Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-10-02
Fo3 CoNsREss:
T III o n A 3 w II E N
Platform and Reservations .

Platform and Resolutions.
The Republican party Of the State of Ne
vads in convention assembled, presents to Q
candid and discriminating people Its platform
aud PRINCIPLES.
First-In reaffirming the great truths and
principles enun, lated by the Republican par
ty in its National Convention nj Cincinnati,
we again renew our allegiance to the grand
old party.
dence in the integrity. ability and patriotism
of the gentlemen selected the standard
bearers in the coming compaisn. In luther
ford b. Hayes and William A. Wheeler We
recognize upright and capable men. whose
lives show sntagonistic differences, and
who are united on the great political and
financial questions of the day.
Third Believing firmly that ,ne perpetuity
of the republic rests upon the prime iple Of
education for the masses. we demand that the
free school system, which is the crowning
lory of the nation. shall be preserved in all
its prestiye purity: and to that end once again
plight the faith of the Republican party to an
amending warfare against any division of the
school funds or any sectarian interference
with school privileges
Fourth--We hold the public debt of the ns-
ton burden rishteously incurred and
saeredly to be pala. collar for dollar, In the
honest money OF the world. Relying upon
the pllghted faith Of the nation as IL Is record
ed in the Acts of Congress, We insist upon the
speedy resumption of specie payments
necessary to preserve the national honor, and
to such resumption pledge the Republican
party and its candidates.
fIftl-We recognize the restoration OF tho
silver dollar aud the adoption of the double
standard rs the only true and direct road to .
return to prosperity throughout the land.
Sixth--The Republican party of the State
OF Nevada, being the party OF the people, is
.unaterably and emphstically opposed to SER
vile labor in any form; therefore, we de-
nounce the system OF Chinese coolle abor, the
importation of this class of labor and the
placing of il in competition with tine labor OF
free American citizens. We cali upon Con-
gress and the treaty u aking power tor tn i'm
mediate abrogation of the Burlngame treaty
or the modific alton of said treaty to 81 extent
that will entirely prevent the influx to our
shores Of the Mongolian hordes; ana the Re-
publican party pledges itself aud its nominees
to, use all honorable efforts to secure such
legislation as will forever exclude from the
Univ ed States OF America the uniformly de-
graded and vicious race who have invaded
our fields OF labor to the in ary and detT iment
OF our own people.
Seyenth-Wherea in all Just govern uents
the principle of equalization is recognized ~
best calculated to protect the different proper
ties and industries Of the community trom
iuyidiouS discrimination: Hnd W hereas, it is
eminently just and proper that the N. ding
industries OF the State sh uld bear their pro-
portionate part of the burdens Of tax ion.
and whereas, the Constitution requires the
taxation of all property within she State, and
directly authorizes the taxation of ice proceeds
of the mines; and whereas, the present ne hod
of ascertsining values for the assessments of
the proceeds of the mines is not oppressive
to that interest, Npd does lot in any manner
discriminate against such vital interest; there
fore the Republican party is opposed to any
repeal or change of tbs present law piogid,ng
for the taxation of the net proceeds of the
mines looking to any different method Of Az
irving at values for the purpose OF tax: ton.
But if = reduction of the rate OF taxation can
be made with safety to the Interests of the
State in o. der to meet the necessary wants o.
tate and county governments. then the pro-
eeeds of the mines should share alike with
the real estate and personal propt ny OF the
State in the benefits OF such reduction.
Eighth--We declare unalterable c, position
against any unjust determinations ara OF
pressive exsctions practised toward eo" State
by corporations and monopolies, and pledge
our Congressional delegation TO protest the
interests of the peop.e.
Ninth The history. genius and present con-
stitueney of the two great pslt.es of tais
country fully warrant the belief that whatever
of reform may be necessary in the admins
trsiion of the government can best be in
trusted to that party which, in spite of TREASON
ard rebellion. has consummsted thai greatest
reform of the eentury--the uplifting CT sour
millions OF Gods creatures from slsvety 10
citizenship; from the lash to the spelliny-
book.
Resolved That we dencIrce the dems-
goguery of those who shrek 'srefos M solely
as means to scquire the leaves and fishes OF
official power, while We pied &c generous and
hearty support TO every measure of honest
civil service reform. Reform in our govern
mental affairs, in the conduct Ct national,
state and county government, is ind lspt nssble
in all matters wherein errors OF omission or
commission are observable or NAV be discoy-
cred. and with pride aud delight we refer to
slla ,fxlt
party in proof of the fact thst no man hAs
rendered such services or reached such eieva-
waited position in the government or been SO
endesred to Republican hearts but that on the
slightest accusation Of anything against his
integrity. a quick, searching and anspsring
Investigation hiss followed, and in any and all
cases, where the party investigated has fsiied
TO stand such test. such person has uni ssitas-
ingly and unsparingiy been hurled by the
hand OF the Republican party from power.
Tenth~-The Democratic party. by It's action
in the last House of Representatives. las Tally
demonstrated its entire unhtness 10 rcAnags
the sffairs of this government. TIE conduct
of that party has SHOWN that il is but the rep
resentative Of the Lost Cause" anG that fts
elevation to power will be nothing more FOR
les than return 70 the state Of affairs which
existed before and which induced the rebel
lion, We caution the people against allowing
the Democratic party to again assume the
management Of the nation, because We con-
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dire evils TO the people and the perpetuity OF
this republic. We fear the paymeps Of the
Confederate debt. the payment for the s;aves
liberated and many other claims which the
whole people have hereto fore opposed. and
we appeal to the peopls that in the Republican
party they rest their only safety.
Eleventh--we res oerizs the esiicient service
rendered to the State by our Congressional
representatives. am essccialiy Is the gratitude
of the people of this State due 10 EoG. ]. p
Jones for his untirinS exertions IN behalf of
the most vital Interests of our State; and tha.
as member of Congress from the State OF Ne
vada we recognize in the 81 rviees OF Hon VIII
liam wooduurp q steadeast and fai. hful repre-
sentative OF the interests of the people, Of
this commonwealth, and an honest aud earnest
adhereut to the prime pies Of the Republican
nsrt-.
Twelfth--we recognize IN the cor drct OF
President Grant > faithful aud honest effort 70
correctly admiaister the STATS OF she govern
ment. an while errors may have been conn
aA-kr r.