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Francis D. Tandy, “Free Competition” (1896)

FREE COMPETITION By Francis D. Tandy The vastness of the subject which we are to consider [herein] will compel me to take for granted many theories which are controverted. While I believe that every assertion I shall make is capable of demonstration, yet [space] will not permit me to attempt to demonstrate them. Therefore, I would crave your indulgence in advance for many seemingly unwarranted assertions which I may make. The great question of the nineteenth century, which has well been called the modern Sphinx, is that of the readjustment of society upon more equitable principles. In spite of the […]
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J. William Lloyd, et al., “White-Flag Anarchism”—A Debate (1894)

[one_third padding=”0 10px 0 0px”] J. William Lloyd, “White-Flag Anarchism—A Color Line,” Liberty 10 no. 6 (July 28, 1894): 9. Lizzie M. Holmes, “That ‘Color Line,’” Liberty 10 no. 7 (August 11, 1894): 8. C. J. Zeitinger, “The White Flag” Liberty 10 no. 7 (August 11, 1894): 8. J. William Lloyd, “White Anarchism, Force and Sentiment,” Liberty 10 no. 9 (September 8, 1894): 8. William Bailie, “Away with the Red Flag,” Liberty 10 no. 9 (September 8, 1894): 8–9. E. C. Walker, “Timely Utterance to Sane Thought,” Liberty 10 no. 11 (October 6, 1894): 5. F. D. Tandy, “Reds We […]
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Francis Tandy on strikes, boycotts and invasion

STRIKES, TRUSTS, BOYCOTTS, AND BLACK-LISTS. Francis D. Tandy The Arena (February 1900) IN a state of slavery it is impossible for a man to change his occupation. The very existence of such a state of society depends upon the denial of the right of the workman to leave his master. In proportion as this right is denied, the laborer is still a slave. Even under the present wage-system, this right is hedged about with restrictions, and when exercised is often found to be but stepping out of the frying-pan into the fire. Certain economic conditions make the lot of workmen […]