The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1908-09-01
STATE REPUBLICAN
PLATFORM

The Republican party of the state of
Nevada. in state convention assembled,
submits to the people this declaration
of its principles:
We again appeal to our citizens in
aiding us in placing this majestic
commonwealth where it rightfully be-
longs, in the triumphant ranks of the
Republican states of the American
Union. We reaffirm our belief in, and
pledge our loyalty to, the principles
of R~epublicanism, and those principles
will continue to be strong in the hearts
of the peoples.
We rejoice in the continued pros
perity and progress of the country
under Republican administration. And
we point with special pride to the
magnificent achievements of the Re-
publican party under the leadership of
theodore Roosevelt as president of the
United States. History challenges the
recital of a more valiant defense of the
lights of the people, or a more virile,
able, courageous and conscientious adj
ministration of American public af-
fairs. And we proudly endorse aud
commend the present administration
as IN exhibition Of the mature capae
ity and constructive genius of the
Republican party.
We heartily approve the platform OF
the Republican party adopted at Chi
cago on June Is last. We endorse
its every plank, and we earnestly ON
mend it to the careful scrutiny AMI
consideration of the people Of our
state.
Election Of Taft.
We feel assured nationally that the
firm purpose of President Roosevelt
will be continued by the election OF
Mr.. Taft. The American people will
never elect a vascillating man as pres
ident of the United States-a man
who has been on every side of every
public issue, and has adapted his prin-
ciples to every veering breeze. The
people of Nevada will remember that
the eloquent tongue of Mr.. Bryan,
which in 1896, at the close of the last
disastrous Democratic administration,
depicted labor as crucifed upon a
cross of gold has sounded since it's
endorsement of the gold standard.
The selection of William H. Taft
csta abit ~. W eau u
party in the coming political contest
is %eminently the mast fitting that
could be made. MI. Taft's long, capa-
BILE and forceful administration of
important public affairs, and his pro-
gressive and Independent policies as
sure the American people of another
era of progress and prosperity The
exalted standard of public integrity
with which the names of Lincoln and
Roosevelt ore synonymous, will be per
petuated in the administration of Mr..
Taft and Mr.. Sherman.
Important State Issues.
We recommend the enactment of a
state railroad rate law, and the vigor-
Gus enforcement of the rights of ship
pers and passengers. And we further
demand that terminal freight rates be
established for Nevada.
We advocate such changes in our
general laws, and particularly in our
practice acts, as viii expedite the ad-
ministration of justice.
We pledge our representatives in
congress to use every effort to secure
the re-opening of the United States
mint at Carson City for the coinage of
money.
We favor "A constitutional amend
ment providing for the election of
United States senators by direct vote
of the people.
We believe in the eight-hour day for
labor, and the highest wages industry
may pay and be successful. We be
in the compulsory protection of
the health, life and limb of employees,
and in arbitration as the best means of
settling difficulties arising out of labor
controversies.
We favor the passage of some mea-
sure to more rigidly protect the pur-
of mining shares from fraudn-
lent Misrepresentation.
We are proud of oub national irri-
cation system, which wat fathered by
a Republican administration and put
into working operation under its guild
ance. We pledge every support and
cooperation to make this system a
complete success within the boundaries
of our state.
Banking Laws.
The Republican party of this state
condoles with the citizens of Nevada,
thousands of dollars found en-
placement in lettering banks and IN
sound financial institutions. made
quate though the law may be, consci-
e%ntieus, efficient and vigorous enforce
ment of the so-called banking act by
the Nevada Democratic administration
would have protected the c~onfiding and
depositor, and saved for him
his daily earnings and lifetime saw
The function of a bank commits
and bank examiner, as pre-
by substantive law, is to in
vestigate and report before financial
disaster, with a view to avoiding and
preventing it, and not to report upon
bank wrecking and ruins after the
has come, Fearless and faithful
Investigation of the banks of this