Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1886-06-08
THE KNIGHTS OF LABoR.

cfpies OF this Great and Growing
Order of WOrkinxmcn.
The alarming development and sggress-
iveness Of great capitalists and oorpora-
tions, unless checked, will inevitably lead
to the pauperization and hopeless degrade.
tion Of the toiling masses.
1t is imperative, II 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. SIN 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 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-
ton, and that il is the duty Of all to as
sist in nominating and supporting with
their votes only such candidates a. will
gardless of party. But no one shall, how
ever, be compelled TO vote with the major
ity, and calling upon all who believe in se-
curing 1.-THE greatest good to the greatest
number" TO join and assist us, we declare
to the world that our aims are:
/. To make industrial and moral worth, not
wealth, the true standard Of individual and
national greatness.
H. To secure to the workers the full enjoy.
roa nf he auf facfoy "a
leisure in which to develop their intellectual ,
moral and social faculties; ell OF the Dement'S,
recreation and pleasures of association; In .
word, to enable them to share In the gains and
honors of advancing civilization.
In order to secure these results, We demand
at the hands Of the State:
ILL., The establishments Of Bureaus of La.
Dor statistics, that we may arrive at 8 correc
knowledge OF the educational, moral, and
financial condition Of the laboring masses.
". That the public lands, the heritage Of
the people, be reserved for actual settlers; not
another acre for railroads or speculstors, and
that all lands now held for speculative pur-
poses be taxed t. their full value.
V. The abrogatton OF sll laws that do no {
bear equally upon capital and labor, and the
removal of unjust technfcalities. delays and
Determinations In the administration Of ius .
tice.
vi. The adoption of measures providing 70 r
the health and safety of those engaged In min
ing, manufacturing and building industries.
and for naturalization TO those engaged
therein for injuries received through lack o I
necessary safeguards.
VII. The recognition by incorporation of
trades unions, orders, and such other associa-
tions may be organized by the working
masses to improve their condition and prosecs
their rights.
VIII The enactment OF laws 10 compel
corporations to pay their employees weekly in
lawful money, for the labor Of the preceding
week, and giving ms schanics and lsborers
Apat mn nrndncfg df lt6afp fahoF To
the extent of their full wages.
TX The abolition OF the contract system
on Natsessi. State and Munfcdpal WORKS.
x. The enactment OF laws psovidfng for
arbitration between employers and employed,
and to force the decision OF the arhitrstors.
xI. The prohibition by law OF the employ
ment of children under Is years OF age In
workshops, mines and factories.
XII To prohibit tho hiring out Of convict
labor.
XIII. That 9 graduated income tax be
levied.
XIV. The establishment Of Q national mone-
tsry system, in which Q circulating medium
in necessary quantity shall issue direct to the
people, without the Intervention Of banks
that all the national issue shall be full legal
tender in payment of all debts, public and
private; and that the Government shall not
guarantee or recognize any private banks. or
create any banking corporations.
XIV. That interestbearing bonds, bills of
Government, but that, when need arises. the
emergency shall be met by issue Of legal.
tender, non.interest bearing msney.
XVI. The importation Of foreign labor un.
der contract be prohibited.
XVII That in connection with the Post
ONCE, the Governments shall organize financial
exchanges, safe deposits and facilities for de-
posit 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 railroa ads, and that hereafter no charter or
license be issued to any corporation for con-
structiou or operation Of any means Of trans.
porting intelligence. passengers or freight.
And while making the foregoing demands
upon the State and National Government. we
Will endesvor to associate our own labors.
XIX. To establish cooperative institutions
such as will tend to supersede the wage sys.
tenn, by the introduction Of Q cooperative in.
dustrisl system.
XXX. To secure for both sexes equal pay for
equal work.
Xxx. To shorten the hours of labor by q
general refusal to work for more than eight
hours.
XXI. To persuade employers to sgree to
arbitrate 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
unnecessary.