Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-11-07
SILVER PARTY PLATFORM.

We, the representatives OF the Silver
party OF Nevada. in convention assem-
bled. do here declare these as our prin-
ciples. and invite the cooperation Of all
who agree herewith:
We declare that the priHc;eie< enur,-
Grated in the Declaration Of Independ-
ence, are those OF eternal truth. and in
exorable justice in their application to
government OF men.
We submit that the historic words OF
Washington in his farewell address. are
the words Of enlightened wisdom. flow
ing from the immortal mans inspired
conception of truth and Justice We
point to the words of Jefferson AS
those OF exalted american statesman
ship. We hold in deep reverence the
grand philanthropy and the splendid
patriotism OF Abraham Lincoln. tina.
great interpreter OF our National his
tory. and the world recognized apostle
OF human liberty and industrial free
dom. and we solemnly declare Our firm
adherence. as maintained by that con-
vention which nominated the beloved
emancipation, to the principles pro-
claimed in the Declaration of Inde-
pendcncc. and embodied N the cons:i-
tuition OF the United States.
Bi-metalisn-W say to those WHO
oppose us. that party which helped 10
give to America its declaration OF mon
etary independence. remains unalter~
ably loyal to the principles involved
principles which have been incorpor
ated into every Republican National
platform IRON 1873 to 1896. We en-
phatically condemn that Republican
President and that Republican Con
gress, who. al the evident belest Of
corrupt power. have deliberately ard in
the face OF their party declaration. that
bi-metaIisnl IS q desirable thing. passed
a currency bill regulating doctrine
of bi- tnet alis;'l. and in ali practical ways
Harvesting the sold standard upon tie
American people. We reaffirm our ST.
premc faith in the Justice OF b-metal-
ism to the masses of the American peo-
pie. and we declare our unfaltering
confidence in the ultimate victory OF
cause. which has for it's Champion a
man who declared that he would re-
fuse the nomination for the Presidency
from great party. If that party failed
in its allegiance to the Silver cause.
The Trusts-We declare unceasins
warfare upon trusts. and upon all I'm
holy combinations OF capital. which
garner the fruits OF legitimate labor to
build up colossal fortunes for the en-
richment of the few. and whose opera
tons inevitably tend to the detrinent
and impoverishment OF the great body
of American labor
Bryan-We declare our uneeu;voca1
support OF William J. Bryan and Adiai
E. Stevenson for the Presidea'., and
Vice Presidency. respectively. OF the
United States. and our unqualified en-
dorsement OF every principle for which
they stand.
Imeprialism-Ne announce our deep
sympathy with every people struggling
for human freedom. and for the estab-
lishment or preservation Of the irnmor-
tai doctrine OF equal rights among men.
and We denounce in specific terms all
efforts to stiae liberty and every en-
deavor to enforce upon any people
those unrightcous conditions against
which the Revolutionary Fathers CON
tended with their life's blood.
Public Grazing Lands-1n line with
Our opposition to any control OF pubic
utilities by private citizens o. corlb,na-
tons OF capital. we here declare our
emphatic dissent from any proposal TO
lease the public domain. recogrlz'ng
IN such step the danger that would -
eyitablv accrue to the honest strugG'er
Representative in Congress to use g.
cry honest. honorable and reasorah e
method to defeat such measure
should Il be presented to the natlona
legislature
Eight Hour Work Day-We favor
work dav OF eight hours on all pubic
works in which, the State. County Of
Municipality is the employer.
State Adfniristration-We demand
the strictest economy. compatible Will
good business methods. in the manage
men, OF all state Offices and lnstltu
tons
Water Storage-We believe tina
muc:, OF the future progress and up
building OF our State depends upon
wise. ;udic;ous and successful plan 70
the storage Of unappropriated water
for irrigation purposes. and we recon
mend such Federal and State legisa
ton as would bring about the recla
nation of all arid lands.
Election Of Senators-We favor til
election al United States Senators b
direct vote Of the people. for the re;
son that such method OF electto
would return power to the hands whel
it property belongs.
Patronage-We favor and advoca
the filling OF all appointive positio,
controlled by our Representative az
Senators. with residents Of Nevada:
Education and Interest on Sta
Lands-We commend the Silver Pa
ty for its e,e,inently wise and SUGGEST
support and advancement OF the int
est Of the State University and OF o
public school system, and we dec'a
our orpesition to the reduction OF Il
rate OF interest on land contracts ma
will. the State. as a move which won
lessen the income and efficiency OF o
educational institutions. rccommendn
to the Silver Party County Conventio
that they pledge their nominees to t
Legislature to maintain the prose
rate OF interest.
Lottery-Wc believe that the esta
1;shment OF A lottery in this State wor
be an assault upon the moral inteqr
of our people. and would result IN
nauciai depreciation and political &C
ruption. and we therefore say. in
language OF the Constitution OF