Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-26
THE PLATFORM.
THE REPUBLICAN AND ANT1.A0R-
MON APPEAL TO THE PEG.
PLE Of IDAHO.

our allegiance 10 tno PS'ly VI P'o
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 avowcd 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 paralysis OF this,
our most important industry; there
fore,
BE 1T 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 fearlessl y and faith
fully fought for their interests i"
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, thei'
priest.ruie, and polygamy; that we ia
vor the Idaho Test Oath and pledge
ourselves to strenuously oppose all.
interference with or repeal of the same
and that we view with contempt thu
action of the Democratic Convention
at Boise City resulting in the forma
ton of an unholy alliance with tn
3 Mormons for political profit;
RESOLVED, That inasmuch as tn
Mormon people have i'll no wise re
nounced poly gamy and the other prac
J: tises which have hitherto deprive
them of their franchise, aud yet def
l. antly declare their Intention TO vot
at the coming election even thong
they commit the crime Of perjury, "
call upon the territorial a!mluistr'
ion Of Idaho TO SEQ that n. electio
laws of this Territory are sustained.
RESOLVED, That we are opposed
= the perpetuation Of the political pow
Of the Mormon church, and, therefor
are opposed to the admission OF VI,
: into the Federal Union until the eccl
siss,ical power in that Territory sh'
have been finally deprived of the CO
trolling influence in its affairs.
RESOLVED, That we denounce 7
Stewart or any other measure TOR I
segregation and consequent annii,il
ton OF Idaho; that. while North Id
no appears before this Convent,
through one county U.atah) and
mands the annexation of North Ida
to Washington, another northe
county (shoshone) representing me
votes, appears here with reso!nhc
: directly and absolutely opposed
s. any segregation OF the Territory; al
$ further
y RESOLVED, That the Republicans
n Idaho Territory, in convention asse
81 bled, while recognizing the sentirn'
= as expressed by one county, and
said to exist in Nez Perce coun
hereby declare for statehood for
% whole Territory.
/, RESOLVED, That we are in favor
the admission of Idaho as a Sta
~ anil that the power OF the Morn
> church allied to the Democratic pa
n of Idaho is the only obstacle that {
prevent the early success OF our ett1
to that end.
RESOLVED, That We are in favor
the enactment Of law that will Il
;. monize any conflict between labor
!. capital, and provide for the arb''
). ton of all differences that may ar
o RESOLVED, That the prosper
. aud growth of our country largely
' pend upon the full RECOMMENDATION
?. silver and the enactment OF law
:. which the producer Of this metal
1t deposit their bullion i'll the treas
. Of the United States and obtain
j. tifcates therefor which shall be
n ceived in payment OF all legal
= mands.
& RESOLVED, That we heartily
prove of the action OF our delegate
Congress to amend the Alien l.
law so that foreign capital may be
listed in the development Of our
ing industries.
RESOLVED, That we point
T pride and pleasure to the able
brilliant record Of our Delegate
o.lnAr~ro IN