The San Francisco call., 1898-09-24
THE RAIL WAY EMPLOYES
 EXPLAIN THEIR STAND
FORMED AN ORGANIZATION FOR
 sELF-PRoTECTIoN.
Railroad Question Removed From Politics.

A meeting of the Railway Employees Political Club No. of San Francisco was held last night in ythian Castle. The following communication from the ad- visory board of the Railway Employees Association, setting forth the aims and objects of the association, was adopted:
 SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 2s. 1928.
 To Members of the Railway Employees Asso- zation having been subjected to much unjust criticism and comment on the part of a DOT 1t wise that we should clearly define our posi- tion and with that end In view hereby recon mends for the special consideration Of the members the following. being statement of the objects and principles of this association
 PREAMBLE.
 The Railway Employes Association of Cali fornia hereby declares the objects and aims of this association to be:
 l. To awaken railway employees to a sense of their rights and responsibilities citizens of 9 To gain for them political recognition, g. To, when feasible and advisable. nominate and support for office men from among rail way employees; otherwise to support for office only those who will deal justly with railway employees rights and interests.
 f. To protect in all things the interests ot railway employees and to oppose with united political strength all who would act directly or indirectly to the detrtment of those inter- ests . g. To, as far as proper consideration of the interests of railway employees will permit, avoio injuring or antagonizing the interests of others. and to be just and conservative in all policies and methods.
 DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES.
 In furtherance of the foregoing objects. the following are declared to be the fundamental principles of this association:
 First-That this is a non-partisan association, being political only in the of being pro- tectiye of those interests from which we gain our livelihood and the proper advancement Of our political interests and standing.
 Second-We hold 1t to be our bounden duty to unite for common defense against the assaults of designing persons, who. from mo, 1 d 0trYc md those dependent upon us great and irreparaole injury; 4, . n ., n.s ot .,. railway en,. ployes are to be found men of high character and amply qualified to fill acceptably and cred itably any office within the gift Of the people; and believing that we are entitled to fair recognition at the hands of political parties. we will endeavor by all honorable means to obtain for members such recognition. and in the event of nomination for office of any member of our association such nominee should. irrespective of party utilization. receive our loyal support
 Fourth-That aside from the desire to hon orably advance the political interests and equal with other classes of citizens. we declare 1t to be inconsistent with the partisan political convention the nomination of any par tcular person or to give our united support to the nominee of any particular political party, except in where our interests are most likely to suffer in the event of the election of persons who may not be disposed to deal justly with such interests.
 Fifth-That we fully recognize the right of any member of this association to vote as he chooses and to fully and freely affiliate with the party representing his political faith, and further, that no pledge be required from any member of this association to vote any particu- lar ticket or for any particular candidate but on the contrary the utmost faith and reliance is reposed in the honor of each member to act and vote for the best interests of his coworkers and fellow employees.
 Sxth-That we deny the right and repudiate whether railroad employees not, to. without our advice and consent, enter into any political arrangement whatsoever which may be based upon our united support.
 Seventh-That any and all political matters in which we as railway employees concern ed to receive the consideration of this asso- citation or any branch thereof, should be com municated through the regular channels pro- yided by this association. for matters con- corning the association at large, the advisory board: for local affairs. the executive commit tees of the various clubs, by direct communi- cation with the clubs
 EiRhth-That in order to preserve the non- partisan character of our organization, per- sons other than railway employees and particu- lary candidates for office. should not be in- vited to address our clubs on political par tisan topics.
 Ninth-That we will endeavor in so far as 1t may be possible. to remove from the field of political controversy any further agitation oi the railroad question, to the end that may enjoy in peace and contentment the fruits of Should the foregoing declaration of principles meet with the approval of majority of the cI,,hs provision will be made for printing the same: and with that end in view will your ciuh without delay kindly advise It's approval or rejection of the same Yours respectfully,
 Fl. l.. SANBORN,
 Chairman Advisory Board
 n r., FITZGERALD. Secretary.