Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-18
THE PLATFORM.
THE REPUBLICAN AND ANTI.MOR.
MON APPEAL TO THE PEG.
PIE OF IDAHO.

parry rs promulgated at Chicago
and with all earnest devotion renew
our allegiance to the party of 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 1,ter.
prlses and the utter paralysis of this.
our most important industry; there
fore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we are IN.
alterably 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.
Endorsement of the Mills bill.
RESOLVED, That we view with
pride the bold and able endeavors of
our Delegate i'll 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
Tor the man who fearlessly aud 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 polvgamy; that we ia
vor the Idaho Test Oath and pledge
ourselves to strenuously oppose any
interference with or repeal OF the same,
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.
tlses which have hitherto deprived
them of their franchise, and vet def
antly declare their intention TO vote
at the coming election even though
they commit the crime of perjury, we
call upon the territorial altninistra-
ZION 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, there fore,
are opposed to the admission of Utah
into the Federal Union until che 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
10 Was ington, another northern
county (Shoshone) representing more
votes, appears here with resolutions
directly and absolutely opposed to
any segregation of tie Territory; and,
further
RESOLVED, That the Republicans of
Idaho Territory, III convention assem-
oled, while recognizing the sentiment
As expressed by one county, and as
said to exist in Nez Perez county,
lrreby declare for statehood for the
whole Territory.
RESOLVED, That we are in favor of
he admission of Idaho as "a State;
md that the power of the Mormon
'harch allied to the Democratic party
II Idaho is the only obstacle that can :
prevent the early success of our etlorts
o that end.
RESOLVED, That we are in favor of
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loni2a any conflict between labor and
apita!, and provide for the arbitra-
ion of all differences that NAV arise |
RESOLVED, That tho prosperity
nd growth of our country largely de-
end upon the full reconciliation of
liver and the enactment of law by
hich the producer of this metal may I
eposit their bullion in the treasury
the United States and obtain GER
icates therefor which shall be re =
elved in payment Of all legal de-
lands.
RESOLVED, That we heartily APP
rove OF the action Of our delegate in
ongress to amend the Alien Land
" so that foreign capital may be Ell.
'ted in the development of our min
e industries. \