Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-10-17
IULTTIC.iL.
PLATFORM OF PRINCIPLES
or THE
Independent Party.

!. We hold that when n corporation or
| other aggregation of capital attempts to step
| out ot the sphere Of the legitimate business
for which it was originated and interfere in
tue polit!cs OF the country. that moment il
becomes the most dangerous element known
in moder- governmental affairs, and should
be sternly resisted by every citizen who de-
sires the perpctuation .. American institu-
tions.
=. That the oppression Of and discrimira-
tion against the people Of the State Of Ncva-
da by foreign corporation styled the Central
Pacific Eailroad, of Cali ornia, is of such Il
nature that no people having in any sense
the spirit of trccncn can longer qui 'tiy sub
nit thereto: that its expressions ard dis
examinations chi fly consist in its refusal to
ship and deliver directly to stations in our
state merchandise purchased in Eastern
markets by our merchants and citizens, and
in compelling them to ship their merchandise
thus purchased to san Francisco or Sacra-
incn:o and pay large additional frcishts there
on; also. in refusing to ship our products
East unless the shippers pay bonus in en-
ira freight money greater than the price Of
freight to and from san Francisco or Sacra-
mcnio; by which discrimination and oppres-
sion olir mining interests and other industries
are dwarird, our merchants compelled to re-
main retailers and our people Impoverished.
the general business Of our State degraded,
Its development and progress retarded
and capitalists and others deferred from cor
structing manufactures and investing there
in within our state: and we respectfully sug-
gest to the Congress OF the nitcd states, and
to our state Legislature. the Importance OF
such Legislation in matters as will meet he
cNigenci.s of the ease.
J. n order that the railroad lands. So
called. may be subject to taxation and sold in
de'ault ct payment, the Congress Of the
nitcd states j. rcqrcstrd to compel all rail-
reads claiming lands under Nation al grant to
immediately take patents for thu same.
!. I hat III property. including that of rail-
roads and oth"r. corr orations, should betaxcd
at its actual cash value.
j. ! hat we protest against the further
granting of 81 bsidieS or donations of land
mtu"y or bonds, either National, State or
county, to corrorations or individuals, except
in tha matter of grantIne to actcai ttlrr>
on public laid Il quantity Lot to exceed 100
ncr(S.
Il. hat we dcnoancn a. infamous the pres
ent sy.tcmatzcd bribery, intimi'lation and
cc,unl alton carii d on by candidates in fur
therancc OF their aspirations tor honorable
positions, and We hold it to be the first duty
OF every American citizen to place a stigma
upon such conduct by refusing to vote tor
any candidate who practices such miami :.
Z. hat "" acknowledge aralnount allgi-
aEcr to the Government of the United states
AID unait,.rahlc fidelity to the Federal Iion.
$. he Preservation Of the reserved rights
If the states and people against lrgis ia,lvc
and executive uSurlatiuu Is II cardinal prlii-
rple Of thr American system.
.. hat tniif should be 81 regulated i'll its
discriminate ms that the bard, ,ns of govcri-
mcnt may tail lightly ur,n the poor; that
thereby la Dor may be incidentally protected;
and that no :ai III is iustii.ab!c except for the
pun ussS ri necessary revenue.
10. ! hat We recommend to the treaty-maE-
ing power of the country such Il modification
of the existing treaty relations with China as
will ,tfectualy riehiht tn. Immigration OF
ASiaiic> to this country.
II. That we recommend to the Legislature
of Che state that ulen all railroads within
the State fares and irciel,s should be 80
regulated that the rights of the people will be
respected. and no locality or station on any
SIT, h railroad will be in any manner discrim-
mated against.
l.. That we are opposed to the repeal of the
Ian taxing the proceeds ol the mines.
oil