That competence, honesty, and sobriety are indispensable qualifications for holding office.
That removals from public office for mere political differences of opinion are wrong.
That fixed and moderate salaries of public officers should take the places of fees and perquisites; and that all means should be taken to prevent corruption and encourage economy.
That the President and Vice-President should be elected directly by the people.
That we are in favor of a sound national currency, adequate to the demands of business, and convertible into gold and silver at the will of the holder, and the adoption of every measure compatible with justice and public safety to appreciate our present currency to the gold standard.
That the rates of ocean and inland postage, and railroad telegraph lines and water transportation, should be made as low as possible by law.
That we are opposed to all discrimination in favor of capital against labor, as well as all monopoly and class legislation.
That the removal of the burdens imposed in the traffic in intoxicating drinks will emancipate labor, and will practically promote labor reform.
That suffrage should be granted to all persons, without regard to sex.
That the fostering and extension of common schools is a primary duty of the government.