The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1882-11-04
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resolved, That the honor and glory of the
Republic, its continued pesoe, prosperity and
progress VIII De best served BY the perpetus
party. We declare our fidelity 10 its principles
~ expressed in the Chicago platform of 1850
and - further embodied in Its great history
from its organization to the present time.
Resolved, That In the tragic death of Presi.
dent GARFIELD our country has suffered : a..
piorsble loss, and the Re publican a.ty mourns
foP one who consented . noble add heroic life
to the vindicstton Of its great purposes
Resolved, That We have faith In the prudent
and sagscious administration of President Ar.
thur. and believe It will result in PROMOTING
the best interests Of the country.
Resolved, That the presence In our uidst of a
serviie race Of aliens. incapable Of sssimiIsting
with our Institutions, 10 perpetual menscs to
all classes Of society The RELIEF extended 70
our people BY the passage Of . law excluding
the .hinese by Republican Congress. and 40.
proved By Republican PRECEDENT, is Q genuine
cause Of satisfsction. We are in favor Of
| renously enforcing the provisions OF aid
to labor now and hence.orth to secure such
iurfhsr Legislation - will permanently exclude
the Chinese.
Resolved, That We recognize the paramount
public school system Of the State We shall
defend 1t sgainst ssctsrfan, political or other
improper influences. and We favor such nd.
ditionAl legislation ~ the condition and want
OF the common schools Of the state may 70.
quire. As free institutions they should Se 20
conducted o. to satisfy poor and rich alike. and
upon this principle We urge the Adoption Of
some system SJ which this 5tate shaIl furnish
the text books 1t the lowest possible figure.
Resolved, rhst owing to the remote position
Of Nevada from the sssbosrd, snd The ensire sb.
sencs Of nsvigsble waters and compstise lines
OF railroads to and from commercial centers. We
demand from Congress such wholesome and
effective Legislation - viii plsee our people on
terms Of equality In respect to trsnsportstion
c c.,s With communities special, favored BY
Resolved. That We pledge the Republican
party OF Nevada TO such Q course of epliahtened
LEGISLATION - will extend to railroad and al
other corporations doing bustness In this 6tsts
tne same protection and the same rights before
the law o. accorded to individusls-no more
and no less. And further. that the Republican
pay LsvolI ana demands u the handle OF the
STATE Legislsture legislation regulating and
equAh4ng Ireighfs and fares on all railroads
~ n tnis STATE.
eminent OF the United Ststes establishing q
postal telegraph service. and operating the
same In connecston with the Postofitce Depart
nsnt.
resolved, Tnat the coinage OF silver should
% P,aeeG upon me same basis a. that Of gold.
.nc w INVOKE early Congressional lesislstion
70 snas enc.
hesoiveo' Tnat II 10 the duty OF the Legisls.
.uie 70 enact sscn laws - viii result in the
~ pu..ucsuon OF sne Jury Dox AND better promote
n s.soIvsd TSss thee su,, o, N.
=! nxesislatnre TO pass such laws IS shall reduce
nc exPsnses OF State and county governments
" .ne lowell Possioie limit consistent win the
I IuSmsn's T VI sne puoiic service.
. neso.vec, Inat me earnest attention Of Con.
the :rS: .as Of eodyn (, the 70 T..