The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-06-16
PLATFORM ABB REseLCTleNs
Adopted ~ the Nevada Dessecratis
ssate Convention, Way ~. lsss.

the Democracy Of Nevada b. their repre-.
teutatiyes in convention assembled, resolve
rir.t-we affirm our devotion to the Union
y.snrecase All secticnaiism; hold the Republican
psrty responsible for all the agitation Of dend
issuea and regard the preservation OF local ssf-
government as necessary TO the psrpetuatien Of
the Republic
Second-we declare that among the leading
issues Of the campaign are the vindsc&uon OF
TIE right of the people 60 self government. the
cnnder patton Of the crimes . sainst the ballot
committed four years ago, fsefsfaace 70 impe.
rialism. the maintenance Of the reserved rights
of the States and opposition 30 Chinese iinrii-
gntion:
Chimes. immigration TO thiscouHfrys and pledge
ourselves 70 use all lawful means to prohibit II,
even though il involves the abrogation OF the
BurIingame Treaty; that there is no hope for
relief from this serviie immigration scourge,
which degrades the dignity of labor, lowers the
standard Of morality and nienacss our c1viisza-
ton except through the election of a Demo-
cratic President; that We condemn and de-
nounce in the strongest terms the veto OF the
bill limiting the Chinese inanisrstion % TINS
country. -
Fourth-That the drift Of the Republican
party towards an empire, through the oppress
i've concentration a capital, is ah outrage upon
the masses and an insult to the men who carry
the guns in defense of our liberties
trines OF Capitalization recently announced by
the Republican majority Of the Supreme Coar
III the United States, as having been made IN
the Interest of party. and he intended TO blot
vut the last vestige of State rights and change
the Federal Union TO an Empire.
Sixth-That the labor Of a country Is its cap
i,al, and deserves the protection and guardian
ship OF our Goyernnents-State and Federal
Seventh-That we favor the maintenance Of
the public schools-the hope and pride OF free
State.
Eeh,h-That all property should bear its
lust proportion of taxation; AMI We favor the
enactment of such laws as Will accomplish this
eid.s
Ninth-That we favor the equal protection Of
che rights OF labor and capital under just lass,
thrreoy bearing the bu Jens and increasing
the advantages OF the working people
Tenth-That We claim as amongst the powers
reserved to the States the right TO pass at any
time by their Legislatures. laws to prevent
common carriers from making unjust discrimi-
nations against persons and places; and We
recommend the County Conventions 20 take
action in accordance with the foregoing resolu-
ton
Eleyenth-That the Democracy demand free
and fair elections and 20 THAI end denounce all
interference with elections by the military
powers; that the experiences Of this and other
countries has abuniantly proved that the pres
enee OF troops AZ the polls is destructive Of the
freedom of elections, and Is incompatible with
the existence OF free Institutions: that We
pledge our earnest endeayors TO upholding q
srstem of untramneled suffrage. absolutely
Tree from Federal force and supervision.
Twelfth-The doctrine promulgated by the
leaders Of the Republican party, that strong
and centralized Government Is essential TO the
maintenance and perpetuity Of American insti-
buttons, is doctrine dangerous 10 the liberties
vi the people, destructive Of the right OF local
self government, and must eventually termfn-
ate in anarchy and imperialism
Thirteenth That the Democracy oppose al
fayortism and class legislation; no single inter
est or class Of persons should De protected al
the expense of others
Fourteenth we are opposed 10 the SO
called new Mining Law recommended by the
Public Land Commission, and regard the same
Is destructive OF the great Industry Of our
State The miner should be permitted TO fol-
low his lode on the dip wherever il n AZ 90.
That We are also opposed to the so-called Public
Land Law recommended By the Public Land
Commission, and regard il as an innovation on
fhe ancient Democratic doctrine that the public
domain should De preserved 70 make homes for
the pc Iple.
Fifteenth denounce the great fraud by
viii n r. b. HAYES and W. A. Wheeler were
made President and Vice President Of the
United States, and the fairly-elected candidates
Samuel J. Tiden and Thomas A. Hendricks
counted out, that this great crime a.sIns. civil
liberty and popular government shc aid never
lie forgot en- or cofdoBed.
Sixteenth That We instruct our Delegates %
the Convention To meet az Cincinnati 10 vote
for the retention OF the tinse-honcred "tso-
thirds rule, in nominating candidates Tor
President and Vice President
Seyenteenth-That We heartily pledge uur
support 70 the candidates Of the Cincinnati
Convention as well as 10 the nominees Ct the
Nevada Democratic State Convention.
J. &. HAGERN-aS, Chairman.