Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-15
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
Rsslrsd. That We resfim the principles "
and renew our allegiance 10 the party which
preserved the Union, freed the slave And main.
tanned the essential doctrine that tiiis u =
nation. and not . confederscy borpd togsther
with ropes Of nand, and that both State and
National Governments should give ample and
Q mpstent protection to its cittEens. both o.
home and abrosd : ttas sgsins, ne assault, OF
preserved thess govrrnments. and the Rrpub-
licans OF Nevada now demand that evey quail
ned elector IN every ~bta'e-eouth and North.
Democrats or Rspublicsns. black or white. shall
be permitted. undistnrbed ~ force and unswed
prescribed By law. and thst every vote ~ cast
shall bs honesily counted. and that every penon
cnossn by such votes. To any once, shsll be
fresly inducted into it and ensctivslb supported
In the discharge Of ia dntie. hat the perms-
Union, and complete protsotion ri all its citi.
zens 10 their civil, political. p~erousl and prop
cry rights, 10 the duly TO which the Republican
party stands sscredly pledged. In order 10
redeem this pledge % placed the recent amend.
ments In the Consultation. and upon the right.
eous basis OF said s~mendmsnts u will 20 Too
ward In the vort OF pacifcstion until p>scs
ehall come through right-doing and coutsnf.
ment through justice; that the svidsnt purposs
Of the Democratic party. 10 70 should CONS Into
full power. 10 TO yay hundieds o. MILLIONS o.
suspended war claims OF disloysi mso, siiesdy
presented 10 Conrrrs or awaiting . hvrrsois
moment for presentation. makes 10 doublr i'm
portant, noe that the renate ID poon a. pssa
under D~1.crstic domination. that the u Juse
Of Representatives soon 70 be chosen IN The
coming election should be under Republican
controi.
Resirsd. That the validity Of the Presidential
term was definitely and d. ally settled by the
Forty.fourth Congress. and that the sitsmpt
shadowed forth By tbs Potter resolutions 10 dis.
turb the title BY which President Hayes and
Vice President Wheeler hold their seats 10 rv,o-
iutionary and dangerous In the extreme. and.
Characteristic o. u 10 OF the underlying motives
of the rebel Democracy, calls for our unqualified
disapproyal and denunciation.
Rssdred. That u IL the duty OF Congress 10
perfect With all possible expedition puch Iegis.
laion % will secure 70 the country the betent
OF an honsst and AIR adjustment OF freights and
fares on all railroads who-e construction 10 tho
rrsult of land grants, subsidies, ioans and other
Government aid or assistance.
Rssoirsd, That the Republican party favors
and d,msods at the hands Of the State iesisla-
ton having In view the regulation and equalira-
tion OF frslghts and fares on the railroads within
RssIred. That In their shameless disregard
Of an svowed principle the Democratic party
Of this state. In tLeif unmistakable purpose 10
nominate tie present incumbent Of the 0uber.
0HI0TINI OWGt I'd y NulIu NttIusu aNN uIuuKuI
upon themselves the deserved dirtrupl. not only
oil ever Republican. but of the more honorable
and cor sistent meub.rs OF th.ir party.
Rss{rsd, That We believe In the doctrine Of
rotation 10 ONCE. and that 20 believing. We ars
opposed TO the nomination Of candidates 10
once under the stats Government for . third
Rss,rsd, That We hail with Joy the remone-
tisation Of silver ~ Q stsp toward our enamel.
patton nom the grasp OF the corrupt monsy
rinss Of Europe and America. and We ash Con.
gross 10 complete the measures Of our redemp-
ton by according " silver unrestricted coinage.
Resclred. That In tho legislation Of the Forty
hfth Congress nothing more fully commands
our appreciation than the efforts OF our senators
and Representatives IN securing the remonetira-
ton Of silver and the establishment Of the dual
standard In the coinage VI tbs country.
Resorsd, That there should BE- retrenehment
In the public service; that men elected TO ONCE
should be qualified by education. Intelligence
and business habits TO perform the duties OF
their respective ofices; and that the sysctm OF
deputy, hips and clerkships st prevent existing
IN the interest Of state omcsr should be abel.
Reslrsd. That public lands are the property
OF the psopls, and therefore they should be re-
seryed for actual settlers. aided In heir settle
ment By the Government and protected In their
possession By just laws.
Rsslred, That We ~rrcognizs the wisdom OF
III InUlEIF W Ve ~" ~
for t5e ~taxstion Of the proceejs Of the mines
that all tsxes should be equal and uniform
that the present system o. TAXATION IL - Just
and fair ~ any that can be devsed. and should
DO preserved, that the mining corporatiors
doing business In this stste pay no more than
their Just proportion OF taxes. while the rail.
road property situated wsthin this state PAYS
much iess than its just proportion; that M
more taxes should be raised any one year than
arc necessary 10 defrsy the actual and necessary
.-u..... ~ tha atats duyino tha sama n&rtad
whom economically and honestly I'd ninistered;
that the present rate OF assessment OF property
should be decreased % - 10 produce only such
Q cum % 10 sbsolutsiy requirvd 10 pay the eK.
penses Of the State. at the same time having
due regard 10 the surplus Of funds already In
10 S.nsrsd. fh., the Republican part, Of the
State Of Nevada 10 opposed 10 and protests
against any repeal. Modification or change of
the law taxing The net proceeds Of mines. COM
monty known - the Bullion Tax Law.
r,soSS n IN. Ispublisss party IA Congress.
WHERE, 10 spite Of the assaults Of . malignant
and u~nscrupuloua opposition. not one stain of
dishonor rests, and not one act has been brought
90 iient which reflects anything bot rcnowu
upon the representatives OF our organization
R,sirsd. That labor itself recognizes the Re.
publican party - its exponent demands em.n.
cipatiou from oppresssion, and elevation 10 is
proper dignity. . Just and equal place With
capital. and that both are alike necss,siy Ia the
R.sIr1T. thai he GENERAL Government should
Immediately tab. sueh steps - 90 absolutely
stop the turther immigration OF AsiAfies 10 our
country; and that such Just and peaeeful meas.
urvs should Be adopted a. may bs appropriate
ma peceusry 10 induce thoss already among
us 10 quit our shores 81 the earliest practical
P1sIr,d, That the Republican party Of the
STATE VI nevada snters its most solemn protest
and condemnation against any corrupt interfer-
encs In the politics or Legislation OF this state
ssnsstivss Of sssrer,ied wealth o. sspisi; ihs,
We viev with alarm the Increasing and unoeas.
log attempts Of the monsyed powerp Of thu
Pacific rtates 10 control the s~lections and shape
The legi,lation Of said Stats; that the principle
practice are fsusht with danger TO our
form Of government. and should bc
drowned down and resisted by every individual
who has at heart the welfare OF American ipsti.
tutions and the freedom u the massep.
Resored. That We arc unaltsrably opposed
10 the diversion OF any moneys raised BY the
taistlon VI the whole people to the u.s OF cen.
cot OF any sect or religious denomination.
Rsopsd, That We solsmnly declare 70 TO 10
tbs sentiment Of the Republican party that the
breach Of aplcdge given TO Q nominating con.
By Q % csssful candidate for oflce IL
more disGrsceful and dishonorabis than the
violation Of any private trust or duty can POSI-
Rssoivd. That To promote the Advancement
Of education and morale, TO stimalats . true
and benencsnt enlightenment, aud 20 prsssrse
10 the msn. women and children OF THIS stAts
he fruits n the taxes 90 eheerfully borne and
Isburssd In behalf OF oar admlr.
Ibis system Of public schools 70 MAINTAIN tns
NO. Of ths d, a who died IN the name OF the
linion. iibsrty and law. and 70 vindleats all
srts and purposss, % the aim and mission
oSths Rspubiicsn party here and slaewhere;
md, fns o. I'll, 10 DO thss wnien V tns best for
"a n prineipixs. holding al men's claims and
,snlnstions ssconnAy 70 thea high aims and
Nd, thee ars oar duties. and thess the inten.
ious We DO most strsnuously maintain and
RIB. HARRIS. Chairman.