Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-10-23
WHOLE No. SILVER CITY, ,NEv.. WEDNESDAY, OCT

and demands st the hands Of the State Legis-
lature legislation having In view the regula-
tion aud equalization Of freights and fares on
al railroads within this State.
Resolved. That in their shameless disregard
Of our svowed principles, the Democratic
party Of this State in their unmistakable pur-
pose to nominate the present incumbent of
the gubernatorisl ofice for third term, have
brought upon themselves the deserved dis
trust, not only 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 80 believing
we are opposed to the nomination Of csndi.
dates to Office under the State government for
third term.
Resolved, That we hail with Joy the re-
monetiza cation Of silver as q 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-
ed coinage.
Resolved, That in the legislation Of the
forty nth Congress nothing more fully com.
mands our appreciation than the efforts Of our
Senators and Representatives in securing the
remonetizstion Of silver and the dual stand
ard in the coinage Of the country. lt
Resolved, That there should be retrench-
ment in the public service; that men elected
to office should be qualified by education. in
tellipence and business habits TO perform the
duIes of their respective Offices, and that the
slstem Of depptyships and elerkships at pres
tnt existing in the interest of State officers
si.cnisi pe abolished 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 OF 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 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-
auired to pay the expenses OF the State, ut
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 unscrupulous opposition, not one stain OF
dishonor rests, and not one act has beer
brought to light which reflects anything but
renown upon the representatives of oul
organization and its principles.
Resolved, That labor in itself recognizes
the Repu blican party as its exponent; de
| mands emancipation from oppression, and
elevation to its proper dignity, a just an6
equal place with capital. and that both art
alike necessary to the well-being of society
Resolved. That the general government
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| solutely stop the further immigration o
Asiatics to our country; and that such jus
! and peaceful measures should be adopted a
may be appropriate and necessary to induce
those already among us to quit our shores a
| the earliest practicable moment.
| Resolved, That the Republican party of tn,
State Of Nevada enters its most solemn pro
| test and condemnation against any corrup
| interference in the politics or legislation o
this State, by moneyed rings or corporations
| or the representatives of aggregated wealth o
capital that we view with alarm the increasing
and uncessing attempts Of the moneyet
powers of the Pacific States to control thu
| elections and shape the Legislation OF sal,
States that the principle and practice ar
fraught with danger TO our Republican form
of government, and should be frowned dow
and resisted by every individual who has a
| heart the welfare of American institution
and the freedom OF the masses.
| Resolved, That we are unalterably opposes
to the diversion of any moneys raised by tn
taxation of the whole people to the use o
| benefit of any sect or religious denomination
Resolved. That we solemnly declare 1t to b
the sentiment Of the Republican party tina
the breach of pledge given to a nominating
convention by successful candidate for of
fee Is more disgraccful and Gishonorabl
than the violation Of any private trust or dut
can possibly be.
Resolved That to promote the advance
/ ment of education and morals, to stimulate
true and beneficent nlightenment, and h
preserve TO the men. women and children o
this State the fruits Of the taxes so cheerfull
borne and generously disbursed in behalf o
our admirable system of public schools; Il
maintain the Union and protect its flag; t.
guard the memories OF the dead who died Il
the name Of Union, liberty and law; and :,
| vindicate all our acts and purposes is the ain
and mission Of the Republican party here an,
elsewhere; and, first of all, to do that which
Is best for the preservation and perpetuatiol
4 of that party and its principles, holding al
mems claims and aspirations secondary &
these high claims and ends: these are our du
ties, and these the intentions we do mos
strennously maintain and avow.
Resolved. Tbat the Republican party Of tn
State of Nevada is opposed to and protest
| against any repeal, modification, or chang
/ of the law taxing the net proceeds OF mines