Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1900-10-19

Democratic Stole P|QItOTII.
We hall with satisfaction the nominal
lal Il. Stevenson for the Presidency and
'ice-Presidcncy OF the United States,
by the action OF the Democratic. Silver
Republican and Populist parties OF the
United States.
We rejoice that the new Democracy
Of 1896. which was the old Democracy OF
Jefferson, and Is closely allied In faith
and purpose to the Republicanism of Lin
coin. has again been reasserted in 1900,
and that II is receiving the united sup
port of the reform forces. We declare
our belief that no reason now exists for
the division of the reform forces into
three independent organizations. and that
UNITY OF organization. as well as unity OF
purpose. Is the demand OF the hour.
We believe that tho doctrines Of the
all that Is needed in the enforcement OF
our traditional principles OF government,
and all that Is now attainaDle in the line
OF reform. and should satisfy the reason
able expectations OF all rcformers and
lovers Of their country; that the pure
and exalted character of William Jen-
leadership. and that patriotic duty de-
mands the perfect union into one politI-
cal party organization Of all the parties
now enlisted under his leadership.
National Platform.
We endorse the platform of the nation
az Democratic party. adopted At Kansas
CITY. and pledge our support to all OF
It's declarations. and particularly to those
relating to the silver and monetary ques-
lions. and also Imperialism and the
trusts. the natural Offspring OF the plu-
ioCratic policy OF the Republican party,
which has Increased In boldncss and In
tcnsity since the characterization of sill
yer In 1913. until now in 1909. II has prac-
ii"nlly substituted for the Declaration Of
independence the methods OF Imperialism
In the administration Of our national
government
Silver Question.
We hold that the silver question Is one
OF the important Issues Of this campaign,
and that II Will never be permanently
settled until our Inints are opened to the
free and unlimited coinage OF silver at
The ratio OF sixteen to one. regardless OF
The consent Of other nations. We con-
graduate the supporters OF Bryan and
stevenson Ia Ncvaua that they are not
subjected TO the huniliating necessity OF
abr"satinE or modifying any plank in
lhcir national platform for the
dalton OF their C0nGrcssiOna nominee.
he platform AS adopted at Kansas City
Is broad enough for our national and
state candidates. and It contains not n
word. the elimination Of which would
add an iota OF strength to the local nom
inCeS.
Trusts.
We oppose the trusts and combinations
WHICH control the products OF Industry
ana levy tributc upon the people. and We
d"cnOunCe the Republican party which
creates and fosters them. We especially
dcnOuECe the scheme OF the Republican
Administration TO create the greatest
OF all n~onOpolies. in delcSatIng to the
national banks the exclusive right to
make and issue the peoples money.
Our Flag.
We condemn the cOwardly and incon-
sistcnt course of the Republican Admin
istration. which plants our flag OF free
dom ~dciiantly In the faces OF those strug-
CLING for liberty In the Philippines, yet
h!Iuls IL down from where II has honor
ably and rightfully been for a third of a
ccntury; In the P~Orcupinc mining district
of Alaska.
The Beers.
We extend To the brave Beers OF South
Africa our ympath and moral support
In their patriotic tTugglc for the right
uf sclf-gOvcrnnent. and we are unalter-
ably opposed to any alliance. open or
any other nation which will tend TO the
destruction or abridgcmcnt OF human lib
cTty.
Porto Rico.
The Declaration OF Independence. the
Constitution and the flag are one md In
sCparablc. The island OF Porto Rico IL
~ part of the territory OF the United
States. and by denying the freedom OF
trade between that island and the United
states, ana placing upon IL the burdens
OF certain duties. as well as by denying
It's people IA Delegate to Congress-. the
administrator has violated tho COnsti-
tuition, abandoned the Fundamental prin-
ciplcs OF American liberty, and has striv-
en- to give the lie TO tho contention of our
furcfathcrs that all men are created
equal. that government rests for It's sane
ton upon he consent OF the governed,
and that representation and taxation arc
inScpcrablc.
Lotteries aud Prireilghtlng.
We reject the proposed Constitutional
amendment removing the prohibition as
to lotteries. We also favor the repeal Of
the statute licensing prlzcfighting In Ne
noes to vote In accordance with the let
ter and spirit Of both sections OF this res
UlutiOn.
Labor.
We believe In tho regulation Of the
hours OF labor by the State. and that Il
shortening Of such hOur will tend to
the material advancement, prosperity and
happiness OF those who labor. We there
fore pledge our candidates for tho Lcgis-
lntuTc for tho passage OF nm eiGht-hOur
law. applicable to all labor In mines.
duCing or refining ores. and to extend
such luw to other classes OF labor to
which & In applicable after hearing and
consulting with the representatives OF
HuCh classes, and to provide by law for
adding to tho duties OF one of tho State
officers. without additional salary, tho
duty of Commissioner OF Labor. who
shall collect MI statistics relating to la
Dor In this state, and who shall make
recommendations To tho Legislature
from time to time ns to appropriate Leg
i~slHtiOn.
Water Storage.
We believe that water storage for arid