The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-23
DEMANDS OF THE KNIGHTS.
Some of the Things They Will Ask from
the Coming Indiana Legislature.
Secret Boycott Against Chicago Packers-An
Alleged Movement to Depose Powderly-
Adverse Labor Legislation Averted
Special 10 the 1ndianapOli, Jousnar.

Special 80 the Indianapolis Journal.
| BRAZIL, Ind, Dec. % The Knights of Labor
of which a strong lodge fourishes here in re
Gently adopted declaration of principles, demand
at the hands of the State:
First-The establish ent of bureau of labor sta
tistcs. that may arrive at correct knowledge OF
the educational, moral and financial condition of the
| abOrlng masses.
| Second-That public lands the heritage of the peo.
pe be reserved for actual settlers: another
for railroads or spectators, and that all lands now
held for speculative purposes be taxed to their full
! value.
| Thrd-Abrogation of all laws that do not bear
equally upon capital and labor and the removal of UNI
just techncates, delays and determinations in the
administration of Justice.
Fourth-Adoption of measures providing for the
health and safety of those engaged mining, and
manufacturing and building industries and for in
Identification to those engaged therein for injuries
celyed through lack of necessary safeguards.
F1fth-The recognition by Incorporation of trades
unions and such other associations be organized
by the working to improve their condition and
protect their rights.
Sixth-Enactment of laws to compel corporations to
pay their employees weekly. in lawful money for the
labor of the preceding week. and to give mechanics
and labOrePs first lien upon the products of their la
Dor to the full extent of their wages.
STANDARDIZATION of the contract system on ma
tional. State and municipal works.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of laws providing for arbitration
between employers and employed, and to enforce the
decision of arbitrators.
Ninth-Prohibition by law of the employment of
J
and factories
Tenth-Prohibiting thehiring out of convict labor
Eleventh-That graduated income tax be levied.
Secret BoycOtt-MOvement N gainst Powderiy.
CHICAGO, Dec % District Assembly "a
Knights of Labor, has appointed a committee of
five, which is engaged in an investigation of the
stock yards strike, and it is asserted tonight
that the for the investigation is that Dis
tpio Aooo hlx, (+ha
assembly, has caused a secret boycott to be is
sued against those of the Chicago packers who
were particularly hostile during the late strike.
The two district assemblies. "a and 81, embrace
nearly all the Knights in Chicago and Cook
county. District Assembly "a and District
1876, it is said, were asked to sup
mort the District 81. The members of
"a preferred thorough investigation of matters
connected with the strike before taking such
step. and the committee is now taking testimony.
Among the witnesses summoned Messrs.
Harper. Gaunt and Dolan. who were expelled
from their local assemblies during the strike
They we're charged with treason and several
other otfenses.' Upon the result of the investiga
ton depends the action to be taken in relation
to the boycott by District Assembly "a the
membership of which includes nearly all the
Knights in Chicago except the packing house
district No 81 and Seamen's Assembly. The
intention of District 81 is to inaugurate gen
eral boycott against several of the packers, and
make it permanent
The action of General Master Workman Pow
DERBY ia declaring the strike off and ordering the
men back at ten hours, it is said, has led to
strong local movement to have him deposed 1t
is claimed that special session of the Knights
General Assembly can be convened upon call
issued by Ave district assemblies from five
States. Those favoring the move say that four
other assemblies besides No 81 can be secured
I1.,h - 4 l. Till -. L.
la this connection it is asserted that 7. B.
Barry and Mr.. Carleton, the two members of
the general executive committee who sent
to Chicago to settle the strike, left the city with
unfriendly feeling toward POwderly, and it is
limited that a crusade has been inaugurated
against him. In case special session of the
General Assembly is called before the next reg
Mar convention, it will consist of the same dele
gates that met at Richmond. 1t is this fact say
the anti Powderly faction, that gives the move
ment pause.