The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-07-24
THE ALLIANCE

Ihe HERALD submits the alliance ticket
as nominated. as also the platform.
THE TICKET.
For GOVERNOR, SYDNFY NJ. OWEN,
Hennepin.
For LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, J. o.
BARRETT, Big Stone.
EOR SECRETARY OF STATE, M. WEsEN-
BERG, St. Louis.
For SATF AUDITOR, P. H. RAHILLY,
Wabasha.
For STATE TREATURER, ERIC MArTsoN,
Lac qui Parle.
For ATTOkNEY-GE M. BURL1N-
GAME, Steele.
For CLERK OF THE SUPREME COURT,
FRANK w. KoIILER, LeSeuer.
The following is the PLATFORM
The Farmers Alliance and Industrial
Unions of the state of Minnesota, in
convention assembled, hereby ordain
and established the following
declaration of principles:
First-We demand that the" war tariff"
which has too long survived the object of
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very material reduction on he necessaries
OF life, and placing raw material on the
free list to the end that we NAV compete
with the world with market; and such
luxuries as whiskey and tobacco shall in
no manner be relieved from internal tax
alton, till the high protective tariff has
wholly Invested of its eXtortiOns: and we
especially dcnouncc the Mckinley bill as
I,a inf Of,
Second-We demand governmental
control of railways, both by the state
and nation to the end that all discrimi-
nation shall cease, that reasonable rates
shall be establis led; that watercd stock
shall not receive the reward of honest
capital; and the pooling of rates is sach
an clement of monopoly as should be alb
solutely prohibited. We anticipate the Ill
innate ownership Ofralroads as the So
luton of the question.
Third-As producers we demand free
and open markets for our grain. and
that the railways shall receive and ship
grain, as they receive and ship other
commodities, for the owncr to its dcsti-
nation. That the grading of wheat at
country stations be abolished; that the
right to establish side tracks to connect
gram houses, and the equal Use OF cars
shall in no way be abridged.
Fourtil-That in the adjustment of a
schedule of rates for this state we believe
the railroad commission should be guided
mainly by the schedule of rates now in
force in Iowa. But if the interstate rail
ways leading to Chicago shall make a
less rate than the Iowa rates, we demand
that the rates to Duluth shall be no
greater per ton per mile than the rate
per ton per mile to Chicago; reasonable
terminal and transfer charges being add
ed to the milage charges as provided for
by the traffic law now in force in our
statues.
Sixth-That we hold that mortgage
indebtedness should be deducted from the
tax upon realty, whether such mortgage
is held at home or abroad: and we ask
such laws as will make the contemporaries
pay equal taxes with the visible property.
Seventh-That we favor a material re-
duction of interest on money, and de-
mand that severe penalties be attached
to the practice of usury.
Eghth-That we favor an increase in
the volume of money equal to the re-
qurements of an ever increasing trade
and business, without the lcagle tender,
and we demand the free coinage of silver.
Ninth-That our public lands, the
heritage of the people, shall be reserved
in small quantities, without cost to actual
settlers only, and we favor laws for the
protection of our forests.
Tenth-We are opposed to the giving
away of valuable franchises by the state
and municipalities.
Eleventh-That we are in favor of the
improvement of our great waterways, so
that our produce may go in unbroken
bulk to the markets of the world.
Twelfth-That we ask the next Iegis-
1ature to establish the Australian system
of voting for the whole state.
Thirteenth-That all public offers
which directly affects the interest of the
people should be made elective, and for
this reason we hold that United States
senator's and railroad commissioners
should be made elective by popular vote
Fourteentl1-Wc demand the prohibi-
ton of the employment ofclldren under
Is years of age, in the mills, factories and
workshops of the country; and we also
favor the adoption of 4 factory and mine
inspection law, and an EMPLOYERS liza
bility act; and we favor the publishing of
free text books.
Fifteenth-We favor the settlement of
all strikes by arbitration and for equal
pay for equal work. irrespective of sex;
also shorter hours Of labor in factories,
stores and OH public works, and we also
favor lien law that will give labor a
first lien on its products.
Sixteenth-The assumption of the
power of the supreme court of the United
States in recent decisions denying accepted
constitutional rights of the several states
is a direct menace to the privileges and
liberties of the people, and is fraught
with danger to our institution and form
of government.
Seventeenth-When so demanded, the
right of the people to vote upon consti-
tutiOnal amendments should not be de-
MED, as it involves the right of petition.
Eighteentll-Labor everywhere has a
common bond OF sympathy, ard Il com
mon cause. We cordially welcome every
ASSOCIATION having for its purpose the
amelioration of the condition ofall who
toll "in the sweat of their face In such
a union, now ilnpcrativelv demanded,
there will come that strength which will
yet bring justice with victory. And for
the support of these principles, weinvoke
the cooperation of all good citizens in
the state of Minnesota without regard
to previous party affection.
Resolved, that we demand the convict
labor of the state shall be utilized to
furnish the farmers binding Irvine at cost.
Resolved, that we renew to the soldiers
whose valor saved the nation the express.
sion of our proloundest gratitude and we
declare that 1t is the sense of American
people that no man fought for the flag
shall be permitted to descend to pauper-
ism, and that the same liberal spirit shall
be extended to the widows and orphans
OF the heroes of the war.