The advocate., 1890-01-23


iultQFB CryBtalligod sentiments and measures
f0f tba benefit OF tho whole peoples but 10
Gi|oold b0 borne Ia mind, when exercising
go fight Of suffrage, that most Of the objects
herein set fourth can only be obtained
through l0gisIatiOn, and thnt II IN the duty,
rogtfdleBs OF party, OF all 10 assist In nOml-
uat'ng aud supporting with their votes such
candidates as will support these measures.
No ono shall, however, b0 compelled TO vote
with the majority.
PRINCIPLES.
Calling upon an who believe In securing
Nthc moatesb good 10 tho greatest number
60 Join aud assist nB, we declare 10 the world
that our aims ares
Il 40 make industrial and moral worth,
not wealth, the true standard OF individual
and national greatness.
III, To secure 10 The workers the full en-
|, iOynent OF tho wealth thoy create; sufficient
y leisure Ia which 10 develop their intellectual,
! moral and gocial faculties; all Of the benefits,
u in a word, 10 enable them 10 share In the
Il gains end honors OF advancing civilization.
II DEMANDS.
IN order 30 secure these results, we demand
y AZ the hands Of the law-making power OF
State and Nationi
nm. Tho sstablishment of Bureaus Of Labor
q, 5tatistiCe that we may arrive at a correct
M knowledge Of tho educational, moral and
I fnhnCal condition OF the laboring masses.
"a Nv. That Che land including all natural
Nls0uroeB OF wealth, Is tho heritage of all the
people, and should not DO subject 10 Bpecula-
VNvo traffic. Occupancy and use should be
the only titlO 30 Che possession of land. Taxes
upon land should be levied upon ite full value
lpfor use, exclusive Of improvements, and
be sufficient 70 take for the Commu-
,hlnity all tho unearned increment.
III VI. The abrogation OF all laws that do not
'pbOqr equally upon capitalists and laborers,
3rhnd tnD removal OF unjust teChnicRlitiog, de-
llays AID disCrimlnations In the administra-
atiOn az luAfic0s
A Vi, Tho adoption OF measures providing
razor ths health and safety Of those engaged
"a ia mining, manufacturing and building in-
iiuatrieE, and Tor indemnihcatlon TO those
hn4aQeO therein for injuries received through
lB llok of necessary safeguards.
M VII The harecOgnizatlOn, by incorporation,
l0f ordarD and other associations organized
Jby tbp workers 10 improve their condition
N and prpt9ct their rights.
b VIII. Tho enactment OF laws 10 compel
~ c1rpotgtiOnH 10 pay their employees weekly
"a lawful money, for the labor Of the preced-
\ ing week, and giving mechanics and labor
M era q frst Lien upOn the product OF their la
N Dor 20 tlie 0xt0nb OF their full wages.
III IA. The abolition OF the contract system
II on National, State and municipal work.
nj X, The enactment OF laws providing for
arbitration between employers and employ
Oh, and 10 enforce the decision Of the arbi-
y trNt0Ea,
XII. The prohibition, by law, of the en-
" plcyment ef children under afteon years Of
q TIl, 40 prohibit The hiring out Of convict
Al.
III xflA ThatA graduated income tax bo
rSwithW. Tho establishment of national
'is rattqrg sygt0m, In which a circulating
y ltiateIn in necessary quantity shall issue
wv liRcctly W the people, without the int0rvon-
Z. A&On Ot bAnl8 chat ell the national issue
ish0ll be full legal tender IN payment OF all
fssbls, public and private; aud that the
a1Ovelnmant shall not guarantee or recognize
.d dAy private banks or create any banking
CorporHtiOn.
XIV. That interest-beaTing bonds, bills Of
Y tore1it or notes shall never be issued by the
fogprnmenti but that, when need arises, the
4 emergency shall be met by issue OF legal
natender, non-interest-be money.
onAA XVI. That the importation of foreign la
,,gt yr under contract be prohibited.
s,ihXVLL That, in connection with the post
See, tho government shall organize fnan-
W!Al exchanges, safe deposits and facilities
Pgr deposits OF savings Of the people in
Nhnll sums.
FNfNYIIl, That the government shall obtain
aeesion, by purchase under, the right of
inonk domain, OF all telegTaphs, tele-
ones and railroads; and that hereafter no
Garter of iconae be issued 10 any corpora
COX construction or operation OF any
ans Of transporting intelligence, passen-
W on freight.
OUR OWN LAB0RS.
np.1 while making the foregoing demands
, gin lnhe State and National government, we
lort deavOr to GE6oCiate our own labprs.
sn na, No establish 90 operative iDstitutiona,