Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-09-21
LABOR PARTY PLATFORM.

Firmly Del1eV1nS IN the great sTcVO-
1utionary principles as set forth by our
~forefathers in the declaration of indie
pendence, and recognizing the firm
foundation of our national constitution,
as was intended by it's promoters, the
labor party of Montana hereby presents
a platform Upon which it stands for the
suffrage of it's constituents.
We appeal to all legal voters, irrespec-
tive of any party affiliations to join with
us in this grand movement in their own
interests. To all who do not fear the rule
of the people and believe in the right of
self-government, we appeal with conn.,
dence for support.
Resolved, That the distinctive princi-
pies which shall be advocated by the la
Dor party are:
First-We demand the enactment of a
practical law providing that eight hours
shall constitute a legal days work.
Second-The enactment of a law COM
pelling every corporation or in
dividual to pay for b in cash or in
checks without the intervention of any
third party, company or corporation, and
the vio'ation of which shall be deemed a
misdemeanor.
Third-The enactment of a law which
shall protect the honest American laborer
CT the state from the competition of hin
ese, Japanese, coolie and pauper labor
from all parts of the world.
~Fourth-That we pledge our support to
a state law to prevent the importation of
labor from other state or countries in
times of labor trouble in the state
Fifth-In behalf of the toiling masses
in Montana the representative delegates
in the labor party mble extend
earnest and heartfelt ~sympathies to our
brother toilers in the great anthracite
districts of Pennsylvania now struggling
against greedy a masters in an hon
est desire to receive a just and equitable
share of their earnings that they may or
at least enjoy a fair share of the bless
ings of life, intended by the Creator of
all things.
Sixth-The enactment of such laws as
will bring about reform in municipal gov
eminent.
Seventh-A constitutional amendment
providing for the initiative and referen-
dunn and imperative mandate.
Eighth-The readjustment of the tax
laws in such a manner as will compel
corporations to pay full value on all iand
and other properties in their possession
and the exemption of household goods to
the amount of 5000
Ninth-We demand a law making all
individuals; companies and corporations
liable for damages for injuries to their
employees or servants caused by negll-
gence of co-employes or fellow-servants.
-Tenth-We pledge our party to an un-
ceasing warfare against trusts and
combinations of all kinds. which have
for their objects the oppression of the
people and declare that the greatest
danger to the people is to be found In
such combinations: that 1t is the duty
of every good citizen to use his best
efforts against the Nominations of agents
of such combinations in their local and
national politics.
Eleventh-We favor a constitutional
amendment for providing for the election
of United States senators by the d.
rect vote of the people and the enactment
of laws by congress for the establishment
of postal savings banks and national
| ownership of railroads, telegraph and all
other public utilities.
Twelfth-That we demand the passage
| of a law by the next legislature giving
zach school district in the state the abso-
ute control of it's own school affairs to
the end that rural districts may have
better schoo advantages.
Thirteenth-We declare for the free
| and unlimited coinage Of silver at the RAJ
| ton of 16 to / without waiting for the
aid or consent of any other nation in the
| world.
Resolved. That we invite all good citi-
zens Of the state to join with the labor
party in bringing about such reforms as
| are herein advocated Inc pledge our
party to use all honorable means to
carry the same into effect.