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The American Protective Tariff League witli , head-quarters in "ew York City and a vice-president and secretary ii each of the several states, has entere upon the work of creating and foeterinj, public sentiment in support of the policy of Protection of American Labor and Manufactures. Ainong the measures already inaugurated are: A Text-Book for use in schools auc colleges. The offer of substantial prizes to students for essays on political economy. A series of public lecturea. The distribution of sound economie literature, with the object of counteract"ÍÍ the eflbrts of the advocates of the foreign policy of free trade. The League solicitscorrespondence and and co-operation wlth all citizens interested in the policy which it advocates. OPFICERS POR MICHIGAN: Vice-presldent, Hon. F. B. Stockbridge, Kalamazoo; secretary, Thoma9 McGraw, Esq.. Detroit; with authority to organizo' auxiliary leagues at such points in the state as may be deemed neecssary. TRINClrLES. The object of the Ainericau Protective Tariff Leagues,expressed in Article II. of ita Constitution, is, by adequate diities upon imported products, to protect American labor, whether Agricultural, Manufacturinji, .Mining or Commercial, against Ihe competition of low-priced labor in foreign couutries. The league recognizes that the American people should not, and will not, submit to the low Standard of wages prevailing in other countries; that this is a government by the people, and not one In which the people are subordínate to the governing powers; that the existence of the republic dependa upon the maintenance of a high standard of American citizenship; and that in all questions of ;ublic policy the advancement of the citzen takes precedence of eyery other consideration. It claims that, not only the industrial growth of the republic, but the prosperperity and social well-being of iu citizens, are promoted by a judicious Pro.ective tariff. The recent report of the LTnited States Labor C'ommission shows hat, during the past rjuarter of a ecntury, under a protective tarifl', cost of production and expenses of living have steadily diminished, rates of wages have ncreased, and wage-earners, in common with all other citizens, have reaped incalculable benetits from tlie general cheapening of commodllies tliat has followed home production and heakhful home competition. It maintains that cost of production and expenses of living are diminished, and rates of wages Jncreased, with the idvance In the productive power of la)or; and that the growth of tliis producive power depends upon the opportunities and rewarda for intelligent effort ifforded by a high Standard of wages. It afflrms that the intelligence, skill and ambition of our workmen, encouraged by liberal wages, will enable them to compete advantageoüsly with cheap uid unintelligent labor everywhere; that bfl Munc methodi by wuich many of the advanced products of American labor are now successfully competing abroad with slmilnr products of foreign labor, nay be applied to other industries ; and that cheap production, through high wages and intelligence, will enable us not only to hold our own market, but ultimately to command the markets of the world. While opposmg monopolies and exclusive privileges, the league advocates and ipholds that policy which proteets the right of every American citizen to his share in the fruits of American labor, employed underfree government, in the levelopment of our unequalled material resources. Fiually, the American Protective Tariff League proposes a unión and organizadon of all industrial workersof America n defense, and for the elevation of the American standard of wages, living and self-government. In furtherance of this purpose, it appeals to all who share in the trials and achlevements of American industry, whether wage-earners or wage-payers, to combine in support of a movement which, with their aid, will not only insure the triumph of the American sysem in America, and Improve the condition of all our people, but, by its inlluence and example, adrance the conditions of industrial life throughout the world. METU0D3. Addressing, therefore, all workers, whether employers or employed, the American Protective Tariff League prooses to make known in every practicajle way the principies and advantages of ,he American protective system, wlth the ntent thereby to limit the importation of the products of foreign labor, and thus naintain and broaden the tields iu which American labor may be profitably en[tured. Under no eircumstances will the league dentify itself with auy political party - ts aim being to unite all parties in support of the policy with it advocate. ORGNIZATION. The plan of the league includes n cenral organization ia each state and terriory of the Unlou, with a vice-president nul a state secretary at its head. Subordínate to these a local organiaatiou will e formed in each county, with a ch.iirnan and corresponding secretary. In opulous districts, town and ward associations, or tariff clubs, will be formed. By means of sucli systematic organizaion every part of the country will be eached, its condition ascertained, and its needs promptly supplied. MEMUEHSHir. Any person may become a member of he league, orauxiliary association may appoint delégate niembers to represent hem in the management of the league. Provisión is aUo made for life membership, with exemption from annual fees. All members and uuxiliary associations will received the publicatlons of the Mfae, either grutuitously or at a nomnal price to cover oott, and such other aid and facilities as the league may be ible to supply. All contributlons should be mude payiblo to Chester Oriswold, Esq., Treasurer, awd addressed to him, or to the general secretary at the office of the league. Correspondence is cordially solicited vil li any person or association wishing to with the league, or to obtaiu infornation ot its plans or purposes. Adopted by the executive committee, July 1, 1880. 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