Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1902-10-03
rnE GunEnNArOHIAL CONTEST.

We endorse the principles OF the
Democratic party us expressed III the
Kansas City plattoi III more esp, cially
those relating to the monetary question,
imperialism, militarism and the trusts. =
We reject utterly the
specious plea OF orr Republican oppor-
ents tina the silver issue is dead. Free
coinage is just in prin:iple, sound in
~econonIics. and there is no reason why
we should not continue our efforts Mt all
cratic State Platform.
l have read your platform md have
carefully considered it aud | most
heartily endorse its every line, word and
syllable,-John Sptrks in Democratic
State Convention.
Could anything be more explicit or
directly to the point than the above ex
tracts from the Democratic State plat.
form, OF the language 81 Mr.. Sparks in
his endorsement thereof? Mr.. Sparks
is ms well known to the residents nf Ne
rada us any maj i'll he State. He is
noted for his strong connections with
the courage OF them. Does any man
who knows hun believe that he uttered
an untruth i'll his endorsement OF the
Democratic platform In lace Of the
we'll known fact that he WIS a most re-
luctnnt candidate and only yielded to
the persistent p%ersuusions Of his friends
Of all parties, when he finally consented
TO 60 upon the ticket, does be-
lieve that ne would make my concession
Of principle to Obtain his unsought
nomination There is not Il man in
Spnrks personally or by repuua-
hon who believes it. The
hired scribblers of the Stewart organs
know the fai~ ity 81 tn, ir statements
when they cha re Mr.. Sparks with be-
ing Il gold standard man, either at the
present time or in lie pnst. Does any
one believe that MIR. Spasks. if elected
governor. as he doubtless will he, will
deviatc from the principles OF the plat.
form he endorsed. in the discharge Of
iiS az 'OCS vi III DtltNt
il for instance, there should be Il
vacancy in the United States Senate
from Nevada, that he would appoint any
MAJ who was not in full sympathy with
the principles Of the platform upon
which he himself was elected?
We would willingly sabmit the above
quentions to Mr.. Sparks opponent. Mr..
y. &. Cleveland, with the utmost con-
tiience that exc and every one Of them
would he answered by Il most emphatic
-nO." Mr.. Cleveland is u fair minded
mau, who is rs close in personal friend
ship to MIR. Sparks us any person in this
or any other State, and, WE are confident
that he does not approve %! the rrilec.
lions upon the political integrity of his
opponent, such Hs ar. beng cast by
some Of the organs Of his party. We
know from his own lips that he con-
codes to MIR. Sparks the same honesty Of
purpose IN political and all other
matters which be claims for himself.
and winch is again conceded to him 10y
Mr.. Sparks and his most ardent
supporters who enjoy the personal
acquaintance Of the Republican guber.
material candidate. IL left to them
selves ther re- would he no mud throwing
or other indecent tactics resorted to in
the campaign. Mr.. Cleveland has a
political record while Mr.. Sparks has
not, except ms l. private citizen. While
the p%Olitical course OF the Republican
candidate would be fair and Legitimate
mRtters Tor comment and criticism The
journal will never accusc him Of such
dishonesty OF purpose, III is charged
against Mr.. Sparks 10y some Of the
undcrlings Of the Nevada Republican
prcss.-Iteno journal.