The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1908-09-28

PLATFORM
The Democrats Of Nevada, in convention
assembled, unqualifedly indorse. in letter an'
spirit, the declaration Of principles recently
adopted by the representatives Of the party
assembled at Denver, Colorado, and hereby
pledge the support Of the united Democracy
of Nevada to that answering champion o.
the rights Of the common people, William
Jennings Bryan Of Nebraska.
seaafors by Popular Vote
We especially renew our demand for ar
amendment TO the Federal Contribution pro
yidine for the election Of United States Sen.
asors by the direct vote of the people. and
condemn the attitude OF the Republican
Senate majority in refusing the demand of the
people for such amendment.
Demand Primary Lar
Until such amendment can be adopted, we
favor the passage by the Legislature of this
State Of q law governing both primary and
general elections similar to that in force and
effect In the State Of Oregon, which virtually
insures the election of United States Senators
by direct vote of the people; and we pledge
all Democratic Legislators in the forthcoming
Legislature to vote for . measure Of this
character.
The Public schools
We r~eiterate our former pledge to encourage
education and provide literally for the public
schools and the State University.
We strongly recommend legislation pro-
viding means Of support for newly organized
school districts, and further legislation looking
towards additional revenue sufficient to make
possible at least nine months school for every
district in Nevada.
senator Nesriands
We take pleasure and pride in presenting as
our candidate for United States Senator to
succeed himself the Hon. Francis G. New
Iands, whose career in Congress Is now a part
Of the nations history, who was more instru-
mental than any other man in establishing the
great irrigation and reclamation system,
which has been Of such inestimable benefit to
the people Of our State. We pledge the Dem
ocratic members Of the next Legislature to
vote for him unless the Republican party
shall comply with the conditions set out in a
resolution adopted by this convention, in
which event we pledge the Democratic men,
bers Of the Legislature to vote for the candidate
receiving the highest number of totes in the
State at the next general election.
Governor Sparks
We commend the integrity. ability and
faithfulness Of the late Governor Sparks, who
died at the post of duty in the service of the
State which he had helped upbuild.
George A. bartlett
We endorse the record of our Representative
In Congress Hon. George A. Bartlett and
especially his activity in having passed
through the Lower House the bill for estab-
fishing the Bureau of Mines.
Republican Panics
We challenge the Republican claim that the
progress Of the country during the past years
are due TO Republican policies. Thoughtful
people know that every great panic that has
swept over the country since the close of the
Civil War has come with Republican policies
In full force and effect and the country is even
now suffering from financial depression and
industrial paralysis.
For the People
We point with pride to the commendable,
constructive and beneficial legislation which
has been enacted by the Democratic party for
the benefit Of the people Of this State and
refer especially to the Eight Hour Labor Law.
the Employer Liability Act. the Railroad
Commission Act, the law permitting school
districts to issue bonds for the construction Of
school houses. the State Irrigation Act and
the Acts providing for the gradual and
progressive reduction of q tax rate to the
counties, cities and towns, under which
marked reductions Ia taxation have been
made.
Lar and Order
We are In favor Of a rigid and impartial en-
forcement Of the laws for the protection o
both persons and property. and for the main
tenancs Of peace and order within the cnnfine
Of our State. We feel that IL the State SHOULD
leave itself powerless to deal with the emer
gencies as they arise. it can never enjoy tn
respect and confidence Of either its siste
States or the National Government and tina
its progress and prosperity viii be s~eriousl,
retarded by the fear Of both labor and capita
that their respective rights will not b
adequately protected.
We therefore demand that the presen
State Police Law be maintained with sue
amendments as will insure against abuse Q
power. Interference in local affairs. excep
where the local officers are unable or unwillin
to perform their sworn duty, and will guar
against the police force degenerating into
political machine.
We condemn - cowarjly. unratriotic an
unworthy the action of the recent Republica
convention In refusing for demagoRic politics
purposes any direct reference tn, or endorse
ment Of this measure, although the passag
of the law was advocated by every Republica
newspaper In the State and the bill receive
the support. with but two exceptions. Of ever,