Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-09-10
REPUBLICAN NaTiGRAlPLaTF0aM

The Republicans of the United States, in
National Convention assembled. renew their
allcgianc" 10 the principles upon which they
have triumphed ii six successive Presidential
elections. and oongral iilate ,he American pco-
pie On the attainment of so many results IN
legislation aud administration. by which the
Republican party has. after saving the Union,
done so much To render its instita IONS just.
equal and peneiicent. the safeguard OF liberty
and lhc e.nbodimeit OF the best Thought and
lighesi purposes of our citizens. The Re-
publican party has gained its strength by
quick and faithful response to the demands
of the people Tor the freedom and equality of
all .a>n, FOR united naiion, assuming the
rights of all citizens. for the elevation OF
] tbor. for an honest currency. for purity in
leg, STA ion, and for integrity and accounts
bility in all tho departments OF the Govern
ment. and it accepts anew the duty OF leading
in the work OF progress and reform.
We lament the death of President Garfield,
whose sound craftsmanship. ong conspicuous
in Congress. gave promise OF a strong and
successful administration, a promise fully
realized during the short period of his office
as Pr sid'.ut OF the United States. His dis
tingui-hcd success Ill war and peace has
endeared him to the hearts OF the American
people.
In the administration OF President Arthur
we recognize n wise, conservative and patri-
otto policy. under which the country has been
leve his eminent services are entitled 10 AID
will TT ceiye the hearty approval of every citi-
zen.
|: is the first duty of good government to
protect the rights aud promote the interests
of lis own pcopl.
The largest diversity of industry is most
productive of general prosperity and Of the
comic aud Independence of the people, the
taxpayers. without injuring the inborer or the
great productive interests OF the country.
We recognize the importance OF sheep hus-
bandry in the United States. the serious de
preston which il is now experiencing, aud
the danger threatening its future prosperity,
and wo therefore respect the demands OF the
representatives of This important agricultural
interest for u readjustment of duty upon
foreign wool. in order that such industry
shall have fu and adequate protection.
We therefore demand that the imposition
of duties on foreign imports shah he made
not for revenue only. but that in raising The
requisite revenue for the Government such
duties shall be 60 levied as TO afford security
to onr diversified industries. and protection
to the rights and wages OF the laborer. 10 the
end that active and intelligent Labor, ~ well
us capital. may have its just award, and the
iaboring man his full share in the national
prosperity.
Against the so-called economic system Of
the Democratic party, which would degrade
our labor to the foreign standard. we enter
our earnest protest. The Democratic party
has failed completely 10 relieve the people
OF the burden of unnecessary taxation by
wise reduction of surplus The Republican
psvIy pledges 'tsel, to correct the irregular-
titles of In. tariff and TO reduce the surplus.
not by the vicious and indiscrininate process
of horizontal reduction, but by such methods
~ will relieve the taxpayer without in'urihg
the laborer or the great productive interests
OF the counHy.
he Republican party favors policy which
shall keep rs from entangiiDg allnnces with
foreign paiions. and which gives Us the right
th.t Al,,ail
from modelling IN American affairs. The
poicy which seeks peace can trade with all
powers, but especially with thoseo OF the Vest
trn Hemisphere.
We d maud the restoration of our navy to
its old time stren.th and efficiency. that il
may. in any sra, protect the rights Of Anlerl-
cun citizens and the int r SITS of American
commerce, aud we call upon Congress to re-
move the burdens undsr which american
shipping has betn depressed. 50 that Ii may
again b rue that we have a commerce.
1t Is the duty of Con ress to enact such
laws AZ SHAH promptly ana cneclnaliy sup
press the syslrm of poiygany within our
territories. and divorce the poiilical from the
ecclesiastical pow err of the so-caed Mormon
Church. and rhst the law so enacted shouk
be rigidy enforced by the civil authorities, ii
possible. and by the military., if nee' be.
The people OF the United States in their
organized capacity. constitute Il Nation, and
hot a mere coni.,desacy of STATES. The
National Government is supreme within the
sphere OF a nations duty, but The States have
served rights which should be faithfully
maintained. Each should be guarded with
Jealous care. so that The harmony OF our sys-
TEN OF government may be preserved and the
Union kept iuyiolate.
We have always recommended The best
money knOwuIo the ciyiiized world, and we
urge iliai effogt. should be made 10 unite all
the commercial nations in the establishments
of an International standard, which shall Hx
for all the relative value of gold and silver
coinage.
The regulation of commerce with foreign
nations and between the states is one OF the
most important prerogatiycs of the General
Government, and the Republican party dis
tinctly announces its purpose 10 support such
legislation a. will fully and etiectuaii, carry
out the constitutional power of Congress over
interstate commerce.
Tho principle of the public regulation of
railruaI corporations Is wise and sanitary
one foy me protection of all classes of the
people, aud we favor Legislation thai shah
prevent unjust discrimination and excessive
charges or iranspotaton, ana that shalt Sc
cure To the people and the railways alike the
lair and equal protection OF the laws
We favor the establishment of a national
bureau of labor the enforcement of the eight
hour law. and wise and judieions system OF
general edeeation. by adequate appropriations
from the national revenue where the same is
needed.
We believe that everywhere the prot ection
htCpTutu W Il tlNiLFH OF AulsIitdn ulrtH mus
be secured te citizens by American adoption,
and we favor the settlement of national differ
encos by international arbitration
The Republican party having its birth in 4
hatred of slave labor and - desire that all
men NAV be truly free and equal, Is unaltrr-
abb opposed to placing our workingmen in
competition with any form of servle labor,
whe her at home or abroad In this spirit we
denounce the importation of contract labor
whether from Europe or Asia. rs an offense
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and we pledge ourselves 10 sustain the pres
ent law restricting Chinese immigration. and
10 provide such further Legislation as 10
necessary to carry out its purposcs
Reform OF the civil service auspiclously be
gun under Republican adniinisii alton, should
be completed by further extension Of thr re-
form system already established by law to all
grades Of the servic' TO whic b IL is applicable
The spirit and purpose of the reform should
be observed in all executive app intments.
and all lRMs III YalinlIce with ihc nhiect Of