Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-19
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

REPUBLICAN, PLATFORM.
Resolved. That we reafirm the principles OF
and rvpsw our allegiance 10 the party which
preserved the Union, freed the slave and main
tanned the essential doctrine that this 10 q
pstion, and not . confederacy bornd together
With ropes Of sand. and that both state and
National Governments should give ample and
c-mpetent protection 10 lie citizens. both Of
home and abroad that against the assaults Of
traitors and rebels the Republican party hes
press rived there governments. aud the Rrpub-
iicans OF Nevada now demand that every quail.
ned elector IN every State-south and North
Democrats or Rrpublicans, black or white, shall
DO permitted. undisturbed by force and unawed
By fear, 10 vote at all elections 81 the places
prescribed By law. and that every vote 10 cast
shall be honestly counted. and that ever
chosen by such votes. TO any ONCE, shall be-
ffsely indueted into Il and effectively supported
In the discharge OF its duties that the perna.
nent pacincation Of the southern section Of the
Union, and complete protection 81 all its citi.
Eens 10 their civil, political, pervonal and prop.
srty rights. 10 the duty TO which the Republican
party stands sscredly. pledged. In order TO
redeem this pledge u placed the recent amend
ments in the Constitution. and upon the right.
eous basis OF said amendments 10 will 10 for.
ward In the work VI pscineation until peace
shall come through right-doing and eobtent
ment through justice; that the evident purpose
oil the DtmOtIntlt HsiNys " Fbouta UNIV tutb
full power, IL TO pay hundreds Of millions OF
suspended war claims OF disloyal men. already
presented 10 Congress or awaiting . favorable
moment for presentation. makes II doubly I'm.
portant, now that the Senate IL soon 10 pass
under Democntic domination. that the House
OF Representatives. soon 10 be chosen In the
coming election should be under Republican
control.
Resiped. That the validity OF the Prcsidentia
term Was definitely and ntally settled by the
rorty.fourth Congress, and that tho attempt
shadowed forth By the Potter resolutions TO die.
tufb the title by which President Hayes aud
Vice President Wheeler hold their seats IL revo.
lutionafy and dangerous In the extreme. and.
Characteristic a. Il 10 Of the underlying motive.
OF the rebel Democracy. calls for our unqualified
.disappruyal and denunciaiion.
Rssdred, That u 10 the duty Of Congress 10
perfect with all possible expedition such l~sis
Iaion % will secure TO the country the bet edit
Of an honest and air adjustment OF freightr aud
fsres ON all railroads whose construction IL the
re.ult Of land granite. subsidies, loans and other
aid or assistance.
Resolved. That the Republican party fayors
and demands Of the hands OF the siatc legisla-
lion having In view the regulation and equallra.
lion Of freishis and fares on the railroads within
R,sIrsi. That In their shameless disregard
Of an avowtd principle the Democratic party
OF this state. In their unmistakAble purpose TO
nominate u . present Incumbent 81 the Gubef.
Material once Tor a third term, have brought
upon themselves the deserved distrusl. not only
ever Republican. but Of the morn honorable
and consistent membtrs OF thtir own party.
R,s{red, That we believe In the doctrine OF
rotation In once, and that 20 believing. We are
TO the nomination Of candidates TO
once under the state Government for . third
term.
Rsslrsd. That We hall with Joy the emope-
tisation Of silver a. q step toward our enamel.
from the grasp OF the corrupt money
rings Of Europe and America. and We ask Con-
eress 10 complete the measures Of our rrdemp-
lion by according 10 silver unrestricted coinage.
Rescred. That In the legislation Of the Ferry
Congress nothing morn fully commands
ouf appreciation than the efforts Of our senators
and Representatives In securing the remonetiEs-
lion OF silver and the establishment OF the dual
standard In the coinage OF the country.
Resorsd, That there should be retrrnchment
In the public ~servics; that men elected 10 Office
should be qualified BY education. Intelligence
theif respective ofices: and that the system OF
deputy.hips and clerkships at present eIisting
IN the Interest OF State ofncers should be abel.
lshed at once and forever.
Rssured, That public lands are the property
Of the people. and therefore they should be re-
served for actual settlers. aided In their settle
ment by the Government and protected In their
possession by just laws.
Rssolrsd, That we recognize the Weldon Of
he trainers Of out Constitution In providing
Tor toe taxation OF the proceeds Of the mines
that all toIes should DO equal and uniform
Ihat The present system OF TAXATION 10 o. Just
fair a. any that can be dev,red. and should
DO preserved; that the mining corporations
tolna business In this state pay no more than
heir Just proportion Of taxes, while the rail-
road property situated wsthin this State pays
much less than its just proportion; that No
.AA.ll ~. r.l..H ans ma vaar than
.rc necessary 20 defray the actual and neceesary
sIpenses Of the State during the ssme period,
shcn economically and honestly I'D rinisiertd
the present rate OF assessment OF property
lhould be decreased 20 a. TO produce only such
|, sum 20 10 absolutely required 10 pay the CT.
Densss Of the State. at tho same time having
Tue regard 10 the surplus OF funds already In
Rtsosrsd. Ths. the Republican part, Of tho
Of Nevada 10 opposed 10 and protests
lgainst any repeal. Modification or change OF
be law taxing the net proceeds Of mines. com.
Rsslrsd. That We refer with pride TO the
ecord OF the Republican party In Congress.
where, In spite Of the asssults OF q Malignant
md u~nscrupulous opposition. not one stain OF
rests, and not one set has been brought
% iisnt which reflects anything but renown
upon the representatives OF our organization
It's principles.
Rsslrsd. That labor itself recognizes the Re.
party ~ its exponent dcmauds emsn.
from oppression, and elevation 70 its
proper dignity. . just and equal place with
'apltai. and that both arc aiike necessary TO the
R..Ired. Thai the GENERAL Government should |
take such steps - 10 absolutely
top the iurther immigration Of Asisties to our
and that such Just and peaceful meas.
irss should bo adopted o. may be appropriate
nd necessary to induce those already among
Is TO quit our shores at the earliest practical
moment.
3tate Of Nevada enters its most solemn protest
md condemnation against any corrupt interfer-
,nce In the politics or legislation Of this state
moueyed rings or corporations. or the repre-
Of Aggregated wealth or capital; that
We view with alarm the Increasing aud uneeas.
nc attempts OF the moneyed powers OF the
pscinc stAies 10 control the elections and shape
he legislation Of said States that the principle
Iod practice are trausht with danger 10 our
'epublican form Of government. and should he
down and resisied by every individual
who has at hsart the welfare OF American insti.
'uiions and the freedom q tho ma,ses.
Res{rsd. That we are unaltersbly opposed
the diversion OF any moneys raised by the
Of the whole people 10 the use or ten. |
'nt OF any rect or religious denomination.
Rssoirsd. Thst we soltinnly declare Il TO he |
he sentiment Of the Republican party that the
VI aRttukt 8iNth w = ubiillnntlUE tuu- |
rsotion by . successful candidate Cor once 10
more diseraceful snd dlshonerable than the
Of any private trust OF duty can posi-.
,ly be.
Rssoired. That TO promote the Advancement
" education and morale. TO stimalats . true |
nd benehcent enlightenment. and 10 prs.rye
o the men. women and children Of hts State |
he fruits of the taxes 90 cheerfully borne and
,eneruusly dlsburscd In behalf Of our admir-
system Vi public schools 10 maintain the
Inion and protect its fas 70 guard the mem.
,giss OF the d. I'd who died In the nams OF the |
Union, liberty and law. and tn vindicafe all
acts and purposes. 10 the aim and mission
Il the Republican party here and elsewhere ;
drrt or eli, 10 do that which 10 tho best for |
he preservation and perpetuation Of that party
lts principles. holding all mems claims and
snintions seconnay 10 there high aims and
nds; these are oar duties, apd these the inten.
ious Ne do moet strsnu1hly maintain and
row. Z. b. HARRIS. Chairman,
ALI. DOtEN. Secretary
OF thu Rspublican state Central Committee
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