Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-08
THE PLATFORM.
THE REPUBLICAN AND ANTI.MOR.
MON APPEAL TO THE PEG.
PIE OF IDAHO.

our aileS'aHce W inc party OF pro-
gress, reform, and protection to the
American people and 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 ia
the closing down Of our mining inter
pr!ses and the utter paralysis of this,
our most important industry; there
fore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we are un-
alterabiy opposed to any reduction of
the import duties upon the product of
silver lead aud 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
| lnuoiSc'nttll VI tHc MILLS OIL.
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 Aican and other lead ores, when in
combination with other metals, aud
we appeal with confidence to the
miners Of Idaho to cast their ballots
for the man who fearlessly and faith
fully fought for their interests in
| Congress.
RESOLVED, That we dcnounce the
action Of the Democratic Convention
of Idaho for their Endorsement Of the
Mills bill, and appeal to the voters OF
Idaho to SIT the sea! of condemnation
upon their action.
RESOLVED, That we remain unal,
teraoly opposed to the Mormons, their
priest-rul", and polygamy; that we fla.
vor the Idaho Test Oath and pledge
ourselves to s'renuously 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 unholv alliance with the
Mormons for political profit;
RESOLVED, That inasmuch as the
Mormon people have in no wise re-
nonnced polycamv and the other prac.
tses which have hitherto deprived
| them Of their franchise, and yet def
antlv declare their Intention TO vote
at the coming election even though
they commit the crime of perjury, we
call upon the territorial a ,nlnstra-
ton of Idaho to See that the election
laws OF this Territory are sustained
RESOLVED, That we are opposed to
the perpetuatlon Of the political power
of the Mormon church, and, therefore,
are opposed to the admission of Utah
into the Federal Union until the ecce-
siasiical power in that Territory shall
have been finally deprived of the con
trolling influence in It's affairs.
itEsol.vEp, That we denounce the
Stewart or any other measure for the
segregation and consequent annihila-
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; and,
further
RESOLVED, That the Republicans of
Idaho Territory, i'll convention assem-
tled, while recognizing the sentiment
as expressed by one county, and as
sad to exist in Nez perce county,
hereby declare for statehood for the
whole Territory.
RESOLVED, That we are in favor OF
the admission of Idaho as State;
and that the power OF the Mormon
church allied to the Democratic party
OF Idaho is the only obstacle that can
prevent the earl y success of our efforts
to that end.
RESOLVED, That we are in favor of
the enactment of Il law that will har-
monte any conflict between labor and
capital, aud provide for the arbitrs.
ton of all differences that NAV arise.
RESOLVED, That the prosperity
and growth of our country largely de.
pend upon the full reconciliation of
silver and the enactment Of law by
which the producer Of this metal may
deposit their bullion in the treasury
of the United States and cbtain GER
tihcates therefor which shall be re.
ceived in payment of all legal de
mands.
RESOLVED, That we heartily APP
prove of the action of our delegate in
Congress to amend the Alien Land
law SO that foreign capital may be Ell.
listed ia the development of our min
ing industries.
RESOLVED, That we point with
pride and pleasure to the able and
brilliant record of oar Delerata in