Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-26
THE KNIGHTS OF LABoR.


cfpIes of this Great and Growing
order of WOrkinyinen.
The alarming development and aggross-
iveness of great capitalists and corpora
tions, unless checked, will inevitably lead
to the pauperization and hopeless desrada-
tion OF tho toiling masses.
II is imperative, II we desire to enjoy the
full blessings Of life. that q check be placed
upon unjust accumulation, and the power
for evil Of aggregated wealth.
This much desired object can be accom-
plished only by the united efforts OF those
who obey the divine Injunction. In the
sweat Of thy face shalt thou cot bread"
Therefore we have formed the Order OF
Knights Of Labor, for the purpose OF orr
gxnizing and directing the power Of the in
dustrial masses, not as . political party
for il is more-in it are crystalized senti-
ments and measures for the benefit of the
whole people, but it should be borne in
mind, when exercising the right Of suf-
frage, that most of the objects herein set
forth can only be obtained through legisla-
tion, and that il is the duty of all to as
sist in nominating and supporting with
their votes only such candidates rs will
pledge their support to those measures, re-
gardiess of party. But no one shall, how
ever, be compelled TO vote with the major
ity, and calling upon all who believe in Sc
curing "the greatest good to the greatest
number" to Join and assist as, we declare
to the world that our aims are:
l. To make industrial and moral worth, not
wealth, the true standard Of individual and
national greatness.
III. TO secure to the workers the full enjoy.
at.Axr uHA IN ffptlxs
leisure in which to develop their intellectual,
moral and social faculties; oil OF the dement's,
recreation and pleasures OF association; In Q
word, 10 enable theT to share In the gains and
honors OF advancing CIVILIZATION.
In order to secure these results, we demand
at the hands OF the state:
III. The establishment of Bureaus Of La.
Dor Statistics, that we may arrive at y correct
knowledge OF tho educational, moral, and
financial condition OF the laboring masses.
w. That the public lands, the heritage OF
tie people, be reserved for actual settlers; not
another acre for railroads or speculatofs, ana
that all lands now held for speculative pur.
poses be taxed t. their full value
" The abrogation of all laws that do not
bear equally upon capital and labor, and the
removal of unjust techntcalties. delays aud
Determinations in the Administrator oi Jus
tice.
vi. The adoption of measures providing for
the health and safety of those engaged In min
ing, manufacturing and building Industries,
chBeeo<
therein for injuries received through lack of
necessary safeguards.
VII. The recognition by incorporation of
trades unions, orders. and such other assoeia-
masses to improve their condition and protect
their rights.
VIII. The enactment Of laws to compel
corporations to pay their employees weekly in
lawful money for the labor OF the preceding
week, and giving mechanics and laborers
first lien upon the products OF their iapor 10
the extent of their fun wages.
TX. The abolition Of the contract system
on National. State and Municipal works.
x. The enactment of laws providing Tor
arbitration between employers and employed
ana to force the decision Of the arbitrators:
XII. The prohibition by law OF the employ
ment of children under ~ years OF age IN
workshops, mines and factories.
XII 10 prohibit the hiring out OF convict
labor.
levied.
And we demand at the hands Of Congress:
XIV. The establishment of national mone-
tary system, in which circulating medium
in necessary quantity shall issue direct to the
people, without the Intervention Of banks
III at ali the national issue shall be full legal
tender in payment of all debts. public and
private; and that the Government shsll not
guarantee or recognize any private banks, or
create any banking corporations
XIV. That interest bearing bonds, bills of
credit or notes shall never be issued by the
Government but that, when need arises. the
emergency shall be met by issue Of legal
tender, non-interest bearing money.
XVI. The importation of foreign labor un-
der contract be prob bited.
XVII That in connection with the Post
ofice the Government shall organize financial
exchanges, safe deposits and facilities for de-
poeit Of the savings of the people in small
sums.
XVIII. That the Government shall obtain
possession, by purchase. under the rights OF
eminent domain, of all telegrsphs. telephones
and railroads, and that hereafter no charter or
license be issued to any corporation for COLI
structioa or operation of any means OF trans
porting intelligence, passengers OF freight.
And while making the foregoing demands
upon the State and National Government, We
will endeavor to associate our own labors.
XIX To establish cooperative institutions
such MS will tend to supersede the wage sys-
tenn, by the Introduction of cooperative In
dustrisl system.
Xxx. To secure for both sexes equal pay for
equal work.
Xxx. TO shorten the hours of labor by 9
general refusal to work for more than eight
hours.
XXI. To persuade employers to agree TO
srbitrato all differences which may arise be-
tween them and their employees. in order that
the bonds of sympathy between them may be
strengthened and that strikes may be rendered