Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-07-24

Of silver, as an illustration in its attempt to
sustain its false charges.
THE FRIEND OF LABOR.
That we recognize the right of all men 70
organize for social or material advancement
the right of wage-workers to use all lawful
means to protect themselves against the en-
croachment of moneyed monopolists, and tn o
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-
lations between capital and labor the Demo-
cratic party favors such measures and policies
as will promote harmony between them, and
will adequately protect the rights and interests
OF both. We freely indorse and approve the
laws passed pursuant to the demands of for
mer Democratic Conventions making provis-
ion for the safety and protection Of laborcrs
and miners, and provision for the collection
OF their wages, and are in favor of all other
enactments to: that end which may be necessa-
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 aud 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 action of the present
Administration in rtgidly enforcing the law
prohibiting the importation of foreign contrac
labor ,s .s r. 20 .ER,ss +:
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM
The Democratic purity ofNeNada fayors such
rules and regulations for the civil service as
Will secure honest, capable and deserving pub
lie offcersi 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.
possibility of adlniuistrat on.
THE PUBLIoDoMAIN.
II is the duty of the Government to re-pos-
sess itself of all public lands heretofore grant
ed for the benefit of corporations, which have
been forfeited by Noncompliance with the
conditions of the grant, and 1T 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 corporations, or
| by persons not citizens of the United Statcs,
| or who have not declared their intention to
become such as 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 as far
as possible f'r actuai settlers, and TO that end
| all subsidies Of land, AS well as money TO
| corporations and spccnlators should CO ase for
! ever.
LIBERALITY TO VETERANS RECOMMENDED.
The Democratic party is the faithful friend
of the soldiers and their wild ,wssnd orphans.
and in appreciation of the heroic and unself
ish service Of the Union soldiers and sailors,
! we declare in favor OF liberal legislation in
their behalf, as a recognition of patriotism
| and reward for honorable services rendered
| the Government
| HXDRUGRAPHIC SURVEY.
We favor Inc development of the resources
of our STATE, and approve all efforts to ad, ance
it's material prosperity, and to this end indurse
all Legitimate cndeavors that may be made for
the advantage of the State in occurring more
! good citizens, and the investment of capital in
our midst.
! We also favor a suitable appropriation BY
Congress for photographic survey of the
! State for tho purpose of determining proper
! methods for Storing water t. be used for irri
! CATION.
! PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
| The system of non-sec c tartan public schools
| established in this State Is an essential part
of our free institutions, and we heartily favor
| it's liberal maintenance as provided by our
! Constitution and laws, and by such other laws
/ in accordance with our Constitution as will