Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-22
THE PLATFORM.
THE REPUBLICAN, AND ANTI. NOR.
MON APPEAL TO THE PEG.
PIE Of IDAHO.

dorse the platform OF the Hepuolican
party as promulgated at Chicago,
and with an earnest devotion renew
our allegiance to the party of pro-
gress, reform, and protection to the
American people and to our vast and
varied enterprises.
Whereas, The material prosperity
of Idaho depends largely upon the
product of her mines, and
Whereas, 1t is the avowed policy
of the Democratic party to reduce the
tariff upon lead and bring us into
such ruinous competition with the
peon labor of Mexico as will result in
the closing down Of our mining enter
prses and the utter paralysis Of this,
our most important industry; there
fore,
BE 1T RESOLVED, That we are un-
alterably opposed to any reduction of
the import duties upon the product OF
silver,lead and copper mines; and
that any change of existing laws that
shall check or hinder the prosecution
and growth of this industry would be
unwise and unjust; and, therefore,
we denounce the action of the Demo
cratic Convention of Idaho for their
Endorsement of the Mills bill.
RESOLVED, That we view with
pride the bold and able endeavors of
our Delegate in Congress in his efforts
to protect us from the importation Of
Me xican and other lead ores, when in
combination with other metals, and
we appeal with confidence to the
miners of Idaho to cast their ballots
for the man who fearlessly and faith
fully fought for their interests in
Congress.
RESOLVED, That we denounce the
action of the Democratic Convention
of Idaho for their Endorsement of the
Mills bill, and appeal to the voters of
Idaho to set the seal of condemnation
upon their action.
RESOLVED, That we remain unal-
terably opposed to the Mormons, their
priest.rule, and polygamy; that we ia
vor the Idaho Test Oath and pledge
ourselves to strenuously oppose any
interference with or repeal of the same,
and that we view with contempt the
action of the Democratic Convention
at Boise City resulting in the forma-
ton of an unholy alliance with the
Mormons for political profit;
RESOLVED, That inasmuch as the
Mormon people have in no wise re.
nounced polygamy and the other. prac
tses which have hitherto deprived
them of their franchise, and yet def.
antly declare their intention to vote
at the coming election even though
they commit the crime Of perjury, we
call upon the territorial a1ministra
ton of Idaho to see that the election
laws of this Territory are sustained.
| RESOLVED, That we are opposed tt
the perpetuation Of the political power
of the Mormon church, and, therefore
are opposed to the admission of Utal
into the Federal Union until the eccle
siastical power in that Territory shall
have been finally deprived Of the con
trolling influence in its affairs.
RESOLVED, That we denounce thu
Stewart or any other measure for thu
segregation and consequent annihila
ton of Idaho; that. while North Ida
no appears before this Convention
through one county (Latah) and de
mands the annexation of North 1dah.
to Washington, another northern
county (Shoshone) representing NOR
votes, appears here with resolution
directly and absolutely opposed t.
any segregation of the Territory; and
further
RESOLVED, That the Republicans o
Idaho Territory, in convention assem-
bled, while recognizing the sentimen
as expressed by one county, and a
said to exist in Nez Perez county
hereby declare for statehood for thu
whole Territory.
RESOLVED, That we are in favor o
the admission of Idaho as a State
and that the power of the Mormon
church allied to the Democratic party
Of Idaho is the only obstacle that ca,
prevent the early success Of our efforts
to that end.
RESOLVED, That we are in favor O
the enactment of law that will har
monte any conflict between labor anc
capital, and provide for the arbitra
ton Of all differences that may arise
RESOLVED, That the prosperit,
and growth of our country largely de
pend upon the full reconciliation o.
silver and the enactment of law BY
which the producer of this metal ma,
deposit their bullion in the treasur,
Of the United States and obtain GER
tifcates therefor which shall be re
ceived in payment of all legal de
mands.
RESOLVED, That we heartily ap
prove of the action Of our delegate il
Congress to amend the Alien Lane
law so that foreign capital may be Ell
listed in the development of our min
ing industries.