Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-09-01
PACIFIC COAST ADWCES.

Pixley Proposes Three Cheers for
n SUNDAY Law Plank-ihe Whole
Crowd Follow His Lead, and tho
HI use IL Brought Down.
ESPECIAL TO THE sE%NrINEL.l
SACRAMENTO, Aug. 31.-The Second Dis.
trict Congressional Convention had a
lively meeting to-day, some members urg-
ing the immediate nomination of a Con
gresham, others seeking delay. The latter
prevailed. No action was taken except
temporary organization and the appoint
ment of the Committee on Credentials.
The Fourth Congressional delegates met,
but took no action. The availability of
Stearns and Conklin for Lieut.-Governor
was discussed. There was no mention OF
Congressional candidates.
Ev~ERYBoDY's NOTION OF THE sunday LAW.
The Committee on Platform and Reso-
lutions heard the argument of J. W. Scha-
fer of San Francisco on behalf of the
League of Freedom, and of the Rev. DR..
Stewart and the committee appointed by
the Prohibition Reform Convention of
San Francisco on the Sunday law ques-
ton. Mr.. Wagner of the Seventh Day
Adventists argued that his sect should be
exempt from the operation of the Sunday
law. TIL committee, after full discussion,
decided in favor of the plank sustaining
the Sunday law. While not in favor of
debating how any class or sect should OBJ
serve the Sabbath, it favored the suspen-
sion of all unnecessary business on Sunday.
The platform reaffirms adherence to the
nripnipIau Of tho Papublinop portv and tho
platform of the Chicago Convention of
1880; expresses confidence in the present
Administrations; refers with pride to the
financial record of the party in the educ
ton of the national debt; improvement of
the credit; lessened taxes; lower rates Of
interest on bonds and increase in their
value in the markets. History and expert
ence prove the necessity of one day in
seven as a day of rest. Without safe legis.
lation on the subject the laboring classes
might be compelled to continue in I'M
ceasing toll, therefore, favor observing
| Sunday as a day Of rest and recreation,
and while disavowing the right or wish to
dictate the particular manner in which the
day should be spent, favor the main
tenance of the present or similar Sunday
laws providing for a suspension Of all nee
essary business on that day. All means
must be taken to prevent oppression by
corporations. While recognizing the value
of railroads, it must be remembered that
the power was granted them by the people
for the people. On the sole ground that
the building of railroads is q public use,
railroad companies, like individuals,
should be dealt with fairly, but must be
kept subordinate to the interests Of the
people and within Government control.
IT ir1ut licnrip N n tinnS onajrct nprcppo pr
places should be prohibited. Equal SER
vice upon equal terms to all should be en-
forced. Charges for transportation should
be limited to what will pay operating eX-
penses, repairs and fair interest on the
actual value, such value to have the same
relation to its assessed value as the value
of other property to its assessed value.
The platform pledges nominees for Rail
road Commissioners to the enforcement OF
these principles by such reductions of fares
and freights AZ will secure that result. 1t
denounces the railroad contract system as
an attempt to- enslave the and
trade of the Pacific Coast. It's existence is
a threat, its abolition a necessity. The
Republican party pledges itself to prohibit
the making OF such contracts by proper
legislation to the extent, if necessary, Of
making the same a public ~offense; de-
mands Of Congress legislation governing
transportation opposes further su bsidies to
corporations; favors the revocation Of land
grants and subsidies forfeited by the ION
fulhllment Of conditions and the ~restora-
ton Of the same to the National domain
for the benefit of settlers. The property
of corporations should be assessed at its
actual cash value like that Of individuals
and taxes collected without rebate or COM
promise. Demands of the Federal Gov
ernment to maintain the natural channels
of internal st the highest stand
ard of usefulness as q check upon the ex-
actions of artificial highways. Believes
exact justice should be done to both par
ties to the slickens contest, and resolves
that in all cases where il Is claimed that a
nuisance il being threatened or committed,
and that more than one person or corpora
ton is making such threat or contributing
to maintain such nuisance, joint action
should be allowed against such persons or
corporations to obtain redress, and that
the laws of the State should be amended
to that end. Favors the establishment of
a Bureau OF Labor statistics. Expresses
unalterable opposition to Chinese immi-
grafton. Congratulates the people that
this question has been settled by prohib-
iting further immigration. Thanks Sem
ators and Representatives in Congress for
legislation procured by them on the sub
jeot. Holds that public officers should be
selected on the same principle as we'll or
dered private business; and u rules
should be established to regulate appoint
ment to public service rs will insure fit
ness to be ascertained by practical tests,
promotion to follow faithful service. De-
mands radical reform in the modes of ap-
pointment to subordinate executive offices,
and insists upon economy and efficiency
in every branch Of the public service.
FREIaHTs AND FARES.
In discussing freights and fares the
prevailing sentiment was that the Rail-
road Commission should take AZ a basis
the actual capital invested in railroads and
allow the company a fair interest thereon.
The Blake men caucused tonight.
Some of his friends say that he is pressed
by the Spring Valley Water Company,
which wishes to get him out of the mu-
nicipal fight.
PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.
The Committee on Permanent Organiza-
TONS report recommended Booth as
permanent President; Horace Davis,
w. II. Sears and A. E. Wagsloff, Vice Pres
idents; Lyon and Orr, Secretaries, and
order the nominations Of Governor and
Lieutenant Governor. two members OF
Congress at Large, Secretary of State,
State Comptroller, State Treasurer, At
torney General, Surveyor General, Su-
perintsndent OF Public Instruction.. Clerk
of the Supreme Court. appointment OF the
State Central Committed, one member
from each county, and for each county
having more than one State Senator one
delegate for each additional Senator, the
chairman to nominate fifteen members rs
an Executive Committee. members of the
State Central Committee to be nominated
by county delegations. The report of the
committee was adopted as amended.
Sears moved a recess till 2 o'clock. Con-
roy wanted to hear the platform before re-
cess.
FRANK PIXLEY uP%RoARIousLY ~APPLAuDED.