The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1878-09-21

ing corporations doing business in the
State pay no more than their Just pro-
portion OF taxes. while the railroad
property situated within this State pays
much less than it's just proportion; that
no more taxes should be raised any one
year than are necessary TO defray tue
actual and necessary expenses OF the
state during the same period, When
economically aud honestly admiHis,
tered; that the present rate of ASSESS
ment Of property should be decreased
so as 10 produce only such sum as is
absolutely required to pay the expenses
of tue State, at the same time paving
due regard to the surplus of fnnds ab
ready in the Treasury
RESOLVED That we refer with pride TO
the record of the Republican party in
Congress, where. 10 spite of the as
sauits OF malignant aud uuscrnpulous
opposition. not one stain of dlshonor
rests. and not one act has been brought
to light which reflects anything but re-
nown upon the representatives of our
organization and its principles
ResotUed, That labor in itself recog-
nlzes the Republican party AS its ex-
ponent; demands emancipation from
oppression. aud elevation to its proper
dignity, inst and equal place with
capital, and that both IRE alike neces
sary to the we'll being of society.
ReS0tUed, That the General Govern
ment should immediately take such
steps as to absolutely stop the further
Immigration of Aslatiss to our country;
and that snch just and peaceful meas
ures should be adopted as may be ap-
propriate an necessary to induce those
already among US to quit our shores at
the earliest practical momvnt.
Resolved, That the Republican party
of the State of Nevada enters its most
solemn protest and Condemnation
against any corrupt interference 10 the
politics OF legislation of this State, by
moueyed rings or corporations. or the
representatives of aggregated wealth or
capital1 th 1t We view With alarm the in-
creaslug and nnceasing attempts of the
moneved powers of the Pacific States
to control the elections and shape the
legislation of said States; that the
principle and practice are fraught with
danger to orr 1, publican form of gov.
eminent, and sh2nid be frowned down
and resisted by every individual who
has at heart the welfare of American
institutions and the freedom of the
masses.
Resotued, That we are unalterably op-
posed to the diversion of any money
raised by the taxation of the whole
people to the use or benefit of any sect
or religions denomination,
ResotceG; That we solemnly declare it
to be the sentiment of the Republican
party that the breach of pledge given
to nominating convention by sue
cessful candidate for Office is more dis
graceful and dlshonorable than the
violation of any private trust or duty
can possibly be.
ResolUed, That to promote the ad-
vaucement of education aud morals. to
stimulate a true and beneticent enlight-
eminent and to preserve to the men,
women and children of this State the
fruits OF the taxes so cheerfully borne
and generously disb1rsed iu 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 vindicats all our acts
and purposes, is the aim and mission
OF the Republican party here and else
where; aud FL st of all, to do that which
Is best for the preservation and per-
petuation of that party and its princi.
|. pies, holding all mems claims aud as
pirations secondary to these high
claims and ends; these are our duties,
and these the intentions We do most
strenuously maintain aud avow.