The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-20
PLATFORM
Of the American Un-
ion Party.

For the promotion of the best inter-
ests of all the people of the Hawaiian ISL
ands and for the organization of party
having only this object in view, the fol-
lowing is adopted as decl, ration of the
pr rnciples upon which che organization
TO be known as the cam, cican Union
Party" is to be establisho |, and upon
this platform we invite the cooperation
OF every friend OF good COVE nment.
lst. REPRESENTATIVE q )vERNMENT--
The American Union art is unalter-
alb y opposed to any form OF monarchical
government in the Hawa ian Islands,
and declares its full alleg ance to the
Provisional Government, e idorsing the
proposal for a constitutional convention
locking to the extension OF popular rep
resentatiOn in the Cover nm mt.
I'd. PoLuICAL UNIo;- We declare
our leading principles to be the accom-
phi shment OF a political On IN with the
United States OF America a d the main
tenance OF a stable and non est govern
ment.
Sd. PUBLIC LANDs-We favor such
legislation as will promote the occu-
pancy of all public land. including
those heretofore known rs Grown
lands" by small holders, al d foster the
development of varied Industries, be-
lieVing it to be OF vital importance that
"many acres" should be for 'many
men,"
4th. CITIZENS RIGHTs-We declare
that all citizens are equal before the
law, and we are opposed to monopolies
or privileged classes, favoring participa-
ton III the government byevery loyal citi-
zen and declare for liberal suffrage law
that will first of all, guarantee a vote
to every man who rendered satisfactory
service in the military or police depart
ments Of the Provisional Government.
9th. lMMIGRATIoN-The evils of Ash
attic Immigration are so apparent that
we declare in favor of its prohibition by
positive and prudent methods, declaring
in favor of such American. Portuguese
or other European immigration as
shall supply the necessary labor and
furnish the country with permanent
settlers.
9th. PUBLIC WoRKs-We favor the
immediate establishment OF compre-
hensive system OF public improvements
that shall be Of permanent value to the
country and afford needed employment
to the laboring classes, but we declare
against importation OF labor and ma
terial Of any kind whatsoever for use on
public works which can be obtained in
the home market and materials which
must be obtained from abroad should be
obtained through local dealers in open
competition.
7th. PUBLIC OFFIcEs-We hold that
no person should occupy any position Of
trust or profit under the Government
who is not loyal TO the same.
Sth. PRIsoS LABoR-We oppose the
employment of prison labor in any
mechanical pursuits.
9th. TAX SYSTEMIC favor a revision
of the tax system whereby all property,
improved and unimproved, shall be
taxed on an equitable basis.
10Th. LABoR-We declare that in the
Constitution and in legisla ion there
after the rights OF the wage-ea ner should
be fully considered.
llth. EDuCATIoN-We favor the en-
largement Of the scope of the free-school
course may be available 10 tie youth OF
the country.
l2Jh. TELEGRAPHIC LINES We favor
the establishment OF an ilte '-island as
well rs foreign cable system
Tie organization committee are:
First District. A. Mag pon, j. II.
Fisher, G. Ii. Luther. Seco ID - Chas.
l.. Carter, Mr.. j. A. Cass dy. j. $.
Martin. Third-Julius Asche, DR.. Emer-
son, Jas. Mott, Jr. Fourth j. Walter
Jones, DR.. Cooper, w. p. or rien. Fifth
y. A. Low, j, Locker, j. l.. Carter,
At lrge-Alessrs. A. W. X, ach, G. 7.
! Rodgers, q. W. Smith, j. ". Pratt, A.
V. Peters, l.. G. Ables.