Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1906-10-12

working a marvellous transformation In the
social and economic life of sixteen states
and territories, and supplying new hope to
millions of American citizens who will OBJ
tain homes under its beneficent operation.
In view of his splendid service we most
heartily endorse his candidacy for re-elec-
ton In 1908.
lo.-We are earnestly in favor of the
creation by law of the office of bank in
spector to the end that she dspositors of
money in such institutions may be adj
quately protected.
live believe that legislation should
at all times be passed with a view to COM
fort and safety of the working man; and
to that end it is urged that suitable laws
be enacted by the next Legislature of this
state providing for 4 mine inspector who
shall examine all mines. aGits, tunnels,
shafts, ETC., and keep all the works up to
a certain standard fixed by law.
lin the rapid upbuilding now going
on in our state it is extremely important
that ample provision shall be made for
PUBLIC school instruction. EToo long the
schools, outside the larger towns, have
drlfted on with no adequate supervision,
and apparently with no effort on the part
of the educational department to provide a
definite courSe Of study or to introduce
practical lines of work on I systematic
basis. We favor 4 practical state course
of study; ample funds for. the schools and
liberal salaries for the teachers.
UNIVERSITY.
The State University should receive es-
pecial attention. 1t is purely 4 state insti-
tuition and is doing Il noble work for our
young men and women. We favor liberal
appropriations for its support, and such
legislation rs will place and keep it on a
cash basis. The university should be keE
entirely out OF politics, and with that end
in view, we favor the nomination of but
two OF the four regents to be chosen ut the
coming election, one for the long term and
one for the short term, at the same time
authorizing the State Central Committee
to fill the vacancies upon the ticket from
the candidates selected by the Republican
party, if that party takes similar action,
otherwise to fill vacancies as may be
deemed best.
l3--We demand that the United States
mint at Carson City be opened for the
coinage Of gold and silver according to law.
STATE TERMINAL POINT.
1--we are in favor of Indicating in the
most positive terms to all railroads travers-
ing our state that we expect and demand
the establishment by each of them of a
terminal point in Nevada, in conformity
with the Interstate Commerce Law.
l5-We believe that the interests of cap
ital and labor ale inter dependent and
pledge ourselves to do all that lies in our
power by means of Legislation and other
legitimate methods to foster and protect
their interests.
We believe that laboring men should be
encouraged and given the greatest freedom
to organize and combine for the betterment
and protection of their social, educational
and financial condition and for the purpose
of securing to themselves fair wages and
working hours. As we have done in the
past, we shall also in the future, encourage
the adoption of the eight hour laboring day
in all occupations where it is reasonable
and appropriate, and extend it by legisla-
ton to all occupations wherein the consti-
tuition will permit.
CAPITAL PROTECTED.
We stand for the fullest protection Of
capital and of vested property interests
and shall endeavor to encourage the great
est Possible investment of outside and local
capital 1t our state, by careful and liberal
legislation in its protection and by the i'm
partial administration Of existing laws.
BRYAN THE MAN.
The election OF 1906 will be the prelude
Of the great Presidential struggle In 1908.
The Democratic standard bearer of two
years hence is already nominated in the
hearts Of the American people. Twice be-
fore the people Of Nevada have given an
overwhelming majority of their votes to
the great leader and statesman whom des-
tiny has clearly marked rs the next PreSi.
dent Of the United States. In this years
campaign we are fighting rs battle, as
through ten weary years , Eas fought the
battle of Nevada. II N.%ada would pay
her debt of gratitude to one who has
foughtthe fight and kept the faith if Nevada
would see the aspirations of her people,
triumphant two years hence, she will make
sure OF 4 Democratic victory in November
next, and thereby express in unmistakabIe
terms her confidence in the leadership, the
character and the wisdom of the next
President of the United States, William