Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-10-06
ToA CoNGnrss:
r HI o n a = " y e n.
platform and Resolutions

Yirxt-Iu rvafnrming the great truths ant
principlcs enun, lated by the Republican par
~ in its National Convention st Cincinnati
we again renew our allegiance 10 the crane
Old party,
ieuce in the integrity. ability and patriotism
of the gentlemen selected ~ the standard
bearers in the coming compAign. IN hutnef
ford h. HAYES and William A, wheeler We
recognize upright and capable men, vince
lives show no antAgonistie differences. and
who are uufsed on the great political and
fuanciAl questions Of the day.
Third Believing nrinly that the perpetuity
Of the republic rests upon .he principle OF
education for the masses. we demand thAs TIE
free school system. which is the c-ownine
iory OF the nation. shall be preserved in all
It's prsstive purit and 10 that end once again
plight the faith OF the Republican party H. IN
u,epainS warfare against any division of the
school funds or any sectarian interference
with school privileges
Fourth--we hold the putli- debt Of the na-
sion as . burden ri.hteously incurred and
sscre.i,y TO De paia. dollar Tor dollar, In the
honest money Of the world. Relying upon
the pllshted faith Of the nation - 1t is record
Ell IN the Acts OF Congress, We insist upon the
speedy resumption Of specie payments rs
necessary 70 preserve the national honor. and
81 such resumption pledge the Nepaoiiesn
party and its candidates
fifth--we recognize the restoration OF the
silver dollar and the adoption of the douhie
standard rs the only true and direct :oAd to .
r,,ura to prosperity throughout the land.
Si1th--rhe Ropuelicsn patty Of the State
Of Sevads, being the party OF the people. is
unAiteraely ana emphaiicsliy opposed ~ ser
Nile l.ker In any form: therefore, We de-
aeuncs the system of Chinese coolie labor the
importation of this class of labor and the
placing Of il in competition with the isoor OF
Tree American citizens. We call upon con
.rrrss and the treaty making power Tor the I'M
mediate abrogxtion Of TIE surlingame treaty
or the mobilization Of said treaty To au extent
that will entirely prevent the influx to cur
shores Of the Monaghan aordes; snd the Re-
publican party pledges itself and Its nominees
ia. use sil honorable efforts 10 secure such
Legislation xs will forever exclude from the
United States of ADeriea the uniformly de
graded and vicious race who have tnvad' d
our aeids of labor TO the injury and detriment
of our own people.
Seventh -WhereNs. in all Just governments
the principle Of equalization Is recognized -
best calculated to protect the different proper
ties and industries az the community from
tnviiious Discrimination, aud whereas, IL II
eminentiy Just and proper that the mining
industries Of the State sh nli bear taeir pro
r,ort;onase part OF the burdens Of tsSxfson.
and whereas. the Constitution requires the
taxation of all property within the state, and
directly authorizes the TAXATION o! the proceeds
oil tGG mines, ADO NutItos. tsat fktsSAt tbSAhta
OF xscertAinins values for the assessments of
the proceeds of the mines Is not oppressive
to that interest ard does not in any manner
discriminate AGAINST sue b vital interest, there
fore the Republican party Is opposed To any
repeal or change of tbs present law providing
for the TAXATION Of the net proceeds OF The
mines looking 20 Any different method Of ar
irving 1t values for the purpose Of taxation
But IL q reduction Of the rate of taxation can
be made with safety 10 the interests Of the
State in order a. meet the necessary wants OF
tate and county governments. then the pro
ceeds OF the mines should share alike with
the real estate and personal property o; the
State In the benefits OF .uch reduction.
Eishth--We declare unaltsrAhle opposition
saairst any unjust discri minxtions and OPP
psessive exactioas practised toward our state
by corporations and monopolies, and pledge
our Congressional delegation to protect the
interests Of the people.
Ninth The hists,ry, genius and present con-
stifu-ncy Of the two great parties of this
country fully warrant the b~iief that whatever
of reform may be necessary in the admins
trafian Of the government can best be In
trusted 10 that party which. in spite Of treason
and rebellion, has censutnmst~d that greatest
reform of the century--the uplifting Of -four
millions of Gods creatures from slavery 10
citizenship: from the lash TO the spelling
book.
Resolved That ve denounee the dems-
gesuery 81 those who shrek ''reform" solely
As = means 70 acquire the l'sv-s and fishes Of
ofrcfal power. while We pledge . generous and
hearty support to every measure Of honrsi
civil service reform. Reform IN our govern
mental Affairs, IN the conduct II national,
state and county government. Is indtsps BILE
In ali matters wherein errors Of omission cf
commission are observable or may be dtseov-
cred. aud With pride aud delight we refer e.
an OBJ CRYING pnhiic 10 the pat history Of our
hsrty in proof Of the fact that no man ha.
r~rsiered si-h services OF reached snch eievA-
cated position In the eovrranlent or been 81
ensieArei f. Republican hearts but that on the
slightest accusation Of anything against Is
Integrity . quick. searching and nnsparinE
Investigation has followed. and in Any and eli
casea where the party invrstt gated has failed
TO starai such test such p~rren hes unhssitAt
ingiy and anspsrsngiy been hurled by ths
hand OF the R-pah lean party from power.
Tenth--rhe DemscrAsie party, by Its actor
in the last House Of Representatives. has full,
demonstrated its entire unhtness 10 mansss
the Affairs 81 this government. The conduc
| Of that party has shown thst Il 10 hut the rep
/ resentxtive Of the Lost Cause. and that ~
| elevation 10 power vii he nothing more no
4 lee than . return t. the state II Affairs whi~l
| existed before and which induced the rebel
| hon. We caatson the people asainsf allowing
the Democratic party to A,sfn assume tn
| raanaxemenf Of the nation. because We con
/ cider that such IN event Will be frau :ha WITH
dire wills ~ the peopsc and the perpetutty o
| this republic. We fear the Payment of b
/ Confederate debt. the payment for the slave
iiheTs ted and many other claims which tn
| whole people have hereto FORE opro-cd. an
! we appeas 10 the people that In the Republics
party they rest their only safety.
Eleveuth--we recognize the efhcient servte
rendered to the 6tats by our Consr~ssiens
representatives, ans especially 10 the suatisud
Of the people Of thia ststs due to uor. ].
Joaes for his unttrins exertions in behalf q
tho most vital Interests OF our State: and thu
- member OF Congress from the State OF n,
vads we recognise in the services Of Hon Va
liam wpoibnrn . steAtssst and faithful r pr
sentative OF the interests OF the people
this eouua,nveAith, aad an honast and eaxaes
adhessat 70 the principles u the Repablics
party.
Tweifth--ve recognise In tbs conduct
President Grant faithful and honest en- n
! correctly aaministes the adA4fs Of the COVER
| mens. IN while crr0xs may have b en- cos
mitted still wr sub ait that In General Ora