Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1884-09-10
The STATE PLATFORMS
Adopted MT Virginia City, April 30,
1851.


The Republican party of Nevada, in Convem-
tion assembled. reafirms its devotion totne
principles of tn great National hcpuDlcah
party, and rciterates lie faith III us apiilty 10
carry on the General Government IN the same
spirit of Justice intelligence aud progress re-
spect for human rights and regard the IN
terests ami dignity Of labor when nave char-
actcrized its history for more than quarter
OF century.
judicious Administration of president Arthur
commends itself 10 the entire confidence and
respect OF the Am rican people
Resolved, That the RepuDiican party mas ~
all times been, and still Is, the friend ana pro-
tector OF labor, and as such considers the al
vent of the Chinese race into this country
dangerous and iaimicsl to The deserved sue
cess and prosperity OF American iaDorers.
and stiil pl0dges itself to advocate ana favor
such line of policy AZ will protect and foster
the interests of labor, and while the recent
law of Congress restricting The Immigration
OF the Chinese has approved Itself 10 the PEG
Pile, we demand that ii be supplemented ny
such further legislation Us may not o ~ he
necessary to attain the object i'll view. Dut
also to prohibit the wholesale importation OF
persons ON contracts OF labor from any couu-
try.
Resolved. That in view of the increased
prosperity of the people at large, IN great
degree, con seQnent npon the wise and settled
poIicy of the Government, We deem IL unwise
and impohtic at present TO attempt ANY
change in the revenue aud tariff laws now III
force
Resolved. That the re uction of duties on
imported WOODS made by the Act of Congress
passed in March. 1888. resulted in paralyzing
the business of wool growing in the United
States and in transferring the same 10 foreign
nations. aud we demand the restoration OF
the wool tariff of 1857 al the earliest possible
moment.
Resolved, That gold and silver have cock
isted and formed the monetary circulation OF
the world since the origin OF human society,
that the agitation arainst silver threatening 10
deptroy its value and use ~ money Is biunder
and crime which can only result in de-
slruction of values without any compensation.
doubling the purchasing power OF goid Tor the
exclusive benefit OF the Understanding capl-
tal OF the try at the expense OF bread
winners, Diminishing their wages and inJurln =
the producing and taxpaying classes. We
declare hat silver, being product OF our labor
and capital As well rs gold. Ii dem onetizalion
is unnccg ssary. unwisn, unjust nRd pernlcl0us
and that the present law ord lining the coinage
of silver as y full legal tender should be left
und sturbed.
Resolved. That we demand of Congress the
exercise of all its constitutional powers for
the speedy suppression of polygamy III the
Territory of Ulah.
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.
Resolved. That We approve ofall legislation
which tends to promote fids lily and efficiency
IN the civil service Of the country.
Resolved, That we renew our demand for
tn, establishment by the General Government
OF a postal telegraph; service.
Resolved. That the great act by the Repub-
lican party of the emancipation of the people
of African descent. u people held for century
in the bondage OF slavery and ignorance, has
imposed sols mn obligation upon the Nation
al Government 10 aid in The cost of educating
the freedmen and their children so that they
shall become fit 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. Toihat end we regard with favor
the proposed enactm, nj OF Law by Congress
estab ishng a National Railroad Commission
to investigate the expressions of r.lroad cor
poratinns, 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 of The enactment OF such laws a. " i'll
forbid the alienation of thr soil by foreign
corporations and foreign landlords.
Adopted At Carson City, september
The Republican party of Nevada. in Con-
ventiou assembled. deems ii unnecessary AT
ciples adopted at the Conven ion held at Nir-
GINA City, April 30lh. by adding anything
further upon questions of National concern.
II renews Its adherence TO the principles eta
hodied IN that platform. and today, fully con-
tidcnt OF the succrss of the Republican party
of the Nation in the coming Presidential
election, congratnlaies the Republican voters
OF the State upon the selection by he Chicago
Convention of their choice for standard
bearer, that dauntless and resoHte patriot
nm. R1lt .yt Gan
erai John a. Logan as his associate on The
ticket. 1t adopts as an intellgibln creed OF
political principles the platform of the last
republican National Convention, the triumph
of which principles it heiieves will insure a
renewed era of National progress and pros
perity. In the poli,i.ai campaign which has
TO be fought out in the State of Nevada the
kepubliean party believes il can render no
higher service to the people than by calling
their attention to the imperative necessity
which Is Hpon them to demand ard secure
retrenchment in every department of the
State Government. Il therefore declares:
First-That the Republican party of Nevada,
when IL says reform, means ii: and that dis
gusted with the vague md aud idle profess
sions by which. year after year the intefii-
gehca of voters has been lnsuited, their
credullty oyertaXed. and their fong.suffering
patience abused, IL declares THAT It 10 In
Favor of, and will seek to carry into effect
by Legislative enactment the following speci-
nc measures Of reform and any Others that
may be developed US salutsry, The reduction
OF the number of members OF the Legislature.
and of the number oil officers and employees OF
both houses thereof.
Second-h is a will known and universally
conceded fact hat the existing high rates OF
state and county taxation now levied and
collected are birdcnsoine and oppressive on
the people Of the State. and thereby tend Ia
discourage immigration and the introduction
and investment OF capital; therefore be IL
Resolved That it 10 the imperative duty OF
our next Legislature TO devote lis early and
constant attention 10 reform legis alton. that
such laws may By passed as win bring about
q marked reduction in the present expense Of
running our State and county governneni>
and by q reduction OF the mum Der OF existing
judicial districts, consolidation Of connty gov
ernments, State and county offices and rsdue
tion Of salaries of not less than thirty pei
cent.
Third That we are in favor OF amending
the Srae Constitution. and pledge the Re
publican party to that method OF constitu
tionAl reform, SO as 10 limi' the reguia