Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1886-03-06

force them in, but that the greater
praise is due TO those. who when clouds
are lowering and peril threalens, ask
not whether they be one or d thousand
strong, but needing only the call Of
patriotism rush in defence of their
liberties. Said this was peaceful war
fare, lacking all the dread, yet beauu-
full insignia Of actual combat, lacking
the excitement of martial music, hurt.
ling she'll and roar of cannon. Yet,
the true lover of his country should be
in the van. The following is his per-
Grafton
ave are marshaled on the dusty la =
Dor field, armed with weapons mightier
than gun or flashing steel. A righteous
cause thrilling our hearts with music
more stirring than tap of drum or bugle
note; attired not in regimentals Of
scarlet or blue decorated with stars and
glittering emblems, but in garments
more honorable than those of war
weather stained, on which mother ma.
ture has embroidered wind, sun and
rain, her own heraldic honors F.; fighting
for rights as dear as were ever won on
CORY battle field. Our beautiful starry
banner lends US its magical presence,
its rustling folds whisper success. We
see its blendings shine afar, like rain
bows on the cloud OF war, the har-
bingers of victory"
Judge {. N. Harris, of Carson. was
then introduced and spoke for about
three quarters OF an hour on The differ.
ent phrases Of the question, in very
clear and eloquent manner. Judge
Harris showed that the movement was
warranted by law, and there was
nothing to prevent or that ground the
most law abiding citizen from joining
the movement. He also by splendid
reasoning showed the failacy Of The
idea that Chinese labor was beneficial
ON account OF its 50 called cheapnrss.
Told Us that Chinese labor was slave
labor, and demonstrated by facts and
comparison with African slave labor,
that slave labor in no instance is bene
heial 10 a country That on top OF that,
that 90 per cent. OF the money paid TO
the Chinese is forever lost 10 us, gong
to China and IN no way helping this
country. lie showed in Il vivid lght
the demoralizlng influences on The
young men and women OF our Coast,
and the utter dissiniiatity with us which
would forever preclude them from be-
coming a desirable or tolefable element
in our community.
The Judge advocated patience, to go
along quietly, earnestly and persislenlly
and we would certainly achieve the sue.
cess which had crowned like efforts all
over California, Oregon and in our
neighboring towns Of Carson and Reno.
Judge Harris remarks elected the
most hearty applause.
Mr.. W. II. Corbett, Of Carson, fol-
lowed in an address that was iorclble
and to the point, full Of encouragement
to us, and an earnest appeal not to let
the matter slumber but keep pushing
on the wheel and the wagon would
start MIR. Corbeit showed by refer
ance to history that all great and grand
reforms affecting mankind had al FIRST
been a hard and stubborn fight. lie
also gave us several practical hints OF
benefit TO our movement in Dayton.
The audience was much pleased with
Mr.. Corbe,t's address.
A vote OF thanks was rendered Judge
Harris and Mr.. Corbett for their kind
ness and fellowship in coming from
Carson to help IN this matter.
Mr.. Weslerlield was called upon, and
responded by saying he thought the re
marks Of Mr.. Corbett and Judge Harris
very timely. Predicted success if we
shall be governed as Carson and True.
kee were, and that no one would feel
more pleased than himself at our sue
cess.
A recess Of ten minutes was now
taken, during which the covenant was
signed by so citizens. Every member
Of the Executive Committee will be
given a copy of the covenant to obtain
signatures.
After recess the number of Signers
was stated three cheers were given
for the success Of The Dayton AMI.
Chinese League, and the meeting adj
journed TO meet on Monday evening,
March 8th, 1885.
LIST or sICNERS.
SO Stallard J Milsap
II ] CARING S Dallas
+ Ii Harkin L Haynes
w G Harris U Glongerla
+ W Fairbanks X A Cook
Marshal Lulterel George NJ Reed
n c Collier A Huntoon