Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-09-02
Democratic Platform.
Adopted by the Democratic state
Convention. At Virginia city,
August 28th. 1876.

states, and that We view with Satisfaction the
reform, who, il elected. will carry into effect
tho pledges made in their letters of accept
apce and in the platform Of the National
Democratic Convention.
Third-We declare that We are in favor Of
maintaing q free public school system, and
wc are unalterably opposed to any division Of
tho funds thereof. or to any religious or sec.
tartan interference therewith.
:, Foarth-That religious liberty and scpsra-
tion Of Church from State are cardinal doc
trinss Of the Democratic party, and have ever
been maintained BY it. That We are there
fore unalterably opposed to political pro-
scription on account OF religious faith and 70
in the political affairs Of the country.
Fifth-Ws demand Of tho Federal Govern
mont the immediate modification of the treaty
With the Empire Of China. known as the Bur:
treaty regulations a. shall utterly abolish
Chinese immigration to these shores. and We
declare that We will support no one for ofiice
who is net determined and active in oppose
can party as being the author Of tho present
system Of soolis importation and Monaghan
immigration 10 our country, through its blum
dcring legislation and administratiOn; and We
eharss ths Republics. g party d WITH navinS
Chinese immigration by gross perversion Of
the meaning, intent and scope OF the clause
Of tho Deela ration Of Independence which dc.
clares that "all men are created equal" and
we charge that tho Republican party is i'm
sincere in its declaration OF opposition to
Chinese immigration, as evidenced BY the de-
claration Of it's acknowledged leaders in its
National Convention at Cinsinnati,. and IS
evidenced by ths fact that in . neigh boring
State the leaders Of the Republican party
have assessed and accepted funds from COM
panies engaged in the coolie trahs for tho use
and benefit OF the Republican party in the
pending political campaign.
Ntrth-ThAt 70 vicw with AtlsfQrtiQn and
point with pride to the lsbors of the present
Federal House Of Representative in unearth-
ing corruption and villainy in high places and
having in single year instituted economies
whereby the expenses oil tho Federal Gov
ernment have been reduced moro than $780,
900 900, notwithstanding the determined Op-
position and hostility Of the leaders Of the
Republican party in Congress.
Seventh-Ws favor An economical admins
tration Of our State, county and municipal
governments; that taxation be so regulated
that no surplus revenue be accumulated;
that all property including the net proceeds
tion, and We are opposed to any legislation in
any wise cxcmptins such proceeds from taxa
tion.
Eishth-That tho Democratic party Of this
favoring the payment OF any claims tor slaves
war claims or debt. We recognize the full
and final settlement of these questions by the
J uteentn n menumont 10 INC SOHsututiOu OF
the United States. which provides: Tho
vulidity Of the public debt OF the United
States. authorized by law, including debts Tor
payment Of pensions and bounties for services
not b questioned, but neither tho United
States nor any State shall assume or pay any
debt or obligation incurred in aid Of insur.
rection or rebellion against the United States.
Or any claim for tho loss or enanciration Of
any slave; but all such debts, obligations and
claims shall be held illegal and void"
Ninth-That We charge upon the kepubli-
can Congress the clanaestin-. surreptitious
and fraudulent passing Of the act Of March.
1873, demonetizine silver. That We denoupse
that act as an infamous outrage on the debtor
class of the United States, resulting as il has
in incl easing their burdens to the startling
amount of over $500, ,OOO,00O. That we de-
nounco that act ~ in an extreme degree in
imical and disastrous to the people OF Nevada
by mainly causing tie immense depreciation
Of the value Of silver and thereby prostratinE
and parnlyziDg the great leading industry Of
silver mining in this State; That We demand s "a
gold and silver, and we call upon all the peo-
ple in this State, disregarding minor issues, to
solidly support that party which has evidenc-
cd by its vote in the present Congress its deter
mination to do us ample justice in this vital
question.
Tenth-The rule of the Republican party
during the eleven years past has been charae-
terised by corruption and oppression, Of
WHICH tutucTu ucspotisfu nu
lei. Processing to be the party Of liberty and
progress, II has with armed mem nvaded
legislative bodies Of sovereign States Of the
Union in violation Of the fundamental law,
thereby importing the existence of free gov
erpment. While advocating the restoration
OF fraternal relations with the people OF the
States Of the South, it has misgoverned that
unhappy section by means disgracsful to .
civilized and Christian age. By the incitc'
meut OF riot and insurrection it has main
tained its supremacy in the South-a . suprem-
acy which has entailed PROSTATE industries
uncultivated fields and general bankruptcy
upon a once prosperous people. With loud
promises to the country Of reform in the civil
service. Of the reduction Of expenditures in
the departments Of the Cover nment, it has
presented to the country and the world tho
humiiitating spectacle OF the acquittal OF
high officer of the Government successfully
i'm mpeached for high crimes; Of the enforced
resignation Of cabinet officials, because their
purity Of character and fearless prosecution
of thieves rendered such officials no longer
useful to the party managers; of frauds in
the Revenue Department perpetrated by
their officials, who, instead Of punishment for
their crimes, are protected by the Chief Nag
istrate of the nation; of fraud in the Interior
Department whereby tho .lndian Ring" has
gress TO the Indian tribes. thereby instigat-
ing said tribes to war, with its attendant hor-
rors. upon idefeLseless frontier; OF currup-
tion in the Land Office of tho Government
stead. Presumption and Mining rights of the
citilens have been bought and sold; Of fraud
in the Navy Department wherein many mill
Inns have been expended osten.ibiy tor the
maintenance of rotten ships and their arma-
ments. but in reality for the enrichment of
its high officials and the campaign purposes
Of the party. Of fraud in the advancement
by the Government Of millions Of the public
moneys to priv ate banking institutions know q
TO be on the verge Of bankruptcy. VI corrup-
| ton in the Executive Department in the APP
pointment Of dishonest individuals ~ United
States Judges, Marshsls and Revenue officers.
| by whom the administration Of justice has
| been brought into contempt and the revenue
Of the people stolen. BY the preparation Of
| leaders Of the party in power. we claim that
| it is no longer entitled 10 the confidence OF
| the American people. We therefore earn
estly and cordially invite all men Of whatso-
| ever past affiliations, who love their country
better than party name, to unite with US in
| an effort to restore in the Government Of our
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