Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1886-10-10
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.
The Principles Enunciased by Tia,
EIkO Convention.

Following is the full text of the platform
unanimously adopted by the Democratic state
Convention on September 10:
First he Democratic party OF the State Of
Nevada, through its representatives. in con-
veution assembled, ST EXC. pn the 9th day OF
September, 1886, reatirmingi its hearty indorse-
ment of the declaration of rlAciples adopted
by the National Democratic party at the eli y
OF Chicago ia 1884. among which. upon the
question Vf coinage and currency, are the fol-
owing plain statements of Democratic faith
and the principles upon which the party ap-
pealed TO the SURFACES VI the people OF the
several States in the late Presiden ual CAM
paign, to wit:
I'VE belioye In honest money-the gold and
silver coinage OF the Constitution. aud a
circulating medium convertible into such
money without loss"
We therefore demand that good faith eli III
be observed with the people by the Democratic
Administration, by reiigoualy adhering to the
money plank, Ms II does to every other plank
of the Chicago platform.
standardization Cleveland In his wise,
conservative aud patriotic administration Of
our public affairs, both foreign and domestic,
challenges our highest admiration, except In
following the beaten path OF his Republican
predecessors and the policy Of the Kepubli-
can party on the silver question. in disregard
OF the cherished prime. pies Of the National
Democratic party.
Third We demand of tho Administration
at Washington, that IL shall second the efforts
OI the DtfusGIhtlC representatives III Con-
gress to give the people free coinage OF silver,
Notwithstanding ths formidable combination
existing between tie gold rings, national
banks and the National Republican party to
maintain the single gold standard. The action
of the Republican party In California in re.
fusing to insert q silver plank in their plat
form deserves the ondemnatio OF the silver
producing people OF tho mining regions OF the
Pacific Coast.
Fourth-We indorse the policy of APPLYING
the anrDlug in the National Traast1ru n faat
as it may accumulate. TO the payment of the
national debt. retiring as rapidly as practical
BILE the national bank circulation. and the di-
rect issue by the National Government of
legal tender Treasury notes, gold and silver
coin ana coin certificates.
Fifth We rraign the Republican party be.
fore the bar OF an enlightened public opinion
for its high crime committed against the pub
lie peace, and against the best interests of the
white laboring classes of both sexes, by it's in
wiling and encouraging the influx of AsiAtic
hordes to our shores under treaty stipulattons
and under the crazy shibboleth Ct "The
Fatherhood OF God and the brotherhood OF
Man" until there are planted among the peo-
pie OF the Pacific States and Territories. like
80 many loeches. sucking the life.blood Of our
substance. 100000 Chinese coolies.
Sixth-We demand the immediate abrogation
OF the Burlingsrne treaty and the total sup
preston of Chinese immigratiol to American
soil, and we favor lie 4islation providing for
the deportation of all Chinese IN the United
otates' ana we rec mmend the exclusive pat
ronage OF white labor and its produce.
Seventh-The introduction by Senator Fair
OF his Chinese Restriction bill and his success
Ia passing the same deserves the approval of
the entire people Of the Pacific Coast.
Eighth-A proper regard for the welfare Of
the workingman being insepa-ably connected
with the integrity OF ourinstitutions, the labor
lug classes should be protected in their efforts
peaceably to assert their rights when en-
dsngered by aggregated capital. or by the Inn
portation Of foreigners aud aliens under con-
tract to perform labor or by the involuntary or
other labor Of Cinnamon.
Ninth-We are in favor Of liberal wages cad
Tree labor. All associations formed for the
purpose Of developing Intelligence, promoting
ths welfare and protecting the interests of the
laoorer and mechanic. and to enable SUCCESS
iully to contend for and maintain their rights
by peaceful and efficient means against pow.
erful and oppressive combinations. should be
encouraged and expressly sanctioned by law;
and the Democratic party of Nevada ia in