The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1875-12-04

gntaa,li "a a monetary system based upon the
faith and resources of the natlOn, IN harmony
with the genius Of this Government, and
adapted TO the demands of legitimate busI-
ness. To this end the circulating notes Of all
National and State banks, n well n all local
currency. should he withdrawn from circula-
tion. and a paper money issued BY the Gov
eminent directly TO the people without the in
intervention OF any ystem Of banking corpora
tions, which money shall be legal tender in
PAYMENT Of ali debts public and private,
duties on imports included, texccpt that por-
ton of the interest and principal Of the pres
ent public debt that 10. BY the express terms
Of the law creating it. made payable in me-
tAllic money, shall be % paid. This money
! to be interchangeable, ut the option OF the
holders, with registered government bonds,
bearing rate Of interest not exceeding 800
| per cent. per annum.
. This system of finance will, by stimu-
lating our industries and commerce, soon
make the United States the depository OF the
precious metals of the world
3. The adoption of this system, by fuI-
nishing Efficient money at low interest, VIII
solve the question of cheap transportation,
because it will enable the rallIoadt and car
| rying trades to relieve themselves OF their
| loads of debt, lower their rates, and enable
the people to construct additional lines when
ever internal commerce may require.
L. 1t il the duty of the Government, in
all its legislation, to keep in view the full de-
velopment Of the agricultural and mineral
resources OF our country and ats manutactur-
ing interests.
5. That the great interests Of productive
/ industry claim their Just recognition at the
hands Of the Government, and through the
monetary system here proposed all these IN
! terests can be fully secured
+. That a. the public domain Is the right
ful heritage Of the people, it should not be
distributed to spectators or corporations hut
reserved for actual settlers
7. That it is the duty Of the Government
to equallze the bounties of soldiers, and TO
bring to a speedy settlement all other just
claims arising out Of the late war
5. All rights, privileges and immunltles
recognized by the Government should be
based on the fact Of citizenship, equal rights
before the law being secured by the constltu-
/ ton.
g. That we demand and insist upon severe
retrenchInent and economy in all branches OF
the public service.
10 The rivers and harbors being under
the jurisdiction of the Government. shoult
be by il improved when necessary to the
commerce Of the people.
H. Through the monetary system herein
proposed, there will be established between
the citizens Of this country, East, West,
! North and South, a firm and lasting bond of
union, by giving common interest III com
mon Government, and bringing peace and
prosperity TO each and all Of It's inhabitants
II. As all special privileges, immunities
and powers conferred on corporations OF any
klrd OF nature granted at the expense Of
the people, these privileges and powers must
be held subordinate to the rights Of the
people, and subject to the supervision and
control of the power creating them.