Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-08-02

been obliged to resort to the record of The Re-
publican party in its Infamous demonstration
of silver, as an illustration in it's attempt to
sustain its false charges.
THE FRIEND OF LABOR.
That we recognize the right of all men to
organize for social or material advancement
the right Of wsge-workers to all lawful
means to protect themselves against the ell
cronchment of moneyed monopolis:s, and the
right to fix price for their labor commcnsu-
rate with the labor required of them, and we
hold that every man has the right 10 dispose
OF his own labor upon such terms as he may
think will best promote his interest. In the re-
lations between capital and labor, the Demo-
cratic party favors such measures and policies
as will promote harmony between them, and
will adequately protect the rights and interests
of both. We freely indorse aad approve the
laws passed pursuant to the demands of for
mer Democratic Conventions muking proyis.
ion for the safety and protection of laborers
and miners. and provision for the collection
of their wages, and arc in favor Of all other
enactments to that end which may be necessn-
ry and proper.
CHINESE IMMIGRATION RESTRICTED.
We commend the successful negotiation of
the recent treaty by President Cleveland with
the Emperor of China, by which the iInmigra-
tion to this country of Chinesa laborcrs las
been stopped.
We nre opposed to the further immigration
of Anarchists Nihilists and other undesirable
persons, who have no just appreciation of our
institutions, nor the duties Of American citI-
zenship, and we favor preventive LEGISLATION
therefor, aud approve the action of the present
Administration in rigidly enforcing the luy
prohibiting the importation of foreign contruc
labor.
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM
The Democratic party vi NeSa ada favors such
rules and regulations for the civil service us
will secure honest, capable and deserving pub
lie officers: but where honesty, ability aud
merit arc equal, We believe that there would
be both justice and wisdom in giving prefer
ence to those who would ,Larmonize i'll princi-
pie and policy with ihe patty having the res
possibility of admInistrat on.
THg PUBLIC DOMAIN.
1t is the duty of the Government to re-pos
sess itself OF all public lands heretofore grant
ed for the benefit of corporations which have
been forfeited by Noncompliance with the
conditions of the grant, ind it should hold the
same foc the use and benefit of the people.
Laws should dc passed to prevent the owner
ship of large tracts of land by corpol stions, or
by persons not citizens IF the United S,atcs,
or who have not declared their intention to
become such provided by law. Congress
should discourage the purchase of public land
in large bodies by any parties for speculative
purposes, but should preserve the same as far
as possible f.r actual settlers, and to that end
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corporations und SPECTATORS, should cease for
ever.
LIBERhLTrY To VETERANS RECOMMENDED.
The Democratic party is the faithful friend
of the soldiers and their wild .ws aud orphans,
and in appreciation of the hcI oic and urself
ish service of the Union soldiers and sailors,
we declare in favor of liberal legislation in
their behalf, as recognition of patriotism
and reward for honorable services rendered
the Government.
PHOTOGRAPHIC SURVEY.
We favor the development of the resources
of our State, and approve all efforts to advance
It's material prosperity, and to this end indorse
al Legitimate cndcavors that may he nado for
the advantage of the State ia securing more
good citizens, and the investment of capital In
our midst.
We also favor q suitable appropriation by
Congress for photographic survey of the
State for the purpose of determining proper
methods for storing water to be used for irri
gadon.
PUBLIC sCHooLs.
The system of non-sectariau public schools
established in this State is an essential part
OF our free institutions, and we heartily favor
it's liberal maintenance provided 10y our
Constitution and laws. and by such other laws
in accordance with our Constitution a. will
bring Its benefits to every child in tho State.
Oar established domestic Industries
nnd enterprises should not, and need
not, be- endangered by the reduction
aud correction of the burdens of taxa.
til n. On the contrary, fair and care.
ful revision OF our Tux laws, with due al.
lowance for the difference between tho
wages Of American and foreign labor,
must promote and encourage every
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