Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-07-18

of silver, as an illustration in it's attempt 70
sustain its false charges.
THE FRIEND OF LABOR.
That we recognize the right of all men 10
organize for social or material advancement
the right of wage-workers to use all lawful
means to protect themselves against the en-
croaehment of moneyed monopolists, and tn Q
right to fix price for their labor commensu-
rate with the labor required of them, and we
hold that every man has the right to dispose
OF his own labor upon such terms as he may
think will best promote his interest. In the re-
!atlons between capital and labor, the Demo
cratic party favors such measures and policies
as VIII promote harmony between them, and
will adequately protect the rights and inte rests
Of both. We freely indorse and approve the
laws passed pursuant to the demands of for
ner Democratic Conventions making provis-
ion for the safety and protection Of luborers
and miners, and provision for the collection
Of their wages, aud are in favor of all Other
enactments to that end which may be ueces.a-
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, Nihilists and 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 acton Of the present
Administration in rigidly enforcing the law
| prohibiting the importation Of foreign contrac
| labor.
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM
The Democratic party ofNe> ada fayors such
rules and regulations for the civil service as
will secure honest, capable and deserving pub
lie officers; but where honesty, ability and
merit are equal, we believe that 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
ponsibility of administration.
| THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.
| 1t is the duty Of the Government to re-pos-
! sess itself of sl public lands heretofore grant
! ed for 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 corporati lions, or
by persons not citizens of the United States,
| or who have not declared their intention to
become such az 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 rs far
Rs possible fer actual settlers, and to that end
all subsidies of land, as well rs money to
corporations and spectators, should cease for.
| ever.
LIBERALrrY To VETERANS RECOMMENDED
The Democratic party is the faithful friend
of the soldiers and their wild W. and orphans
and In appreciation Of the heroic and unseli
ish service Of the Union soldiers and sailors
we declare in favor of liberal legislation in
their behalf, rs n recognition of patriotism
and reward for honorable services rendered
the Government.
HYDRoGRAPHIC SURVEY.
We favor the development of the resource.
Of our State, and approve all efforts to advance
its material prosperity, and to this end indorst
all legitimate endeavors that may be made fo1
the advantage Of the state in securing NOR,
good citizens, and the investment Of capital Ir
our midst. r.-
We also favor suitable appropriation bJ
Congress for photographic survey of tho
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 SCHOOL,
established in this State 10 an essential par
Of our free institutions, and we heartily favor
its liberal maintenance as provided by oul
Constitution and laws, and by such other laws
In accordance with our Constitution a. will
bring its benefits TO every child in the State
Our established domestic industries
and enterprises should not, and need
not, be endangered by the reduction
and correction of the burdens OF taxa
ton. On the contrary, fair and care
ful revision of our tax laws. with due nl'
lowance for the difference between the
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