Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-09-28
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
ReSo'red, That reairm the principles Of and
allegiance to the party which preserved the Union,
feed thu slave and maintained the essential doctrine that
TINS is nation anu not eoneaer%Gy pound S2getleT
with ropes Of sand, and that both State and National
Governments should give ample and competent protection
t. It's citizens both at home and abroad; that against the
assaults OF traitors anu rebels, the republican party mas
preserved these governments, and the Republicans OF
Nevada demand chat every qualified eector IN every
STATE South and North IetnoGrat ana hePubcal 9'acA
white shall be permitted unitstubed by force and u
avd by fear To vote at all elections at the places pre-
scrbed by law and that every vote :" cast sna De honest
U counted and that every person chosen by such votes
any Once shall be freely induced into i and effectively
Supported Ia the discharge OF ITS duties that the cr"
paccI,ipn ri the southern section vi the Union,
al the comp!ese protection OF all its citizens in their
civil, political personal anu PropGFt! rights Is me uIt! 70
the Republican party stands sacredly pledged In
ortsr redeem this pledge it placed the recent amend
meats III the Constitution and upon the righteous basis 81
said amendments it viii 90 forward in the work Of Paci
cation until peace shall through right doing and
t9nment ur"ugh justice Ihat the evident purpose OF
the Democratic party If should come inCo full power is
t. pay hundreds G." millions Of suspended claims of
,l"yA me' already presented to Congress awaiting
favorable moment for presentation, make it douhly i'm
ENrant that the Senate is to pass under Demo
cratic domination that the House OF Representatives 70 be
chosen in the coming election should be under Republican
control
R,solrd That the validity the Presidential
diniteiy and finally settled by the Forty fourth Congress
sud that the attempt shadowed forth by the Potter reu
tons t. disturb the tito by which President Hayes and
President Wheeler hold their is Revolutionary
aud dangerous in tho extreme and characteristics is Of
the underlying motives Of the rebel Dem Ccy call, turou
unqualified di-apiroyM and denunciation.
HsornE That the duty Congress perfect with
al possible expedition such legislation VIII secure t.
the country the benefit Of honest and fair adjustment
ct rists and fares on all railroads whose construction
is the result Of land grants. subsidies loans and other
Government aid or assistance.
Rso' That the Republican party iaEors and demands
tho hands o' the State Legislature having in view the
regulation and equalization of rreghts and fares on the
raIrnad4 within this state.
Ilss rlrci That in their Shameless disregard of an
Il principle the Democratic party Of this State in
erIbent Of the GIbtr1atoraI on for third term have
Of every Republican, but of the more honorable and con
si4tent members NJ thor own party:
RcSokrGt, That believe in the doctrine of rotation i'll
office aud that believing, are opposed to the nuni
nation oi cania,s 10 office under the state Government
R+.olcci, That VT hail with joy the reconciliation OF
silver step towards orr emancipation from the grasp
corrupt money rigns OF Eurupe AMI America and
TAX Congress 10 complete the measure If redemp
Il u 10y according 20 silver unrcsrAined coinage.
RrSOiUt That in the legislation OF the Forty fifth Con
gres5 nothing fully commands appreciation thar
ths Efforts Of Senators and REPRESENTATIVE in securing
tho rem Meditation Of silver and the dual standard in the
coinage Of the country.
Resoiood, That there should be rctrenchmen; III the
pUSic service that elected t" Office should be quail
ad by education intelligence and business habits to per
form the duties Of their respective Offices and that the
Of deputy shps and cerkshs present existing
III the interest of state officers should be abolished at once
and forever.
pie lnd therefore they should he reserved for actuO set
ters aided in their settlement by the Govern and
protected in their possession by Just laws
Resorci That recognize the wisdom of the trainers
Vt Constitution in providing for the taxation OF the
uniform that the present system {" taxation is as just
and fair any that he devised and should be pre-
served; that tho mining corporations doing business in
TINS state pay II" more tn the Js floTtlon OF taxes
while the railroad property situated within this State
much less than its just proportion that no more taxes
should be raised any one year than are necessary To- defI
the actual aud necessary expenses Of the State during the
period when economically administered; that the
rate Of assessment :" property should he decreas
ed asto produce only such sum as l" absolutely re.
qured pay the expenses Of the State at the same time
having due regard to the surplus OF funds already IN the
Treasury. SO
Republican parry in Congress- where III spite OF the as
sAs Of malignant and INSCRIPTIONS opposition, not one
stain OF dishonor rests aud not one act has been brought
rasentatives Of organization ami its principles.
Resoiped, That labor in itself pgnzes the Rcpuhl
can party as its exponent demands emancipation from
oppression, and elevation to lis roper dignity just and
equal place with capital and that both are alike necessary
20 the we'll being If society.
Iiesolrci hat General Government should mmed
sey take such steps as to absolutely stop the further I'M
migration OF Asaes to our country and that such Just
peaceful measures should be adopted be appro
pirate and necessary to induce those already among us to
ReSolDed That the Republican party OF the State OF
Nevada enters its most solemn protest and condemnation
against any corrupt interference IN the pocS or legsla
ton of this State by moncyed rings corporations the
representatives Of aggregated wealth capital; that we
view with alarm the increasing ana unceaslig attempts OF
moueyed powers Of the Pacific States 10 control the
elections and shape the legislation of said States that the
principle and practice raught with danger to
publican Of government and should be froWned down
resisted by every individual who has at heart the vel
American institutions and the freedom o the
ReSOlCed That unalterahy opposed to the diver
ION OF any moneys raised by the taxation OF the whole
,eope the benefit of any religious demon
nation.
Resolved That we solemny declare it to be the sen i
ncns Republican party that the breach Of pledge
ryeu to a nominating convention by successful candi-
late office is dsgracel and dishonorable than
violation of any private trust duty possibly be
RcsOpe That promote the advancement Of education
Rd morals stimulate true and benefcent enlighten
nen and to preserve to the men, women and children Of
his State the fruits of the cheGrfuly borne
GENEROUSLY disbursod in behalf of admirable system OF
ubc schools maintain the Union and protect its flag; n
guard the memories of the dead who died i'll the
Union, liberty and law; and To vindicate all our
cts and purposes the aim and mission of the Repubh
party here and elsewhere and first Of ALL to do that
hch best for the preservation and Pepetuaton OF that
arty and its principles holding all mems claims and aspi
AtOns secondary these high aims and ends these
r duties and these the intentions do most strenu r.
usly maintain and avow
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