INTERNATIONAL FREE TRADE ALLIANCE. THIS organization has been formed for the purpose of promoting industrial and commercial freedom-absolute freedom in exchanging the productions of industry with all the worid. WE HOLD, That freedom in Trade and Commerce-freedom in exchanging the productions of our agricultural and manufacturing industries with those of other countriesis as necessary to the prosperity of the nation, as freedom in producing is to the individual. That it is a principle essential to our American liberty which cannot be violated without injury and danger to our institutions, and should never be infringed upon by the government except when absolutely and unavoidably necessary. WE HOLD, That comfort, wealth, civilization, and the welfare of mankind are directly promoted and increased by exchanging the products of labor between individuals, and states, and nations. That farmers, or mechanics, or any other producers do not promote their own welfare by keeping more than they need of anything which they have produced, but by exchanging the surplus in purchasing whatever they desire of things produced by others, wherever they can do so most advantageously to themselves. That as a people, we are not free, in so far as the liberty to make such exchanges-such sales and purchases -is restricted by the arbitrary power of government. WE HOLD, That the Custom House system of obtaining national revenue, violates the principles of American liberty, fosters international prejudices, is hurtful to republicanism, and hinders the growth of peace and good-will among men. That it interferes with and injures lawful business, which is constantly the subject of sudden and arbitrary changes in the tariff. That it is a formidable obstacle in the way of our national prosperity, and the pursuit of useful and honorable enterprise. That it has for many years been one of the most fruitful causes of sectional irritation and animosity. That it is a wasteful and unjust method of obtaining revenue, in causing the people to pay, in cost of living, an enormously greater amount than ever reaches the treasury. That it is a constant and strong incentive to bribery, corruption and smuggling, which are ruinous to honest merchants. That it affords excuse for employing a very large number of officials, who control political and party machinery, and whose influence prevents the first step in Civil Service Reform. The efforts of the ALLIANCE will be directed towards obtaining ABSOLUTE Freedom in TRADE AND COMMERCE by abandoning the Custom House revenue system, as soon as it can be done without injury to the best interests of the people; providing for the necessary expenses of government by a just, undisguised, and economical method of TAXATION; and ensuring CIVIL SERVICE REFORM by reducing the multitude of offices now existing, but which will then be no longer necessary. The work of the Alliance will be prosecuted by appealing to the intelligent common sense of the people through the Press, and by public meetings. CONDITIONS OF MEMBERSHIP. Free to all who approve the principles and will join in the work of the Alliance. The payment of one dollar per annum will entitle the subscriber to one copy of each of the publications of the Alliance Contributions of ten dollars per annum are solicited from those who are willing to aid in promoting the objects of the Alliance. All contributions or subscriptions are to be paid to A. D. F. RANDOLPH, Treasurer, and publisher of "THE NEW CENTURY," 770 Broadway, who will give a receipt for the amount. OFFICERS OF THE ALLIANCE. FRED'K H. HARRISON, President, No. 12 Coenties Slip. A. D. F. RANDOLPH, Treasurer, No. 770 Broadway. ABRAHAM L. EARLE, Secretary, [Mr. Earle, the Secretary, may be addressed at the Comptroller's Office, New York.] Correspondence is earnestly solicited from every one who feels interested in this method of reform. No man is so obscure that he cannot be of some service. A few honest, determined men in each district, whose patriotism is above party relations, can easily secure co-workers, who, with quiet earnestness can educate and influence their neighbors, so as to become a power sufficient to command respect and success. Pamphlets published by the Alliance will be furnished on application to Abraham L. Earle, Secretary, who may be addressed at the Comptroller's Office, New York, There is nothing to be deprecated and denounced more than the ignorance, caprice and selfishness manifested in the changes or threatened changes in international trade, which are brought up in Congress at every session, and are so agitated as to derange the most prudent calculations of business men, inevitably injuring the producing interests of the whole country. Recognizing the necessity for diffusing information and inculcating simple economic truths, in order that intelligent and honest legislation may be required from those who are chosen to represent the interests of the people, the INTERNATIONAL FREE TRADE ALLIANCE, in addition to its other efforts to secure such results, has arranged with PROFESSOR W. G. SUMNER, OF YALE COLLEGE, to deliver a course of Lectures on THE TARIFF CONTROVERSY AS DEVELOPED IN THE UNITED STATES. These Lectures will be delivered at the monthly meetings of the Alliance, and published in the current numbers of THE NEW CENTURY; they will be followed by other papers eminently instructive and important." The Journal of the Alliance is furnished at the nominal price of One Dollar per annum, in order that it may be within reach of all who wish to be informed regarding the progress of the work in which we are engaged. As the price is not sufficient to cover the cost of publishing and mailing, it is very desirable that those who recognize its importance, and are able to assist, will contribute a larger sum to sustain the effort. There is no subject of legislation which requires honesty, intelligence and unselfishness more than the enactment laws relating to business matters. This is especially necessary where the revenues of a country are derived almost entirely from a tax upon the trade of one country with other countries-a tax upon methods of earning a livelihood. Subscriptions for the Journal and contributions to aid the cause may be sent to or to FRED. H. HARRISON, President, A. D. F. RANDOLPH, Treasurer, No. 12 Coenties Slip, or to ABRAHAM L. EARLE, Secretary, 900 Broadway, T The present number of THE NEW CENTURY, which has been delayed because of the late date at which the speeches were received, is given up entirely to a report of the Adam Smith Dinner, as the most important event in its field. The conductors of this journal take this occasion to state that the omission of several numbers during the year has been caused by a combination of circumstances, quite unavoidable, and in no wise the fault of the publishers, and that for the present the journal will be issued as an occasional periodical, in accordance with its original plan. The subscription of one dollar will then include twelve numbers, of sixteen or more pages each, or their equivalent; and it is hoped that all friends of free trade will help to place the publication on a firmer basis, by aiding in obtaining subscriptions. The ALLIANCE is now publishing, in complete form, Prof. Sumner's lectures on the History of Protection, for which orders are desired. This organization is actively engaged in promoting the development of our national industries, the removal of restrictions upon lawful commerce, and the securing of reform in the civil service of the country. Correspondence is earnestly solicited from every one who feels interested in this method of reform. No man is so obscure that he cannot be of some service. A few earnest men in any locality, whose patriotism is above party relations, can easily secure co-workers, who can educate and influence their neighbors, so as to become a power sufficient to command respect and success. The payment of one dollar per annum entitles the subscriber to one copy of each of the publications of the ALLIANCE for the year. Contributions are solicited from those who are willing to aid in promoting the objects of the ALLIANCE. All contributions or subscriptions are to be paid to A. D. F. RANDOLPH, Treasurer, 900 Broadway, cor. 20th Street. Pamphlets published by the ALLIANCE will be furnished on application, ABRAHAM L. EARLE, Secretary, |