The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1880-08-05
PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS
Adopted by the Nevada Democratic
state Convention, Nay "a, 1880.

The Democracy of Nevada, by their reprs.
scntatives in convention assembled, resolve
First-we affirm our devotion to the Unien;
deprecate all sectioralism hold the Republican
partv responsible for all the agitation of dead
issues and regard the preservation Of local self
government as necessary to the Perpetuation Of
the Republic.
Second-We declare that among the leading
issues Of the campaign are the vindication OF
tie right of the people to sef-govemnfcnt, the
corden nation of tire crimes against the ball0t
committed four years asgo, resistance to impe-
ralism, the maintenance OF the reserved rights
of the States and opposition to Chinese immi.
grafton.
Third-That We are unquaiifedly opposed IN
CHINESE Immigration to thiscountry, and pledge
ourselves to use all lawful means to prohibit IL,
even though it involves the abrogation OF the
Bur,ingame Treaty; that there is no nope for
relief from this seryiie immigration scourge,
which degrades the dignity OF labor, lowers the
standard Of morality and menaces our ciyiliza-
ton except through the election Of Demo
cratic President; that we condemn and de-
nounce in the strongest terms the veto OF the
bill limiting the Chinese immigration to this
country,
Fouith--That the drift of the Republican
party towards an empire, through the Cypress
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 alarm the doc.
trines Of Capitalization recently announced by
the Republican majority Of the Supreme Court
OF the United States having been made in
the interest Of party. and Is intended to blot
out the last vestige Of State rights and change
the Federal Union 20 an Empire.
Sixth--That the labor of q country is its cap
ital and deserves the protection and guardian
ship Of cur GoyerDments-Stat and Federal.
Seyenth--That we favor the maintenance OF
the public schools--tne hope and pride of a free
State.
Eichth-That all property should bear its
lust proportion Of taxation: and we favor the
enactment Of such laws as will accomplish this
end.
Ninth-Tha. We favor the equal protection Of
the rights of labor and capital under just laws,
thereby bearing the burdens and increasing
the advantages o. the working people.
Tenth-That we claim 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 TO take
action in accordance with the foregoing resolu
tion
Eleventh--That the Democracy demand FIRE
and fair elections and 10 that end denounce al
interference with elections by the military
powers that the experience Of this and other
countries has abundanty proved that the pres
ence Of troops at the polls is destructive of the
freedom OF elections, aud is Incompatible with
the existence of free institutions; that We
pledge our earnest endeayors to UNFOLDING
system OF untrammtled suffrage, absolutely
free from Federal force and supervision.
Twelith--The doctrine promulgated by the
leaders OF the Republican party. that strong
and centralized Government Is essential 10 tho
maintenance and perletui;y of American insti
tutions is doctrine dangerous 10 the liberties
OF the people, destructive Of the right Of local
self government, and must eventually termin-
a in anarchy and IMPERIALISM.
Thirteenth That the Democracy oppose all
favoritism and class legislation; single inter.
est or class Of persons should be protected at
the expense 81 Others.
Fcurteenth--That we arc opposed 10 the so
called new Mining Law recc mmcnded by tho
Pubic Land Commission, and regard the same
as destructive OF tire great industry Of our
State The miner should be permitted 10 fol-
low his lode on the dip wherever II may go,
That wc arc also opposed 10 the so-eslled Public
Land Law recommended by the Public Land
Commission and regard II rs an innovation on
the ancient Democratic doctrine that the public
domain should be preserved 70 make homes for
the people.
ffftcenth-we denouncc the great fraud by
which Il. Il. Hayes and W. A. Wheeler were
made President and Vice President Of the
United States, and the fairly elected candidates,
Samuel J. Tilden ard Thomas A. Hendricks.
counted out that this great crime against civil
liberty and popular government should never
be forgot en- or condoned
Sixteenth we instruct our Delegates to
the Convention 10 meet st Cincinnati 70 vote
for the retention OF the time -honorcd 'tso-
thirds rule IN nominating candidates tor
President and Vice President.
Seventeenth-That We heartily pledge our
support to the candidates Of the Cincinnati
Convention "a well as 10 the nominees Of the
Nevada Democratic state Convention.
J. G. HAGERMAN Chairman.
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