Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1886-05-02
THE KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
Preamble and Declaration OF Prin.
ctples of this Great and Growing
Order of wOrkingrnen.

ciples of this Great and Growing
Order of WOr rkingmen.
The alarming developments and aggress-
iveness OF great capitalists and corpora
tions, unless checked, will inevitably lead
to the pauperization and hopeless degrade.
tion OF the toiling masses.
1t is imperative, il we desire to enjoy the
full blessings of life, that 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. &c In the
sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread"
Therefore we have formed The Order OF
Knights of Labor, for the purpose OF or
ganizing and directing the power Of the in
dustrial masses, not as . political party,
for 1t 10 more-in IL are crystalized senti-
ments and measures for the benefit OF the
whole people, but il should be borne In
mind, when exercising the right Of suf.
frsge, that MOST OF the objects herein set
forth can only be obtained through legisla-
tion, and that 1t is the duty of all to as
sist In nominating and supporting with
their votes only such candidates ess will
pledge their support 70 those measures, re-
gardless of party. Bot no one shall, how.
ever, be compelled 70 vote with the major
ity, and calling upon all who believe in 20.
curing 1.-THE greatest good to the greatest
number" to join and assist Us, we declare
to the world thet 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.
ment of the wealth they create. suficient
leisure in which to develop their intellectual,
moral and social faculties; all Of the dement's,
word, to enable them to share In the gains and
honors of advancing civilization.
In order to secure these results. We demand
ct the hands Of the State:
Ill. 1he establishment of Bureaus of La.
Dor statistics, that we may arrive ct correct
knowledge OF the educational, moral, and
financial condition OF tbs laboring masses.
~. That the public lands, the heritage Of
another acre for railroads Or speculstors, and
that all lands now held for speculative pur-
poses be taxed to their full value.
v. The sbrogation Of all laws that do not
removal of unjust technicslities. delays and
determinations In the administration Of jus I.
tice.
vi. The adoption of measures providing for
the health and safety Of those engaged In min.
ing, manufacturing and building industries,
and for naturalization to those engaged
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