Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1888-10-12

Resolved, That we heartily endorse
the platform of the republican party as
promulgated at Chicago, and with an
earnest devotion renew our allegiance to
the party of progress, reform and protec-
ton to the American people and to our
vast and varied enterprises.
Whereas, The national prosperity of
Idaho depends largely upon the pro-
ducts 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 ruin
GUS competition with the peon slave Ia.
Dor of Mexico as will result in the clos
Ing down Of our mining industry, there
fore, be it
Resolved, That we are unalterably op-
posed to any reduction of the import du-
ties 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 in
dustry would be unwise and unjust, and
therefore we denounce the action of the
democratic convention ofIdaho for their
endorsement of the Mills bill.
Resolved, That we view with pride
the bold and able endeavor of our dele
gate in congress in his efforts to protect
us from the importation of Mexican 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 fear
lessly and faithfully fought for their in
terest in congress.
Resolved, That we donounce the &C.
ton of the democratic convention of
Idaho for their endorsement of the Mills
bill, and appeal to the voters of Idaho to
set their seal of condemnation upon their
action.
Resolved, That we remain unaltera-
bly, opposed to the Mormons, their priest
rule, and polygamy. That we favor the
Idaho test oath and pledge ourselves to
strenuously oppose any interference with
or repeal of the same.
Resolved, That we view with con-
tempt the action of the democratic con-
vention at Boise City, resulting in the
formation of an unholy alliance with the
Mormons for political profit; that mas
much as the Mormon people have prac-
tees which have hitherto deprived them
Of the franchise, and yet defantly de.
clare their intention to vote at the COM
ing election. even though they commit
the crime OF perjury, We call upon the
territorial administration of Idaho to
see that the election laws of this territo-
ry are sustained.
That we are opposed to the perpetua.
ton of the political power of the Nor
mon church, and therefore are opposed
to the admission of Utah into the federal
union until the ecclesiastical power in
that territory shall have been finally de-
prived of the controlling influences in
Its affairs.
We denounce the Stewart bill, or anv
other measure for the segregation and
consequent annihilation of Idahos
That while North Idaho appears before
this convention through one county,,
Latah, and demands the annexation of
North Idaho territory, another northern
county, Shoshone, representing more
votes, appears here with resolutions Iii,
rectly and absolutely opposed to any
segregation of the territory. That the
republicans ofIdaho territory in conven-
ton assembled, while recognizing the
sentiment AS expressed by the one conn
ty and as said to exist in Nez Perez,
hereby declare for statehood for the ter
ritory.
That we are in favor of the admission
of Idaho as state; that the power of
the Mormon church allied to the demo-
cratic party of Idaho is the only obstacle
that can revert the success of our efforts
to that end.
That we are in favor of the enactment
of law that will harmonize any con-
fiict between labor and capital and pro-
vide for the arbitration of all differences
that may arise.
That the prosperity and growth of
our country largely depends upon the
full reconciliation of silver. and enact
ment Of a law by which the producers
of this metal may deposit their bullion
in the treasury of the United States and
obtain certificates therefor which shall |
be received in payment of all legal de-
mands.
That we heartily approve the action of
our delegate to congress to amend the |
Alien land law so that foreign capital |
may be enlisted in the development of
our mining industry.
That we point with pride and pleasure
to the able aud brilliant record of our
delegate in congress in his endeavor to
secure the protection of our mining in
dustry, to secure appropriations for ir-
rigation and other public works; in
securing increased mail service, in