The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1892-05-14
DEER LODGE, MONTANA, MAY Il. 1892.

legal tender in all sums and for all debts public
and private, except when otherwise expressly pro-
Vded; that We believe it to be in an essential de-
gree obligatory upon the Republicans of the silver
producing sections Of the country to raise their
voice in unison with those who are moving for
ward in the congress Of the United States and In
the conventions Of the party to promote this lust
and most beneicent pOlicy and that our dele
gates to the Republican national convention are
accordingly instructed to strive diligently to Sc
cure recognition for the cause of free and unlin-
1ted coinage in the platform and candidates Of
the party.
Resolved, That we demand vigorous measures
OF legislation that shall etfectually and forever
exclude Chinese iaborers from American soil.
Resolved, That while inviting the worthy Door
and oppressed of other lands to our shores we
favor the enactment of laws that will protect our
country and people against the influx Of the
Vicious, diseased and criminal classes Of foreign
nations, and the importation Of aborers under
contract to compete with our own citizens; and
that we recommend such a revision OF our immi-
grafton and naturalization laws as shall tend to
elevate the standard Of American citizenship.
Resolved. That the Republican party, ever
mindful OF the services beyond and above the pos
Stbility OF just reQuitnl. rendered BY the heroic
men who fought the battles Of the republic faVorS
liberal pensions to the veterans OF the army and
navy OF the union, and Il generous provision for
their widows and orphans.
Resolved, That every consideration of Justice
and eXpedency demands that the surveys OF the
unSurveyed lands upon the public domain be
pushed forward with the greatest possible activity
ana that we condemn the contemplate p;lrSi-
mony Of the Democrats in the house, Who are
proposing to appropriate for the public surveys III
the entire west Il sum less than is imperatiYey
needed i'll the state Of Montana alone.
Resolved, That the Northern Pacific Railr0su
company constructed its Line from Lake Superior
to the Pacific coast i'll the full knoNpd5 5p that b.
the express terms OF its grant, mineral lands
were excluded from its magnificent endowment
ana reserved tor those who should explore ana
develop them; that We demand that the contract
between the government and this corporation be
executed iii its letter and Spirit; THAT congress
shu adopt Efficient measures by classification or
otherwise. to secure to tile people of Montana
and her sister states their rights TO the mineral
lands upon tie public domain. and that, i'll view
OF the lnminence Of the danger to our just
claims, such action Shall be llal at the earliest
possible day.
Resolved, That We approve Of the diligent,
faithful and efficient lahors OF Hon. Wilbur +.
S1loets ta nos Y, Io"et, o'lr srlltoiS " coll
stiturnts an, promoting tie welfare Of Montana
| by Just and neeuful measures Of legislation ana
adlnlhistrat'on. o., ..s...,.=,.,
vr ,, a inSt, th a.
lied the administration of the general land office
under the able direction Of our esteemed fellow
pn.Iivu ,u rh't ,yi'',', 40. - ~ i+s
comnlictfy in frauds uuon the ballot box. by IFS
continued suppression of onp-half of the lawful
vote III he southern States py lts sc;'ildae1s ger
distri,ts and Nv Tho immrnnt falons With which
it secured ii majority OF the legislature of New
York Stands arralsntd before the bar ol public
op,u as l oisalilp @ l1 ~ S,st ID lail
REPRESENTATIVE rem form Of government.
Resolved, That We render to the administration
OF President Harrison our endorsement and ;tc,
srt al"u u i,n pn,1'' es''' s s'0n '''''
Resolved That IN common, as we believe with
the great mass Of the Republicans Of the union,
we Wo'llo sesl " see elie Stallu,lfu ol te pafl!