The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-24
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 a. a declaration Of the
principles upon which the organiza ion
to be known a. the American T. ion
Party" is to be- established, and I on
! this platform We invite the co-opera ion
OF every friend OF good government.
lst. REPRESENTATIVE GOvERNNE T.
| The American Union Party is una err
ably opposed to any form OF monarch cal
government in the Hawaiian lsla Dis,
and declares its full allegiance to the
Provisional Government, endorsing the
proposal for a constitutional couven ion
looking 10 the extension OF popular ep-
resentation in the Government.
%. PuMTICAL tNIuN - We dec are
our leading principles 10 be the ACCOM-
plishmcnt OF a political Union with he
United States OF America and the m in
tenance OF a stable and honest gov rn-
ment.
Sd. PuBuC LANDs-We favor sch
legislation rs will promote the o u
pancy OF all public lands, inclu, ng
those heretofore known as Ger wn
lands" 10y small holders, and foster he
development of varied industries, ne
| lieving it TO be Of vital importance iat
many acres should be for I'M ny
men,"
4th. CITIZENS RlGHTs-We dec ire
that all citizens are equal before he
law, and We are opposed TO monopo les
or privileged classes, favoring partic pa
ton in the government byeyery loyal IL
zen and declare for q liberal suffrage aw
that will, first OF all, guarantee ne
to every man who rendered satisfact Try
service in the military or police dep, rt-
mcnts OF the Provisional Government
9th. MMIGRATloN-The evils OF si-
attic immigration are 50 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 WoRRs-We favor the
immediate establishment OF a compre-
hcnsive 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 he obtained from abroad should be
obtained through local dealers in open
competition.
9TH. 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. PRIsoN LABuR-We oppose the
employment OF prison labor in any
mechanical pursuits.
9th. TAX SYsrEM-We favor a revision
OF the tax system whereby all property,
improved and unimproved, shah be
taxed on an equitable basis.
10th. LABoR-We declare that in the
Constitution and in legislation there
after the rights Of the wage Garner should
be fully considered.
18th. EDUCAuoN-We favor the en-
largement Of the scope OF the iree-school
system to the end that university
course may be available to the youth OF
the country.
18th. TELEGRAPHIc LINEs-We favor
the establishment OF an inter-island as
well as foreign cable system.
The organization committees are:
First district. \. Magoon, j. II.
Fisher, G. IL. Luther. Second - Cl,as.
l.. Carter, Mr.. j. A. Cassidy. j. ;.
Martin. Third-Julus Asche, DR.. En- r.
son, Jas. Mott, Jr. FOURTH. Wa ler
Jones, DIR. Cooper, W. 7. O'Brien. It'll
u. a. Low, j. Locker, J. l.. Car er.
At large-Messrs. A. w. keech, G. T.
Rodgers, q. W. Smith, J. W. Pratt, A.
V. Peters, l.. c. Ables.