Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1902-09-30

undying honor the heroism and the
sacrifices Of the soldiers and the sailors
Of the republic. We %lenounce the Dem.
o%rratif party for the hostile spirit shown
10 the soldiers boz. who are giving var
orous service in the swamps AMI %jnngles
OF the Philippines. The Republican
party is the firm friend Of our soldiers
aud sailors, aud it il ever ready TO ,le-
fend their honor and to stand pledged
% pensions for all who are disabled and
to the rarp Of he widows and orphans
Of tn ,se who fall fighting for the stars
and stripes.
TariH-fhe Republicans Of Nevada
are uncompromi-inply in favor of the
poiii Y of PROTECTION to American indus
tries ani American labor. We pnint 10
the present unparalleled era OF prosper.
itv and confidently APPEAL to the people
for their Judgment in support of the pro-
~tertive principles of tariff legislation.
The Republican party pledges itself to
correct any inequalities in the tariff
avs as the same NAV become manifest
and provide for snrh adjustments as
will destroy al trusts and moRopolies.
Purity of E%lertions.- We denounce
the repeal Of the purity Of election laws,
and demand the re-enartment OF a law
which will guarantee an absolutely free
and honest popular ballot.
Lotteries.-We are unalterahlv OPP
posed 10 any constitutional amendment
authorizing q lottery.
State Land Contracts.-We declare
our opposition to any legislation intend
ed to decrease the rate of interest upon
state land contracts. and we are unalier-
ably opposed to the leasing of the public
domoin.
Mining-We rejoice that the state of
Nevada IL entering upon a new era of
prosperity and development and that
the awakening Of the mining industry is
bringing orr vast undeveloped resources
to the attention of capital. We favor
every form of legislation beneficial to
mining and recommend the passage of a
law permitting the discoverer of a min
ing claim upon nnimproved and un-
fenced land held in private ownership in
this state to acquire a title thereto for a
reasonable recompensp.
Lake Tahoe-We favor the acquisition
and the exclusive control by the United
States for q national reservation of Lake
Tahoe and its basin in order that no
portion of its waters may be diverted
IRON their natural outlet and course.
Pollution OF Rivers-We nrge that the
rivers OF this state he kept reasonably
free from pollution and that the legisla-
tnre enact such laws as may be neces-
sary to prevent their noxious contami-
nation.
Anarchy-In America, the land in
which a complete liberty in the enjoy
ment of all civil, political and pui,iic
rights, IL established and effectually
maintained. there should be no place for
anarchy. A blow struck at the govern
meDt itself and should be punished az
treason. We demand a fearless enforce
ment Of the existing laws, and as a
farther safeguard, such legislation as
will severely punish all teachers and
practicers OF all anarchistic doctrines. as
we'll as encouragers OF lynchings and all
form Of mob violence.
Platform Principles-Having directly
in mind the last platform OF the Demo-
cratic party of Nevada we submit that
political platforms should he confined to
declarations of party principles and
should not descend to fulsome adulation
of a partisan adherant or TO venemous
abuse of a political opponent.
An Appeal-"With friendship to all
and with malice toward none" we earn
estly invite all good citizens of Nevada,
and especially all of Republican ante
redants, to unite with us in The achieve
ment oil Republican supremacy, general
prosperity and the welfare OF the people.
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