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

= II.
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 principles enum-
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 ard the splendid
patriotism of Abraham Lincoln that
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 n the Declaration ~ ;:1tir-
pendence. and embodied IN the consti-
Bi-metalisn-W say to those who
oppose us. that party which helped to
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 from 1873 to 1896 We en-
phatieally condemn that Republican
President. and that Republican Con
gress. who at the evident bei1est ct
corrupt power. have deliberately and IN
the face OF their party declaration, that
bi-metaiism is desirable thing. passed
a currency bill repudating a doctrine
of bi-metalis1n. and IN all practical ways
Harvesting the gold standard upo1 tie
American people. We reaffirin our ST.
preme faith i'll the Justice OF him al
ism to the masses OF the American peo-
pie. and we declare Our unfaltcring
confidence in the ultimate victory OF
cause. which has for its Champion
man who declared that he would re-
fuse the nomination for the Presidency
from a great party. If that party failed
in its allegiance to the Silver cause
The Trusts-We declare unceasine
warfare upon trusts, and upon all un-
holy combinations of capital. which
garner the fruits of legitimate labor to
build up colossal fortunes foT the en-
richment of the few and whose opera
lions inevitably tend to the detriment
and impoverisfment of the great body
OF American labor.
Bryan-We declare our unequivocal
support OF William J. Bryan and Adlai
E. Stevenson. for the President. and
Vice Presidency. respectively. Of the
United States. and our unqualified en-
dorsement Of every principle for which
they stand.
Imeprialsn-We announce our deep
sympathy with every people struggling
for human freedom. ard for the estab-
lishment or preservation of the immor-
tai doctrine of equal rights among men.
and we denounce III specific terms all
efforts to stifie liberty and every en-
deavor to enforce upon any people
those unrighteous conditions against
which the Revolutionary Fathers con-
tended with their life's blood.
Public Grazing Lands-1n lire with
Our opposition to any control OF public
utilities by private citizens or cornbina-
tons OF capital we here declare our
emphatic dissent from any proposal to
lease the public domain. recognizing
in srcl, step the danger that would N
evitah1v accrue to the honest struggier
of limited means and we instruct our
Representative in Congress to use ev-
ery honest. honorable and reasonable
method to defeat such measure:
should it be presented to the national
Legislature.
Eight Hour Work Day-We favor a
work day OF eight hours on al pubic
works in which the State. County or
Municipality is the employer
State Administration--We demand
the strictest economy. compatible with
good business methods. ln> the manage
meut of all state offices and institu-
tons. j.,
Water Storage-We believe thai
much of the future progress and up
building OF our State depends upon
wise. iudicious and successful plan TO
the storage OF unappropr'ated water
for irrigation purposes. and we recon
mend such Federal and State legisla
tion as would bring about the recla
nation Of all arid lands.
Election of Senators-We favor tn
election OF United States Senator's b
direct vote OF the people. for the rea
son that such a method OF electro
would return power to the hands wher
it properly belongs.
Patronage-We favor and advocat
the filing of all appointive position
ARntrolled by our Representative an
Senators. with residents OF Nevada:
Education and Interest on Stat
aIants-We commend the Silver Pa
ty for its en,inently wise and successt
support and advancement OF the Inte
est of the State University and OF o.
public school system. and we dec'ai
bur opposition to the reduction OF tt
Fate of interest on land contracts MAJ
with the State. as move which won
lessen the income and efficiency at o.
educational institutions. recommends
to the Silver Party County Convent'o,
that they pledge their nominees to II
LEGISLATURE to maintain the prese
rate of interest.
Lottery-We believe that the esta
lishment Of lottery in this State Won
be an assault upon the mora, ,nte@r'
of our people and would result IN
: nancial degredatior and political &C
ruption. and we therefore say. ~ t