Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-10-06
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UBLiCAN

REPUBLICAN, PLATFORM.
Resolved That we reafrm the principles Of and renew
allegiance the party which preserved the Union,
freed the and maintained the essential doctrine that
this nation, and a confederacy bound together
with ropes Of sand, and that both State and National
Governments should give ample and competent protection
to it's citizens both at home and abroad that against the
assaults of traitors and rebels, the Republican party has
preserved these Governments and the Republicans OF
Nevada now demand that every qualified eector in every
State-Seuth NOrth-DemOcrat and Republican black
white shall be permitted undsturbed by force and I'M
awed by fear to vote at all elections at the places pre-
srbed by law and that cast shall be honest
~ nc shall he freey indnred into j. and efctiyeIy
supported in the discharge of its duties that the perna
nent pacication of the southern section OF the Union
and the complete protection of all its citizens in their
civil POLITICAL personal and property rights is the duty
which the Republican party stands saCredy pledged In
RIDER redeem this pledge it placed the recent amend
nentS in the Constitution and upon the righteous basis OF
said amendments it will 90 forward in the work of pacih
cation until peace shall through right doing and
entmen through justice That the evident purpose of
the Democratic party if it should into full power is
to hundreds OF millions OF suspended war claims of
dsloya men, already presented to Congress awaiting
favorable moment for presentation make dousy I'M
portant that the Senate is to pass under Demo
cratic domination that the House Representatives to be
chosen in the coming election should be under Republican
control
Resolpat That the validity of the Presidential term was
definitely and finally settled by the Forty fourth Congress-
and that the attempt Swallowed forth by the Potter resou
tions disturb the title by which President Hayes and
Vice President Wheeler hold their seats is revolutionary
and dangerous in the eXtroe and characteristic is of
the underlying motives of the rebel Democracy calls
unqualified disapproval and denunciaton
Res0Lpe That is the duty of Congress perfect with
all possible expedition such legislation will
the country the benefit OF an honest and fair adjustment
of reigs and all railroads. whose construction
the result Of land grants subsidies, loans and other
Government aid or assistance
ReSored That the Republican party avors and demands
at the hands of the State Legislature having in view the
regulation and equalization Of rieghs and fares on the
railroads within this State.
RcSoIred That in their shameless disregard of an
avowed principle, the Democratic party of this in
m
cbent of the Gubernatorial office for third term, have
brought uron themselves the deserved dstr1lst not only
of every Republican, but of the honorable and
sstent members Of their party
ReoIret That we believe in the doctrine of rotation in
office and that believing, opposed to the nomi-
nation Of candidates to office under the State Government
for third term.
silver step towards emancipation from the grasp
of the corrupt money rgns Of Europe and America, and
ask Congress to complete the of redemp
ton by according silver unrestrained coinage.
ResOred That in the legislation of the FOry-ifth Con
gress nothing more fully commands our appreciation than
the efforts of Senators and Representative in securing
the demonstration OF silver and the dual standard in the
coinage of the country.
Rcsolred That there should be retrenchment in the
public service that elected to office should be quail
lied by education intelligence and business habits to per
orm the duties OF their respective Offices and that the
sem of deputyships and cerkshps at present existing
the interest OF State officers should be abolished
md forever
Rsolre That public lands the property of the PEG
De and therefore they should be reserved for acuol
lers, aided in their settlement by the Government and
protected in their possession by Just laws.
Reolred That recognize the wisdom Of the trainers
Constitution in providing for the taxation OF the
proceeds of the mines that all should be equal and
Uniform; that the present system of taxation is just
nd fair as any that can be devised and should be pre-
erved that the mining corporations doing business in
his State pay than their just proportion taxes
yhe the railroad property situated within this State pays
much less than its just proportion that
houd be raised year than defray
he actual and necessary expenses of the State during the
period, when economically administered that the
rate of Of property should be decreas
so as to produce only such is absolutely re-
+InS Ill
aving due regard to the surplus OF funds already in the
reasury.
Resoed That refer with pride to the record of the
republican party III Congress- where, i'll spite of the
lults of malignant and INSCRIPTIONS opposition
tain Of dshonor rests and not act has been brou hit
light which reflects anything but upon the rep
esentatives OF our organization and its principles.
Resotred That labor in itself recognizes the Repubi
an party as its exponent; demands emancipation from
ppression, and elevation to its roper dignity just and
quail place with capital and that both alike necessary
Resolved hat the General Government should immedi
ely take such steps to absolutely stop the further i'm
gration of Asatics country and that such Just
nd peaceful should be adopted may appro
rate and necessary to induce those already among
nit shores at the earliest practical monet.
Resolved, That the Republican party of the State of
erada enters its most solemn protest and condemnation
of this State by moneyed rings corporations
representatives. of aggregated wealth capital; that
ew with alarm the Increasing and unceasin atemnts of
moneyed powers of the Pacific control the
ectons and shape the legislation of said States that the
incipe and practice fraught with danger to
I'd resisted by every individual who has the
American institutions and the freedom Of the
Resolred That unaterably opposed to the diver
IN Of moneys raised by the taxation Of the whole
0ple to the benefit of any sect religious deno
alton.
ResoIred, That soemnly declare it be the sent
ent OF the Republican party that the breach Of pledge
ven to a nominating convention by successful candi-
tie for office s disgraceful and dishonoabe than
violation OF private trust duty possibly be. &c
RS0ued That to promote the advancement of education
morals, to stimulate and benefcent enlighten-
MT and to preserve to the men, and children d.
State the fruits OF the taxes cheerfuy borne and if
nerousy dsbursed in behalf Of admirable system OF an
bic schools; to maintain the Union and protect its flag
guard the memories Of the dead who died in the
Union, liberty and law; and to vndicate all our
and purposes is the aim and mission of the Republi
party here and elsewhere; and, first Of ALL to do that
ic best for the preservation and perpeuatiOn Of that
ty and its principles holding all mems claims and aspi
secondary these nigh aims and ends these are
duties and these the intentions do srenu-
.y maintain and aVow.
i. B. HARRIS, Chairman,
ALE. DOFEN, Secretary
OF the Republican State Central Committee | so