Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-08-18

been obliged to resort,to the record of the Re-
puolicsn party In its Infamous demonetization
OF silver, as an illustration in its 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 wage-workers to use all lawful
means to protect themselves against the ell
croachment Of moneyed monopolists, and th e
right to fix price for their labor commensu-
rate with the labor required of them. and w.
hold that every man has the right to dispose
OF his own labor upon such terms as he NAV
think will best promote his interest. In the re-
lations between capital and labor, the Demo.
erauc party faTors such measures and policies
as VIII promote harmony between them, and
VIII adequately protect the rights and interests
OF ooth. We freely indorse and approve the
law passed pursuant to the demands of for.
mer Democratic Conventions making provis-
Ion for the safety aud protection of laborers
and miners, and provision for the collection
OF their wages, and are in favor of all Other
enactments to that end which may be necessa-
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 immigra-
tion to this country of Chinese laborers has
been stopped.
We are opposed to the further Immigration
OF Anarchists, Nihilistssand other undesirable
persons who have no just appreciation Of our
institutions, nor the duties of American citi
zenship' and we favor preventive legislation
therefor, and approve the action of the present
Administration in rigidly enforcing the law
prohibiting the importation of foreign contruc
labor.
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM
Inc Democratic party of NeN ada favors such
rules ana regulations for the civil service as
VIII secure honest, capable and deserving pub
Lie officers; but where honesty, ability and
merit are equal, we believe thai there would
be both justice and wisdom in giving prefer
ence to those who would ;harmonize in princi-
pie and policy with the party having the res
possibility OF administration.
THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.
1t Is the duty of the Government to re-pos-
sess itself of all public lands heretofore prant-
edfor the benefit of corporations, which have
been forfeited by noncompliance with the
conditions of the grant, and it should hold the
same for the use and benefit of the people.
LAWS should be passed to prevent the owner
ship of large tracts OF land by corporations, or
by persons not citizens of the United States,
or who have not declared their intention to
become such as 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 Tor actual settlers, and to that end
all subsidies of land, az we'll as money to
corporations and speculHtors, should cease for
ever.
LIBERAL1TY TO VETERANS RECOMMENDED.
The Democratic party is the faithful friend
of the soldiers and their widows and orphons.
and in appreciation of the heroic and unself
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.
HYDRoGRAPHIc SURVEY.
We favor the development OF the resources
of our State, and approve oil efforts to advance
its material prosperity, and to this end indorse
all legitimate endeavors that may be made for
the advantage of the State in securing more
good citizens, and the investment of capital in
our midst.
We also favor 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
CATION.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The system Of non-sectarian public schools
established In this State is essential part
of our free institutions, aud we heartily favor
it's liberal maintenance as provided by our
Constitution and laws, and by such other laws
In accordance with our Constitution ~ will
bring Its benefits to every child in the Stale.