The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1908-08-27

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Ii is document that should be read
carefully by the voters of the state.
II given unbiased consideration II
cannot but appeal to the reader as
presentation of the situation which
warrants support. IL follows;
The Republican party of the state
of Nevada, in state convention as
sembled. submits to the people this
declaration of its princiDles:
We again appeal to our citizens TO
aid us in placing this majestic COM
monwealth 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 Republicanism. and those prin-
ciples will continue To be strong in
the hearts of the people.
We rejoice in the continued pros
perity and progress of the country
under Republican administration.
And We point with special pride 10
the magnificent achievements of the
Republican party under the leader
shin of Theodore Roosevelt as presi-
dent of the United States. History
challenges the recital of more vail
ant defense of the rights of the neo-
Pile or more yirile. able. courageous
and conscientious administration of
American public affairs. And we
proudly endorse and commend the
present administration as an exhibit
ton of the mature executive capacity
and constructive genius of the Re
publican party.
We heartily approve the platform
of the Republican party adopted at
the Chicago convention on June Is
last We endorse its every plank.
and we earnestly recommend 1t to the
careful scrutiny of our state.
We feel assured nationally that the
firm purposes of President Roosevelt
will be continued by the election of
Mr.. Taft The American people will
never elect vacillating man as presi-
dent of the United States-a man
who has been on every side of every
public issue and has adapted his prin-
ciples to every yeering popular
breeze The people of Nevada will
remember that the eloquent tongue
of Mr.. Bryan, which in 1896, at the
close of the last disastrous admins
tration, depicted labor as crucified
upon a cross of gold has sounded
since its endorsement of the gold
standard.
The selection of VIM H. Taft and
/ James s. Sherman to lead our party
I in the coming political contest is emf
nently the most fitting that could be
made Mr. Taft's long. capable and
! forceful administration of important
public affairs. and his progressive and
! independent policies assure the Amer
/ lean people of another era of progress
| and prosperity The exalted stand
ard of public integrity with which
the names of Lincoln and Roosevelt
are synonymous. will be perpetuated
[ in the administration of Mr.. Taft and
MIR. Sherman.
STATE RATE LAW.
We recommend the enactment of
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
generals laws. and particularly in our
practice acts as will expedite the adj
ministration of justice.
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congress to use every effort TO secure
the re-opening of the United States
mint at Carson City for the coinage
/ of money
DIRECT ELECTIONS.
We favor 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 in
dustry may pay and be successful.
We believe in the compulsory protec-
ton of the health, life and limb of
employees. and in arbitration as the
best means of settling difficulties aris-
ing ont of labor controversies.
We favor the passage of some
measure to more rigidly protect the
purchasers of mining shares from
fraudulent Misrepresentation.
We are proud of our national irri-
cation system, which was fathered by
a Republican administration and put
into working operation under its
guidance. We pledge every support
and cooperation to make this great
system a complete success within the
boundaries of the state.
BANKING LAWS.
The Republican party of this state
condoles with the citizens of Nevada
whose thousands of dollars found
emplaeement in tottering banks and
unsound financial institutions. In
adequate though the law may be-,
conscientious. efficient and vigorous
enforcement of the so-called banking
act by the Nevada Democratic admin
istration would have protected the
confiding and innocent depositor, and
saved for him his daily earnings and
lifetime savings The functions of a
bank commissioner and bank exam
iner. as prescribed by substantive
law, are to investigate and report be-
fore financial disaster, with view to
avoiding and preventing ii, and not TO
report upon bank wreckage and ruins
after the crash has come. Fearless
and faithful investigation of the
banks of this state by public officials,
sworn to do their duty: an honest de-
sire to protect the people, as well as
the banker, to shield the innocent de-