance with Br1llsh
theories and practices. demands large standing
armies for purposes OF subjugaton' inpover1snes
the people with vast public expenditures, creates
hordes OF officials 70 rule over peoples who
should be permitted 10 rule themselves. dlsre-
CARDS the principles Of the Declaration OF In
LeDendeucs
OF our republican form of government
We earnestly protest against the wrongs, the
usurpations and suicidal 1ollies involved IN such
an un-Anerican policy.
There is no place for subject colonies under
the American flag. The Constitution does not
contemplate the establishment OF colonial sys-
tens.
We demand that our solemn anre-wsr pledges
made by Congress 70 Cuba and 70 the World
should be speedily fulfilled in good faith. there
ing on
We maintain that The Constitution follows the
flag over every integral part OF the United
states affordtng 10 its inhabitants the protec-
ton and benefits OF its guarantees OF life lib
ertv habeas corpus. freedom OF speech. free
dom Of the press. trial oy Jury and Uniform
tariff laws.
! Republican Congress has no more right 70
establish or govern territorial or colonial sys-
tenn outside OF the Constitution than II has 10
create a king.
We demand that every part OF our possessions
shall be governed according 70 American prece-
dents and American principles
OUR PLAIN DUTY TO PORTO RICO.
Our plain duty is TO abolish all customs tariffs
between the United States and Porto Rico. and
give her products free access To our markets.
We condemn President Mckinley and a Repub-
Hcan Congress for a fragrant violation Of this
plain duty, and for their hypocrisy and incon-
sistency.
CONDEMNATION OF TRUSTS AND MONOP-
OPOLIEs
We express our unqualified opposition 70 those
immense combinations Of capital commonly
known as trusts" which concentrating and
nonopoIzing Industry and business. crushing
out independent producers Of limited means, de-
strovtng competition. restricting opportunities
for labor. artincially limiting production, rais-
ing prices. and by reason OF their alarming
multiplied ton throughout the country, are rap
idly creating q condition which Is becoming IN