The advocate., 1890-02-06

Lt is not political party, 10 10 mOr0-foT
in are cryBt0lliZed sentiments and measures
for the benefit OF tho whole people; but II
should bo borne In mind, when exercising
the right Of suffrage, that most Of tho obioctg
horein set fourth can only be obtained
through legislatiOn, and thA6 II 10 the duty,
regardless Of party, Of all 10 assist In nOmi-
mating and supporting with their votes such
candidates as will support these measures.
No one shall, however, be compelled TO vote
with tho majority.
PRINCIPLES.
Calling upon all who believe in securing
Aths greatest good 10 tho greatest number"
20 join and assist us, we declare 10 tho world
shat our aims arei
1. no mako industrial and moral worth,
not wealth, the true standard OF individual
and national greatness.
III. To secure TO the workers tho full en-
i0yment OF tho wealth they create; sufficient
leisure In which 10 develop their intellectual,
moral and social faculties; all Of the benefits,
in q word, TO enable them TO share in the
gains and honors OF advancing civilization.
DEMANDS.
IN order 10 secure these results, we demand
at the hands Of the lGw-mRking power Of
State and Nations
III, The establishment of Bureaus of Labor
Statistics, that we may arrive no O correct
knowledge of the educational, moral and
financial condition OF the laboring masses.
~. That the land, including all natural
sources of wealth, iB the heritage OF all the
people, and should not be subject 10 speCulA-
tive traffic. Occupancy and use should be
tho only title TO the possession OF land. Taxes
upon land should DO levied upon its full value
RQE use, exclusive OF improvements, and
should be sufficient 30 take Tor the coInmu-
nifty il The uneaAned increment.
W Tho Nbtdg0tiOn Of 8ll laws chat do not
bear equally upon eapatilistg and lRbOrers
and the removal OF unjust technicalities, de-
lays and determinations in the administra-
tion OF Justice.
vi. The adoption OF measures providing
for the health and safety OF those engaged
Ia mining, manufacturing and building In
dustries, and for indemnihcation 10 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 TO compel
corporations TO pay their employees weekly,
In lawful money, for the labor of the preced.
Ing week, and giving mechanics and labor
er8 a frst Lien upon the product OF their la
hor 10 the extent Of their full wages.
lex. The abolition Of th0 CONTRACT system
ON National, State and municipal work.
X. The 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-
plOymont OF children under fifteen years of
Rga.
KIN. To prohibit the hiring out of convict
labor.
xIII. That graduated income tax be
levied.
XIV. Tho establishment Of national
monetary system, In which a circulating
medium Ia necessary quantity shall issue
directly 30 the people, without tho intorven-
tiOn OF banks; that all the national issue
shall be full legal tender in payment OF all
dobts, 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 OF 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-
uial exchanges, safe deposits and facilities
for deposits OF savings Of tho people in
small sums
AVllL. 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
Eion for construction OF operation Of any
means Of transporting intelligence, passen-
gers or freight.
4 OUR OWN LABORS.
And while making the foregoing demands
upon the State and National government, we
viii endeavnr t1 associate our own lnbors.
XIX. 10 establish 90 o-oporekivain ingtitlA ona