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Workmen's advocate., 1888-12-22
CHIN ESE.

The Chinese have pretty much stopped coming into San Francisco for the present, but they have not stopped coming into the United States For the last month they have beer crowding into British Columbiat at a great ra'e--150 iu that one month, against l4S in a whole year and half ending July l, 1888.
 Of course, this is only a stepping stone to this country. They are readily smuggled over the border, with little concealment and no if1i- culty. This Is exactly as the Sfar predicted when the Scott bill was passed. Without an effective regis tration system the law can be evaded with perfect ease.
 Collector Hager refuses to issue any "merchant' certificates to Chi nese leaving this city, by reason of the immense chances for fraud by the Chinese procuring them, and as the issue is optional with hlm. The Washington authorities may cer- tainly order him to do otherwise, but until they do so the frauds are thoroughly prevented. .-San Fron- CISCO Sur.
Workmen's advocate., 1888-12-22
PROFIT SHARING.

Do we believe in profit sharing? Well, we incline to the belief that there is great deal of humbug about some of the recorded offers of capitalists to share their profits with their employees. To share profits, pure and simple is one thing; to share profits after six per cent. on the "estimated' capital invested, ;, the capitalist and his confidential agents to make the estimates and keep the books, is another thing. The latter may be only plan for getting extra work and care at low rates. -Hayes Ialley 1drerttser (dom.)
Workmen's advocate., 1888-12-22
WHAT OTHERS SAY.
WHAT STRUCK THE "POST :'

WHAT STRUCK THE "pOST:'
 If that portion of the message which treats of the communism of capital gives shock to the capital istic class, it is precisely what they need, for capital can have no secure foundation under universal suffrage except through equality of rights and privileges. The laws must not only secure such equality, but they must seem to do so. The door must be closed to dispute upon that point, and it never can be closed so long as any portion of the community are taxed for the benefit of any other - Ecening Post ("mugwump").
Workmen's advocate., 1888-12-22
FEDERATION OF LABOR.

In the absence of any official re- port of the proceedings of the Amer ican Federation of Labor recently in session at St. Louis,, it might per haps be premature to form 8 de- clded opinion, From the reports at hand the eight hour question, it seems, has received considerable at tentlOn, and the notion of fixing a date for the introduction of the shorter workday was prevailing one. With extraordinary prepara- tion and effort it may be partially successful, even when 1t Is consld- cred that the organized workmen all told dS not comprise mofe than"a tenth of the wage workers. It Is another question whether the requi- site preparation and effort will or can be made under the clrcumstan- ces. The Federation still sticks to the old fashioned form of organjza- ton which socialists are so tired of, and which cannot but initiate against the effectiveness of the or ganization. The selection of off cers with ''power to act' by na- tonal convention is as stupid an attempt at securing intelligent ad- mlnlstration as the election of a president of the United States.
 The Philadelphia TagcblaH wit
 tiIy refers to the convention thus:
 The labor movement is slowly pro- gresslng. We don't know whether we should place most stress on the "slowly
 or on "progresslng We must say slowly, seeing that the delegates did
 nothing mere than ride the ancient
 trades union merry go-round. There
 was d lack of deeper inquiry into socia
 conditions, both in the address of the president and in the ptuceeiings of tn, , convention, We have no objection t, f that which was said and resolved upon but we must ask, Is that alT"
 No doubt, if this years conven
 tion brought forth results equal t, 7 previous conventions, and in tn, same line of "progrcss," Organized 7 Labor all over the country will ech, r the TageJ10tfs query, "ls that all 7
Workmen's advocate., 1888-12-22

The result of the political religious war in Boston resulted in defeat of the Roman Catholic politicians. The opposing religionists claim a victory for themselves, but with the following exhibit of the complexion of the various committees of the School Board, one may well imagine that any American, be he Jew, Gen tile or ordinary, common sense cltl- zen, should have felt anxious for the public schools.
 Out of twenty-four members con- stituting the School Board, eleven were Romanists, and several others svmpathized and voted with them uniformly. The committees of the board were constituted as follows : Committee on Annual Report, three members, all Romanlsts Committee on Manual Training-school, three members, all Romanists Committee on Nominations, four Romanists, and Miss Hastings {; Committee on Horace Mann School, majority Rom- anlsts; Commitsa on Hygiene,
Workmen's advocate., 1888-12-22

they would be buried in oblivion if they did not shout out now and then. Pass by such men; if they persist in their conduct do not stop to scold them; ignore them, and in stead of begging them to work, do it yourself, even if it doubles your burden. Remember the reason why you organized, the object in view, and tell me if you can afford to not do these things. T. II. GARsIDE.
Workmen's advocate., 1888-12-22
SOCIAL DEMOCRACY, ANARCHISM
 AND PHYSICAL FORCE.


 In view of Mrs. Parsons meetings, and the comments on her speeches, as well as upon anarchsm generally which have appeared in some of our contemporaries, we consider it ne- cessary to state plainly the position of Social Democrats with reference to anarchism and physical force.
 We are opposed to anarchlsm so far as 1t has ever been lntelhglbIy formulated. because 1t assumes for the individual a perfect freedom ot initiative which does not and can not exist because, in theory, at least, it is opposed to all voting and political action; because its adher- ents declare that there must be ho authority or discipline, and conse- ouently no organlzatlon-tor organl- z.tion cannot exist without authority and discipline; and, be- ause, as the result of all this, in order to do something to upset the present capl- talist system, which they detest as we do, anarchists are compelled to resort. and do as a matter of fact re- sort when they are logical, to lndl- yidual assassination and dynamite ventures. These latter actions we Social Democrats hold may be and are iustliable in conditions such as
Workmen's advocate., 1888-12-22
DECEMBER 22! 1888.
A VAST DIFFERENCE.

There seems to be determlna- tion on the part of so-calIed anar. chlsts to assist in Confoundlng so- cialist ideas with their own wild va Brings, in order to hamper the on- Ward march of Socialism. Such Eowardly tactics are worthy of the fabble that permitted its acknowl- bdged leaders to die without eXercis ng their professed prerogatives and karrying out their vaunted principle ! "deeds.
 ems Christensen, the socialist or of the Chicago A1bejter ZeH. of which Spies was the editor bis day, was pitched upon as one thelr victims, and the following pnsense was imputed to him There is no essential difference be- een anarchist and socialist. Of nrse Mir. Christensen denied thus, t 1t got into the capitalist papers, yerthelcss, and his denial will not ]eh all the readers of the canard. It is therefore with some degree of tisfactlon that we find the OV Civ Derrick of the 18th inst, a capital newspaper, remarklng upon tue feet as follows:
 'Jenz Christensen, editor of the sane Aer that was formerly conducted by ust Spies, of anarchist n0tOriety, there is no essential difference keen anarchist and socialist; they are CTS for the same end. The differ consists in tactics only This is Anarchist view; but Co the credit of ialism be it said, it's leaders deny any htity with anarchy, Without stat what the end may be that all are ihibS Jul 'liN IithillilS lNIltltilN bl re. If he means that the end, aim CT rpose is he reformation of society, h, t also have included the Christian ion as a co worker in the same se. But every Christian worker ould be conscious at the same time hat the difference in tactics betweeI harchists and Christians is so great tha is impossible to find point of co,ope atlon in any position of the system. $, etween anarchism and socialism ther wide and impossible Chasm in this hat the plans, methods or tactics 0 narchy are to utterly destroy govern ment while the system of socialism i fo establish governments of the people tor the people and by the people and { utilize these for the benefit of society Socialism is based upon the preservation bf sQciety; anarchism upon the disrul bia1l pf society. There Is much in Socla teachings that Is erroneous and eve hersible, but they should never l. pnded with anarchy. Whalrvt his,akes of Socialism may be.
 build up, whereas anarchy woul
 own. The difference in tactic,
 y thing.
 capitalist papers general
 be fair enough to acknow
 even as much as the OH Ci ick we could easily manage the tons as to the crroncouSness ( ehenslbllity they may ajlege ! plsments of Socialism. Let th
 4, explain what there is abor
 inciples of Socialism that
 ensible. Surely not th
 rvation of society" or th
 ling up.'
 to resume at the entranC
 all in which an anarchist
 was in progress in Ne
 week, Prof. Garside foun
 Irlbuting bills announein
 lz z.:..anarehist
Workmen's advocate., 1888-12-22

The International Congress pro- posed for Switzerland in 1889 by the Socialist fraction of the German Reicbstag will probably be foregone. as the Paris Congress for which we rriptad tkn call last waak will m
Workmen's advocate., 1888-12-22
METHODS.

WG 1SCS'
 Socialism is q combination of principles, the active operation of which will produce more just dls- tribution of natural productions. We are socialists because we believe the principles involved and are anx- ious to propagate them, believing that when men know them they will gladly accept and demand change.
 But the query is often made, how best to reach the masses, and hay ing reached them to convert them ? 1 will outline few of what have been proved to be the best known methods.
 We assume that a Section exists, and that every office is filled; also that each officer is capable of doing the duty assigned to him. Let us now take a general survey of the Section.
 SHlRKING OFFICE
 is a common disease in any organi- zation; there seems to be all antlp- athy to take any particular duty, and yet no particular reason can be given except that an officer must al- ways be present and punctual on the meeting night.
 When man takes hold of social ism he must consider himself as be- ing absolutely given to the cause. His time and all he possesses should be considered as belonging to the principles which to him, at least, should be sacred. Men, especially socialists, should never say
 1 CAN'T,
 but with Rcheleu refuse to recog- nize the word fail. Now, do not consider me as being too sangulne, or as wanting men to neglect their other duties; this would be just as wrong as the very action l am writ ing about; but if every man would gauge his own capacity and set him self to do work in accordance with that capacity, there would soon be a tremendous upheayal amongst men. Every man can do something; there Is some particular sphere for each :; find it out and then do 1t. There never was a man who tried to do his duty who was not accused of some thing or other. Comrades, you will find such men everywhere; treat them and their sayings and doings as if you were ignorant of them. It Is often the case that a man be- comes discouraged and disgusted by the petty jealousies and strife of such reople, and drops out of active service entirely. That IS silly and wrong. Go on, hold up your head, if you answer them you give them cause for further talk, and so cause your members to divide, some favor ing you and some your traducer. The strength of being right is a tower to the innocent and comfort to the weary. You have no time to waste pickering with one another, you have onl y time to work. There are even now many
 DOGS IN THE HANGER. Men who will neither work them. selves nor allow anybody else tc work If they can hinder them.
Workmen's advocate., 1888-12-22

One of the peculiar features in relation to the labor movement is the gratuitous advice offered to or ganizations by persons who are not members thereof. Why should a trades unionist or member of the "noble and holy,' place value upon such outsiders unasked solicitude? :? As for the socialists, they are the re- cipients of more well meaning coun- sel from men who know more about socialists and the needs of the So- cialist Party than all the present members of the organization put together. It IS pleasant to have such staunch supporters and tried friends.
Workmen's advocate., 1888-12-22
NOTES.

Montesquieu said that the tyranny of a monarch Is not more destructive of state than apathy for the con- mon veal is of a republic. This is something that Americans especially should take to heart.
Workmen's advocate., 1888-12-22

w Q I2 K M E MS good men their lives a year or so ago. Don't imagine that the right to publicly assemble and express opinions is guaranteed to all. There's a mistake somewhere, but it isn't in the Constitution.
 American Sections will remember that they must send in the result of their vote upon the Resolution and Constitutional Amendment to the National Executive Committee be- fore the 3lst inst. The resolution, etc., will be found on the next page under head of "General Vote.
 The first of May is to be the date of introducing the eight-hour sys- tenn, according to 8 resolution of the Federation of Trades at St. Louis last week. This may mean a general strike of all the workmen organized and affiliated with the Federation. We wonder if Powderly's croak will be heard before the eventful day, if it is eventful.
 The Socialists of Syracuse cast forty-six votes in one ward alone, and many more in other wards. The official count credited them with d total of forty-nine votes. Either there was cheating or the Socialist votes were counted as " scattering" When the Socialist vote amounts to solid majority in any district the result will be a scattering of bood- lers
 Powderly, the head man of the Knights of Labor, 1t is said has as sured the faithful that he made no promises to the Roman Catholic hierarchy, So it's question of veracity between Terence and Cardi- nal Gibbons. Gibbons has intimated that Powderly promised to strike out from the Declaration of Principles the paragraph relating to the land question. The K. of l.. Platform says nothing about the George theory, consequently the NeY X Sun, when it said last 7, Hay that 'Pdwderly' promised t fe out all approval of the theo1 D. cated by Henry George, made an error.
 One of the peculiar features in relation to the labor movement is the gratuitous advice offered to or ganizatlons by persons who are not members thereof. Why should a
Workmen's advocate., 1888-12-22

cated by Henry George, made an error,
Workmen's advocate., 1888-12-22

good men their lives a year or so ago. Don't imagine that the right to publicly assemble and express opinions is guaranteed to all. There's a mistake somewhere, but it isn't in the Constitution.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-26

| When George Bancroft was born the en-
| tire population Of the Union was but 8, $685.
4S3, and at that time there was neither
steamboat, railroad nor telegraph; the Span
| ish possessions in America spread on both
sides of the equator far into the temperate
zone, over so degs. of latitude, and
| American statesmen feared that Kentucky
was too far from the seat Of government to
be hold in the federation; Indiana contained
but 900 white people and Illinois as many
hundreds; tho United States was paying tri-
buto to pirates in Africa, France was in the
agones of n transformation from the first
republic to the first empire, there was no such
nation as Germany, no such kingdom as
Italy, and no other republic on tho continent
than this. Great Britain still upheld the
slave trade and America had no native
literature save a few minor productions.
Sixty -four years ago Bancroft published his
first book, "Politics of Ancient Greece" and
avowed himself an advocate of universal
suffrage and uncompromising democracy.
At the same time lie began work on his great
history and the first volume appeared in
1854 He was collector of the port Of Boston
under President Van Buren,, secretary of tho
navy under President Polk, minister to Rus
STA under President johnson and to Germany
under President Grant. He founded the Naval
Academy at Annapolis and issued the order
under which the navy took possession of Cali
fornia. And now his old age at Washington
is diversified by long walks and daring horse
back rides. Such life gives assurance that
the old New England stock (he is native of
Worcester, Mass.) has not degenerated.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-26
Its allin the Run

There is something peculiar about the
Rock Island and Savanna passenger run
on the c., B. & O., and yet it is nothing
other than commendatory of the run.
Since trains were put upon this division
it has produced no less than three matri-
monial conquests, the last of the lis,
being consummated last evening. tits un-
derstood that this fact has already at,
tracted the attention Of the officials OF
the road. and that all the forlorn bache>
lors on the line are to be given positions
thereon with hopes of working reforma.
ton. The popular baggageman, Mike
Burke, of the St.Louis division, is said to
head the list of those to be transferred in
the near future, and that three passenger
conductors will follow. The G., B. & @
will have done great thing if it succeeds
in "paifing off" some of the train men on
the St. Louis line.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-26
Inaugurated Chilly Festival,

ST, PAUL Mimi, Jan. 20 Breezy, sun.
shiny weather and crowd of 30 600 people
assisted at the entrance of Borealis Rex
Wednesday afternoon His highness was at
tended by some 1900, members of the vari-
Gus toboggan and snow-shoe clubs, and pa
raded the streets in his icy car of state drawn
by six milk-white horses with polar
bear outriders Reaching the ice pal
ale, President George Thompson made
a brief address of welcome Mayor Smith
presented the golden keys of the palace to
the Ice King, who replied with as much
warmth as he could. At night the ice palace
was turned into huge beacon easily seen all
over the city by the myriad of electric lights
within its walls. The street illumination, in
which many thousand colored lights were
used, began Wednesday night, and proved,
as always, a most beautiful sight The festi-
val will continue ten days. The opening Ger
emonies were conducted with the thermome-
taT "a FARO
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-26

Tomorrow evening at Harpers theatre
Mr.. Joseph D. Clifton will present his
powerful drama, The Ranch King
The New York Herald says of the piece
"The Ranch King was the attraction at
the Fifth avenue and the large audiences
we're agreeably surprised. The play
abounds with true dramatic ability. The
plot is very interesting and the comedy
part very funny. We prophesy for Mr..
Clifton a big success. The company are
far above the average and number such
people as Miss May Treat the charming
little soubrette. Mr.. Harry Fierce, late
of Joe Jefferson's company, and these
very funny comedians. Messrs. Kane and
Boyer, the niger and Irishman, are hard
to beat. This is really good show and
should be greeted with crowded houses"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-26
BRiEFLETS.

Fresh fish at Q. G. Truesdale's.
Furnished rooms to rent, 221 18Th st
The faithful rally at Congressman
Gest's office tonight.
Mr.. Fred Hass, Jr returned to Mime
apolis last evening.
Postmaster J. NJ. Martin, of Hllsdale
was in the city today.
Miss Dunn, of Moline, will entertain
her friends next Monday evening
Officer Michael Penders is confined at
his house with Il severe soar throat.
Mrs. S. ]. Dutfield left this morning
for Rushville, Ill. to visit sick relatives.
The trespass case against Officers
Wichman and Long went to the jury at
3 o'clock this afternoon.
$4,000 to loan on real estate by
Peasants & Hurst, at lowest current
rates of interest without commission.
The blizzard forgot Rock Island. for
which mercy let us be truly thankful. and
hope that it will forget US again some
time this season.
The trains from the west, northwest
and southwest were all from two to four
hours late this morning, IN consequence
of the cold and snow.
The approaches to the ice bridge on
each side of the river are becoming inse-
cure. and some one is likely to get a
ducklng IL nothing more serious happens.
Mr.. John Liphardt, the well known
farmer of Hilsdale, was in the city to-
day. Mr.. Liphardt and his wife have
recently returned from an extended visit
to Nebraska
THE Ranch King" one of the most
sensational and successful of American
western dramas, will be given at Harper's
theatre tomorrow night by Mr.. J. D.
Clifton and a strong supporting compa-
ny.
Mr.. II. Clemann, of Clemaun & Salz.
mann, was today the lucky winner of a
very handsome artificial white rose
wreath enoased in an elegant frame val,
ued at S25. 1t was put up at rattle by
the owner, Charles P. Auburn.
A jolly party of Rock Island people
went over to Black Hawk. below Davens
port night before last and very enjoy
able sleigh ride ii was. Music was taken
along, and after dancing until after mid
night, the party returned over the ice By
Dr. Cowden, of this city, assisted by
DR.. Peck of Davenport, performed a
very difficult surgical operation yester-
day, removing a tumor weighing thirty
three pounds, from the person of Mrs.
Mons Nelson, of this city. The patient
is progressing with every prospect of re-
coverv.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-01-26
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Byvirtue Of an Execution No G,l47 Issued out
of the clerks office Of the circuit court of Rock
Island county, and state OF Illinois, and to me
directed, whereby am commanded to make the
amount OF certain judgment recently obtained
against James First and In favor of Claus I'm
Iedt. out of the lands tenenents, goods and chat
tells of the said defendant, lanes First, | have
levied upon The following property, to-wit:
All that certain tract or parcel OF land Situa ed
in the county of Rock I-la vi and state Of Illinois
bounded and described a. follows, viz: Commenc-
ing ut the point where the cast uo Of lot numbe 7
one a. in block number fifteen 15) IN that part OF
the city of Moline known the original town,
produced northsrly would interseCt the north line
of Third avenue. formerly known as Main street,
thence running nurtherly parallel with the sire I
form rly known as Will street nov Rodm4u ave-
nue. three hundred and twenty three (S23) feet
Cformerly Main street, ono hundred and eleven
and ihree tcnths Cl1 l0l feet; thence southerly
three hrnd red and twenty three and one-haf
t333R) feet to IA point in The north line OF said
Third avenue formerly Main street, one hundre1
and thirty $50 feet to the place of beginning
said tract OF land being the west psrt Of water lot
nu nber five (jl and is situated opposite to the
double opening IN the water power wall which
was on the sixth day of February, A. d. 1917, fret
west of the ngle opening in snid wall, al stu
atcd in the city Of MOlinc, county OF Rock Island
aud state of Illinois.
Therefore, according to said command, shall
expose for sale, at public auction, all the right.
title and interest of the above named James
FIRST, in and to the above described property, on
w dnesday, the 18th day Of February, 1885 at
O'Clock p. m, at the north door Of the court
house in the city Of Rock Island, in the county OF
Rock Island and state OF Illinois, for cash in hand.
to satisfy said execution and ee bill.
Dated at Rock Island, this 9th day OF January,
A. D 1883. 4. S. SILVlS,
Sheriff of Rock Island county, Illinois,