Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-09-24
The STATE PLATFORMS s.
Adopted Mt Virginia City, April 80,
;. 1854.


The Republican party of Nevada, in Conven-
tion assembled. reatirns its devotion to the
principles Of the great National fepublican
party, and reiteratcs its faith IN lie AFFINITY 10
carry on the General Government in the same
spirit of Justice. intelligence and progress, re-
spcct for human rights and regard the IN
terests and dignity of labor WHICH have char
ncterized its history for more than quarter
of q century.
Resolved. That the wise, considcrate and
judicious Administration OF President Arthur
ommends itself to the entire confidence ana
respect of the Am rican people
Resolved, That the Republican party has nj
all times been, aud still Is, the friend and pro-
tector of labor, and as such considers the sd-
vent of the Chinese race into TINS country
dangerous and iIimical to the deserved sue
cess and prosperity Of American laborers.
aud still pledges itself to advocate and favor
such a line of policy rs will protect and foster
the interests of labor and while the recent
law of Congress restricting the Immigration
OF the Chinese has approved itself TO the peo-
DIE, we demand that it be supplemented by
such further Legislation rs may not o ~ he
necessary to attain the object in view. but
also to prohibit the Wholesale importation OF
persons on contracts of labor from any coun-
try.
Resolved. That in view Of the increased
prosperity OF the people at large, in great
degree consequent upon the wise ana settled
policy of the Government, We deem 1t nnwise
anu 1ulpOBtlC III pf'etilt ~ o'NtihP' any
change in the revenue aud tariff laws now IN
force
Resolved. That the re uction of duties on
imported woods, made by the Act OF Congress
passed In March. 1884, resulted in paralyzing
the business OF wool growing in the United
States and in transferring the same TO foreign
nations, aud We demand the restoration or
the wool tariff of 1857 at the earliest possible
moment.
Resolved, That gold and silver have cock
listed and formed the monetary circulation of
the world since the origin of human society,
that the agitation against silver threatening TO
destroy its value and use as money Isl ounder
and crime. which can only result in de-
slruction OF values without any compensation.
doubling the purchasing power of gold for the
exclusive ben eft of the Understanding capt.
tal OF the county at the expense of bread
WHINE rs, minishing their wages and injnring
the producing and taxpaying classes. We
declare that silver being product OF our labor
and capital rs well gold. It's demonstration
Is unnec ssary nnwise, unjust md pernleious
and that the presen, law ord. ming the coinage
of silver as n full legal tender should be left
nndisturbed.
Resolved. That we demand of Congress the
exercise Of all its constitutional powers for
the speedy suppression OF polygamy in the
Territory OF Umh
Resolved That we demand that every citi-
zen shall be prote, ted in his constitutional
right to cast \ free ballot and have 1t honestly
counted
hfsOlNcu, Iitl VIC ppfoft vi
which tends to promote fidelity and efficiency
in the civil service of the country.
Resolved, That we renew our demand for
the establish merit by the General Government
of 4 postal telegraph service.
Resolved. That In" great act by the Repub-
lican party of the emancipation Of the people
of African descent,a people held FOR century
in the bondage of slavery and ignorance. has
imposed solemn obligation upon the Nation
al Government to aid in the cost or educating
the freedmen and their children so that they
shall become at TO discharge the duties OF
American citizenship.
Resolved, That monopolies depressing the
people, or unfairly discriminating against
Them are wrong in principle and should not
be tolerated. TO that end we regald with favor
the proposed enactment of law by Congress
establishing National Railroad Commission
to investignte 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
in favor ofthe enactment of such laws as will
forbid the alienation of the soil by foreign
corporations aud foreign landlords.
Adopted At Carson City, september
4, 1854.
The Republican party of Nevada, In Con-
vention assembled, deems II unnecessary at
this time to supplement its platfoIm OF prln-
ciples adopted at the Convention held at Nir-
gina S1ly, April Jun, oy auuins anything
further upon questions OF National concern.
II renews its adherence to The principles en-
bOdied in that platform, and to-day, fully con-
hdent of he success of the Rspu blican party
If the Nation in the coming Presidential
election, cougrstnlates the Republican voters
of the State upon the selection BY he Chicago
Convention of their choice for standard
bearer, that danntless and resolute patriot
and statesman, James &. Blaine, With Gen
cral John a, Logan as his associate on the
ticket II Q1outa "A a nj Infpllipib l.. creed Of
political principles the platform of the last
r. publican National Convention, the triumph
OF which principles II believes will insure a
renewed era of National progress and pros
perity In the political campaign which has
to be fought out in the Stale of Nevada the
Republican party believes 1t can render no
higher service to the people than by calling
their attention TO the imperative necessity
which is npon them to demand and secure
retrenchment In every department Of the
State Government. II therefore declares.
First-rhst the Republican party OF Nevada,
when II saws reform, means il; and that, dis
sions by which, year after year, the intt lii
gence Of voters has been lnsuted, their
credulity ovcrtaxed. and their long. suffering
patience abused, IL declares THAT II IS in
favor Of and will seek to carry into effect
by Legislative enactment the following speei-
nc measures of reform and any Others that
may he developed AS salutary: The reduction
of the numbe- of mem bers OF the Legislature,
ana OF the number OIL oiucers ana employees OF
both houses thereof.
Second-lt is we'll known and universally
conceded fact ,ha, the existing high rates Of
state and county taxation now levied and
collected are burdensome and oppressive on
the people of the State, and thereby tend 10
discourage immigration and the introduction
and investment of capital; therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the imperative duty of
our merit Legislature 10 devote its early and
constant attention 10 reform legislation. that
such laws may BE- passed as viii bring about
a marked reduction in the present expense of
running our State and county governments,
and by : reduction OF the number of existing
judicial districts. consolidation of county gov
ornaments, state and county Offices and rednc-
ton OF salaries OF not less than thirty per
cent.
Third That we are In favor Of amending
the Safe Consultation. and pledge th,' Re-
publiean party TO that method OF conslilu-
tionsl reform, so a. to limit the regular
sessions Of The Legislature 70 ssrty, inssesd