Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-08-29

gatious adopted by the Republican National
Cow eution at Chicago:
Republican rule has restored upon a solid
basis pay nent in coin for all the national OH
Mgatons, aud has given us a currency at'sO-
lntely good and legal, and equal IN every
part Of our extended COUNTRY 1t has lifted
the credit Of the nation from the pOint where
nix per cent. bonds sold At So, To- that where
four per cent. bands are eagerly s,uHht At.
premium. Under its admin list RAJ ion ralwa
have increased from 2l.ooo miles i" 1860 to
more than 81. 900 miles in 1879. Our foreign
9ade has increased from 500 OOO, 900 to 81 $50
100000 IN the same time, and our exports,
which were $2O,OOO.0O0 less than our imports
in 1850. were 1854 100000 more than our I'M
ports In 1870. Without resOrting to loans, it
has, since the war closed betrayed the ordin.
airy expenses OF government, besides the ac-
cruIng interest on the public debt, and dis
bnrsed annually more than $50. 900 900 for s'l-
diers' pensions. 1t has paid $3.50 900 900 ofthe
public debt, and 10y refunding the balance at
lower rates, has reduced the annual interest
charge from nearly 1851 100000 to less than
$4,000, 900. All the industries of the country
have revived; labor is in demand; wages have
increased, and throughout The entire country
there is evidence of coming prosperity
greater than we have ever enjoyed. Upon
this record the Republican asks for the con-
tinued confidence and support of the people,
and this convention submits for their appr"-
val the following statements of the principles
and purposes which will continue to guide
aud inspire its efforts:
ENUMERATION OF PRINCIPLES.
First We affirm that the work eff the last
~ enty-one years has been such as to com
mend itself to the favor of the nation, and
that the fruits of the costly victories which
We have achieved through immense difficult
ties should be preserved. That the peace re-
gained should be cherished. That the dissev-
cred Union, now happily restored, should be
perpetua'ed, and tina, the liberties secured to
this generation should he transmitted undi-
unfinished to future generations. That the or
Ger established and the credit acquired should
never lie iDperiled. That the pensions prom
.sed should DO paid. That the debt SO much
reduced should be eXtinguiShed by the full
payment of every dollar thereof. That the
reviving industries should be further promo
led. and that the commerce already great
should be steadily encouraged.
Second-Tae Constitution of the United
states Ia the supreme laW. and not compact.
Dat of Confederated S'a'eS it made a nation.
Some powers are denied the Nation while
others are retained 10y States; hut the bound
ary between the powers delegated and those
reserved is to be determined by National and
got by State tribunals.
Third-The work of popular education is
,ns left to the care of the several States but
y in the duty of the National government to
aid that work to the extent of its constitutional
ability. The intelligence of the nation is but
tae aggregate Of the intelligence in the sever
Al States, aud the destiny OF the Nation must
State, but the average genius of all.
NoN-SECTARIAN SCHOOLS.
Fourth-rhe Constitution wisely forbids |
Congress to make any laws respecting an es-
tablishing Of religion. but it is idle to hope |
mat the Nation can be protected against the |
Influence OF sectariansm while each State is |
exposed to its particular domination. We |
therefore recommend that the Constitution be |
40 amended as to lay some prohibition upon |
The Legislature Of each State and to forbid |
he appropriation of public funds to the sup
port of sectarian schools. 1921"
Fifth-We affirm the belief avowed in 1876,
hat the duties levied for the purpose of reve-
uue should so discriminate as to favor Amer.
can labor That no further grant of the |
public domain should be made TO any rail-
.oad or other corporation. That slavery hav-
ing persisted in the State. Its twin barbarity,
polygamy, must die in the Territories. That
everywhere the protection accorded to a citi-
zen of American birth must be secured to
citizens of American adoption. That it is the
duty of Congress to develop and improve our
water courses and harbors, but we insist that
:urther subsidies to private persons or corpor-
atoms mnst cease. That the obligations to the
men who preserved its integrity In the day of
sattle are uadiminished by the lapse of fifteen
vears since their final victory. Their perpet
ual honor is and shall forever be the grateful
privilege and the sacred duty Of the Ameri-
IAN people.
THE CHINESE PLANK.
Sixth-Since the authority to regulate i'm
and intercourse between the United
states and foreign nations rests with tue Con-
;ress of the United States and its treaty
making powers that the Republican party.
-garding the unrestricted Immigration of
he Chinese an evil of great magnitude,
involves the exercise of the power 20 restrain
md limit that immigration by the enact
lhents of such just, humane and reasona BILE
provisions as will produce the result.
Seventh-That the purity and patriotism
which characterized the earlier career of
b. Hayes, in peace and war, and
which guided the thought of his immediate
Predecessor to him for Presidential candi
late, have continued to inspire him 10 his
,areer as Chief Executive, and that history
will accord to his administration the honors
'cus fulfil ment of ne pnb!ic business. and
will honor his inter POSITION between the peo- |
lie and proposed partisan laws.
INIQUITIEs OF THE DEMOCRACY.
Eghth-We charge upon the Democratic
'arty the habitual sacrifice of patriotism and
ustice to a supreme and unsuitable lust for
lice and patronage; that to obtain possession
+ the National and State Governments, and o
Or the control of place and position, they
ave INSTRUCTED all the efforts to preserve the
'urity and conserve the freedom of suffrage;
ave devised fraudulent certificates and re-
urns; have labored to unseat lawfully elect
d members of Congress, to secure at all
he House of Representatives.; have endeav-
red to occupy by force apd fraud places OF
rust given to others by the people Of Maine,
nd secured by the courage and action OF
faine 8 patriotic sons; have by methods
lclous in principal and tyrannical in practice
ffached partisan legislation to appropriation
ills; haye crushed the rights Of individuals,
.vor of rebellion against the Nation, and
ave endeavOred to obliterate the sacred .