Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-07
THE PLATFORM.
THE REPUBLICAN AND ANTf.M0R.
MON APPEAL TO THE PEG.
PIE Of IDAHO.

our aleSiancc 10 tno parry Vi pro-
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 para ysis Of this.
our most important industry; there
fore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we are I'M
Al,erabIy 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 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
combination with other metals, and
we appeal with confidence to the
miners of Idaho to cast their ballots
for the man who fearlessly and faith
fully fought for their interests in
Congress.
RESOLVED, That we dcnounce the
action of the Democratic Convention
of Idaho for their Endorsement of the
Mills bill, and appeal to the voters OF
ldpho to set the seal Of condemnation
upon their action.
RESOLVED, That we remain unal-
terably opposed to the Mormons, their
priest-ruIe, and polvgamy; that we ia
vor the Idaho Test Oath and pledge
ourselves to strenuousl y oppose any
, interference with or repeal of the SAINT,
and that we view with contempt the
action Of the Democratic Convention
at Boise City resulting in the forma
ton of an unho!y 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
antlv declare their intention 60 vot'
at the coming election even though
they commit the crime of perjury, W.
: call upon the territorial a'minstra
ton of Idaho to see that the electio,
laws of this Territory are sustained.
RESOLVED, That we are opposed t.
7. the pcrpetua;ion of the political powe
of the Mormon church, and, therefore
), are opposed to the admission of Utal
into the Federal Union until the eccle
siastical power in that Territory sha'
have been finally deprived of the con
trolling influence in its affairs.
! RESOLVES, That we denounce tn
Stewart or any other measure for tn
segregation and consequent annihila
ton of Idaho; that: while North Ida
s ho appears before this Conventlo
through one county Uatah) and de
mands the annexation of North ldah
to Washington, another norther
= county (shoshone) representing NOR
u votes, appears here with resolution
directly and absolutely opposed
any segregation OF the Territory; anc
further
= RESOLVED, That the Republicans {
Idaho Territory, in convention Assem-
bled, while recognizing the sentimet
as expressed by one county, and a
said to exist IN Nez Perez count
hereby declare for statehood for tn
lie whole Territory.
n RESOLVED, That we are in favor {
the admission Of Idaho as a State
and that the power of the Mormo
= church allied to the Democratic part
OF Idaho is the only obstacle that ca
prevent the early success of our etfor
to that end.
RESOLVED, That We are in favor {
the enac'm ent of a law that will hal
moniza any conflict between labor an
capital, and provide for the arbitrl
/, ton Of all differences that may aris
RESOLVED, That the prospect.
nd and growth Of orr country largely d,
tn pend upon the full reconciliation {
silver and the enactment OF a law b
which the producer of this metal ma
deposit their bullion in the treasu'
of the United States and obtain &c
tiicates therefor which shall be J,
= ceived in payment Of all legal d
c mands.
IS RESOLVED, That we heartily al
prove OF the action of our delegate
=. Congress to amend the Alien Ian
= law so that foreign capital may be ell
i, listed in the development Of our mil
:. ing industries.
c. RESOLVED, That we point wi
pride and pleasure to the able az