Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-10-17
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

Republican PLAtfukMs
R,s,ref. That We resnarm the principles OF
and renew our allegiance TO the party which
preserved the rnion, frved the slave and main.
famed The essential doctrine that this 10 .
nation, and not Q confederscy bocnd together
With ropes Of sand. and that both state and
National oovernmsnts should sive ample and
home and abroad tat Aeaisst the assaults OF
traitors and rebels the Republican party hes
preserved thee govrfnmenfs. and the hrpuh-
licans OF Nevada now demand that every quail
Democrats or Republican,. black or vhi1s. shall
be- permitted. undisturbed by forcs and unawed
by fear, 70 vote 81 ail elections 81 the places
prescribed By law. and that every yOt- % cast
shall be honestly counted. and that every psnon
chosen by su.h votes. 10 any once. shall De
freely indicted Tito Il and en.ctivsl' supported
10 the direhsrge Of its duiies that the perss-
nent pacincstion Of the southern s~cilan OF tho
Union, and complete prot-ctipn ri ell its citi.
ssns IN their civil. political. per,onsl and prop
srty rights. 10 the ouiy to which the Republican
party stands sAeredly. pledged. In order 90
meuts In the Constitution. ana upon the right
eous basis OF said smcDdmenta u will ~ for.
ward In the vork Of pacincatiOn until pfsco
shall come through night doing ani cohtent
ment through justice; that the svidsnt purpose
OF ihs Democratic party. u u should come Into
nIi power, 10 TO pay hundred. Of nillions Of
suspended var elaims of dislpy.i me1. slc,dy
pfes~uted 10 Congr.rs or So atm . fav rable
moment for preeen'a'ion. makes u coubls I'm.
portant, nos that the senate 10 soon IT, pas
under Dec cratic domination. that the II u-e
Of Representatives. soon to be ehos-n In ths
coming election should b under Republican
CONTROL.
P1sirrd. That the validity Of the Prcsidentia
term was definitely and q ally s.ttlef by the
FORTY .fourtn Conarrss. and that the att mpt
shadoved forth BY the Potter rssolaiioos TO de.
Vice President Wheeler hold their . ais IL revo-
lutionan and dangerous IN the extr-" Q. and.
chaiacteristir a. u 10 OF the underlying motives
OF the rebel Democracy. calls tor our unqualified
d%i.appruval and denunciAiion.
ResIred. That 10 10 the duty 81 Congress 10
perfect with al possible expedition such isgis
ladon a. will secure 10 The rourtry the Be eft
Of an hon.st and air adjustment OF freights and
farcs ON allIaiirosds whose construction II the
rrrult OF land grants. subsidies, loaLs and other
0overum.nt aid or assistance.
Received. That the hepubliean parry. fsvors
and d, mahds at the hands OF the siate legisla-
lion having in view the regulation and equAlifA-
ton Of freishts aud fares on tie railroads within
R,sar,d. That In their shameless disregard
Of an syowed principle the democratic party
Of this rtste, In tpeif unmi.takAbls purpJs- 20
nominate tie present incumbent OF the Guber.
material once for o third term, have brought
upon themselves the deserved d%istrupl. not only
Oh evefy Republican. but " the more honorable
and COZ slstent memb-r- OF Oh. ir own psrt,.
R,slrsd, That we believe In the doctrine OF
rotation IN once, and that 20 believing We are
opposed TO the nomination u candidates 10
once under the STATE Government for . third
Rsssrsd, That We hail with Joy tho rcmone.
tisalion Of silver ~ . st'p toward our enamel.
nation from the grasp OF the corrupt money
fings OF Europe and America. and We ask Con.
srsss 10 complete the measures Of oar r,demp-
lion BY according 70 silver urres,rieted coinage.
Rsscirsd. That In the LEGISLATION Of the P.rty-
nfth Congress nothing more fully commands
our appreciation than the efforts Of our senators
and Representatives IN securing the remonet.E IA
zion Of silv,r and the Establishment OF the dual
standard In the coinage OF the country.
Resirsd, That there should b. r~irrnchment
In the public service; that men elected I, once
should be qualified BY education. int lllsenoo
and busin,rs habits To perform the duties Of
their respective ofices: and that 'hs system OF
deputy,hipe and clerkships 81 present eHisting
IN the Interest OF state onceu should bs abel.
ished Of once and forever:
OF the people. and therefore they should be 70.
seryed for actual settlers. aided In heir settle-
nent By the Government and protected In their
possession BY Just laws.
Resoired. That We rrcognife the wisdom OF
the framers OF our Constitution In providing
fof a. taxstion Of the proceeis q the mines
that all trxes should be equal and uniform
that the present system o. TAXATION 10 % Just
and fair AZ any that can be drv sed, and should
BE- preserved, that the mining corporations
doing business In this state pay no more than
their Just proportion OF taxes. while the rail-
ROAD property situated w.thin this state pays
much less than its just pr portion; that no
more taxcs should be raised any oDe year than
ars necessary TO defrsy he actual AMI neces,ary
expenses OF the STATE during ne .ane period.
that the present rate Of sssessmcnt VI property
shouid bs decreased 90 a. 10 pruduce only such
! sum - 10 absolutely required o. paw the u.
pensss OF the STATE. 81 the came time having
due regard 70 tbs surplus Of funds already In
Rtssred. Ths, the Republican part, Of The
State VI Nevada 10 opposed 10 and prnte.ts
against any repeal. modification or change OF
the Law tAxing the net procesds OF mines. COM
monty known ~ the Bullion r.I Law
Rsslrtd. That Ne rtfer with pride TO the
record Of the Republican party In Congress.
where. In spite Of the assaults OF . n angnsnt
and unscrupulous~ expedition. not one stain OF
dishonor rests, and not One ct has been Brought
70 light which rejects sIything but renown
upon the representatives OF our organization
Pss,tsd. That labor iuelf recognize. the Re.
publican party y lie opponent dsm.ads em.n.
cipation from oppression. and elevation oits
proper dignity. 8 Just and equal place With
capital. and that both are aiiks neoes'sfy 70 the
~ R,ssr"%. that tSs General Government should
Immediately taks sueb steps 80 70 absolutely
sfop the iurther immigration OF Asiatirs 10 our
country; and that such Just and peaeeful m.as-
ur,s should be sdoptet - MAJ b apr pfiafe
snd pecessry ~ induce those already ~ ons
us 10 quit CUE shores 81 tho earliest practical
Rssirtd. That the Republican party Of thu
state u Nevada enters IL most solemn protest
and condemnation against any corrupt ~interfsr.
enee In the politics or legislation Of this state
By mone,ed rinfs or corpora Ions. or me repre-
sentatives Of Aggregated wealth or cap tel; that
We view With alarm the ineryssipg and uneea..
irg attempts q the moDs4.A power 81 the
Pscinc staies 10 control the elections and shape
the egblation Of said States that the principle
ard practice arc f-susht with danger 20 our
irownsd Town and resi.ied by eyev individual
who has Of heart the welfare Of American insu-
iutions and the freedon VI tic masses.
Rs@irei. That We are ubsltsfsbJ opposed
10 the diversion Of any moneys ratted by the
t.,siion q the whole PEOPLE T. The a.s OF en-
Rsoired, That We solsmLly declare u 10 DO
the ssnumsn OF the Republican party that the
breach OF apledge given 10 . Dominating cen.
veetion by Q Successful candidate tot omceis
more disarsceful and dishoneraole ihsn me
violation Of any private sns' OF ouV can Pow"
Rssirsd, That 10 promote the sdysnesmsnt
of education and morals. 10 stimulate : uuo
and bcnencsu, sniishtsnment. and 70 prss,I,e
~ IN. men. women and children Of tbs stats
he fruits q the tsxes 90 ehs.rfuli, eorns sna
ssnsronslv dlsburssd In behalf OF our Admir.
abs system Of public .chools 70 %a, nv .ne
80 ~ IN. ~ "A who died In the name OF the
ITr,on' i,bsft, and law. and TO vipdleaie ell
Sn'..s, snd purpos>s, 10 the aim and mission
I'm psrubiicsn party here and elsewhere;
and. nrsi Or III. 10 DO that Which V The e'ss for
W n prtpciplss. holding al mems elaine and
.scirsttons ssconnaY " thess high aims and
nd, thsss ars oar duties. snd thess the inien: