Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-10-21
FOa MEMBER OF CONGRESS.
w M. WOODBURY..
OF STOREY.
For JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
THOMAS p. HiWiEY,
WHITE PINE.
THE PLATFORM.

THE PLATFORM.
The Republican party of New ad a in
convention assem- bied deems 1t unnec-
cessary a: this time to supplement its
platform of the PRINCIPLES. adopted at
the convention held at Virginia City,
April 80, by adding anything further
upon questions OF national concern. 1t
re news its adherence 10 the principles
embodied in that platform. aud to-day.
fully confideut of the success of the Re
publican party of the Nation in the
coming Presidential election, congratu-
lates the Repubi IL an voters of the state
upnn the selection by the Chicago Con-
vention of their choice fer STANDARD
bearer, that uaunt!ess and resolute
patriot and state man, James 6. Blaine
with General John s. Logan as his as
socla.- ON The tick. t. 1t adOptS as an
Ineligible creed of political principles
the platform OF the last Republican
National Conve cation, the triumph OF
which principi es It believes Will insure
a renewed era Of natioi.ai progress and
prosperity. In the political campaign
which has to DO fought out iii the Safe
of Nevada the Republican party believes
it can render no higher service to the
,eoplc han by Calling their attention
to the i'm perative necessity which is
upon them and secure retrench-
meuf in every department of the state
Cove, nient.
FIRST That the Republican party of
Nevada, wnen 1t says reform, means il;
and tina disgusted with tue vogue ANA
iule protest. ms ny which. year aftei
year, the intelligence of the voters has
been insulted, their creduiiiy ovei-
taxed, and their long-sutf. ring patience
abused, 1t deciarS that ii Is
md will seek 70 carry into effect by
Leg >lsti.e enactment. following
specific measures of reform and any
Others that may be developed as salu-
~:
The reduction of the number of m en-
bers of the Legislature and OF the
mum Der of officers and employees of both
houses thereof.
Second 1t is well-known and univers-
CoHCVNSA NAhG tAC AASA A"NSo VA
State and county taxation now levied
and collected are burdensome and OPP
pressive on the p sople of the State and
thereby tend to discourage emigration
and the Introduction and investment
OF capital.
Therefore be IL Resolved: That it is
the important duty Of our next egisla-
lure to devote its ea-ly and constant
attent on to Reform Legislation, that
such laws may be passed as will bring
about a ma ked reduction in the pres
emit expense of running all State and
county governments by reduction Of
the number Of existing Judicial Dis
tricis; consolidation of county govern
ments; State anu county officers and
reduction OF salaries Of not less than
~ per cent.
THird-That We are in favor Ofamend
ing the State Constitution. and pledge
the Republican party to that method ot
constitutional reform. SO as TO limit the
r, sdlar sessions of the Legislature to
forty instead Of sixty days as at present
Fourth That in view Of the fact that
necessary constitutional reform can be
accom- plfshed by amendments to the
state Constitution AS speedily ana as
effectively as by revision OF that In
trusmenr by Constitutional Coaven-
fiona doubtful experiment under the
most favorable circumstances we
hereby recommend The voters Of the
state to vote at the next general eiec-
,ivn against calling Constitutional
Convention.
Reserved, That in the mining, manufac-
turing, agricultural and grazing inter
ests OF this State are the elements Of life
and prosperity, We therefore pledge the
Republican party Of this state to Legis-
lation tending to the fostering and ad-
vancement Of their interests.
Resolved, That we with pride point
to the administration Of President Ar
thur as a model tor the future conduct
Of this Republic and We congratulate
the Nation rpsn the immensely
successful services rendered by him Is
Presid tent Of these United states
Resolved, thai us citizens ofthe State
OF Nevada We are proud efthe record
made by senator John p. Jones in the
house Of the National Legislation and
as Republicans We congratulate cur
selevs and our party upon having
man at the head of the party In this
state whose private life is trreproacha-
able, y csc pablie life Is fniess'
whose ability is uAivsrsa ~ recognized
and whose position among the leaders
cfthe Republican party in the Nation
and in the Senate of The United STATES
is such - - give every TssaAsAt o.
xsvoaa lust Gnass feFSprtde.