Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-10-11
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
Adopted at the State Convention
Held at Carson, September
4th, 1854.

The Republican party of Nevada in con-
vention assembled deems IL unnecessary ct
this time to supplement its platform of prin.
ciyles adopted at the convention held at
Virginia City, April 30th, by adding anything
further upon questions Of National concern.
1t renews its adherence to the principles EN-
bedisd In that platform, and to-day, fully
contide nt Of the success Of the Republican
party Of the Nation in the coming Presiden-
tial election, coDgrAtulstes the Republican
voters Of the State upon the selection by the
Chicago Convention Of their choice for stan
dard bearer, that dsuntless and resolute pat
riot and statesman, James q. Blaine. with
General John A. Logan as his associate on
the ticket. 1t adopts as as an tntellikible
creed Of political principles the platform Of
the last Republican National Convention. the
triumph of which principles 1t believes will
insure q renewed era Of national progress
and prosperity. In the political campaign
which has to be fought out in the Safe Of
Neyada the Republican party believes 1t can
render no higher service to the pc pie than
by calling their attention to the imperative
necessity which is upon them to demand and
secure retrenehment In every department of
the State Government. It therefore de-
clAres:
First-That the Republican party Of Nevs.
da, when IL says reform, means II; and that
disguised with the vague and idle professions
by which, year otter year. the intelligence Of
voters has BE- en- iusulted. their creduity over.
taxed, nd their long-sufiertng potienc sbus-
ed, It declares tn It 1t is in favor Of. and will
seek to carry into effect by Legislative enact
ment the following specific measures of re-.
form and any others that may be developed
As salutary:
The reduction Of the number of members
of the Legisl ature, and the humber Of officers
and employees Of both houses thereof.
Second 1T is well known and universally
conceded fac that the existing high rates Of
State and county taxation now levied and
COLLECTED ore burdensome spd oppressive ON
the poop 10 of the State. and thereby tend to
discourage immigration and the Introduction
and investment of capital; therefore, be 1t
Resolved, That IL is the imperative duty Of
our next Legislature to devote its early and
constant attention to reform legislation that
such laws may be p assed ss will bring about
o marked reduction In the present expense of
running our State and county governments,
and by Q reduction Of the number of existing
judicial districts, consolidation Of county gov
'ernments. State and county Offices anu reduc
tion Of salaries OF not less than thirty per
cent.
Th.rd-that we are in favor Of amending
che State Constitution, and pledge the Repub-
lican to that method of constitutional re-
form. so IS to limit the regular sessions Of
the Legislature to forty instead Of sixty days,
% at present.
Foursh-That in view OF che fact that nee
essAry constitutional reform can be accom-
plished by amendments to the State Constitu-
tion a. speedily and effectively as by revision
Of that instrument OF o Constitutional Con-
vention 9 doubtful experiment under the
most favorable circumstances HEREBY
recommend the voters of the State to vote at
the next general election against calling q
constitutional Convention.
Resolved. That In the mining, maDufactur-
ing, agricultural and grazing interests Of this
State lie the elements Of life and prosperity.
We therefore pledge the Republican party of
this State to legislation tending TO the foster
ing and advancement Of these interests.
Resolved. That we with pride point to the
administration of President Arthur o. Q mod
ell for the future conduct of this Republic.
and We congr Atulate the Nation upon the
eminentIy suceessful services rendered by
him o. President of these United States.
Resolved, That as citizens Of the State of
Nevada We are pr nd Of the rec 2rd made by
Senator ], Jonesin tho halls Of the Nation
al Legislature, and as Republicans We co srstu-
Iiate ourselves and our party in having . man
at the head of the party In this state whose
private lie Ia irreproachAhle, whose public
life is stainless. whose ability is universally
recognized, aud whose position among the
leaders Of the Republican party In tho Nation
and In the Senate of the United States IL such
q 70 give any resident OF Nevada just cause
FOR pride.