Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-11-02

lature legislation having in view the regula-
ton and equalization of freights and far - on
I'll railroads within this State. 8N ~
Resolved, That IL their shameless disregard
Of our avowed principles, the Democratic
party of this State In their uumistakable pur-
the gubernatorial office for third term have
brought upon themselves the deserved dis
trust, notonly of every Republican, but of
the more honorable and consistent members
Of their own party.
Resolved, That we believe in the doctrine
OF rotation in office, and that SO believing
We are opposed to the nomination Of csndi.
dates to of{iee pnder the State government for
q third term.
Resolved. That we hail with Joy the re-
monetization Of silver IS a step toward our
emancipation from the grasp of the corrupt
money rings of Europe and America, and we
ask Congress TO complete the measure of our
redemption BY accordingto silver unres.rain-
ed coinage.
B Resolved. That in the legislation Of the
forty fifth Congress nothing more fully CON-
mands our appreciation than the efforts Of our
Senators and Representatives in securing the
reconciliation OF silver and the dual stand
ard In the coinage OF the country. GEt
Resolved, That there should be retrench-
ment In the public service; that men elected
to office should be qualified by education, in
telligence and business habits to perform the
duties Of their respective offices, and that the
system OF deputyships and clerkships at pres
ent existing In the interest of State officers
should be abolished ut once and forever.
Resolved, That the public lands are the
property OF the people, and therefore they
should be reserved for actual settlers, aided
In their settlement by the Government and
protected In their possessions by just laws.
Resolved. That we recognize the wisdom of
the trainers OF our constitution In providing
for the taxation of the proceeds of the mines;
thst all taxes should be equal and uniform;
that the present system of taxation Is as just
and fair NJ any that can be devised and should
be preserved; that the mining corporations
doing business In this State pay no more than
their just proportion of taxes, while the
railroad properly situated within this State
pays much less than its Just proportion; that
no more taxes should be raised any one year
than are necessary to defray the actual and
necessary expenses of the State during the
same period. when economically and honestly
administered; that the present rate of assess-
ment of property should be decreased so as to
produce only such sum as is absolutely re-
quired to pay the expenses OF the State, at
the same time having due regard to the sur
plus OF funds already In the treasury.
Resolved, That we refer with pride to the
record of the Republican party in Congress,
where, in spite OF the assau is Of a malignant
and interruptions opposition, not one stain of
dishonor rests. and not one act has been
brought to light which reflects anything but
renown upon the representatives, of our
organization and its principles. #a
Resolved, That labor in itself recognizes
the Republican party as its exponent de-
mands ancipation from oppression. and
elevation to its proper dignity, just and
equal place with capital, and that both are
alike necessary to the well-being Of society.
Resolved, That the general government
should imme ediately take such steps as to alb
solutely stop the further immigration OF
Asiatics to our country; and that such just
and peaceful measures should be adopted as
may be appropriate and necessary to induce
those already among us TO quit our shores at
the earliest practicable moment.
Resolved, That the Republican party of the
State Of Nevada enters its most solemn pro-
test and conde nDation against any corrupt
interference In the politics or legislation of
this State. by moneyed rings or corporations.
or the representatives OF aggregated wealth or
capital that We view with alarm the increasing
and uneeasine attempts Of the moneyed
powers of the Pscifc States to control the
elections ard shape the legislation of said
States; that the principle and practice are
frsught with danger to our Republican form
of government, and should be frowned down
and resisted by every individual who has at
heart the welfare of American institutions
and the freedom Of the masses.
Z Resolved, That we are unalterably opposed
to the diversion of any moneys raised by the
taxation OF the Whoie people TO the use or
benefit OF any sect or religious denomination
Resolved, That we solemnly declare it 20 be-
the sentiment Of the Republican party that
the breach of pledge given to a nominating
convention by successful candidate for Of
fice il more disgraccful and dishonorable
than the violation of any private trust or duty
can possibly be. t4itt
Resolved That to promote the advance
ment Of education and morals. to stimulate a
trne and benefcent enli lhtenmeiIt. AMI to
preserve to the men, women and children of
this State the fruits Of the taxes so cheerfully
borne and generously disbursed in behalf of
our admirable system Of public schools; TO
maintain the Union and protect its flag; TO
guard the memories OF the dead who died in
the name OF Union, liberty and law; and to
vindicate all our acts aud purposes is the aim
and mission of the Republican party here and
elsewhere. and, first Of all, TO do that which
is best for the preservation and perpetuation
OF that party and its principles, holding all
mems claims and aspirations secondary to
these high claims and ends; these are our du
ties. ana these the intentions we do most
strenuously maintain and avow.
Resolved. That the Republican party of the
State of Nevada is opposed to and protests
against any repeal, mobilization. or change
Of the law taxing the net proceeds of mines,
commonly known as the "bullion tax law"