The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-07-27
PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS
Adopted by the Nevada Democratic
state Convention, May "a. 1889.

The Democracy of Nevada, by their repre-
scntatiyes in convention assembled, resolve
First-We affirm our devotion 10 the Cnian:
daprecate all ssctonal:sm, hpd the Republican
party responsible for all the agitation OF, dead
issues, and regard the preservac;dnot local sell
government as necessary to the perretuation OF
The Republic
Second- We declare that AMONG the leading
issues Of the campaign are the vindication Of
the right Of the people to self government the
condemnation Of the crimes against the ballot
committed four years ago resstancc TO inpe.
rialism. the maintenance Of the reserved rights
of the States and opposition to Chinese immi-
grafton
Third-Ihat we'nrc unqualifedly opposed to
Chinese hnmigra'iun to this country. and pledge
ourselves to use an lawful means to prohibit it,
even though II involves the abrcgation OF the
Burlngame Treaty; that there is 10 hope for
relic f?om this seryile immigration scourge.
which degradcs the dignity of labor, lowers the
standard Of morality and menaces our ciNiliN.-
ton except through tie election OF q Demo
cratic President; that We condemn and de-
nounee in he strongest terms the veto Of the
bill limiting the Chinese immigration to this
country.
Fourth Tint the DRIFT of the Republican
party towards or empire, through the oppress-
I've concentration Of capital, Is an outrage upon
the masses and an insult to the men who carry
the guns In defense Of our liberties.
Fifth That we regard with a'arm the doc
trines OF Capitalization recently announced by
the Republican majority Q! the supreme Court
of the United States, az having been made IN
the interest of party. and is intended 10 bios
out the last vestige OF State rights and change
the Federal Union 10 an Empire.
Sixth~--That the labor Of a country II its cap
ital and deserves the protection and guardian
ship OF our Governments state and Federal.
Seventh hat We favor the maintenance q
the public schools the hope and pride OF free
State.
Eiehth-That all property should hear its
Just proportion of taxation; and We favor the
enactment Of such laws Us will accomplish tins
end.
Ninth--That we favor the equal protection II
the rights Of labor and capital under just laws
thereby bearing the burdens and increasing
the advantages @, the Working people.
Tenth-'fhit We claim amongst the powers
reserved 10 tie states the right 70 pass at any
time by their Legislatures, laws to prevent
common carriers from making unjust discrin
nations against persons and places; and We
recommend the County Conventions 70 take
action ia accordance with tie foregoing resolu-
ton
Eleventh That the Democracy demand free
and fair elections and TO that end denoune. all
Interference with elections - the military
powers; thar the experience q this and ether
coirltfiCs has ahundantiy proved that the pres
encc Of tro p at the polls il destructive Of the
freedoms Of elections, aid is Incompatible with
the existence al free in situtipns. that We
pledge our earnest ende1yors 10 uphoiding
system of uHtrgnmeled suffrage. absolutely
free from Federal force and supervision.
Twelfth The doctrine promulgated ny the
leaders Of the Republican party, that strong
and centralized Government j. essential to the
maintenance and perpstui'y Of American insti.
buttons, is doctrine cangeEGus 20 TIE liberties
OF the people, destructive OF the right OF local
seif-gcve' Emcnt ard must eventually ternlin-
ate in anarchy and IMPERIALISM.
Thirteenth That The Democracy oppose all
fnvortism and class gislation; 10 single inter.
est or class Of persons should be projected at
the expense Of others.
Fourteenth That We are opposed 10 the 90
called new Mining law recommended by the
Public Land Commission, and re- ard the same
as destructive oi the urea. industry a gu-
State The uiner should be permitted 10 iol
low his lode en- the dip wherever IL may ~,
That we are also opposed to the sc-ealled Publ.
Land Law recommended by tine Public Land
Commission and regard II ps m innovation On
the ancient Democratic doctrine that the public
domain should be preserved 70 make homes Tor
the people.
Fifteen;h-We dcnounce the grea. fraud hy
which r. Il. HAYES and w g. Wheeler were
made President ard vice Pre- dent IT the
United States, and the fairly elected candidate,
Samuel J. Tiden and Thomas !. Hendricks.
counted ont; that this great crime agains; civil
liberty and popular government should never
he forget en- or eondoned.
Sixteenth That we instruct our Delegates Ia
the Convention 10 meet 80 Cincinnati 20 vote
for the retention Of the time-honored tive
thirds rule IN nominating candidates Tor
President and Vice President.
Seventeenth That We heartily pledge our
support To the candidates OF the Cincinnati
Convention well as 10 the nominees OF the
Nevada Democratic State Convention.
}. G. HAGEEAiAN, Chairman