Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1878-11-05
=. 80 SILVER CITY, NEW. TUESDAY. NOV. 8. 1878. o.

and demands at the hands Of the S ate Legis-
lature legislation having In view the reaula-
zion and equalization of freights and faI es on
all railroads within this State.
Resolved. That fr their shameless disregard
Of our avowed priociples,g the Democratic
purity Of this State In their unmistakable pur-.
pose to nominate the pres mt incumbent of
the gubernatoiia ial Office for q third term, have
brought upon themse yes the deserved dis
trust, not only Of every Republican, but Of
the NOR honorable and consistent members
of their own party. 5H7fl raE4fft
Resolved. That we believe in the doctrine
Of rotation In Office. and that 80 believing
we are OPPOSED ro'the nomination of candi
dates to office under the State government for
. third term.
Resolved, That we bail with Joy the re-
monetization Of silver as a step toward our
emancipation from the GRASP Of the corrupt
money rings Of Europe and Ameiics, and we
ask Congress to complete the measure Of our
redemption by according to silver unres:rsin-
ed coinage. d f i4f f4fi +.A
Resolved. That in the legislation of the
forty fifth Congress- nothing more fully CON-
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
to office should be qualified by education, in
duties of their respective offices, and that the
system of deputyshps and clerkships at pres
ent existing in the interest of State officers
should be 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 pre- ent 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 Il sum as is absolutely re-
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 malignant
and III nscrupulous opposition not one stain of
uibuOHbE Itstr. huu nbt OAt u't Aus w VA
brought TO light which reflects anything but
rencwn 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 well. being of society.
Resolved That the general government
should immediately take such steps ~ to alb
solutely stop the further immigration OF
Asiatics TO our country; and that such just
and peace ul measures should be adopted as
may be appropriate and necessary to induce
those alre idy 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-
tost and conde tnati on against any corrupt
this State. by moneyed rings or corporations,
or the representatives, OF aggregated wealth or
capital; that we view with alarm the increasing Z
and unceasing attempts of the moneyed
powers Of the Pacific States to control the
elections aud shape the Legislation of said
States; that the principle and practice are
fraught with danger to our Republican form
of government, and should be frowned down
and resisted by every individual vho has at
heart the welfare OF American institutions
and the freedom OF the masses. i58}6 4
j. Resolved, That we are unalterably opposed
taxation Of the whole people to the use or
benefit of any sect or religious denomination
Resolved. That we s0lamnly declare 1t to. be
the sentiment Of the Republican party that
the breach Of pledge given to n nominating
convention by a successful candidate for Of
fee is more disaraccfui and dishonorable
than the violation of any private trust or duty
can posi- bly, he. slEM EflNtel
Resolved That to promote the advance
ment of education and morals. to stimulate a
true and beuefcent emil htenment. AMI to
preserve to the men, women and children of
this State the fruits Of the taxes 80 cheerfully
borne and generously disbursed in behalf Of
our admirable system of public schools; to
maintpin 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
Indicate all our acts aud purposes is the aim
and mission.of the Republican pmty 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 ann aspirations secondary TO
these hieh claims and ends: these are our du
ties, and these the intentions we do most
strenuously maintain ani avow
Resolved. That the Republican party OF the
State of Nevada is opposed to and protests
against any repeal, Modification, or change
of the law taxine the net proceeds of mes,
commonly known as the "bullion tax law"