The advocate., 1890-02-13
PREAMBLE.


ing and directing the power Of the Industrial
nnHGeoB.
It is not a political party, IL Ia more--for
an are cEyAt0llized sentiments and meagireg
Tor the benefit Of tho whole people,, but 10
should DO borne In mind, when exercising
eh0 right OF suffrage, that most of the objects
lhoEein gob fourth can only be obtained
Through legiBlation, and thai 70 Is the duty,
Tegnrdlesa OF party Of all 30 assist in nomi-
mating and supporting with their votes such
candidates % viii support these measures.
NO ono snail however, be compelled TO vote
with the majority.
PRINCIPLES.
Calling upon all who believe in securing
"th0 greatest good 10 the greatest numberb
70 JOIN and assist us, W0 declare 10 the world
chat our aims ares
!. To make industrial and moral worth,
mo-, wealth, the true standard of individual
and national greatness.
III. To secure TO the workers the full en-
q0yment OF the wealth they create, sufficient
leisure In which TO develop their intellectIai.
mOrN and social faculties; all OF the benefts,
an . word, 10 enable them 10 share In the
gains Nnd honors OF advancing civilization.
DEMANDS.
ln order 10 secure these results, we demand
81 the hands Of tho law-malkinR power of
State and Nation;
III. The establishment OF Bureaus of Labor
btRtigtiCa, that We may arrive az 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 all the
people, 9nd should not DO subject TO sp0Cula-
tlv0 0raf1c. Occupancy and use should bO
Uhe only titlO Do the possession OF land. Taxes
upon land should be levied upon la full value
TOT use, exclusive OF improvements, and
should be sufficient 10 take for the Commu-
aity az tho unearned increment.
v. The abr0gation of oil laws that do not
Dear equally upon capitalists and laborers,
aud tho removal OF unjust technicalities, de-
lays a1a discrimination in the Rdministra-
tion Of Justice.
VI. Tho adoption of measures providing
for the health and safety of those engaged
In mining, manufacturing and building In
dustEieg, and for indemnihcation TO those
engaged therein for injuries received through
lack OF necessary safeguards.
VII. The reorganization, by incorporation,
or orders and other associations organized
by Che workers 10 improve their condition
and protect their rights.
VIII. The enactment Of laws 10 compel
corporations 10 pay their employees weekly, |
IN lawful money, for the labor of the preced. |
ing week, ond giving mechanics and labor |
Srs Q tr9t lien upon The product OF their la
Dor 70 the oGtent Of their full wages.
*. Tho abolition OF che contract system !
ON National, State and municipal work,
X. The enactment of laws nroyiding for
arbitration between employers and employ
cd. and TO enforce the decision of the arbi.
TRAITORS.
Xl. The prohibition, by law, of the en-
ployment OF children under fifteen years OF
ego.
XII. 10 prohibit the hiring out of convict
labor.
Kill That graduated income tax bo
levied.
XIV. The establishment Of a national
monetary sygtom, In which a circulating
medium m necessary quantity shall issue
alroCtlF 20 che people, without the interven-
NcI, OK Danksi chat all the national issue
shall DO full legal tender in payment of all
debt1, public and private; and that the
government shall not guarantee or recognize
any private banks or create any banking
cOfporation.
NV, That interest-bearinR bonds bills Of
credit or notes shall never be issued bv the
GOyptnm0nti but that, when need arises, the
einerg0hcy shall be met by issue OF legal
sender, Notwithstanding money,
XVI. That the importation of foreign la
Dor under contract be prohibited.
XVII. That, In connection with the post-
oihco, Che government shall organize fnan-
etal exchanges, safe deposits and facilities
for deposits OF savings Of the people In
Nnal sums.
XVIII. That the government shall obtain
possession by purchase under, the right Of
aminent domain, of all telegraphs, tele-
phones and railroads; and that hereafter no
chAEter OF license be issued 20 any corpora-
t'oh for construction or operation of anv
means of transporting intelligence, passen.
garAor freight.
OUR OWN LAB0RS.
Aud while making the foregoing demands
upon the State and National government WA
Will andeavbr Co nepoCinta o,,r ourn Iohnrg 1