The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-09-21


aud we are opposed to any legislation
which will diminish or improperly Ill
4 vert the income of our schools.
Interstate Commerce = We demand
such legislation rs will protect individuals
and communities from unjust discrimin-
alton, and the public from unjust ano IN
fair transportation rates.
Corrupt Practiees-We demand the
passage of law reasonably limiting the
expenditures of candidates in elections,
and preventing corrupt practices in such
elections.
senator Stewards Defeetion-We con-
graduate the bi-metalists of Nevada upon
being rid OF an imposter. who has prac-
/ ticed upon their erednity for the last
twelve years. We allude 20 senator VII
/ liam NJ. SteWart-who has at last thrown
oil the silver-plated mask which he 50
clnmsily wore during three senatorial
campaigns. and NOW appears in his true
character of Republican calup follower
and suhservient tool OF the present gold
standard. imperialisiie ana trusts iosier-
/ ing administration
| We wish our opponents the same I'M
alleged joy upon their acquisition that Is
I experienced by ali true silver men IA
/ their radiance of a traitor, and his con-
version from pretended frIenu 10 an
omen, and therefore harmless. enemy.
| Our Member in Congress-Ne recog-
nize in our Representative in Congress,
! Hon. Francis q. NeNlauds. an honest and
I capable legislator. who has been faithful
/ to his trust and devoted To the best in
+ terests of the people Of Nevada. We re-
! sent the insiuuation in the Republican
platform that he Is not a bona Tide MEM
/ Der of our commonwealth. aud we declare
+ that his residence OF twelve years ia this
State his home IN Washoe county. his
+ identification With the various interests
and industries Of Nevada his active
= s.ta
both before and after he entered congress;
/ his long and honorable service in eon-
gress, during which he has been adj
i vanced from one important committee 10
another until now he j. "a member OF the
/ leading and governing committee Of the
house, the ways and means: and his
record a. evidenced by his votes IN con-
gress, commend him 10 the favorable
consideration of the voters of Nevada n
/ 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
Pacific, we recognize the ftrt that for
many years transportation in this State
will he in the control OF the Southern Pa
ciiic system. Whilst we favored national
| legislation by which the Central Pacific
would have been held as an independent
line according IL its original purpose, We
realize that recent events have rendered
] this hope impossible, and that thu de-
velopment Of this State will mainly de-
pend upon the liberal policy aud wise
management Of the Southern PacIfic svz-
tenn. We invite the cooperation Of the
management of the Southern Pacific IN
the building up Of tho commonwealth.
the development of its resources, the in
crease of is population aud in the eco
nomic advancement and beneficial gov
eminent of the state. We suggest the an
int .F
in this State, trained in the science of
railroading, and whose residence here
will bring him in touch with public
spirited citizens OF the commonwealth.
with its varied industries and enterprises.
and with the needs and requirements Of
the people, As well as in sympathy with
the measures tending 10 g0od govern
ment. In the place OF permitting the OFF,
eious lnterneddhng with our local polili-
cal affairs by railroad underiing. whose
residence Is in California. who has no
knowledge Of our interest in state aexal-
opment. whose activity in the Stale il
purely political In character aud who OBJ
trudes his offensive personality into
every branch OF our State municipal and
county government. and iularferfS in
legislation with which the railroad has
no concern. Every principle Of home
rule requires that this ofiicions informed
ding with our affairs by a nonresident
political boss should end.
constitutional Conveniently people
OF Nevada have twice voted ia favor 81
calling constitutional convention. and
each time their viii has been fhWartea
by subsequent technicalities which have
defeated The purpose sought. We believe
that eur present Constitution s. untitled
for the present conditions Of the State,
and an obstruction 10 any general SYSTEM
OF economic reform, aud that if should
he 20 changed as to meet the require
ments OF the times. We therefore pledge
our legislative nominees Is yots for the
calling Of such convention