The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-10-12

and We are opposed "a any legislation
= nieh vii diminish q improperly Iii
EerI the income - or schools
Interstate Commer-e - We demand
snen legislation a. VII protect individuals
and communities from unjust diseFimin-
alton. and the public from unjust and I'M
lair fraIlsD oTl4f4Oa rate--
Corrupt PrzclIces-We demand the
passage q law reasonably limiting the
expenditures q candidates n elections.
and prev enting corrupt practices IN such
elections.
Senator Stewards Defeclion-We con
graduate The bI-nletallst- 81 : exada upon
being rid OF an impoSier, who has prae-
ticei upon their crHlullty for the last
twelve years. We 45Iuae Il Senator VII
liam Il. SteHdrt-who has al last thrown
OF the =ilxeT-piated mask which he %
elunssiy wore during three senatorial
campaigns. and now appears in his true
character Of Republican camp follower
and sabserfleni tool Of the present gold
standard. iDperIaalstic and trusts foster
ing administration.
Ne wish our opp Henis tie same I'M
AIloyed Joy upon their acquisition that !
experienced by all true silver men il
their radiance Of tTaitor, and his con-
version from = pretended friend 10 an
open, and therefore harmless, enemy.
Our Member in fongres--We recog-
nize in our Represe etige III Congress,
Hon. Francis q. : cs lands, a. honest and
capable legislator. VINO has seen faithful
10 his trust aud devoted to the best in
ieresi- - ne people + Nevada. We re-
sent the insinaafion IL tie Republican
platform that he il not a bona fide MEM
Der OF our common wealth, and sc declare
that his residence of twelve years in this
State. his home ia WashOe county. his
Identification with the various interests
aud industries 81 Nevada, his active
identification with the silver question
both before and after he entered congress;
his long and honorable service in coli
gress. during which he has been adj
yanced from one important committee to
another until now BE = a member Of the
leading and governing committee Of the
house, the ways aa4 means; and bis
record a. evidenced b. his votes IN con-
gress. commend him to the favorable
consideration III the voters Of Nevada at
the coming election.
The Railroad aud Home Rule - The
/ Central Pacific railroad debt having been
funded. and the control of that railroad
+ having become vested in the Southern
F Pacific, we recognize the fact that for
many wears trans portatiOn in this State
will be in the control Of the Southern Pa
ciiic system. Whilst We favored national
+ legislation bv which the Central Pacific
/ would have been held a. an Independent
i line according II its original purpose, we
realize that recent events have rendered
+ this hope impossible, and that the de-
velopnent Of this state VIII mainly de-
pend upon the liberal policy and wise
+ management of the Southern Pacific sys-
+ TEN. We invite the cooperation Of the
! management of the Southern Pacific III
the building up Of the commonwealth,
the development Of it resources, the in
crease Of its population and in the eco
nomic advancement and beneficial gov
/ eminent 81 the state. We suggest the APP
pontIaent Of a general manager or agent
+ in this State. trained in Tie science 81
f railroading. aud whose residences here
viii bring him IN touch with public
/ spirited citizens OF the wealth,
/ with its varied industries AMI enterprises.
and with the needs and requirements OF
the people. A. weli a in sympathy with
the measures tending 10 I'D govern
ment. IN tie place of permitting the OH
ciou1 interneddiing with cur local polili=
cal affairs by railroad uuaerling, whose
Residence - ia California. tho has 10
knowledge 81 our interest IN stale dcxel-
opmenf, whose activity IN the state Is
purely political in character, and who OBJ
trndes his offensive personality int
every branch of orr State, municipal and
county government. and interferes in
i legislation with which the railroad has
no concern. Every principle Of home
rule requires that this ellicions informed.
ding with oar affairs by a nonresident
political boss should end.
Constitutional eous ention-'Ibe people
of Nevada nave twice yote1 IN favor oi
calling constitutional convention. and
each time their viii has heeu fhwarted
by subsequent ieciulicali4es which have
defeated tie purpose sought. We believe
that or present Constitution Is untitled
for the present conditions of the State
aud an obstruction to any general system
Of economic reform, and that it should
be 50 changed As 10 meet the require
ments of the times. We therefore pledge
our legislative nominees to vots for tbs
calling Of such convention.