Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-10-12
THE PLATFORM.
THE REPUBLICAN AND ANTI.MOR
MON APPEAL TO THE PEG.
PIE Of IDAHO.

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 anc
varied enterprises.
Whereas, The material prosperity
of Idaho depends largely upon tht
product Of her mines, and
Whereas, 1t is the avowed polio,
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 IT RESOLVED, That we are un.
alterably opposed to any reduction oil
the import duties upon the product Of
silver,le and copper mines; and
that any change of existing laws that
shall check or hinder the prosecution
and growth of this industry would be
uuwise 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 fearlcssly 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.
t'ses which have hitherto deprived
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, we
call upon the territorial a!ministra-
ton of Idaho to see that the election.
laws of this Territory are sustained.
RESOLVED, That we are opposed to
the perpetua,ion Of the political power
of the Mormon church, and, therefore,
are opposed to the admission of Utah
Into the Federal Union until the eccle-
sias'ical power in that Territory shall
have been final y deprived of the con
trolling influence in its affairs.
RESOLVED, That we denounce the
Stewart or any other measure for the
segregation and consequent annil,ila-
ton OF Idaho; that, while North Ida
no appears before this Convention
through one county (Latah) and de.
mands the annexation of North Idaho
to Washington, another northern
county (shoshone) representing more
votes, appears here with resolutions
directly and absolutely opposed to
any segregation OF the Territory; aud.
further
RESOLVED, That the Republicans of
Idaho Territory, in convention assem-
oled, while recognizing the sentiment
As expressed by one county, and as
said to exist in Neg Perez county,
hereby declare for statehood for the
whole Territory.
RESOLVED, That we are in favor of
he admission of Idaho as a State;
md that the power of the Mormon
hurch allied to the Democratic party
II Idaho is the only obstacle that can
prevent the early success OF our efforts
o that end.
RESOLVED, That we are in favor of
he enactment Of II law that will har-
nonlze any conflict between labor and |
apital, and provide for the arbitra.
ion OF all differences that may arise. |
RESOLVED, That the prosperity
nd growth Of our country largely de.
end upon the full decentralization of
liver and the enactment of law hy
hich the producer OF this metal may
eposit their bullion in the treasury
the United States and obtain GER.
hcates therefor which shall be re
e'ved in payment of all legal de-
lands.
RESOLVED, That we heartily ap.
rove of the action of our delegate in
ongress to amend the Alien Land
w so that foreign capital may be Ell.
'ted in the development Of our min
z industries.
RESOLVED, That we point with
lido aid pleasure to the able and