Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-10-26

ana 0oma10D u tno noQ0o OF the otove L0g19.
tion and equalization OF frsdghts and fsies on
all railroads within this State.
Resolved, That IL their shameless disregard
Of our svowed principles, the Democratic
PARTY Of this stste In their unmistaksble pur-
pose 70 nominate the mt incumbent Of
the gubernatorial ONCE for third term. have
brought upon themselves the deserved dis
trust, not only Of every Republican, but Of
Resolved, That ~ believe In the doctrine
OF rotation in oflce, and that 20 believing
we sre opposed to the nomination Of candi.
dates to Office under the 6tate government for
Resolved, That We hail with Joy the rs-
1snsttsation cf silver - 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 according to silver unrestrain-
Resolved. That in the Legislation Of the
forty -nfth Congress nothing more fully COM
msnds 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.
Resolved, That there should be retrench-
ment In the public service; that men elected
10 once should be qualified by education, in
telligence and business habits to perform the
duties Of their respective ofnces, and that the
system Of deputyships and clerkships at pres
should be sbolished at 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 or our constitution in providing
for the taxation of the proceeds of the mines;
that all taxes should be equal and uniform |;
that the present system Of taxation Is as just
and fair as 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 property 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 defrsy 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, ct
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 ts Of malignant
and uDscrupulous 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.
Resolved. That labor in itself recognizes
the Republican party as its exponent; de-
mands emancipation from oppression. and
elevation to its proper dignity. Just and
equal place with capital. and that both are
alike necessary to the veil being Of society.
Resolved, That the general government
should Immediately take such steps as to alb.
solutely stop the further Immigration of
| Asiatics to our country; and that such just
and peacef ul measures should be adopted ss
NAV be appropriate and necessary to induce
| those already among us to quit our shores al
the earliest practicable moment.
Resolved, That the Republican party Of the
State of Nevada enters its most solemn pro.
test and condemnation against any corrupt
interference In the politics or legislation OF
| this State, by moneyed rings or corporations
| or the representatives of aggregated wealth OF
capital; that we view with alarm the increasing
| and uncessinR attempts Of the moneyed
powers OF the Pacific States TO control the
| ele.tions and 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 ai
| heart the welfare Of American institutions
and the freedom Of the masses.
| Resolved, That we are unAlterably opposed
70 the diversion Of any moneys raised BY the
beneht OF any sect or religious denomination
Resolved, That We solemnly declare It to be
the sentiment Of the Republican party that
the breach OF pledge given to nominating
convention by successful candidate for OF
| nee IL more disgraccful and dishonorabls
than the violation Of any private trust or duty
can possibly be.
Resolved, That 10 promote the advance
| ment Of education and morals, to stimulate /
true and benehcent enlightenment. anil Il
preserve to the men, women and children OF
this State the fruits Of the taxes 30 cheerfully
borne and generously disbursed In behalf OF
our admirable system Of public schools; Il
msintsin the Union and protect Its nag; e
guard the memories Of the dead who died II
the name OF Union, liberty and law; and tt
vindicate all our acts and purposes is the ain
and mission Of the Republican party here ant
elsewhere; and, first OF all. to do that which
ia best for the preservation and perpetuatioI
OF that party and its principles, holding al
mems claims and aspirations secondary 4
these high claims and ends these are our du
ties, and these the Intentions we do mos
| strenuously maintain and svow.
Resolved. That the Republican party Of th'
State Of Nevada is opposed to and protest.
against any repeal. modification, or chang
OF the law taxing the net proceeds OF mines
| commonlv known "A the "bullion tax law"