Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-10-27
NOM ARTISAN LEAGUE PLATFORM

For the purpose of realizing a government
of the people. by the people. and for the people.
the organized farmers and labors Of Wisconsin
have adopted the following program and call
upon all the liberty loving and progressive
people of the state of Wisconsin 70 rally to
the support Of the candidates endorsed by the
organized farmers and labors to put this pro-
1. We declare for the initiative. referendum
and recall in all matters, state and national.
g. We demand the immediate repeal of the
espionage and sedition act and complete re-
storation at the earliest possible moment of
all fundamental political rights. free speech,
free press. peaceful assembly. and we further
demand the immediate liberation of all poll
tical prisoners.
s. We oppose guarantee of profit u any
industry privately owned. We favor a repeal
L of the Esch- Cummins railroad law and the
ultimate public ownership of railroads. stock
yards. and terminals. grain elevators. packing
plants, terminal warehouses, cold storage and
all other public utilities and all natural re-
sources.
T. We favor the development Of cooperative
trade and industry and the enactment of
needed legislation favorable to that purpose and
the elimination of speculative and excessive
profits between producer and consumer. I'M
necessary middiemen and all profteering in
the creation and distribution OF the products
of industry and agriculture. in order that the
actual producers may enjoy the fruits Of
their toll and the people generally relieved
from the intolerable economic conditions I'M
der which they suffer.
g. We favor the complete revision Of our
tax system. We favor the removal of the
personal property offset on the income tax.
We favor higher rate Of taxation on large
incomes and inheritances. the increase of ex-
emption of incomes from $500 TO So 900 for
single. and from $1,000 TO $4,000 for married
persons. We favor taxes 70 force into use idle
lands held for speculative purposes. We favor
a gradual exemption from taxation on farm
improvements, and city homes up 10 $4,000.
s. We favor state aid % provide land and
homes for Wisconsin residents in town, city,
village or country. and the enactment of need
ed Legislation to permit residents Of Wisconsin
TO borrow money from the state. at a low rate
Of interest, 70 either build or buy such lands
or homes.
T. We favor better enforcement OF COM
pulsory educational laws and demand expan-
sion and diversihcation of both elementary
and secondary education. that democratic
equality Of opportunity for preparation for
the callings of their choice may be offered 10
the children Of our people. we favor extend
ing university courses 70 all who desire them
We propose that the cost of living at the uni
yersi'y and Stner higher institutions Of learn
,sg be keIt hown BY furnishing rooms and
board 70 ths students at cost We demand
representation OF the organized workers. in
dustrial and agricultural, on every edueation-
8. We favor Law compelling all children
20 attend school full time up to the age Of
3. We demand the abolition of the power
of judges TO issue and enforce injunctions 20
deprive citizens Of their rights in industrial
disputes.
commissions possible. with the power Of the
legislature TO dismiss any appointive admin
istrative official
II. We believe that the water powers Of the
state are the inaiienable property Of all the peo-
pie. and TO this end demand that TIE water
powers be developed in the interests of the
whole people and not exploited for priv ate gain
u. We stand for the unqualified ~ie,. Of
workers 70 organize and - deal collectively
with employers through such representative
Of their organization as they choose. We de
msnd the institution Of maximum working
day Of eight hours.
Is. We demand that the marketing division
be given sufficient funds and authority %
ascertain the cost Of production Of farm pro-
ducts. based upon the basic eight hour day.
II should also ascertain the cost Of production
Of all other commodities Of trade. 20 the end
that agricultural endeavor may be compeu-
stated on equal basis with other lines Of
endeavor
IA. We demand the Unrestricted and unhsrn-
pered right of collective bargaining for agri-
cultural organizations.
Is. We believe in the publication and IN
hampered right Of collective Of income tax re-
turns, state and national
The Censor publishes the above platform a.
matter Of general interest and information,
At the request Of Non-Partisan League mem
bers Of Vernon county.