Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-10-25
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
Adopted at the state Convention
Held at Carson, September
9Th, 1854.

Tho Republican party of Eevads In con-
vention assembl led deems it unnecessary at
this time to supplement its platform I prin-
ptyies. adopted at the convention held at
Virginia City. April 30th. by adding anything
further upon questions of National concern.
II renews its adhere "ce to the principles EN-
bsdied In that platform. and to-day, fully
confident Of the success OF the Republican
par Of the Nation In the coming Presiden-
ttal election. congrstulates the Republican
voters of the State upon the selection by the
Chicago Convention of their choice for stan
dArd bearer, that dauutless and resolute pat
riot and statesman, James q. Blaine, with
General John A. Logan as his associate on
the ticket. 1t adopts as as an intelli lille
creed Of political principles the platform OF
the last Republican National Convention, the
triumph OF which principles 1t believes will
insure Q renewed era Of national progress
and prosperity. In the political campaign
which haR to be fought out in the ate Of
Nevada the Republican party believes 1t can
render no higher service to the pc pie than
by calling their attention to the imperative
necessity which lie upon them to demand and
secure retrenchment in every department of
this State Government. II therefore de-
clares:
First-That the Republican party OF Neva-
dA, when II says reform, means II; ana that
disguised with the vague and idle professions
by which, year offer year. the intelligence OF
voters has b. en- iusulted, their creduiity over
taxed, nd their long suffering potienc Abus-
ed, It declares tn / II IL In favor Of and will
seek to carry into effect by Legislative enact
ment the following specific measures Of re-
form and any others that may be developed
- sslutary:
The reduction Of the number OF members
Of the Legislature, and the number Of otficers
Aad employees OF both houses thereof.
Second 1T is q well known and universally
conceded fac that the existing high rates Of
a
collected ore burdensome and oppressive on
the Poop 10 Of the State. and thereby tend to
discourage immie rAtion and the introduction
and investment OF capit4l; therefore. be it
Resolved. That 1t Is the imperative duty of
our next Legislature to devote its early and
constant attention to reform legislation that
such laws may be 0 assed ss Will bring about
Q marked reduction In the present expense of
running our State and county governments,
and by reductions OF the number Of Ell ting
judicial districts, consolidation of county gov
ernmsnts, State and county Offices an reduc
tion Of salaries OF lot less than thirty Per
cent.
Th'rd-that we are in favor of amending
the State Constitution, and pledge the Repub.
licAn to that method Of constitutional re-
form, so IS to limit the regular sessions Of
the Legislature TO forty instead Of sixty days
ss at present.
Fourth-That IN view OF che fact that nee
o6fBry CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM can Dc hCCOUl-
plished by ameHdm nts to the State CoDstitu-
tion as speed ly and effectively as by revision
OF that instrument II Constitutional Con-
vention q DOUBTFUL apartment under the
most favorable circumstances we here y
recommend tue voters of the State 20 vote at
the next general election against calling
Cons ltutional Convention.
Resolved, That in the m ming, mAnufsctur-
ing, agricultural ana grazing interests OF this
Stats lie the elements of life and prosperity.
We therefore pledge the Republican party Of
this State to legislation tending TO the foster
tng aid advancement Of these interests.
Resolved. That we with pride point to the
Admtnistrau IN of President Arthur q. mod
el for the future con luct of this Republic,
aud We congr atulste the Nation upon the
eminently successful services rendered by
him o. President of these United States.
Resolved, That as citizens Of thu State of
Nevada we are pr I'D Of tie rec I'd male by
Senator J, P Jones in the halls 4 the Nation
al Legisi 4ture. and an Repnlicans we co gratu-
iate ourselves and our party In having g man
ct the head of the party in this State whose
private lie is irreproschabls, whose public
life IL stainless, whose ability is universally
recognized, ana who's position among the
leaders of the Republican party In the Nation
and In the Senate OF The United States is UGH
~ 70 give cay resident Of Nevada tust saass
ger pnss.