The advocate., 1890-03-20

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II is not political party, II 10 more--for
initare crystallized aentiments and measures
for tho benefit OF tho whole people; but 10
should DO borne In mind, when exercising
the right OF suffrage, that most Of the objects
herein Beb fourth can only DO obtained
through legislation, and that II is the duty,
regardless OF party, OF all 10 assist In nomi-
mating and supporting with their voteg such
candidates as will support these measures.
No one shall, however, bo compelled 10 vote
with the majority.
PRINCIPLES.
Calling upon all who believe In securing
"the greatest good 10 the greatest number
70 Join and assist u.s. we declare 10 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 en-
ioyment Of the wealth they create; sufficient
leisure In which 90 develop their intellectual,
moral and social faculties; all OF the benefits,
IN q word, TO enable them TO share I'm the
gains and honors of advancing civilization.
DEMANDS.
In order 10 secure these results, we demand
~ the hands OF tho law-making power Of
State and Nationi
III. The establishment OF Bureaus OF Labor
STATISTICS, that we may arrive at q correct
knowledge OF tho educational, moral and
financial condition OF the laboring masses.
Nv. THAT tho land, including all natural
sources of wealth, is the heritage OF all the
people, and should not be subject 10 specula.
tive trafiic. Occupancy and use should be
the only title 20 the possession of land. Taxes
upon land should be levied upon It's full value
Tor use, exclusive OF improvements, and
should be sufficient TO take for the commu-
nity all the unearned increment
V. The abrOgation of all laws that do not
bear equally upon capitalists and laborers,
and the removal Of unjust technicalities, de-
lays and determinations IN tho administra-
tiOn Of Justice.
vi. The adoption OF measures providing
for the health and safety OF those engaged
IN mining, manufacturing and building in
dustries, and for indemniflcation TO those
engaged therein for injuries received through
lack OF necessary safeguards.
VII. The reorganization, by incorporation,
OF orders and other associations organized
by the workers TO improve their condition
and protect their rights.
VIII. The enactment OF laws 30 compel
corporations 10 pay their employees weekly,
In lawful money, for the labor of the preced-
ing week, aud giving mechanics and labor
erS first Lien upon the product of their la
Dor 10 the extent Of their full wages.
TX. The abolition OF the contract system
on National, State and municipal work.
x. Tho enactment OF laws providing for
arbitration between employers and employ
cd, and TO enforce the decision of the arbi-
TRAITORS.
XXI. The prohibition, by law, of the en-
ployment Of children under fifteen years Of
age.
XII. To prohibit the hiring out Of convict
labor,
KIN. That graduated income tax be
levied.
XIV. The establishment Of national
monetary system, In which a circulating
medium Ia necessary quantity shall issue
directly 10 the people, without the interven-
tiOn OF banks; that all tho national issue
shall b0 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
corporation.
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-b bearing money.
XVI. That the importation Of foreign la
Dor under contract be prohibited
XVII. That, in connection with the post
Office, the government shall organize hnan-
Cial exchanges, safe deposits and facilities
for deposits OF savings of the people in
small sums.
XVIII. That the government shall obtain
possession, by purchase under, the right of
eminent domain, of all telegraphs, tele-
phones and railroads; and that hereafter no
charter Of license be issued 20 any corpora
ton for construction or operation of any
means Of transporting intelligence, passen-
geEo or freight.
OUR OWN LABORS.
And while making the foregoing demands