The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-03-23

we eAIeHu SISelluSS anu plcuS6
ur support to the forces in every
~ountry which are struggling for
democracy and especially to the peo-
'le of Russia in this hour when the
lew democracy of the east is beset
~ foes within and without.
EncH4fes Sof Democracy.
'While giving our utmost energies
o the prosecution of the world war
--or democracy, we are not unmindful
hat there are enemies of democracy
n the homeland These are the pow-
Srs of special privilege which take ad-
antage Of the opportunity which war
ffords to more firmly intrench them
elves in their control of government
nd of industry. These interests are
massing enormous fortunes out of
he worlds misery. They are reaching
or our remaining public resources
hey are striving to destroy the or
:aniZations of farmers and workers.
hey are handicapping the progress
# the war by their profiteering and
hus prolonging the war and sacri-
icing the lives of thousands of Amer
cas- finest sons.
- 1--WE view with deep concern for
he future of our state, a condition of
aw1essness, in which open and no.
orious violations of civil rights con-
inue unrebuked. A condition in
which citizens of our state are mobbed
ind deported and violence takes the
,lace of reason.
DeplOre Governors Attitude.
1--WE deplore the attitude of our
governor in attempting to array class
Lgainst class by raising the issue of
oyalty against the organized farmers
Ind the organized workers. No basis
fact exists for such charges They
)rlng the fair name of our state into
lisrepute at home. They give aid and
:omfort to our enemies abroad, by
ostering belief that our nation is
livided against itself in our war for
he realization Of our national aims
Is set forth by our president
"The war aims of the government
# the United States are the war aims
f the American people, including the
organized workers and organized
armers of this state. We deplore
nd condemn law violation under the
:uise Of loyalty. We point, with
hame to ourselves and pride for our
elbow citizens and the governments
+ other states, to the fact that Min
lesota alone tolerates lawlessness
'lnder cover Of the noble spirit of
oyalty. The sinister influences that
,ause this condition to exist must be
werthrown or justice and democracy
,ecome travesty.
No Surrender
"The workers of America would be
'alse to the heritage bought by the
blood Of their fathers and recreant
% the trust reposed in them by those
who are fighting for democracy on
-:oreign soil if they did not maintain
heir birthright Of democracy at
home. We will not surrender. De-
spite SANDER, lies, vilification, mob
71olence, despite all that the wealth
ind official power of special privilege
:an bring to bear, we dedicate our
selves to emancipate our state from
he political and industrial domina-
Ion Of big business.
'"The producers of our state suffer
tremendous losses through the extor-
Ion Of trusts, monopolies, spectators
n the necesaries of life and unneces-
,ary middleman
Legislative Program.
GAS a means to improve the econo-
mic conditions of the farmers and
workers of this state we indorse the
following legislative program: a. d.
exemption of farm improvements
from taxation. $780,.