Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-10-04
WILLIAM WOODBURY..
the STATE PLATFORM 5
Adopted at Vir..ini% City, Ap,n 80,

The Republican party of Nevada. in Conven-
tion Assem- blcd. reaifirms it, devotion to the
principles of the great National republican
party, and r,titerltes it, faith III liz ability 10
larry Oh the Genera Government IN the same
spirit of Justice, in,eilin ne and progress, re-
sprct for human rights and REGARD r the IN
terests and dignity of labor which have char
acterzed its history for more than quarter
of century.
Resolved. That the wise, considerate and
judicious Administration of resident Arthur
commends Itself to the entire confidence and
rcspcc, OF the Am rican people
Resolved. That the Republican party has at
all times been, aud stll Is, tn friend and pro-
tector OF labor, and as such considers the adj
vent of the Chinese race into tins country
dangerous and iaimical To the deseN d sue
cess and prosperity of American laborers.
and still pledges Itself 10 advocate aud favor
such line of policy as will pro,cc and foster
the interests of labor, and while the recent
law of Congress restricting the tmmlgrai ION
OF the Chinese ha- approved Itself 10 the poo.
pie, we demand that | be supplemented by
such further legislation a. may moi o ~ he
necessary to attain the object in view. bat
also to prohibit the Wholesale Importation of
persons on contracts or labor rom any cocn-
try.
Resolved. That in view of the increased
prosperity of the people at large in great
degree consequent upon the wise and settled
policy of the government, We deem it unwise
and impol tic at present to attempt any
change in the revenue and tarlf laws now IN
force
Resolved. That the re uction of duties on
imported woods. made by the Act of Congress
passed in March 1881. resulted in para zing
the business OF wool growing in tht United
States and in transferring the same 10 foreign
nations. aud we demand the restoration OF
the wool tariff Of 1867 at the earliest possible
moment
Resolved, That gold and silver have co-eY-
isied md formed the monetary circulation OF
the world since the origin OF human society,
that the agitation against silver threatening to
destroy lis value and nse as money lisa hlnnder
and u crime. which can only result in a de-
flruction of values without any compensation
doubling the purchasing power of gold for the
exclusive benetit OF the Understanding capt.
lgl o the county al the expense of bread
winners, dim inishing their wages and injurlng
the producing aud taxpaying classes. We
declare that silver being product ofour labor
and capital as well as gold. lis decentralization
is uunec ssary. unwiSe, nnjurt nd pernicions
and that the present law ord ining the coinage
of silver ~ = full legal tender should be left
undisturbed.
Resolved That we demand OF Congress the
exercise of all its constitutional powers for
the speedy suppression of polygamy in the
Territory of Utah.
Resolved. That We demand that every citi-
zen shall be prcte ted in his consti nj ional
right TO cast a free lot and have il honestly
counted.
Resolved. That we approve ofall legislation
which tends to prnmota iidclity and efficiency
N tho civil service of he country.
.,'soived, That We renew our demand for
ti,c establishment by the General Government
of a postal telegraph service.
X solved. That tn great act BY the Repub-
lcan party OF the emancipation OF the people
OF African descent.a people held for century
in the bondage of slavery and ignorance, has
imposed a solemn obligation upon the Nation
al Government 10 aid in the cost of educating
the freedmen and their children SO that they
sha become fit 10 discharge the duties of
American citizenship.
Resolved, That nlonopolies depressing the
people, or unfairly discriminating against
them, are wrong in principle and should not
be tolerated. To that end We regard with favor
the proposed enactm' nj of law by Congress
estab ishing National Railroad Commission
to investigate the expressions OF railroad COR
porations, or other Legislative action having
for its object the relief of the people.
Resolved, That the public domain is the
heritage Of the American people.and We are
forbid the alienation of the soil by foreign
corporations and foreign landlords.
Adopted IA, Carson city, ~sPtsmb-r
4. tssi.
The Republican party of Nevada, in Con
yeniou assembled, deems it unnecessary nj
this time 10 supplement- its platform oil prin-
ciples adopted AZ the Cpuven' ion held at Nir-
ginia City, April 10Th. by adding anything
Ii renews its adherence to the principles en-
bodied ia tina, platform, and to-day fully CON
hdent OF the success of the Republican party
# the Nation in the coming Pr, sldcniiai
election. congraulates the Republican voters
of the State npon the selection by he Chicago
Convention Of ihcir choice for standard
bearer, that dauntIess and resoutc patriot
and statesman. jane &. b aine, with Cen
eral John A. Logan a. his associate on the
ticket. II adopts az an intcligible creed Of
political principles the platform o; the last
K publican National Convention, the triumph
OF which principles IL believes Will insure
renewed era of National progress and pros
perlty. In tn political campaign which has
to he fought ont ia the state OF Nevada the
Republican party bell YES it can render no
higher service to the people than 10y calling
their attention 10 the imperative necessity
which l. upon them to demand and secure
retrenchment In every department of the
State Government II therefore declares:
rirst-ihat the Republican party OF Nevada,
when II saws reform, means II; and that. dis
gustcd with the vague nd aud idle profess
sions by which. year after year the inttlii-
gence OF voters has been lnsuited. their
credulity overtaxed. and their long suffering
patience abused. II declares THAT II 70 in
favor of and will seek to carry into effect
by Legislative enactment the follow ing speci-
6c measures of reform and any others that
may 5c developed ~ sanitary The reduction
of the nnmbe" OF lem bers OF the Legislature.
aud OF the number oi officers aud employees of
both h ,uses thereof.
Seeond--lt il well known and universally
conceded fact hat the existing high rates of
state and county taxation now levied and
collected are burdrnsome aud oppressive on
the people OF the state, aud thereby tend TO
discourage immigration and the introduction
aud investment of capital; therefore. be 1t
Resolved, That il is the imperative duty oil
our next Legislature to devote its early and
constant attention to reform lngis AT inn, that
such laws may be passed As viii bring about
a marked reduction in the present expense oil
running our State and county governments,
and by reduction OF the unmuer OF existing
judicial districts, consolidation OF county gov
crnments, State and county Offices and rcduc-
ton OF salaries OF not less than thirty per
cent.
rhird-That We are in favor of amending
the STATE Constitution. and pl de III Re
publican party 10 that mclhed of constitu-
tionsi reform, 20 as 10 mi the regular
sessions OF tho Legislature 10 ssity. instead