Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-10-10
THE PLATFORM.
THE REPUBLICAN, AND ANTI.M0R.
MON APPEAL TO THE PEO-
PIE Of IDAHO.

dorse the platform OF the hepuD'ican
party as promulgated at Chicago,
and with an 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 tho 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 inter
prises and the utter paralysis OF this,
our most important industry; there
fore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we are un-
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 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 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 deprive ed
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, W.
call upon the territorial aiministra
ton of Idaho to sec that the election
laws of this Territory are sustained.
RESOLVED, That We are opposed t
the perpetuation Of the political powe
Of the Mormon church, and, therefore
are opposed to the admission of Uta|
into the Federal Union until the eccle
sias,ical power in that Territory shall
have been finally deprived of the con
trolling influence in its affairs.
RESOLVED, That we denounce tn
Stewart or any othcr'measure for tn
segregation aud consequent annilila
ton OF Idaho; that. while North Ida
no appears before this Convention
through one county (Latah) and de
mands the annexation of North ldah
! to Washington, another northern
county (Shoshone) representing NOR
: votes, appears here with resolution
directly and absolutely opposed t
any segregation OF the Territory; and
= further
RESOLVED, That the Republicans q
Idaho Territory, in convention assem-
, bled, while recognizing the sentimen
as expressed by one county, and u
said to exist in N.z Perez count,
, hereby declare for statehood for tn
whole Territory.
RESOLVED, That we are in favor c
the admission Of Idaho as State
= and that the power of the Mormo
a church allied to the Democratic part
OF Idaho is the only obstacle that Ca
prevent the early success OF our effort
a. to that end.
RESOLVED, That We are in favor {
Of the enactment of law that will hal
q q monize any conflict between labor an
10 capital, and provide for the arbitrs
Of Of ton Of all differences that may arts.
e RESOLVED, That the prosperit
IN and growth of our country largely dc
~ y. pend upon the full reconciliation {
er silver and the enactment of . law b
y which the producer of this metal ma
s. s, deposit their bullion in the treasur
" Of the United States and obtain Gel
y tfcates therefor which shall bs n
i. ceived in payment of all legal d.
ID mands.
RESOLVED, That we heartily AZ
prove of the action of our delegate
- Congress to amend the Alien Ian
law so that foreign capital may be e'
listed i" the development Of our mir
ing industries.