The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-09-12

We approve Of the principles of the
Workmen's Compensation Act, but be-
lieve 1t to be deficient in that com.
pensation is too small, first aid unpro-
vided for, and provision for safeguard
ing of life and limb inadequate.
| We pledge ourselves to an increase
of not less than 25 per cent in compen-
sation, to provide that costs of medical
treatment shall be borne by the estab-
| lishment in which the accident oc
Cured, up to a reasonable amount and
any further sum by the Accident Fund
of the State, and more stringent pro-
visions for safeguarding of life and
limb. Any sick or hospital fund ac-
cumulated by deduction by employers
from the wages of employees shall be
quasi.public trust fund and must be
accounted for quarterly or oftener to
the State Industrial Insurance Com
mission.
We believe in the Initiative, Referen-
dunn and Recall amendments to our
constitution now submitted to the pdo-
pie and will pass laws to carry those
the next November election.
We demand submission of further
constitutional amendment providing
for the recall of the judiciary.
We favor the abolishing of all ex-
cept three of the present state boards
and commissions, which shall have all
| ho taA in oil nf hn
present boards.
To the end that stocks and security
owners and purchasers shall be pro-
tected from fraudulent devices. We
favor the enactment of stricter laws
regulating the issue and safe of stocks,
bonds and promotion schemes.
We favor the construction of good
roads for the primary benefit of our
farming districts built under such
plans as when completed will make a
complete highway system over all the
state.
We favor a pension for the aid of
INDECENT mothers in order that they
may care for their minor children.
We favor the rigid inspection of all
public and private institutions for de-
linquent and INDECENT children.
We demand the repeal of that pro-
vision Of the statutes permitting one
corporation to own and .oid stock in
another corporation.
We favor the National Child Labor
Law, and teachers retirement fund.
We are opposed to any employment
agency fee being deducted from any
employe and favor the establishment
of free employment agencies.
We demand change in rules of the
state senate and house of representa-
tives doing away with the arbitrary
power Of the rules committee.
We favor the passage of law
which will prohibit the use of party
name in the nomination and election
OF county officers.
1t is essential for the welfare of the
people of this state that the wage
earners should receive fair share OF
the products of their la~or and that
working hours should be limited. Men
engaged in various occupations have
been able, through their trades unions,
to accomplish much in this direction,
but women workers have not sue
ceeded as we'll. The state has already
recognized this condition in the pas
sage of laws limiting the working
hours of women in various industries.
We favor the passage of laws fixing a
minimum wage for women workers.
We favor the amending of the pres
ent laws and the passage of new laws
governing the formation of irrigation
districts and logged-off land districts,
giving all residents Of the state owning
lands in such districts a vote on all
matters concerning the same.
We pledge our congressman to do
all in their power to secure the de-
velopment Of the Palouse or similar
irrigation projects by the United
States reclamation service at once.
We invite all citizens, irrespective
Of past party affiliations, to unite with
US in the furtherance of these princl'
pies.
The Progressive Primaries.