The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1896-11-14

wrested from the hands OF the agents of the
piutoerats and restored to the peopl-. The
money OF the people, the blood OF commerce.
must De issued by the agents OF the people
only. The great highways of commerce must
be freed from the clutches Of railway kings
and the land, the great reservoir nom which
all wealth Is drawn. which Is the prime ne
eessity for the maintenance OF human Elk
istenee, must be restored TO the whole people
The equal rights Of each one of the children Of
men TO share OF the hountiss OF nature must
be recognized and secured The opportunity
TO live In peace and secure the opportunity to
labor and enjoy the full fruits OF their toll
must be guaranteed beyond a possibility OF
doubt. These are the great issues clear and dis
tinct which the Knights OF Labor propose 70
fight out to a finish. and the wealth producers
of the world are welcomed to their ranks.
Chicago Platform Iauded.
In pursuance Of the policy set forth In our
Washington assembly. we attended the con-
Vention Of the popullst party in st. Louis and
the democratic party in Chicago and used our
best efforts TO secure unineation OF the forces
represented by those parties in support OF the
principles embodied In the preamble of the
Knights of Labor, and II should be a cause for
rejoicing on the part OF every true knight OF
Labor that the money plank, the plank an OPP
position TO government bond issues, the income
tax plank and numerous other very important
principles, which have been so long and stren-
uUusly battled for by the Knights OF Labor
against hopeless odds, have completely over
Swallowed all the sham issues which have long
been used by politicians and the money power
attention from these vital questions affecting
the real welfare Of the wealth producers.
LaDOr ~. money Kings.
At last the time has come when the lines OF
battle are fairly drawn between the laborers
of America on the one hand and their impla-
cable enemies-the money kings and their min
| tuns--On the other hand. Although a complete
victory for the people was not won in this cleo
ton yet immense gains have been made six
| millions OF American voters have array ed them
| selves permanently under the banner OF princi-
| pies long upheld by the Knights OF Labor
/ At least 1000. 90 more would have done ike
wise but for the frightcul forces Of money and
| coercion, used in this campaign BY the party
Of plutdcracy.
/ thorough consideration as 10 how best 70 serve
| the political advantages already gained for thu
| masses and how We may perfect the organlEa-
| tluu for victory in the immediate future. The
| millions OF wealth producers are now aroused
| they never were aroused before in the his
| tory OF the nation. Let Us seek with ali the
| wisdom can muster At this general as
| scmbly to decide on such a policy As Viii Show
| the people how to use their political power
| that they will become irresistible In their de-
-nland Tor the reform which Labor requires
! The lack OF organization among the t0Ilers
| Is a grave menace to the republic. Not hv4
/ per cent OF the working people OF the Unite,
| States are organized. II Is imperative thl
| something must be done 70 organize them NOR
| rapidly than they have been organized Ia Tn
| past We suggest that must make il elea
| 10 the laborins people that II IS To their 10
| terest in every sense OF the word tg Ueeuru'
| good members OF the knights OF Labor. W,
| must make It clear To the employers that q
| VIII not be injurious To their best interests f.
their employees are permitted and encourage,
| TO Join our organization.
| Plutocracy IS seeking an excuse 10 greatly
| increase the standing army. The petty vtol-n,
| connected with the strikes and .0ckouTs - theI
most plausible excuse now Let Us uot plal
! into their hands. We should teach the labor
ING people To cease u b. rebrilIous slaves an.
| d realize their real position that ut the hes !
| nj ms Cd no 81 .fha.