Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1890-10-18

Adopted by the Democratic state Convention
held ct Reno, Nevsds, Sept. II, 1890:
The Democratic party Of Nevada again pro-
claims Its devotion to Democratic principles.
aud pledges its fidelity to elective institutions,
government OF the people, honestly admins
tered by HI personalities OF the people. freely
chosen, without bribery, intimidation or cor
ruption. The devoted and resolute advocate OF
popular rights; the friend and defender OF the
poor and weak, against the aggressions and
usurpations Of the rich and strong; the advocate
Of the equality OF all before the law.
The Democratic party il the relentless foe OF
oppression and wrong, and the uncompromislng
enemy Of monopolies and privileged classes.
We are in favor OF electing honest ana capable
citizens Of the State to office; OF economy and
fidelity. and restraining extravsgAnce and cor
ruption; OF securing free and intelligent exer-
else OF the ballot; OF restraining corporate
abuses and usurpations; of destroying monop-
lies and trusts ,of preventing class legislation and
abolishing special privileges; OF reducing. adjust
ing and equalixing taxation; OF securing equal
civil rights and privileges to all; Of fostering the
industries OF the State and encouraging the
development of Its resources.
The Democratic party Of Nevada. As in every
State In the Union, ts analterAbly opposed TO
Chinese immigration. The restriction act
passed mainly by Democratic votes, Ia about 20
expire. and tits the duty Of Congress TO enact .
law perpetualy excluding Chinese from the
United States.
We declare for the free and unlimited coinage
OF 6tauuhfu silver QullAEe VI tnc PEcscnt Wut8at
and nneness, to be legal tender for all debts.
public and private, equally with gold. and the
Democratic party throughout the whole coun-
try 10 in accord with us.
We insist upon the rigid enforcement Of the
long and short haul feature Of the Interstate
Commerce Act.
The Republican party has had control Of this
State government ever since Its admission into
the Union. about twenty-six years. The Demo-
cratic party never has had control Of the ex-
eeutive and legislative departments at any one
time. Therefore the Republican party 10 re-
sponsibie for whatever evil has resulted from
bad laws, or from the failure to pass good
laws.
at the end Of this long period the people Of
the State find themselves face TO face with q
larger expense, to be borne by fewer people.
and smaller amount OF assessable property,
/ careless and extravAgant financial methods
and measures characterize the State admins
tration; necessary amendments TO the eonsti
| tuition have failed OF passage, either through
| neglect. Ignorance or Of purpose.
Up to this time no practical means OF storing
/ the waters OF the streams Of the State. which
1 annually run TO waste, has been provided OF
| proposed. This can only be done by and
| through the State. We favor the acquisition
1 Of the public lands from the National Govern
| ment, and the sale Of such lands to raise the
means to provide funds OF sufficient amount &c
construct permanent storage reservoirs and
| means of irrigation. to be owned and controlled
by the people Of the State.
We denounce the present State Republican
| government for passing the il-advised anf
| disastrous law regulating the use OF water FOL
irrigation and for settling the priority o
| rights thereto. It has involved the owners o
| water rights In useless and expensive itga
tion, so onerous. tedious and ruinous that tn
| farmers Of this State will be reduced to bank
ruptcy In paying for attorneys fees alone. w
favor the repeal Of this law.
| We favor the Australian ballot system a. en-
acted by the State of Massachusetts,.
| We favor the calling OF Constitutional Con
| ventin 10 revise the present Constitution, :
| the end that retrenchment in State and Count
| Government may be affected. and recommen'
| the Central Committees of the several countie
| 10 cause Democratic tickets TO be printed wit
the words "Oonst ii itutional Oonvention-Yes
In the proper place thereon.
We are in favor Of the election OF Unite
States Senators by the people. and earnestl
| urge the adoption of such an amendment
the Constitution OF the United States as wi
accomplish that result.
We most cordially invite all citizens WI
consider the free coinage OF silver ss Of great'
| Importance to Nevada than Q high proteett'
| tariff for the benefit OF Eastern manufacture
| and all who are weary Of corporate dietatie
! and boss rule" such a. was so glaringiy o.
] parent In the late Republican State oonve