The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-08-26

the people. All lands now held by
railroads or other corporations in ex-
cess of their actual needs, or lands
held by aliens. to be reclaimed by the
government and held for actual set
tiers only.
Fourth, The government to issue
and control all the money of the ma
ton, whether coined upon metal or
paper, and all made alike full legal
tender. No private banks of issue un-
der any circumstances; and no un-
taxed, interest-bearing government
bonds ever to be issued again as long
as this republic stands.
Fifth, A graded income tax, in
Guiding scale Of taxation on extra
land values, known as the 'unearned
increment
sixth, The election of president.
vice president, federal judges, and
senators by direct vote of the people.
Seventh, The creation of a cabinet
Office to be known as The Depart
ment of Labor and full provision
made for mandatory arbitration in
labor disputes.
Eighth. A legal and binding eight
hour workday, from ocean to ocean
and from lakes to gulf
Ninth, A complete system of pos
tai savings banks, for the safe deposit
of the peoples earnings, including ex.
change, and loans at two per cent on
ample security.
Tenth, Whenever or wherever any
railroad or other corpotation, en-
ployer shall discharge or blacklist a
worker for exercising the right of free
speech, serving on committee, or
for any kindred cause, the depart
ment of labor shall, upon formal ap-
plication. thoroughly investigate such
case, and If said discharge shall be
without just cause, the said corpora
tion or employer shall pay all expens-
es of the investigation, and require
said employer OF corporation to REIN
state said blacklisted man. Hra.,
Eleventh, A rigid and effective
Chinese exclusion law.
Thirteenth, An act making 1t
criminal offense to employ children
under fourteen years of age in any
shop or factory in the United States,
and no night work for children under
Is years of age.
Fourteenth, We here declare and
proclaim to our fellow countrymen
everywhere, that cleanliness, fairness,
honesty, and general borality, must
be infused into our political systems,
national. state and local; and that |
bribery and other corrupting influence
es must be eliminated and made odi- |
Gus by righteous public opinion.
I'VE here commend to all voters |
Of this congressional district the JUS
tice and wisdom Of the foregoing dec
laration OF policies and principles.
and appeal to them to join hands with
us In securing. by an overwhelming |
the election of man to the |
lower house of congress from this dis !
trict, who will faithfully serve the |
masses. instead OF the classes"
A resolution was passed that these
adopted by the conven-
ton should be the platform of the la
make his canvass on these principles |
This was acceptable to Mr. Duffy,
who had already been nominated
unanimously. Mr.. Carnahan, of East
Liverpool, nominated Duffy while
Bonsall, Of Salem, was nominated by
A. e. Long, Of Salem. Bonsall, how
ever. Withdrew in favor of Duffy and
the nomination of Duffy was made
unanimous.
Edward Hagerman, of the Machin-
ists' union of Canton, on motion of
Samuel w. Smith. of the same union,
was elected secretary. The Canton
delegates to the convention were: Ed |
ward Hagerman, Samuel w. Smith |
and Charles Slusser, Of the Interna-
tional Association Of Machinists No. !
i07; Charles A. Rimmel, of Carpen-
ters' and Joiners' union No. 143, and
Fred Witter. Robert Benson and w.
2. Haubold, of Watch Case Engravers'
union No. 3.