Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-10-08
PLATFORM,

The Democratic party OF the County of E.-
M ralda, in Convention assembled, rcafil ma
It's unIired devotion to the principles enun-
ciated in the Nationa and Slate platforms of
1881, "a VIC are confident that the maintain
ence of those principles ia necessary TO the
safety, pro, Pcrity and perpetuity of the Union
uud"r-the Consli ution.
fesofeed. That we hail with pride and ex-
ullation, and most heartily indorse the nomi-
nations of Hon. Steven Grover Cleveland and
Tn mas a. Hendricks for President and Vice
President of the United States, and that we
will put forth Every cndcayor to further their
election. and out of tn, hountiful exuberation
of our hearts will rcnd r forth our thanks TO
an Omnipoicnt Watcher over our earthly
biessing,, IN the event Of their achieving 4
glorious victory on the ides Of November next.
Resotped, That owing to the Stringency If
the times throughout both county and State
for the past few years. with ne i'm provement
thereof in the near future, that all Offices in
the State and count governments that can be
dispensed wi h without detrimen; 10 good gov
eminent should b. consolidated SO as to be
the least possible expense to the people, and
that our assemhlymen will nse every effort. if
elected. toward the consolidation of the coun-
ties into fewer number, thereby reducing
the taxation cerrespondingly in cutting down
the number Of county governments in the
State
That the present constitution OF this State
Is deficient in lis provisions for our present
wants and inadequate TO the institution by
statutory enactments Of the ee0r omical
reform. necessary in our State and county
governments. We. therefore, r, commend the
members of the Democratic party in Nevada
vote at the nrxl election for the call of q. Con-
stilutional Convention.
We hold with and applaud the plank in our
State plal form TO the effect that the tariff
should be SO adjusted as to yield ample reve.
nue for the requirements of an honest and
economical government and that the burden
of duties should be- laid chiefly upon the lux
urie~ of life. and rs lightly rs possible upon
lhe articles of n cessity. and that in such ad
justmsnt the interests OF American labor aud
monopoly should alone be regarded.
Rssoir6d, That his Convention points with
more than ordinary pride to the planks in the
State platf rim be ring upon the restriction of
Chinese immigration, free schools railroads
and free coinage of silver.
ResOtred. That this Convention is deeply
impressed with Il sense OF the necessity OF
reform and reirenchmcnt in the admiuistra-
tion of the county government, and of the
propriety of nominating and elccting such
men only to OF &C AS are capable and honest
and who will be prompt faithful and efficient
in the discharge of every official duty, and
who have the welfare and good OF, the people
OF Esmeralda County so much ut heart that
they will endeaYor to do their own work II
possible without the employment of useless
depu1ss at the expense of the taxpayers.
ReSoirsd. That we hail with satisfaction
the advent into our county and state OF any
and all enterprises that tend To develop and
e,taolish our resources. assist our citizens
and aid in the support of our free Institutions.
And while acting justly and imparlially
towar,lour citizens, we extend to all such q
cheerful welcome. placing them on the same
equality AZ individual property. holders as
regards taxa tion and protection.
. Resoirta, That we are more than satisfied
with our State nominations of Hon. George
W. Cassidy for Congressman and Hon W. NJ.
Seawel for Supreme Judge To the former
we especial point with pride al his record
In the past four years, and send it forth TO the
people at large as u safe guaranty for the
future if he is elected.
For the latter we also ask the people, and
revert n /. with an assurance of bis sterling