Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-09-25
THE PLATFORM.
THE REPUBLICAN AND ANTI.M0R.
MON APPEAL TO THE PEG.
PIE Of IDAHO.

dorse the platform OF the Repuoncah
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 and
varied enterprises.
Whcreas, 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 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 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
jndorse ment of the Mills bill.
RESOLVED, That we view with
pride the bold and able endeavors of
our Delegate in Congress i'll his efforts
to protect US from the importation OF
Me xican and other lead ores, when in
combination with other metals, and
we appeal with confidence to the
mi,,ers Of Idaho to cast their ballots
for the man who frarlrss'y ard faith
fully fought for their interests in
Co gress.
RESOLVED, That wa denouuce the
action of the Democratic Convention
of Idaho for their Endorsement of tie
Mills bill, aud 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
pricst-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 All unholy alliance with the
D Mormoms for political profit;
RESOLVED, That inasmuch as tie
Mormon people have in no wise re
nounced polygamy and the other prac
!; tises Which have hitherto deprived
them of ,heir franchise, AMI yet def
= antly declare their intention to vot'
at the coming election even thong'
they commit the crime OF perjury, w
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 t
the perpetuation Of the political powe
of the Mormon church, and, therefore
|, are opposed to the admission of Uta
} into the Federal Union until the eccle
siastical power in that Territory sha
have been final y deprived of the cor
trolling influence in its affairs.
RESOLVED, That we denounce tn
Stewa or any other measure for tn
segregation and consequent annihlls
ton of Idaho; that, while North Ida
no appears before this Conventlo
through one county Uatah) and d.
mands the annexation of North ldatl
to Washington, another norther
county (shoshone) representing NOR
votes, appears here with resolutio!
: directly and absolutely opposed
{ any segregation OF the Territory; ant
8 further
= RESOLVED, That the Republicans {
\ Idaho Territory, in convention Assem-
= bled, willie recognizing the sentimer
as expressed by one county, and
said to exist in Me- Perez count
a hereby declare for statehood for tn
' whole Territory.
RESOLVED, That we are in favor {
. the admission Of Idaho as State
anl that the power of the Mormo
church allied to the Democratic part
of Idaho is the onl y obstacle tina, ca
prevent the early success OF our eflor
- to that end.
RESOLVED, That we are in favor {
the enactment of law that will ha
monize any conflict between labor an
capital, and provide for the arbitr'
ton OF all differences that may aris
RESOLVED, That the prosperit
and growth of our country largely d.
pend upon the full demonstration {
silver and the enactment OF law b
which the producer of this metal ma
deposit their bullion in the treasur
Of the United States and obtain cel
ti6cates therefor which shall be r.
ceived in payment of all legal d'
mands.
RESOLVED, That we heartily al
prove of the action of our delegate
Congress to amend the Alien Ian
law so that foreign capital may be Ell
listed in the development of our mil
ing industries.