Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-29
THE PLATFORM.
THE REPUBLICAN AND ANTI.M0R.
MON APPEAL TO THE PEG.
PIE OF IDAHO,

wa ~o6 '"0~S w WV F~sSy "a PiO'
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
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
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
Enforcement 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
combination with other metals, and
we appeal with confidence to the
miners of Idaho to cast their ballots
for the man who fesrlessly 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.
tises 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 aiministra.
ton of Idaho to see that the election
laws of this Territory are sustained.
RESOLVED, That we are opposed to
the perpetuation Of the political power
Of the Mormon church, and, therefore,
are opposed to the admission of Utah
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 the
Stewart or any other measure for the
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 Idaho
to Washington, another northern
county (Shoshone) representing more
votes, appears here with resolutions
directly and absolutely opposed to
any segregation OF the Territory; and,
further
RESOLVED, That the Republicans of
Idaho Territory, in convention assem-
blcd, while recognizing the sentiment
as expressed by one county, and as
said to exist in Nez Perez county,
hereby declare for statehood for the
whole Territory.
RESOLVED, That we are in favor of
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 can
prevent the early success of our efforts
to that end.
RESOLVED, That We are in favor of
the enactment of = law that will har.
monize any conflict between labor and
capital, and provide for the arbitra.
lion of all differences that may arise.
RESOLVED, That the prosperity
md growth of our country largely dc.
bend upon the full reconciliation of
ilver and the enactment of law BY
which the producer of this metal may
leposit their bullion in the treasury
# the United States and obtain Ger.
i6cates therefor which shall be re-
eived in payment of all legal de-
hands.
RESOLVED, That we heartily ap-
rove of the action of our delegate iu
congress to amend the Alien Land
aw so that foreign capital may be ell.
sted in the development of our min
,g industries.
RESOLVED. That we point with
ride and pleasure to the able and
rilliant record of our Delegate in