Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1880-07-27
TINE P,;saICaM PLAif )RM.


Convention at Chicago:
Republican rule has restored upon a solid
iasis payn ent in coin for all the national OBJ
N-atiOns, and has given us currency abso-
ss,ely good and legal, and equal IN every
part OF our extended country. 1t has lifted
he credit of the nation from the point where
sx per cent. bonds sold at IS, to that where
bur per cent. bends are eagerly sought at a
premium. Under its administration railways
nave increased from q 900 miles in 1860 to
sssre than 80, 900 miles in 1879 Our foreign
sysde has increased from 500 0OO 900 to 81 $50
100000 in the same time, and our exports,
.a.ch were 100000 less than our imports
IN 1850, were 1854, OO0, 900 more than our i'm
Enyts in 1870. Without resOrting to loans, 1t
Axs, since the war closed, betrayed the ordln-
s-y expenses of government, besides the ac-
srnrng interest on the public debt, and dis
suysed annually more than $50, OOO, 900 for SOL
s5srs' pensions 1t has paid $3.50, 900 900 of the
pubhc debt and by refnnding the balance at
.nwer rates, has reduced the annual interest
;,harge from nearly Sl5l 100000 to less than
SIC, 600, 900. All the industries of the country
naye revived; labor is in demand; wages have
increased, and throughout the entire country
sas,Te is evidence Of coming prosperity
greater than we have ever enjoyed. Upon
his record the Republican asks for the con-
sHued con fidence and support Of the people,
aad this convention submits for their appro-
sal the following statements of the principles
md purposes which will continue to guide
sud inspire its efforts:
ENUMERATION OF PRINCIPLES.
First-- We affirm that the work eff the last
7senty -one years has been such as to COM
mend itself to the favor of the nation, and
s.zt the fruits of the costly victories which
10 have achieved through immense difficult
lies should be preserved. That the peace re-
gained should be cherished. That the dissev-
sred Union, now happily restored, should be
osrpet uated, and that the liberties secured to
Ghis generation should be transmitted undi-
9Ytnished to future generations. That the or
fsr established aud the credit acquired should
nsSer be impered. That the pensions prom
sed should he paid That the debt SO much
educe9 should be eXlinguished by the full
eayment Of every d liar thereof That the
pviving industries should be further promo
nd, and that the commerce already so great
saould be steadily encouraged.
Sscond-The Constitution of the United
Mates il the supreme law, and not a compact.
MT of Confederated ) afes it made a nation.
Some powers are denied the Nation, while
lsbers are retained ny States; but the bound
sry between the powers delegated and those
,e,erved is to he determined by National and
Isk by State tribunals.
Tkird-The work Of popular education is
r1a left to the care of the several States, but
IS r. the duty of the National government to
aid that work to the extent offs constit utional
sSility. The intelligence OF the nation is but
:ae aggregate of the intelligence in the sever
Vi States, aud the destiny OF the Nation must
IL guided. not by the genius of any one
1ats, but the average genius of ALL
NON-SECrARIAN SCHOOLS.
BoEr.h-The Constitution wisely forbids
Congress to make any laws respecting an eS
SsbliShng Of religion. but it is Idle tn hope
.sisa the Nation can be protected against the
:atfuence Of secarianism while each State is
,-posed to its particular domination. We
.Hsfeiore recommend that the Constitution be
20 amended as 20 lay some prohibition upon
tho Legislature of each State and to forbid
ne appropriation of public funds to the sup
oort Of sectarian schools.
Wihh-We affirm the belief avOwed in 1876.
.,Iat the duties levied for the purpose of reve-
a8e should So scrninate az to favor Amer
car labor. That no further grant of the
public domain should be made to any rail- |
rad or other corporation. That slavery hav- |
N,g persisted in the State. Its twin barbarity, |
,clygamy, must die in the Territories. That |
Every where the pro ection accorded to citi- I
IAN OF American birth must be secured to !
citizens os American adoption. That it is the |
tn.y of Congress to develop and improve our |
rater cours es and barborS, but We insist that |
adgtde- subsidies 10 pivate persons or corpor-
sfiCns ;nnst cease. That the obligations to the |
men WIN press rived its integrity in the day Of |
5nts!e are 'aniininished by the lapse of fifteen
Years since their final victory. Their perpet.
-sa honor S and shall forever be the grateful
privilege and the sacred duty, of the An,eri-
I'm people.
The CHINESE PLANK.
SsXth-Since the authority to regulate inn
and intercourse between the United
tates and Foreign nations rests with the Con-
;rass of the United States and its treaty.
uaking powers, that the Rspub lican party.
Syarding the Unrestricted Immigration of
ne Chinese as an evil of great magnitude,
avOives she exercise of the power 20 restrain
ss limit that immigration by the enact
fenis of such just humane and reasonable
ie0E lons as will produce the result.
Ne enth-That the purity and patriotism
vhinh characterized the earlier career of
5ih herford Il. Hayes, in peace and war, and
saich gu ided the thought of his immediate
PREDECESSOR to him for Presidential candi-
sse, have continued to inspire him in his
sreer as Chief Executive, and that history
Ill accord to his administration the honors .
't,ich are due to an efficient, just and courag-
qua fulfllmeut of ne public business, and
Ill honor his nterJosition between the peo-
ie and proposed partisan laws.
INIQUFrIEs OF TIE DEMOCRACY.
Elghth-We charge upon the Democratic
srty the habtual sacrifice of patriotism and
!stice TO a supreme and Unsuitable lust for
nee and patronage; that to obtain possession
the National and state Governments and
e the control of place and position, they
ave obstructr4 all me efforts q preserve the :
NIFTY and conserve the freed Ia of suffrage;
Iye devised fraudulent cerl ieates and re-
rns; have labored to unseat lawfully elect
! members of Congress, to secure at all
wards the vote of the majority of States in Z
o House of Representatives; have endcav- =
ed to occupy by force and fraud places of
ust given to others by the people of Maine,
ID secured by the courage and action of
sine's patriotic sons: have by met ods
SONS in principal aud tyranncal in practice
aened partisan legislation to appro pration
is:. baye crushed the rights of individuals.
d vindicated the principles and sought the
,or of rebellion against the Nation, and