The advocate., 1890-03-06

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II Is not political party, IL is more--for
init are crystalliz0d sentiments and measures
for the benefit OF che whole people; but IL
should be borne Ia mind, when exercising
the right of suffrage, that most Of the objects
herein set fourth can only DO obtained
through legislation, and chat 10 Is 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, DO compelled 10 vote
with the majority.
PRINCIPLES.
Calling upon all who believe In securing
"the greatest good TO the greatest number"
70 join and asslst us, 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 10 the workers tho 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 TO secure these results, we demand
at the hands Of the law-maldng power Of
State and Nation;
III. The establishment of Bureaus Of Labor
Statistics, that We may arrive at a correct
knowledge Of the educational, moral and
financial condition of the labOring masses
Nv. That the land, including all natural
sources of wealth, is the heritage Of an the
people, and should not be subject 10 speculn-
tive traffic. Occupancy and use should be
the only title TO the possession Of land. Taxes
upon land should be levied upon It's full value
for use, exclusive Of improvements, and
should be sufficient to take for the cOmmu-
nifty all the unearned increment.
v. The abrogaton Of all laws that do not
bear equally upon capitalists and laborers,
and the removal Of unjust technicalites, de-
lays and determinations in the administra-
ti0n 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 indemniacatiOn 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 TO compel
corporations to pay their employees weekly,
In lawful money for the labor of the preCed-
ing week, and giving mechanics and labor
ers q first lien upon the product of their la
Dor 20 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
cd, and TO enforce the decision Of tho arbi-
traitors.
XII. The prohibition, by law, OF the en-
ployment of children under fifteen years Of
age.
XII. To prohibit the hiring out Of convict
labor.
XIII. That a graduated income tax bo
levied.
XIV. The establishment Of a national
monetary system, in which a circulating
medium In necessary quantity shall issue
directly TO the people, without the interven-
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-bearng 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,sThat the importation of foreign la
Dor under contract be prohibited.
XVII. That, in connection with the post
'ce the government shall organize dnan-
exchanges, safe deposits and facilities
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
t.Jh sor construction or operation Of any
means Of transporting intelligence, passen-
gers OK freight.
OUR OWN LABORS.
And v,hffa uoakiuy tha forasyo;nr, dayron5s