Evening journal., 1920-08-25
LABOR'S VIEWS
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committee had more time some OF the !
suggestions Of the Central Labor com
mittee might have been Incorporated
In the platform. but there had not
been SUFFICIENT time. He said the Cen
tral Labor delegation desired 10 read
It's statement before the convention
and suggested that tbs De allowed
Chairman Richards asked the ulcas-
ure Of the convention, and Mr.. Stierle
was unanimously invited to read the
Non-partlsan Political Campaign Com
mlttee statement. In concluding the
reading Of the paper Mr.. Sterle re-
marked that some Of the suggestions,
he noticed. were already contained In
the platform adopted by the con-
vention. After the statement was read
the convention, on motion OF Isaac
r. Brown, accepted u with a motion
that the labor committee be assured
hat the Hepublican party stands for
the best interests OF labor
Mr.. Suerle's statement read:
Aug. a. 1920
The committee appearing before
you today deems 10 a greet honor and
privilege % be granted admission into
your deliberations as representatives
OF one OF the national major parties
OF our body politics. and desire 70
thank you Tor the courtesy herewith
extended. We are strictly nonper-
tlsan. owing allegiance 10 no political
party and are partisan TO principle
only.
Government and an civilization ex-
/ lst for the service OF human beings
and the promotion Of their better.
ment. suoh purposes are best acnieve,d
when those who are primarily ar
fectod by policies and methods have
the power of determining them. undfr
such conditions only Will there be re
/ latlons OF GOOD VIII between fellow
citizens and a spirit OF true patriotism.
Such conditions can result only when
| principles OF human welfare are made
paramount 70 any other consideration.
believing n Is the aim and purpose
Of your convention 10 give heed 10
those desires OF the people regarding
government ard future legislation M
the state OF Delaware thR. will tend
10 progress and promote bettcr gov
lernmenial service 20 the whole psople,
we herewith submit for your consld-
Grafton the platform OF principles
adOpted and subscribed TO by the non
parllsa noommlttee and The Central
Labor Union.
we ask that you enter into dis
cusslon OF the same with unbiased
minds and with prejudice toward
none. and As representatives or the
cltlzenry OF Delaware. Representing
some 1900 or 5000 oltlzens. we feel
that we have the right AZ residents OF
Wilmington and citizens of Delaware
Interested in the welfare Of the state
10 ask your consideration or these
: problems that directly or indfetlly
D d.. a.. la nII.
ing 10 them justice, right and freedom
! with responsibility.
B ITO promote Industrial Justice and
10 insure uninterrupted production al
It's highest efficiency. the right of ths
7 Waqs-earncrs 10 organize into trads
2 uiOns. 10 select their own represen-
3 tatlves and 10 bargain collectively
= must be fully safeguarded. We do MOI
] nromOte the strike but seek IN aVOlC
. liz! claiming the right 10 strike 0nll
J. as a last resort against obstlnaoy ane
- blunt refusal 70 arbitrate,
J, mo other issue saems Of deeper inter
- est 10 the masses OF State and Nation
Y than relief from the excessive cost o
T living and the burden imposed there
, lhy. We believe that steps should b
'' taken 70 permanently eradicate IN
underlying evils. Cooperation shout
be encouraged and statements sh0ul
be issued OF the cost Of manufaciur
OF the staple articles. Investigation a
profits and prices seems 20 be on
= means OF preventing further eXplOita
tlon Of the people.
Utilities must obtain the right o
, way and Franchise from the people
the Stale or the oity-before operat
ing. After being granted that righ
N way over public highways, we be
lieVe the government as representa-
n tive OF the people In so granting "a
I privilege. should continue 10 contr0
or operate these utilities for the ser
n vice OF the people and not permit pri
h lvate individuals 10 no the pnvileg
a OF the people for the creation OF hug
4 dividends or profits.
'"rhe present contract system o
- public works has proven 10 be detri
e mental TO the citizens In many Ia
q STANCES. 10 permits unfair c0mpet
IT ton both 10 he employer and IN
worker in the awarding or bids &
out-Of-State firms with no prOVisi0
for the prevailing scale OF wages /
.ha specifications. This method al
n lows W0rkmen 10 come into the Stat
who pay no taxes and have no inter
est In It's welfare, while our Ow
workers. must remain idle and ar
- called upon to pay the bill either
taxes, Licenses or rentals,
"The eiEht-hour day hascOme 10 b
n The recognized standard workday an
N we urge that all municipal employC
is be provided for IN this extent belle,
- ing 10 tends TO promote a hett,
/, workman and raises his standard
living, in giving him sufficient tin
-o for recreation and advancement. "
ln demand a minimum wage FOR wOmt
K who must enter the leld OF emplo.
,n meni as a living wage. feeling ihl
Il unless her remuneration Is CONNER
surate 10 the needs Of livelihood 81
o- lsOOn becomes a burden upon sOciet
tv we demand the enactment of lei
islatlon excluding from iniersta
al commerce the products Of convi
is labor. Prison contract should m
a be used 10 the advaniage OF Ipriva
a. Industry and detriment 10 the stat
ln on the other hand prison labor shou
be- be used on the work Of the state al
e. counties.
he I'VE ask consideration Of the abo'
.n principles as still more liberal o.
poriunity OF giving 10 the peOp
further opportunity In expression
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