The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1905-06-30

NS TAKEN NlSWOUSeG WlluuISW, anu
McGovernor was nominated by ac-
clamation.
Pattison was escorted to the hall, af-
ter the ticket had been filled, and his
speech of acceptance was strong in its
arraignment of the Republican party.
"Tke people of Ohio are in the grasp
of a corrupt organization, dominated
by n boss who demands abject obedi-
ence,' he said.
But, if | mistake not, they are
ready to break away, and, under the
grand old banner of the Democratic
party, including at least 100000 inde-
pendent Republicans, who are now IN
revolt, they will turn the rascals out
and regain their freedom"
The Cleveland and Cincinnati dele
cations took no part in the demonstra-
tion which greeted Pattison, and in
silehce his declaration in favor OF the
American Sabbath and against the re-
peal of the Sunday observance law.
The Ohio Anti-Saloon League, which
is fighting the reelection of Gov, Her
rick. is jubilant over Pattison's nom
ination.
THE PLATFORM.
The resolutions committee made the
following report, which was adopted;
"rhe Democracy of Ohio, in conven-
tion assembled, announces the following
declaration of principles:
THE TARIFF.
I'VE note with satisfaction the de-
termination of the national admlnlstra-
ton to purchase supplies for the Pan
anna canal off the markets of the world
and not pay tribute to our protected
monopolies. We trust that the day may
soon come when the common people oil
this country may enjoy the same prlVl-
leges, and not be compelled to pay the
manufacturers for the necessaries Oh
life higher price than these same ar
ticles are sold for by the same manu-
facturers to foreign purchasers.
REBATES.
1--WE demand of our representatives
in congress to aid in the enactment OF
such laws as will prevent all rebates
and secret contracts, by railways, and
will guarantee the same service to
every citizen. We favor the conterring
upon the interstate commerce commits
sion the power, when it finds rate I'M
reasonable, to fix reasonable rate.
TO ELIMINATE GRAFT.
"The Democratic party pledges itself
in this state election if successful, to
use its utmost endeavor to eliminate
the graft and political corruption that
has been nourished and fastened upon
the state by the Republican party in
the last few years. We have seen the
blighting effect of boss rule in one OF
eur cities, and we call upon the voters,
Irrespective of party, to unite in pre-
venting its permanent Judgement in
control of our state.
HOME RULE IN TAXATION.
1--WE demand that the laws shall be
so amended that the revenue necessary
for the expenses of the state shall be
raised without calling upon the coun-
ties for a levy, and thereby secure for
each county home rule in taxation, l. e.,
every county will raise only what 1t
needs for its own expenses and what
it's own citizens authorize.
I'VE declare that the present laws for
assessing the property OF steam rail-
roads and other public service corpora
tions shall be so changed as to compel
the assessment of these properties at
not less than their saleable value, as
going concerns, and to prevent their
evasion of Just taxation.
TAXES ON FRANCHISES.
1--WE demand that the legislature
shall enact such laws as will enable
a tax on franchises to be levied on To-
cal franchise privileges, as on other
property, which now, although of great
value. pay nothing toward the burden
of local governments.
HOME RULE FOR ALL CITIES.
THE Democratic party, now, as in
the past, guarantees to each and every
citizen equal rights and protection, and
to each and every individual the great
est liberty possible, consistent with
general good, and the proper consider
alton of the rights of others. We be-
lieve in free and unqualified home rule.
Free from state interference, each city,
| town and villege should be allowed to
decide for itself all matters of local pol
! icy, especially as between public or pri-
vate ownership of all public utilities,
| including street railways, as well as
waterworks and lighting systems, ana
that provision should be made for sub
mitting such questions to the people
upon request from reasonable num-
ber of voters and at such elections the
votes of a majority shall decide. Such
public ownership should be safeguard
| ed by the merit system of appointment
and tenure of Office, SO as to prevent
the building up of political machines
and the perpetuation of boss rule.
SCHOOL CODE CONDEMNED.
1--WE condemn the foisting upon the
state of a discredited and burdensome
school code and demand its immediate
repeal, and we also protest against that