Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-10-10
TOLITJCAL.

REsoLvfp. /. That VIC. the representative.
of the Democratic and Liberal party of the
state of Nevada, do hereby express our full
est confidence in the administration Of our
present executive, the Hon. l.. X. bradley,
who. for the honest and upright manner in
which lie has administered the affairs of
state, deserves the full and hearty confidence
OF all persons, irrespective Of politics, in the
State.
>. That We are opposed 20 those combina.
iioDs of massed capital which determine to
direct, control AZ d dc bauch legislation: which
endeavor to override and crush out every
man and every interest they can not control
or use; which make bribery trade, corrup.
tion system, and openly malign VI secretly
whisper away the good name OF every public
man ho will not do their bidding. 80,
!. hat We are opposed to the granting Of
subsidies in any form. either by Congress or
the Legislature Of the State.
!. That we are opposed to tho election of
any candidate for the Presidency to u third
term OF Office.
). That the Democratic party Of this State
does most unequivocally condemn the late en-
actmcnt of thu Congress of the United States
known as the Back Salary Act"
4. That we are opposed to the introduction
of Chinese into our midst. and to the end
that the laboring men Of this Siate may not
have to compete with Chinese labor, we re-
quest our Senators and Congressman to take
repeal of the present treaty with the Empire
of China.
:. hat cheap Transportation is actually
necessary for the well-bcing and prosperity
Of the state, and that we favor the passage of
law BY our next Legislature regulating
the tariff of ireights and fares ON roads in
this State, and preventing unjust discrimina.
ton.
s. That We are in favor Of taxing the prop
erty OF railroad companies the same as other
property, and that the property Of railroad
companies should be adjusted near to its
actual cash value as other property i: now
assessed.
.. That we are in favor of the adoption of a
law by the Legislature limiting legal days
work to eight hours.
10. hat we are opposed to the repeal or
modification Of our present bullion tax law,
we consider it he most just and equitable
that can be devised as it was only by this
mode of taxation that n large amount Of for
eign capital that cNacts the protection Of our
laws can be brought to bear its just proper
tion of the expenses of the state and county
governments.
II. hat we arraign the party of the Adj
ninstra,ion in power for it- unexampled ex-
.faNhganee and corruption. and for its uDcon-
Sltutlonal and dangerous ustr rlation OF pow
ers not delegated to the Federal Government:
we demand an honest, economical and Just
administration of national affairs: we demand
an immediate abandonment Of all efforts to
rule states for corrupt party purposes by an
infamous alliance of carpct-baggcrS. sea III
wars and bayoncts; we heartily condemn the
conduct Of those who, nnder any prctense or
gHisc. disgrace themselves and their country
by lawles> acts OF violence against the colored
race i'll the southern states; a aiso those
eaIret-bagscrs who have tor years past eaten
up the Substance OF those whom they have
oppressed and deceived
l.. That we demand the adequate punish-
ment OF all men guilty OF corruption and em-
bezzlcment in office; we demand an inmedi-
ate repeal Of the Jaw by which the party in
rowe. sechs to muz.lc a Tree press; We de-
nouncc its who esalc appropriation of the
ps,bir school domain TO railroads and corrupt
Ct ;ora'ions; We demand OF the Government
"A careful reservation of the remaining public
lands for the use and benefit of the | Mon
soldiers and sailors and of actual settlers: we
demand repeal Of the Legal Tender Act at
the earliest practicable date, and specie
basis and free banking with Il secured cur
rcncy; we demand tariff for revenue only,
free from unjust Determinations which ra.se
lltt!e or no revenue, create monoiolies and
unnecessa lily increase the cost OF living and
encourage corrupt legislation, and we demand
tho payment Of all forms OF national debts in
coin or it. equivalent when due, and he equal
and just distli baton Of taxes on imports rc-
quircd to raise the necessary revenue.