The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-04-13
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 organiLat ON of party
having only this object in lew, the fol-
loving is adopted as a eel: ration of the
principles upon which tn, organization
to be known as the ~ mt rican Union
Party" is to be establish, /, and upon
this platform we invite .ho corporation
OF every friend OF good COVE 'nment.
LIST. REPRESENTATIVE & DvERSNIENT-
Tie American Union Tart is unater-
ably opposed to any forn. oi monarchical
20 5ernment in the Hawa ian Islands,
an1 declares its full alieg ance to the
Provisional Government F., { ldorsing the
proposal for constitutions, convention
locking to the extension Of popular rep
resentation in the Cover I'm mt.
ID. PoLITICAL UNIoN- We declare
our leading principles to be the accom-
phi shment OF a political in on with the
IN tied States OF America a ID the main
tel ance OF stable and no est govern
ment.
I'd. PUBLIC LANDs-We favor such
legislation as will promo the occu-
pancy of all public land including
these heretofore known as "crown
lands" by small holders, d foster the
development OF varied inc ustries, be-
lieving it TO be OF vital imI ortance that
many acres" should be for many
men,
4th. CITIZENS RIGH1 s. We declare
that all citizens are oua before the
law, and we are opposed to monopolies
or privileged classes, favOrii z participa-
ton in the government by every 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. MMIGRATIoN-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.
6Ih. 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.
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 LABOR-We oppose the
employment OF prison labor in any
mechanical pursuits.
9th. TAX SYsTEM-We favor revision
of the tax system whereby all property,
| improved and unimproSed, shall be
| taxed on an equitable basis.
10th. LABoR-We declare that in the
Constitution and in lcgisla ion there
after the rights OF the wagc -ea 'ner should
be fully considered.
llth. EDUCATIoN-We favor the en-
largement of the scope OF he iree-school
system to the end thai IA university
course may be available to Il youth OF
the country,
l2Jh. TELEGRAPHIC LR Es- We favor
the establishment Of an late '-island as
well as foreign cable sys en-
Tie organization committe are:
First District. A. Mag pon, J. II.
Fisher, G.. II. Luther. Saco I'd - Chas.
l.. Carter, Mr.. J. A. Cassi dy. j. 5.
Martin. Third-Julius Asohe, Dir. Emer-
son, Jas. Mott, Jr Foul III j. Walter
Jones, DIR. Cooper, W. 7. or 'ien. Fifth
J. A. Low, j. Lecker, J. l.. Carter.
At lrge- Messrs. A. w. X, sch, G. T.
Rod ,ers, q. W, Smith, j. V Pratt, A.
Y. eters, l.. G. Ables. &C expected
that all OF the wards OF tle city will be
organized during the week.