Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1880-08-28
Platform OF the Republican Party
of the State OF Nevada.

Resolved. That the platform of principles
adopted by the National Republican Conven-
tion at Chicago In June deserves and receives
the approval and he arty indorsement of all
Republicans of Nevada.
Resolved, That the hordes of Chinese that
are coming In upon our shores to eat out our
substance are destroying our country, impov-
erishing OUT mines, miners and lsborers, de-
bauching our youth and making both man and
women lower in the scale OF humanity. This
evil must and shall be stopped, and to this end
we pledge the entire strength of the Republi.
can party. In the language of our great lead
er. wa regard the immigration of Asiatics TO
the United States as little less than servile
INVASION. Should the Commissioners now in
negotiation with the Chinese Government
fail to secure by the LIST of Next January such
a modification of the Burlingsme Treaty as
, will practically put an end to tho influx Of
, Chinese to this country, We demand that the
, treaty be then be promptly annulied, and
, such laws enacted as will relieve US at once
and forever Of the Asistic scourge now Iuen-
acing the well-being OF the Republic.
Reylred. That We most heartily indorse
the general financial policy Of the Repub-
1ican party. which. In spite Of every opposi-
zion on the pa of the Democracy, has led 70
che resumption OF specie payments. the rails
ing Of our National credit 10 q height never be
fore kn 9wn, and the restoration of National
prosperity. But we also demand the COM
plete rcsto-stiori of silver coin 10 It's former
position by the side of gold. and for tht pur
a, hold t,h hat fI.a
duty OF the General Government. through the
anthDrizS'iou Of Congress. to coin into silver
d ,lirs or other legal tender currency, at the
cost Of Iinags and for the bsneit Of the pro-
du ,er. the entire silver product OF the coun-
try. aud relieve the mining indus ry from the
Loss attending the shipment to, aud sale OF
silver bullion In loreign markets. As mining
for the precious metals is the leading indus
try of Nevada. we are inhexibly opposed to
th bill reported blythe committee on mines
and mining and now before the House of
Representatives, prohibiting the following OF
fissure veins or deposits beyond vertical lines
of surface boundaries. and we urge our Rep
resentatives in both Houses OF Congress to
continue their efforts for its defeat. Such
restriction would work disaster to the labors
of the prospector, and seriously retard the
developme ent Of the mineral riches OF the
West, aud we cordially indorse the action Of
our Representative, the Hon. Il. NJ. Daggett.
In this behalf.
Resolved. That the Republican psrty claims
it to be the right and duty Of the State and
Territorial Legislatures to regulate and re-
strict the charges OF railroads xclusively
within their respective boundaries. and that
1t is no less the Constitutional right than
positive duty OF Congress to regulate tariffs
and restrict tho charges OF interstate rail-
roads.
Resolved, That while we congratulate the
country on the successful resumption of specie
payments and the splendid financial condi-
tion of the Republic. we are In favor Of re-
stricting the issuance Of National and State
legal tender notes TO denominations of not
less than Ave dollars. thus creating an IN
creased home demand a. circulating medi-
um for the precious metals which oar mines
are annually yielding.
Resolved, That General James A. GARFIELD
and Chester A. Arthur. by their services to
the counry. by their devotion to principles
aud by their uRspotted reputation as men
aud as citizens are deserving of the united
aud earnest support % all the loyal people
of the United States for President and Vice
President. We rejoice IN their nomination
aud pledge to them the ELECTORAL votes Of Ne
vadA At tae ensuing election by an overwhel-
ming majority.