Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-06
THE PLATFORM.
THE REPUBLICAN AND IANTI'M0R'
MON APPEAL TO THE PEG.
PIE Of IDAHO.

and with AL earnest deVotlOn rene"
our allegiance to the party OF pro- ,
press, reform, and protection to the
American people aud 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 .nter-
prises and the utter paralysis OF this,
our most important industry; there
fore,
BE 1T RESOLVED, That we are I'M
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
Me xican 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
in 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'
J terablv opposed to the Mormons, their
priest-rule, and polygamy; that We ia
vor the Idaho Test Oath and pledge
ourselves to strenuously oppose any
a interference with or repea! 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 thu
Mormons for political profit;
RESOLVED, That inasmuch as tn
Mormon people have in no wise re
Y bounced polygamy and the other prac
-, tises which have hitherto deprive
them of their franchise, and yet def
antly declare their intention TO vot
at the coming election even thong
they commit the crime of perjury, W
rG call upon the territorial a1minlstr'
ton of Idaho to see that the electio
laws OF this Territory are sustained.
RESOLVED, That we are opposed
wv the perpetuation of the political pow'
of the Mormon church, and, therefor
-. are opposed to the admission of Uts
into the Federal Union until the eccl
siastical power in that Territory sh'
have been finally deprived OF the co
trolling influence in Its affairs.
rs RESOLVED, That we denounce u
Stewart or any other measure tor T.
segregation and consequent annihll
ton of Idaho; that, while North la
ess no appears before this Convenu
throug h one county Latah) and d
mands the annexation of North Ida
to Washington, another northe
IQV county (shoshone) representing me
joe votes, appears here with resoiutlo
directly and absolutely opposed
any segre CATION of the Territory; al
further
RESOLVED, That the Republicans
Idaho Territory, in convention asse
bled, while recognizing the sentlm'
M as expressed by one county, and
~, said to exist in Nez Perez cour
Cal. hereby declare for statehood for
made whole Territory.
t., Con m RESOLVED, That we are in favor
ok. the admission of Idaho as Sta
and that the power OF the Morn
- church allied to the Democratic pa
of Idaho is the only obstacle that I
prevent the early success OF our eifl
to that end.
RESOLVED, That we are in favo
IF the enactment of n law that will
II monte any conflict between labor
II. capital, and provide for the arbi
ton of all differences that may al
RESOLVED, That the prospe
I'd and and growth of our country largely
4 with pend upon the full RECOMMENDATION
es. silver and the enactment OF law
which the producer of this metal
deposit their bullion in the trea:
of the United States and obtain
tificates therefor which shall be
ceived in payment of all legal
WING mands.
i .,sslsG RESOLVED, That we heartily
prove of the action of our delegat
o,rh ns... Congress to amend the Alien /
( Eyes; law so that foreign capital may be
iplSH1s listed in the development of our
::i rss:. ing industries.
/, Stric- RESOLVED, nat We po'uS