Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-08-31
THE PLATFORM.
THE REPUBLICAN AND ANTl.M0R.
MON APPEAL TO THE PEG.
PIE Of IDAHO.

our allegiance to the party of pro-
gress, reform, and protection to the
American people aud to our vast and
varied enterprises.
Whereas, The material prosperity
of Idaho depends largely upon tho
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
prises and the utter paralysis of this,
our most important industry; there
fore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we are un-
AlterabIy opposed to any reduction of
the import duties upon the product of
lverlead 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 aud 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
Mexican and other lead ores, when in
combina ion with other metals, and
we appeal with confidence to the
miners of Idaho to cast their ballots
for the man who f-arlessly and faith
fully fought for their interests i'll
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
upon their action.
RESOLVED, That we remain unal.
terably opposed to the Mormons, their
pries,-ruIr, and polygamv; that We ia
vor the Idaho lest 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 thu
Mormons for political profit;
RESOLVED, That inasmuch as thu
Mormon people have in no wise re
. nounced polygamy and the other prac
tises which have hitherto deprive,
them of their franchise. and yet def
antly declare their intention to vot
at the coming election even thong
they commit the crime of perjury, "
call upon the territorial aiminlstra
ton of Idaho to see that the electio
laws of this Territory are sustained.
RESOLVED, Tha, we are opposed I
the perpetuation OF the political pow e
of The Mormon church, and, therefor,
are opposed to the admission of Cta
into the Federal Union until the eccls
siastical power in that Territory sha
, have been finally deprived of the co,
) trolling influence in its affairs.
REsoLvEr, That we denounce I'll
Stewart or any other measure for tn
. segregation and consequent annihil,
ton of Idaho; that. while North Idt
no appears before this Convent,o
through one county (Latah) and d.
mands the annexation of North ldal
10 Washington, another norther
county (Shoshone) representing MOI
votes, appears here with resolution
directly and absolutely opposed
any segregation of the Territory; ant
further
RESOLVED, That the Republicans
Idaho Territory, in convention asseu
bled, while recognizing the sentimer
as expressed by one County, and l
said to exist III Nez ferce count
hereby declare for statehood for II
whole Territory.
RESOLVED, That we are in favor
the admission of Idaho AS Stat,
and that the power of the Mormc
church allied to the Democratic par,
Of Idaho is the only obstacle that CD
prevent the early success of our eifor
to that end.
RESOLVED, That we are in favor
the enactment of u law that will hs
monize any conflict between labor al
capital, and provide for the arbitr
ton of all differences that may arts
REsoLvED, That the prosperi1
and growth of our country largely d.
pend upon the full reconciliation
silver and the enactmen, of law
which the producer of this metal ma
deposit their bullion in the treasul
of the United States aud obtain CT
tifcates therefor which shall be r
celved in payment Of all legal d
mands.
RESOLVED, That we heartily al
prove Of the ac,iuM of our delegate
: Congress to amend the Alien Ian
law so that foreign capital may be e
!. listed in the development of our tni'
ing industries.
RESOLVED, That we point wi
pride aud pleasure to the able Al
brilliant record Of our Delegate