Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1884-10-04
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

The Republican party of Nevada In con-
.vsntion assembled deems It unnecessary at
this time TO supplement its platform If prin.
ciyies. adopted at the convention held at
Virginia City, April 30th, by adding anything
further upon questions Of National concern.
It Fenews Its adhere, ce to the pr nciples EN-
Bodied In that platform. and to-day fully
confident Of the success of the Republican
parry Of the Nation In the coming Presiden-
tial election, congrstulates the Republican
voters Of the Ststs upon the selection by the
Chic ago Convention Of their choice for stan
dard bearer. that dsuntlsss and resolute pat
riot and statesman, James g. Blaine, with
General John A. Logan as his associate on
the ticket. II adopts IS as an intelu ible
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 8 ate Of
Nevada the Republican party believes 1t can
render no higher service to the pc pie than
by calling their attention to the imperative
necessity which 10 upon them to demand and
secure retrenchment In every department Of
the State Government. It therefore de-
clares:
First-Thst the Republican party Of Nevs.
da, when IL says reform, means It; and that
disguised with the vague and idle professions
by which, year otter year. the intelligence of
voters has b. en- iusulted. their creduiity over
taxed, nd their long suffering potienc abus-
ed, 1t declares tn 1t is in favor Of and will
seek TO carry into effect by Legislative enact
ment the following SPECIFIC measures Of rs-
form and any others that may be developed
As sslutary:
The reduction Of the number of members
of the Legis lsture, and the humber Of officers
and employees OF both houses thereof.
Second 1T is 9 we'll known and universally
conceded fac. that the existing high rates Of
State and county taxation now LEVIED and
collected ore burdensome and oppressive on
the poop lie 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 sssed IS will bring about
q marked reduction In the present expense of
running our State and county governments,
judicial districts. consolidation of county gov
ernments, State and county offices an reduc
tion Of salaries Of not less than thirty per
cent.
Th'rd-that we are in favor of amending
the Shete Constitution. and pledge the Repub-
lican to that method of constitutional re-
form, so as to limit the regular sessions Of
the Legislature to forty instead OF sixty days
as at present.
Fourth-That In view of che fact that nee
esssry constitutional reform can be accom-
plished by amendments to the State Constitu-
zion asspeedily and effectively as by q revision
Of that instrument of q Constitutional Con-
yention Q doubtful experiment under the
moot favorable circumstances HEREBY
recommend the voters of the State to vote at
the next general election against calling
Constitutional Convention.
Resolved, That in the mining, manufsctur-
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 g. Q mod
al for the future conduct OF this Republic,
and We congr stulate the Nation upon the
eminently successful services rendered by
him o. Presidest Of these United States.
Resolved, That as citizens Of the State Of
Nevada we are DR., nd Of the I'd made BY
senator J. p Jones In the halls Of the Nation
Al Legislature, and a. Republicans we co. gratu-
ate ourselves and our parry In having man
At the head OF the party in this State whose
private life 10 irreproschsble. whose public
life 10 stainless. whose ability 10 universally
recognised, and whose position among the
leaders Of the Republican party In ths Nation
and In the Senate Of the United States 10 such
- to give any resident OF Neysda Just cause
for pride