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The advocate., 1892-06-22
KANsAs FARMERS ALLIANCE AND
INDUSTRIAL UNION.
THE ST. LOUIS PLATFORM.
THE ADDRESS.


This, the first great labor conference OF
Ehe United States and of the world-rep-
regentlng all divisions OF urban and rural
orOanized industry y-assembled in nation
al congress, invoking upon its action the
blessing and protection Of Almighty God,
puts forth, to and for the producers OF
thls nation, this declaration OF union and
Independence:
The conditions which surround US best
Justify our cooperation. We meet In the
midst Of q nation brought to the verge OF
moral, political and material ruin. Cor
Puptlon dominates the ballot box, the
legislatures, the Congress, and touches
even the ermlne Of the bench. The peo-
ple are demoralized. Many Of the states
have been compelled to isolate the voters
at the polling places in order to prevent
universal intimidation or bribery. The
newspapers are subsidized or muzzled;
public opinion silenced; business pros
trated; our homes covered with mort
cages; labor impoverished, and the land
concentrated in the hands OF capitalists.
The urban workmen are denied the right
of organization for self protection; Inn
ported pauperized labor beats down their
wages; q hireling standing army, un-
recognized by our laws, is established to
shoot them down, and they are rapidly
degenerating to European conditions.
The fruits Of the toll Of the millions are
boldly stolen to build up colossal for
tunes, unprecedented In the history OF
the world, while the possessorS despise
the republic and endanger liberty. From
the same prolific womb Of governmental
Injustice we breed the two great classes
-uauperS and mlllionaires. The national
power to create money Is appropriated to
enrich bondholders; silver, which has
been accepted as coin since the dawn OF
history, has been demonetized to add TO
the purchasing power Of gold by decreas-
Ing the value Of all forms Of property, as
well az human labor; and the supply OF
currency is purposely abridged to fatten
usurers, bankrupt enterprise and enslaVe
industry. A vast conspiracy against man
kind has been organized on two conti-
nents, and is taking possession Of the
world. If not net and overthrown at
once, It forebodes terrible social conVul-
Sions, the destruction Of civilization or
the establishment Of an absolute despot-
lam. In this crisis of human affairs the
intelligent working people and producers
OF the United States have come together,
In the name of peace, order and society,
to defend liberty, prosperity and justice.
We declare our union and independ-
enCe. We assert our purpose to vote with
that political organization which repre-
Sents our principles. We charge that
the controlling influences dominating the
old political parties have allowed the ex-
isting dreadful conditions to develope
without serious effort to restrain or pre-
vent them. Neither do they now intend
to accomplish reform. They have agreed
together tol ignore in the coming cam
palgn every issue but one. They pro
The advocate., 1892-06-22

The ATCHIsON, TOPEKA & SANTA FE r.
r. passes through twelve States and Terri
tories. and, having no lands OF its own to sell,
has no object In unduly advancing the inter.
ests Of any particular locality, or In giving
other than perfectly reliable Information.
Its prosperity being dependent upon the
prosperity Of the farmers OF the Great South
west, it Is naturally willing to aid the deserV-
ing and industrious immigrant seeking 70 eS-
tabllsh q new home, BY giving him all the
facts and data at Its disposal.
The advocate., 1892-06-22

ucL0n poOpAO WAbA SNO NRAS~ ~ - ~
battle over the tariff, so that corporations,
national banks, rings, trusts, "wAtered
Stocks" the demonstration of silver,
and the expressions ofusurerS may all be
lost sight of. They propose to sacrifice
our homes and children upon the altar
Of mammon-to destroy the hopes OF the
multitude in order to secure corruption
funds from the great lords Of plunder,
We assert that a political organization,
representing the political principles here
In stated, is necessary to redress the
grievances or which we complain.
Assembled on the anniversary OF the
birth of the lllustrioug man who led the
first great revolt on this continent against
oppression, filed with the sentiments
which actu&ted that grand generation,
we seek to restore the government OF the
republic to the hands Of the "plain peo-
pie" with whom it originated. Our doors
stand open to all points Of the compass.
We ask all honest men to join with and
help US. In order to restrain the extor-
tions Of aggregated capital, to drive the
money changers out of the temple, ITO
form more perfect union, establish JUS
tlce, insure domestic tranquility, provide
for the common defense, promote the
general welfare and secure the blessings
of liberty for ourselves and our pos
terlty," We do ordain and establish the
following platform Of principles:
First-We declare the union OF the
labor forces Of the United States this day
accomplished, permanent and perpetual.
May its spirit enter into all hearts orthe
salvation of the republic and the uplift-
ing of mankind.
Second Wealth belongs TO him who
creates It. Every dollar taken from In
dustry without an equivalent is robbery.
"If any will not work neither shall he
eat" The interests of rural and urban
labor are the same; their enemies are
identical.
Third--We demand national currency,
safe, sound and flexible, issued by the
general government only, full legal
tender for all debts, public and private,
and that without the use Of banking cor
porations, q just, equitable means Of cir
culation at q tax not to exceed 2per cent.
as set forth In the sub-treasurY plan OF
the Farmers Alliance or some better
system. Also by payments in discharge
Of it's obligations for public improve
ments.
Fourth-We demand that postal saw
ings banks be established by the govern
ment for the safe deposit Of the earnings
Of the people and to facilitate exchange.
Fifth-Ws demand that the amount Of
circulating medium be speedily increased
to not less than $50 per capita.
sixth-We demand the free and un'
limited coinage Of silver.
seventh-We believe that the money
Of the country should be kept Is much "a
possible In the hands Of the people, and
hence we demand all national and stats
revenues shall be limited to the necessary
expenses of the government economically
and honestly administered.
Elghth-We demand q graduated In
come tax.
Nlnth-The land, including all the
natural resources Of wealth, Ia the her
itage of all the people, and should not be
monopolized for speculative purposes
and alien ownership OF land should b'
| ~-ohlhgkal All lan1a NOM hald hv rail
The advocate., 1892-06-22

Write to EDWARD HAREN, Special ImmlOra.
ton Agent, SANTA FE ROUTE, 1860 Union
Ave., Kansas City, No., for latest FREE
PAMPHLETS.
The advocate., 1892-06-22

Unparalleled Resourcesof CIi-
mate, Products and Mark
cts.
The advocate., 1892-06-22

For sale by all hardware dealers and merchants.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-11-17

bic for the amount. was out of pocket
that much. If it had brought on an
action to recover according to law. ev-
cry person who took part in bringing
and prosecuting the action, including
the soli.itor employed and the officer
who attempted to carry it into effect.
would have been deemed a "violator of
the laws of nations and a disturber of
the public repose," subject to sentence
of imprisonment for not more than three
years and fines at the discretion of the
court. So much for trying to corner
diplomatic dead beat. Some few of
the young attaches of the legations
here have made use of their immunity
in this regard to run heavily in debt
The United States government never
interferes in such matters. considering
them beneath the dignity of it's notice
Its notion is that tradesmen. knowing
the privileges Of these people from
abroad should look out for their own
protection.
Fortunately, the gentlemen who
represent foreign governments are gen
orally educated. scholarly diplomatists
of high rank and standing, who are too
proud of themselves and their positions
to commit breaches of peace or viola
tons Of law. Very rarely is an offense
committed by them. unless it be fast
driving. or occasional over-indulgence
in wine.
The foreigner is not only safe from
arrest under his own roof. but the law
h.4 L
empticn from local jurisdiction. either
civil or criminal Wherever he goes the
minister represents the rights and Dig
nifty of the sovereign or state by which
he is delegated: his person is sacred
and inviOlable. So absolute is this i'm
munity from arrest that. if foreign
minister should murder one of his at
taches or servants. he would not be ar
rested nor punished by our courts. His
government would be notified by our
secretary of state. but if his govern
ment did not punish him ours could pay
no further attention to the matter If
he should kill an American citizen.
however. his government would be re-
quired to take him home and punish
him. and pay indemnity. or there
would be lot of powder burned by
American soldiers and sailors These
diplomats are clothed with great priv
! ileges: but they cannot go 50 far as to
assail Or injure American citizens with
out trouble.
| Not many years ago an lriental prince
fell desperately in love with one of our
American girls and wanted to marry
her: bat the young lady merely
laughed at his infatuation. The royal
oriental was determined to show that
/ he was dead in earnest about the mat
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-11-17

The minister investigated the matter,
:ascertained the truth, complimented
the policeman. and Lad his fresh young
man recalled from Washington.
The secretary Of foreign legation
during Lincoln's administration was
arrested on the street for improper be-
havior. He made complaint. received
an official apology from this govern
ment. and secured the dismissal of the
policeman who had arrested him. This
was such a palpable injustice to a good
officer that the secretary of state, Mr..
Seward. appointed the officer as his
special doorkeeper: SO that whenever
that foreigner called at the department
Of state to see Secretary Seward. he was
obliged to meet the ex-policeman. who
carried his card to the secretary of
state. and afterwards admitted him.
AS | said before, however. these
favored foreigners seldom violate or
defy the laws of our land. They are
gentle men, and therefore gentlemen.
SMITH d. FRY.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-11-17
AT WORK AGAIN.
The Strike at New Orleans Has
Been Declared Of.
The Demand of the Strikers for Recogni-
ton of the Unions Is Withdrawn
Indignation Over the 1ermN
of Settlement.
THE MEN YIELD.

New ORLEANS. Nov. 1a.-The STRIFE
gamated council virtually surrendered.
They abandoned the demand for recog-
milton of the union and agree to arbi-
trate the questions of time and wages
and to allow the merchants to
re.ain the men employed They
ask however. that union men be
not Disseminated against in the future.
After some haggling the merchants
agreed to this. The parties to this
agreement declare that they will use
their best endeavors to adjust any
differences which may result or may
have resulted from any strike made in
sympathy with the strike hereina bove
referred to, in accordance with the
above terms. The arbitration clause
is to be effected within the next forty
eight hours.
INDIGNANT woRKMFN.
There is intense Indignation among
a large number of the workingmen over
the manner in which the strike was
settled. and the committee of FIVE rep
resenting the interests of the laborers
is openly denounced and charged with
treachery and having sold out
the labor element. A thousand men
were crowded into Exchange al
ley during the morning. They included
whites and blacks and REPRESENTED
many men who had been unable to Sc
cure their places again. They have
been out for nearly three weeks and
their families are in want. The lead
ers, they say, had sold them out and
had surrendered every point that had
been contended for
u UNIONS DISORGANIZED.
he street car companies have about
broken up the car drivers union and
the contract that was broken will I'M
doubtedly remain so.l The companies
will employ new union and non-union
men unfortunately All the ring
leaders on the street car lines have
been discharged and the unions are SO
badly disorganized that they cannot do
anything about the matter.
Business is gradually being resumed.
None of the non-union men are being
discharged. The colossal failnre of the
strike means that the backbone of the
unions is broken and that the American
Federation of Labor is ont of business
in this state.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-11-17
RIGHTS OF DIPLOMATS.
They Are Not Amenable to the
Laws Of the Land.
Whatever They May DO They Cannot
Be Arrested by Police Oficers-An
Oriental Prince Proves the
Depth of His Love.
Especial Washington Letter

Especial Washington letter.
There are several residences in this
city which are not amenable to the law
of the land. Gentlemen residing in
those houses may commit breaches of
peace which would land others in the
station houses, in cells and behind bars:
but when the favored few enter their
gates no police officer. nor any officer
of the army or navy, can follow to ar
rest or modest them. When they enter
upon their own premises they stand
not upon the soil of the United States
but upon ground over which this coun-
try has no jurisdiction. The places
having such immunity belong to for
,eign nations. They are the houses of
the representatives of other countries,
and their flags protect them.
Viewed from an American standpoint.
this seems singular. but it is one of
those rights necessarily to be conceded
and respected. My adult readers will
recall the fact that about one year ago
there were troublous times in the South
american republic of Chilli After a
fierce war. one government was over
turned, and another took it's place.
There was one little plot of ground in
Santiago over which the flag of the
United States foated. 1t was the home
OF our minister plenipotentiary. Patrick
Egan. Under that hospitable roof
protected by our flag. were entertained
and sheltered certain fugitives whose
lives would have been speedily sacri-
feed by an excited people, if they
could have been captured. Some of the
rabble even threatened to attack the
house, but the CHILEAN government was
Obliged to protect the American lega-
tion, and did SO.
! Thus it is. in times of war or peace.
that the homes of the representatives of
foreign governments are sacred in the
capital of our republic. If any mem
Der OF one of those households should
commit grievous infraction of our
laws. we could do nothing with him.
Our government. by our secretary of
state, would call upon the foreign gov
ernment, and demand the recall and
punishment of the offender: but to in
wade his home here would be equivalent
to invading foreign country. and that
would inevitably mean the commence
lment of war. The land. the house. the
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-11-17
Horse Power s{ Locomotives.

According to the Railroad Gazette,
there are many cases in which 1000
horse power and more has been exerted
by locomotives. Indicator cars of Strong
locomotive 444, drawing a $40 ton train
at speed of nearly 60 miles an hour,
shows the horse power to have been
from 1863 horse power up to l,s10 horse
power. Cylinders. :.yx24 inches: 62 inch
driving wheels. Weight, 1888, 200 pounds,
Of which 10000 pounds on driving
wheels. Piston speed, 1904 feet per
minhte. 1t is believed this power has
not been exceeded.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-11-17

Ter. SO the next morning he was verify
dead in earnest, having hanged himself
out of window of his house. The sui
eide was never noticed by our police de-
partment. no action was taken in mat
ter: but our state department reported
the circumstance to his government.
and there the matter ended. Our coun-
try cannot afford to make great official
notes Of such small matters as the sui
cides of oriental princes who become
dead in earnest over our girls who are
too sensible to reciprocate their affec-
tons.
Once upon time there was a secre-
tary Of a foreign legation who INDUCED
the cheerful ha bit Of riding on horse
back across the p.vements. up to the
doors Of stores amt shops. Several po-
licemen demonstrated with him. but he
coolly detied the officers. telling them
that they did not dare to arrest him, or
even lay hold Of the bride of his horse.
This fellow was in no sense gentle
man, and was soon recalled by his gov
eminent. 1t happened that he was on
the pavement On street one afternoon
when two young la'iies came along and
were obliged to stop on account of this
rude foreigner. A police officer re-
uuested him to get off of the pavement,
Tut he smiled superciiiously and de-
clined to move. The policeman then
said:
Il cannot arrest you, but / can kill
your horse, and our government can
pay for him.
Saying which the officer drew big
pistol from his pocket. adding: Il hope
your legs will not get in the way of
these bullets
The coward and churl put spurs to
his horse and went careering home and
told his chief. the minister. that he had
been grossly insulted by policeman.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-11-17
England's Oldest Man.

The oldest man in England is said to
be Amos Jinks, native of Shropshire,
now living at Wellingborough. North
championships. The claim that he is
107 years old, it is averred, has been in
vestigated and thoroughly verified by
responsible parties. The old man is
withered and bent, his eyesight has
failed, and his voice is shaky, but apart
from these evidences of age he is free
from physical infrmity. He eats,
drinks and sleeps we'll, and is not at all
deaf
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-11-17

furniture. everything about foreign
legation is free from the operation of
our laws. A foreign minister may owe
millions of money. but his creditors
here could not seize anything for debt.
They could only collect their bills from
the foreign government through our
secretary of state.
You know the old common law of
''eminent domain gives a government
power to condemn property. take it
from the owner whether he is willing
or not. and pay a fair valuation for it.
If you owned home in Washington,
and the government needed it for pub
lie use. congress could condemn your
home: the government would pay you
for it. and you would be obliged to va
cate it. But these homes of foreign min
listers. owned by foreign governments,
are free from the power of eminent
domain" and could not be taken with
out the formal consent of the foreign
government.
Not only is the foreign minister free
from arrest upon his own ground. but
the members Of his family. his assist
ants. his servants. his guests. his dog
or horses. are free from molestation UNI
der our laws.
In the public prints not very long
ago 1t was announced. and never de-
MED. that minister from South
American republic bought $1,000 worth
of dude clothes in New York city and
had them sent here by express c. O. d.
The goods We're delivered at the lega-
ton. but the money could not be OBJ
tanned. Once in possession of the
clothing. the diplomat simply refused
payment, and. inasniuch AS it was inn
possible to bring any legal process, the
express company. which was response.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-11-17
Relief for S~amen.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 12.-Ernest G.
Timme, fifth auditor of the treasury de-
partment. states in his annual report
that the relief of seamen during the
year cost the government $4,000.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-11-17
Will Finish De Lesseps' Canal.

PARIS, Nov. IA syndicate has
been formed in this city to finish the
Panama canal. begun years ago by De
Lesseps.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-11
MOB ON THE TRAIL.
Armed Men in Pursuit of Law.
yer Posten's Slayer.
LAW AGAIN BECOMES A FUGITIVE,

While Lynch Gets His Winchester and
Goes on the Chase-Memphis Threat
ened with a Riot Which Is Averted by
Slipping King Out of Jail and Start
ing Him for NashvilIe-Much Indigna-
tion Over the Comm tation of the Sem
tence, Especially Against Outsiders
Governor Buchanan Burned in Emgy.
MEMPHIS, Aug. lit is feared that an
encounter will take place between the
friends of David Posten and the sheriff
who is conveying Colonel King to Nash
vile, at Mckenzie early this morning. 1t
was stated late last night that the Posten
party are on n special train endeavoring to
overtake the sheriff, and an attempt will
be made to kill the prisoner. The report
is that the L. and \. passenger train which
left here at 1855 last evening for Nashville
was boarded at Tennessee Midland juno
tion, four miles from this city, by forty
men armed with Winchesters. 1t is be-
lieved that they are friends of Posten who
have started for Mckenzie with the object
of overtaking King at that point and
lynching him.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-11

hands IN Posten's blood and thrown it
into the face of the people of Memphis and
the brothers of the assassinated man; and
has Furthermore struck a blow at the
peace and order of the entire country
Hanged the Governor in Emgy.
At 10 O'Clock last night a large crowd
gathered at the corner of Main and Mad
ison streets and witnessed the burning of
Governor Buchanan in effigy after being
hanged Speeches were made and the gov
ernor was roundly denounced. When Col
onel King left the Jail yesterday after
noon he said he had been unjustly treated,
and denounced those who had prosecuted
him, as he characterized the action of the
friends of Posten.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-11
Brisands Capture a Treasure Train.

DURANGO, Mex, Aug. 11.-While a pas
senger train containing gold and silver
ore from the mines TO the smelter works
near here was descending the mountains
the guards were fired ON by a large body
of brigands. The guards were taken by
surprise and made but little resistance
The brigands fired several volleys into the
escort, and it is reported that fifteen of
the latter were killed. The brigands Sc
cured the treasure to the value of $50, 600
and fed to the mountains where they are
being pursued by government troops.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-08-11
NO SUPERSTITION ABOUT 1T.
MatrOns or Maidens May Christen Ships
A Matter of Custom.

Matrons or Maidens May Christen Ships
A Matter of Custom.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE proposition
to have the Amnen ram christened by
Mrs. Hale, wife of Senator Hale, has call
ed forth a good deal of discussion in the
newspapers, and much has been said
about the tradition that the ceremony of
smashing bottle of wine on the nose of a
ship as she glides into the water must be
performed by a maiden, and not by q
matron. 1t has been said that sailors
have Superstition against going to sea in
a vessel christened by married woman.
AS a matter of fact there is no such tradi-
tion and no such superstition.
Exceptions to "a Rule.
1t is the general rule in this country to
have the function performed by a young
lady, but it has been departed from on a
number of occasions, he most recent be-
ing when Mrs Wilson, wife of the chief
constructor of the navy, baptized the
cruiser Baltimore. In the English navy it
is almost the invariable rale to have a ship
chrlstened by married woman of high
rank, or the wife of n high official in the
naval service Thus the battleship Royal
Sovereign was christined by Queen Vic
toria; the Re solution by Mrs. White, wife
of the chief constructor of the English
navy; the Empress of India by the duchess
of Connaught; the Hood by Lady Hood,
of Avalon; the Repulse by Lady Phillips,
wife of Sir Charles Phillips, and so on,
so far back as the record has been exam