Year: 1878

and demands ct me hands Of the State Legis-
lature legislation having in view the regula-
tiOn aud equalization Of freights and fares on
all railroads within this State. k


Resolved. That In their shameless disregard
Of our svowed principles, the Democratic
party of this State in their unmistakable pur-
pose to nominate the present incumbent of
the gubernatortal Office for third term, have
brought upon themselves the deserved dis
trust, not only Of every Republican, but Of
the mora honorable and consistent members
of their own party.


Resolved. That We believe in the doctrine
Of rotation in Office, and that SO believing
we are opposed to the nomination OF candi.
dates to office under the State government for
third term. .dt tt#.#5


Resolved That we hail with Joy the re-
monetization Of silver ss O step toward our
emancipation from the grasp Of the corrupt
money rings of Europe and America, and we
ask Congress to complete the measure of our
redemption by according to silver unrestrain-
ed coinage.


Resolved. That in the legislation Of the
forty fifth Congress nothing more fully COM
mands our appreciation than the efforts Of our
Senators and Representatives in securing the
reconciliation of silver and the dual stand
ard in the coinage of the country.


Resolved, That there should be retrench-
ment in the public service; that men elected
to office should be qualified by education, in
telligence and business habits to perform the
duties Of their respective offices, and that the
system Of deputyships and clerkships at pres
ent existing in the interest Of State officers
should be abolished at once and forever.


Resolved. That the public lands are the
property of the people, and therefore they
should be reserved for actual settlers, aided
in their settlement by the Government and
protected in their possessions by just laws.


Resolved. That we recognize the wisdom of
tho 70 ner af a1rp opefi fufin in N a
for the taxation of the proceeds of the mines;
that oil taxes should be equal and uniform
that the present system of taxation is as just
and fair as any that can be devised and should
be preserved; that the mining corporations
doing business In this State pay no more than
their just proportion Of taxes, while the
railroad property situated within this State
pays much less than its just proportions; that
no more taxes should be raised any one year
than are necessary to defray the actual and
necessary expenses OF the State during the
same period. when economically and honestly
administered; that the present rate of assess
ment of property should be decreased so as to
produce only such a sum as is absolutely re-
quired to pay the expenses OF the State, at
the same time having due regard to the sur.
plus of funds already in the treasury.


Resolved. That we refer with pride to the
record of the Republican party in Congress
where, in spite of the assau is of a malignant





dishonor rests, and not one act has been
brought to light which reflects anything bu,
renown upon the representatives of our
organization and its principles.


Resolved, That labor in itself recognizes
the Republican party as its exponent; de.
mands emancipation from oppression, and
Elevation to its proper dignity. just and
equal place with capital. and that both are
alike necessary to the we'll being of society.


Resolved, That the general government
should mmediately take such steps as to alb
solutely stop the further immigration oi
Asiaties TO our country; and that such just
and peaceful measures should be adopted as
may be appropriate and necessary to induce
those already among us to quit our shores q
the earliest practicable moment.


Resolved. That the Republican party Of the
State Of Nevada enters its most solemn pro
test and condemnation against any corrupt
interference In the politics or legislation OF
this State, by moneyed rings or corporations
or the representatives of aggregated wealth OIL
capital; that we view with alarm the increasing
and uneeasing attempts Of the moneyed
powers Of the Pacific States to control the
elections aud shape the legislation of said
States that the principle and practice are
fraught with danger to our Republican form
of government, and should be frowned down
aud resisted by every individual who has al
heart the welfare of American institutions
and the freedom of the masses.


Resolved TDat we are uDalternDIy opposed
to the diversion Of any moneys raised by the
taxation Of the whole people to the use OIL
benefit of any sect or religious denomination


Resolved, That we solemnly declare 1t to be
the sentiment Of the Republican party that
the breach Of pledge given to a nominating
convention by successful candidate for Of
fee Is more disgrhceful and dishonorable
than the violation of any private trust or duty
can possibly be.


Resolved, That to promote the advance,
ment Of education and morals, to stimulate q
true and beneficent eplightenment. and to
preserve to the men. women and children OF
this State the fruits Of the taxes so cheerfully
borne and eo.erously disbursed in behalf OF
our admirable system of public schools; to
maintain the Union and protec. its flag; 10
guard the memories of the dead who died In
the name of Union, liberty and law; and to
vindicate all cur acts aud purposes is the aim
and mission Of the Republican party here and
elsewhere; and, first Of all, to do that which
is best for the preservation and perpetuation
of that party and its principles, holding all
mems claims and aspirations secondary to
these high claims and ends: these are our du
ties, and these the intentions We do most
strennonsly maintain and avow.