The advocate., 1890-01-09


II il not political party, IL il more--for
in II are crystallized sentiments and measures
for the benefit Of the whole people, but II
should be borne in mind, when exercising
the right OF suffrage, that most Of the objects
herein set fourth can only be obtained
through legislation, and that IL Ia the duty,
regardless Of party, of all 10 assist in nomi-
mating and supporting with their votes such
candidates AZ will support these measures.
No one shall, however, be compelled to vote
with the majority.
PRINCIPLES.
Calling upon all who believe in securing
''the greatest good TO the greatest number
to join and assist us, we declare TO the world
that dur aims are:
/. To make industrial and moral worth,
not wealth, tho 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 TO develop their intellectual,
moral and social faculties; all OF the benefits,
in a word TO enable them TO share in the
gains and honors of advancing civilization.
DEMANDS.
In order 10 secure these results, we demand
no the hands Of the law-making power of
State and nations:
III. The establishment of Bureaus OF Labor
Statistics, that we may arrive at q correct
knowledge Of the educational, moral and
financial condition of the laboring masses.
~ That the land including all natural
sources Of wealth, is the heritage of all the
people, and should not be subject TO specula-
tive traffic. Occupancy and use should be
the only title TO the possession of land Taxes
upon land should be levied upon its full value
for use, exclusive Of improvements and
should be sufficient to take for the commu-
nifty all the unearned increment.
v. The abrogation of all laws that do not
bear equally upon capitalists and laborers,
and the removal of unjust technicalties, de-
lays and determinations in the administra-
tion Of Justice.
VI The adoption of measures providing
for the health and safety of those engaged
IN mining, manufacturing and building Inv
dustres, and for indemnihcation TO those
engaged therein for injuries received through
lack Ok 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 TO compel
corporations to pay their employees weekly,
in lawful money for the labor of the preced-
ing week, and giving mechanics and laber-
ers q tirst lien upon the product of their Ia
Dor to the extent Of their full wages
TX. The abolition of the contract system
on national, State and municipal work
X. The enactment Of laws providing for
arbitration between employers and employ
ed, and to enforce the decision of the arbi-
traitors.
NJ. The prohibition, by law of the em-
ployment of children under fifteen years Of
age.
XII. To prohibit the hiring out Of convict
labor
XIII. That graduated income tax be
levied,
XIV. The establishment of national
monetary system, in which circulating
medium in necessary quantity shall issue
directly TO the people, without the interven.
tion of banks; that all the national issue
shall he 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 MISUNDERSTANDING 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 fnan-
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 to any corpora
tion for construction or operation of any
means Of transporting intelligence, passen-
gers or freight.
OUR OWN LABORS.
And while making the foregoing demands
upon the State anaVpational government, we
Will endeavOr tQs greciate our own labors.