Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-10-11
PLATFORM.

Ryotvsd, That we heartily indorse the
platform of principles put forth BY the
National Republican Conventien at ehica o
in June, 1884: First, because it is truthful :
second because 1t is sound. and third, be
cause it is plain and ann istakablc in its
ennnciatlons
Fesotred That we accept 18th grateful
hearts and indsrse without hesitation or any
degree OF mental reservation. the nomination
of Hon. James e. Blaine Tor President and
General Joha A Logan for Vice President
that we will accoro to thew our ardent and
individual support and will hail with mex
pressibc satisfaction their election to the
highest offices in the gift of the American
people.
Resoived, That We earnestly indorse the
resolutions adopted April 30. 1884, and Sep
temoer 1, 1884. by the Republican State Con-
vention- of Nevada, and that The stand taken
BY our party in this State in favor of rctrench-
ment and reform in the administration OF
State and county governments commands our
full sympathy and shall enlist our most
hearty and tireless cooperation.
Resolved, That in the judgment OF this
Convention the eAigencies OF the times i'm
periously demand at the hands of the Le.is-
lature of 1885 the proposal of such amend
ments Of the state Constitution as will
result, when ratified by the people. in needed
economy and the relief of the masses from
unnecessarily onerous taxation, thus pacing
the State upon the highway to increased pop
ulation. capital, Development and prosperity
Resoised That legislators and oil other
officials should be nominated and elected IN
view of their honesty, ability and faithfuluess
in the discharge Of all official duty
Resolred, II at the plank in the National
Republican platform on the tariff question
demands, not our Endorsement alone, but our
profound admiration; that il demonstrates
the fact that ours is the party of the people,
the poor mans friend and the laboring man $
champion, earl est in the protection OF
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those of Great Britain or any other protegc OF
George William Curtis and kindred spirits.
Ressired, That we indorsc with profound
satisfaction and will earnestly support all the
nominees of the Republican State CONVEX,
ton made In Carson September 4, 1884, and
that we recognize in those gentlemen the
element Of learning, ability. honesty and
integrity.
Rssoiped, That we hail with pleasure the
Increase of industrial pursuits and resulting
improvement in the development of the
resources of our county, in which railroad has
been an important factor. without any in
crease in the taxation Of the masses, but most
essentially aiding them in the betrayal Of the
public expenses.
Rssotped, That in Hon. j. P. Jones VIC
recognizr tina ablest aud foremost friend OF
the Pacific Coast, while he is in general the
earnest advocate OF all just measures OF Vita
interest to the entire Union ); that We are
called upon by the consideration of profound
services in regard to the reconciliation OF
silver and upon he Chinese Restriction Act
and that his reelection will meet with the
cordial Endorsement Of our party at home and
abroad.
Rssolred, That, in view of the future in.
tegrity and prosperous advancement of the
national interests of our whole country, the
Republican party ought to succeed at the
next general election, and that, to this end
we mutually pledge TO its nominees, county
State and National. our earnest and
unanimou. support, from this time until tho
close of the contest on November 4, 1884.
WHEREAS, J. p. Jones. during his incum-
bency of the office Of United States Senator
has proven himself to be the honest com
petent and faithful friend OF the people
Of the Pacific Coast in particular and
of the General Government whenever occa
sion demanded his services, aud more especi
ally has he shown himself to be the wis and
success nj advocate OF the mining interest oil
the county; therefore, be il
Res0lsed, that our Senator and Assembly
men are respectfully requested and are
hereby instructed TO support the Hon. J. r
Jones for reelection to the United states
Senate 81 the ensuing session Of the IegIsla
Nre.