The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1882-10-28
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Resolved, That the honor ana glory of the
Republic, its continued peace, prosperity and
progress will be best served by the perpetus-
tion and continued success of the Republican
party. We declare our fidelity to its principles
As expressed in the Chicago platform of 1880,
and Is 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 de-
plorable loss, and the Republican patty mourns
for one who c0nsecrsted Q noble and heroic life
to the yindication of its great purposes.
Resolved, That We have faith in the prudent
and sagacious administration of President Ar
thur, and believe 1t will result i'm promoting
the best interests Of the country.
Resolved, That the presence In our midst Of
servile race of aliens, incapable of assimilating
with our Institutions, is perpetual menscs to
sll classes Of society. The relief extended to
our people by the passage Of a law excluding
the Chinese by Republican Congress, and ap-
proved by Republican President, is q genuine
cause Of Satisfaction. We are in favor of
strenously enforcing the provisions Of said
law, and we pledge the Republican party
to labor now and henceforth to secure such
further legislation IS will permanently exclude
the Chinese.
Resolved, That we recognize the paramount
importance of maintaining unimpaired the free
public school system OF the State We shall
defend it against sectarian, political or other
improper influences. and we favor such ad-
ditional legislation as the condition and want
of the common schools Of the state may re-
quire. As free Institutions they should be b
conducted - to satisfy poor and rich alike. and
upon this principle we urge the adoption of
some System by which this State shall furnish
the text books st the lowest possible figure.
Resolved, That owing to the remote position
Of Nevads from the sesboard, and the entire ab-
Dence Of navigable waters and competing lines
of railroads to and from commercial centers, we
demand from Congress such wholesome and
effective legislation - will place our people on
terms Of equality In respect to transportation
charges with communities specially favored by
railroad monopones,
Resolved, That We pledge the Republican
party Of Nevada to such 9 course Of enlightened
legislation a. will extend to railroad and all
other corporations doing business In this State
the same protection and the same rights before
the law Is accorded to ipdividuals-no more
and NO less. And further. that the Republican
party fsvors and demands at the hands of the
State Legislature legislation regulating and
equalizing freights and fares on all railroads
within this State.
Resolved. That we are in favor Of the Gov
eminent Of the United States establishing .
postal telegraph service, and operating the
same In connection with the Postofice Depart
mont.
Resolved. That the coinage of silver should
be placed upon the same basis as that Of gold.
snd We invoke early Congressional legislstion
Resolved, That 1t is the duty OF the Iasgisla.
ture to enact such laws as will result in the
publication Of the jury box and better promote
tbs administration Of Justice.
Resolved, That 1t is the duty Of the next
Legislature to pass such laws o. shall reduce
the expenses OF State and county governments
to the lowest possible limit consistent with the
requirements Of the public service.
hesslved, That the earnest attention Of Con-
gress and the State Legislature IL directed to
the subject Of codifying the laws relating 10 the
location and working Of mineral lands, to the