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Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-08-01

and combats the enemies of Organized
Labor, whenever necessity and poll
cy may indicate.
"lntcrnal discussions" are to labor
organizations what training is to an
athlete. While here and there seri-
ous differences Of opinion among the
members OF an organization may lead
to its disruption, the loss is really
not great, for society that has not
sufficient reason for existence to out
live q heated debate or a rebellion,
even, isn't worth much when opposed
to the common enemy. Take the
the New York Central Labor Union,
fot instance. 1t is composed of men
Of various nationalities and tempcra-
ments, and they are men Of strong
convictions. Their meetings are not
rs unruilled as the temper of sur
.felted hog; but argument and coun-
ter-argumcnt, irritating badlnage
and sharp retort, the voice Of anger
and words Of calm persuasion, all
mingle in the crowded meetings of
the delegates. Nevertheless, Brcn-
nan X White and Peter Doelger, and
maay other would-be tyrants have
found the Central Labor Union suf-
ticiently united and solidaric to teach
them lessons in good policy if not
honesty. Even the Cigarmakers
two unions who have for four years
or more bitterly opposed each other
still live to compel respect from the
bosses; and in good time they will
unite again and be more powerful
than ever after their long contest.
Organized Labor will continue to
have "internal strife" just as long
as ''internal strife" is necessary for
its development. But let no peanut
headed" capitalists draw comfort
from this fact. Itpromotes strength
and yigor and power to overcome the
great enemy of Labor-priyate capt.
tallsm. Keep your mental grip on
| this.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-08-01
AMUSlNG.

The boycotted Couricr seems to
take quite an interest in workmen's
affairs lately, and the amusing part
of it is that it prctends to give adj
vice rs to the manner of running or
carnations. It's feeble attempt at
the stale trick of apparently taking
sides between factions of organized
workm"n, it may as well conclude.
will not have any effect whatever.
It does Eot liz il thy power of the
alleged editor of that paper to ere
ate schism in Labor's ranks. If
there was any brain in the slanting
skull of the Courier'S writer he might
know that it is 10y internal dlssen-
slons" reforms are produced. The
spirits which clamor for internal re-
forms, aggressive and bold, unite
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-08-01

clearly warranted by law" Never
thecss four citizens were arrested
and detained for an alleged endeayor
to boycott the ,joarnol and Courier.
That the arrest was not clearly war
ranted by law is evident from the
fact that the most Independent of
our judges declared that boycotting
was not necessarily illegal; and even
the jury could find no reason for the
detention of one of the prisoners.
But it seems that capitalists dicta-
tions are Of more importance in the
eyes of public prosecutors than the
Constitution.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-08-01
New HAVEN, AUGUST |, 1886.
POLITICAL ACTION.

The necessity for independent po-
litical action is forcing itself upon
the minds of the workers. 1t is but
right that a fair trial should be given
Independent politics. What such a
fair trial would consist in, we should
think, would be the election of labor
candidates to office until we gain u
good working majority, or until our
efforts are opposed by force and
fraud.
This week requests for "somcthlng
to be done have come from several
points in this congressional district.
Some representative body should
make beginning. Therefore We
suggest that the Trades Council in
yite each labor organization in this
district to vote upon time and
place for holding congressional
convention, at the same time sug-
costing place and date, and re-
questing the various organizations to
send in their answer before certain
date. 1t is probable that the place
and date suggested by the Trades
Coucil would be generally accepted,
and notice thereof could be immcdi-
ately sent to all the organizations
each one of which should send dele
gates with proper credentials, signcG
and sealed by the secretary of cacI
organization.
This convention might be author
lied to adopt permanent rules fo
calling conventions of the kind ii
future and lay the foundation for
permanent political organization.
1t might also be convenient
at the same time to hold n probat,
convention, and this could be in
serted in the call.
What is needed now is for som,
representative body to take the I'M
tiative, obtain the authority ror itseI
or some other body to call II convcn
ton, and with wise counsel and gooc
will inaugurate movement tina
will place Labor at the helm of pub
lie affairs.
Let the Trades Council take tn,
first step.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-08-01
NOT

Independent, organized labor pol
itics means better times for work.
ingmen.
The unfortunate editor of the
CoUrier should remember the fate of
the the fellow who took sides in a
family fight. If we are not mistaken
he got soundly thrashed.
The expulsion of the Chinese
would not work in Justice to the
clearly, civilized and educated Jap
anese, who have lived in this country
for many years. The people could
easily discriminate in individual
cases.
Perhaps before the next issue of
the WoRkMEN's ADVOCATE the labor
organizations if the Second CONGRESS
sional District, comprising New
Haven and Middlesex Counties. will
have authorized the calling of Il con-
gresslonal convention. Now is the
time to begin.
Where the law is weak, the boycott
may be used to excellent advantages:
and the boycott verdict is a direct
verdict from the people; and it may
be applied in such manner that all
the commercial treaties in the world
can't prevent the expulsion of the
"harmless" Chinese.
The Register seems to think that
in order to boycott legally the boy
cotters "must be able to show. be-
yond the shadow of doubt, that
their single purpose" is to better
their condition or that of their asso-
clates. Now, we are of the opinion
that the burden of proof must he on
the other side, and that the opponent
of the boycotters should show "be-
yond the shadow of doubt that
the purpose of the bovcotters is
something besides the very natural
one of benetitting themselves or
friends. Think ii moment, friend
Register.
The Constitution of the State of
Connecticut expressly provides that
mo person shall be arrested, de-
| tanned or punished except in eases
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-08-01
THE CHINESE PEST.

Apparently secure from the hor-
rors of u large Chinese population,
we of the Eastern States are apt to
he skcptical when told of the Chinese
scourgc on the Pacific coast. and
many of us scntlmcntaIv declare
that this country should welcome all
the world to its shores. Our scnti-
mcntalists would naturally change
their opinions if they understood the
meaning of a large Chinese popuIa-
ton. iIumanitarianism of the hyp-
ocrtical sort commercial rcliuion-
argues in favor of the Importation Of
Chinese; but the cause of true hui
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-08-01
MORE ABOUT BOYCOTTlNG.

The great labor protective and
monopoly disturbcr, the boycott, is
being vigorously discussed in the
daily press as well as in the more
carefully edited magazines, by writer's
of diverse calibrc, from the editor of
the ordinary capitalist or bourgeois
worshipping daily to the occasional
contributor to literary periodicals of
high order.
The following closing paragraphs
from the pen of Judge James G.
Mcguire, of San Francisco, in the
Golden Era very clearly express the
opinions of men of common sense
upon the subject, and should call
the blush of shame to the cheeks of
the editor of the Century for his il
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-08-01
WHAT OTHERS SAY.
GOOD ADVICE.

Nbob AbN "
The daily press dcplores the fact
that there is danger of the Knights Of
Labor carrying their grievances into
politics, and kindly advises them to
90 slowly, us such II course would be
fatal to their organization. Let
workingmcn beware Of the plaudits
of the public press, even if it praises
theiractions; such praise has limit,
and will not extend beyond IA point
that is harmless to capltalistic dcs-
potism. Any action proposing to
pierce this question of industrial
oppression with political lance,
is condemned by the capitalistlc
press, who with a singular harmony
cry aloud "don't do it. Whatever
the daily press denounces, labor may
general consider is the best thing
it can do, and there is nothing more
ferccly denounced and ridiculed by
the daily press than political action
on the part Of labor organizations.
Let labor govern itself accordingly,
and gather wisdom from its enemies.
-Petersburg ErponeW.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-08-01

Nv hat Is To Be Done" is new novel
10y Nlkolai Internationally. Well, the
first thing to do would be TO change his
name dshington Critic.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-08-01

Boycotting is in the courts of many
States. The more prosecutions OF
workingmcn under these musty stat
utcs the sooner they will be repealed.
The boycott has come to remain as
long as injustice is practced by the
employer upon the employe. -- Wor-
ccSier TimeS.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-08-01

Some men can take new furniture
and make it look as if it was made CEN
tnry ago. So can some children. Morn
ing NeirS
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-08-01

gress can do all this in a month for
you. Tell your member so at once.
Tile t2ri0a.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-08-01

Farmers Now is your time. A
short time hence the present Con-
gresham will be around amongst
YOU with hat in hand, soliciting votes.
Have you no plan of protection or
relief to commend to your member
at Washington? Lose no time. Do
you want money at one per cent. to
improve your farm and stock 1t with
fine cattle. or to lift n mortgage and
give youa breathing spell: 10 YOU
want fair prices for your products?
DO you desire to see labor employed
AT fair wages, and all the varied in
duStlles IN prosperous condition:
Then up at once and say to your
member: Stay in session and study
those things. Give us low-priced
money and plenty of it. Give us
cheaper transportation Give us a
direct vote on all general laws. Con-
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-08-01
A SUGGESTION.

The General Assembly Of the
Knights of Labor has a large sum Of
money to its credit.
One of the objects of the X. of L.
is to "establish cooperative instltu-
tions such as will tend to supersede
the wage system, by the introduction
of cooperative industrial system"
Prices are low, men are plentiful,
and eligible opportunities are to be
found to establish cooperative insti-
buttons with picked men.
There are also many cooperative
businesses owned and controlled by
X. of l.. which are starving for want
of capital.
To obtain the necessary capital to
put these institutions on II strong
basis and to establish farms, manu-
features and other businesses as
needed is within the power Of the
General Assembly.
One hundred thousand dollars, and
as much more lbs requisite, can be
invested in L. S. Understanding
bonds, These bonds can be dcpos
tied as security for 500, 900 of nation
al bank notes. The 100000 bonds
will draw a certain income, while the
500, 200 will pay one per cent, so
that the latter will be available for
cooperative purposes and to set our
idle members to work at remuncra-
tive prices.
We have set ourselves on record as
against national banks, it is true,
while asking for government loans
direct to the people. As national
bank charters are continually being
renewed, and the government is in
the hands Of those who will not and
cannot be forced to loan direct to
the people, would it not be well to
take advantage of the cheap money
issued to national banks and help
our own institutions :-Lab0r Leaf.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1886-08-01

ENTERED AT THE POST oFFlcE At NEW HAVEN, CON
NECTiCuT. As SECOND, CLASS MATTER
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-27
COWBOYS NI.LED.
Four Persons Lose Their Lives in n
Texas Row.

Fort ELLIOTT, Tex. March 26.-For
some TIME past the cowboys employed on
the l.. :. ranch, near the town of TascoSa,
have been accused Of ''mayericking' cattle
that fell in their way. On March 20 four
beeves owned by friend of l.. +. Wood
ruff. bartender in TaScOsa, disappeared.
and the l.. 5. ranch cowboys were accused
of appropriating them, but they strenuouSly
denied the accusation. Shortly after mid
night on the 2lst inst. the inhabitants of
the town were aroused by vOlley from
rifles and revOlverS. Among those who
jumped 10 their doors to ascertain the
cause of the trouble was Jesse Sheets, a
hotel proprietor. He had hardly looked
out when a second fuSilade was fired, and
he fell dead, riddled with bullets. As
soon as lights could be procured the cltl-
zens made an investigation and found Ed
King, Frank Valley and Fred Chill
ton of the l.. 5. Ranch dead,
and Charles Emery and the bartender
Woodruff severely wounded. 1t appears
that the cowboys, with a miscellaneous
party, had gone TO a saloon TO drink. After
few minutes quiet conversation the
maverick question came up, and Valley
said that he was tired Of the insinuatiOn,
and added: by @, wont stand il"
All hands drew their weapons and began
firing, but the cowboys evidently had the
disadvantage of being the poorer marks
men. The officers have arrested Charles
Emery, one of the wounded men; John
Cough. known as Catfish Kid, and Louis
Bonsman. The prisoners claim that it was
a matter of humiliation for one side or the
other, and they did the best they could for
their own lives. The killing of Sleets was
entirely unintentiOnal, as he was not con-
nected with the dispute in any way.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-27
Industrial ItenlS.

The differences between the proprietors of
the Pittsburg Leader and the Typographical
Union having been amicably settled, the boy
colt begun four weeks ago was raised yester-
day. The proprietors have signed the scale
and conceded the demands of the Union.
The Knights of Labor of Milford, Mass,
were to hold a general meeting last night to
agitate the eight-hour question, but they
abandoned the project in Difference to Master
Workman Powderly's circular. which pro-
nounces the movement premature.
Eugineers and firemen on the Grand Trunk
real have asked for an increase in accordance
with an agreement heretofore made. 1t is
thought If the request is not granted there
will be strike over the whole Grand Trunk
system.
The conference between the street car Of
flcials and the Knights of Labor of Pittsburg
adjourned last evening without reaching q
settlement A strike has been ordered on all
lines in the city except three.
Ninety Americans employed at Casebolt's
laundry, at Belleville, N. j., struck yesterday
on account of sixty Cinnamon, against whom
they had organized
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-27
SEEKING ARBITRATION.
MIR. POwderIy will Make n PROPOSE
ton to Gould.

NEW YORK, March 26.-Grand Master
Workman Powderly of the knights of
Labor arrived here tonight and held con-
sultation with the other members of the
general executive board. In conversation
with a representative of the Associated
Press in regard to the statements of Master
Workman Irons of st. Louis as to the
strike becoming general throughout
the country, Mr.. Powderly reiterated
his views as expressed in the interview
held with him at Scranton. If Mr.. Irons
had made any such statements he had eX-
ceeded his authority, which is limited to
district 101. He even has no power over
districts No. II and 10, which are cooper
ating with 101. The strike had gone far
enough, and not another move must be
made without the order of the general en-
ecutive board. He added:
The strike originated in District 101. The
general executive board was never notified
of an grievance in that district until the
strike had been in progress several days, and
then no official notice was received until we
called for it. We were not asked to inter
fere, nor have we been asked for assistance.
This strike has extended far enough and
must be settled where il is. The statement
that 1t is for the recognition of the knights
of Labor rs an organization is erroneous, and
is against our advice and command. That
the men have grievances and
CAUSE FOR COMPLAINT
we believe to be true, but, whether true or
not, no harm can come of an investigation.
The men are anxious for it and we can see no
reason why Mr.. HoXie should fear it. We
are in favor OF ending the matter now and
will submit this proposition to MIR. Gould to-
morrow, viz: Let him appoint committee
of three aud we will appoint a similar COM
mittee, then let these gentlemen select q sew
enth, they to investigate the whole affair and
make recommendations, and we will agree to
abide by their decision. We will not ask for
the retention of any man who has been guilty
of any act of violence to either person or
property, for we are not organized to pro-
mote or shield wrong doing.
Mr.. Powderly said when asked about the
words of Chief Arthur Of the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers, as reported in
these dispatches of this afternoon, that he
did not believe that Chief Arthur said any
such things, but he would write him a letter
and ask him about it.
If he did say so two-thirds of the engineers
would contradict him. In times like these we
must be careful Of what we say or do. The
public feeling Is such now that no one should
excite them unduly.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-27
throughout the Southwest.

ST. LOUIS, March 26.-Specials to the
Post-Dispatch from various points in Kan
sas and Missouri are to the effect that the
Missouri Pacific officials have succeeded in
starting out freight trains in several in
stances without interference. Acts of vio-
lence, however, are reported from Atchi-
son, where several strikers boarded the
train sent out from that city and, despite
the presence of the United States marshal
and several of his deputies
succeeded in killing the engine.
At Little Rock no trouble has yet occurred,
but a riot is anticipated when the attempt
is made to run freight trains. The strikers
having made threats that they will interfere
with any such proceeding, the officials as
sorting that the attempt will be made at all
hazards. No attempt has been made at
Kansas City to move Missouri Pacific freight
trains and there will be probably none while
Sedalia and Atchison are blockaded.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-27
Rismarck,s RravoJo.

BERLIN, March 26.-The debate on the
second reading of the spirit monopoly bill
was begun in the reichstag to-day. Prince
Bismarck insisted upon the necessity of in
creasing the imperial revenues. 1t was i'm
possible, he said, to increase the revenues
by direct taxation. Spirit was especially
favorable for taxation. If the monopoly
bill should be rejected the government
would introduce a bill to tax the consump-
ton of spirits. 1t was doubtful whether
with q majority the rechStag would ever
be the pivot upon which German unity
should revolve. If the reichStag did not
better comprehend its duty he feared
for the future of the empire
in the event of complication
with foreign countries, though he saw no
immediate danger. He would also say that
he saw no danger in the spring of 1870. If
the strength of the empire was likely to be
put to a severe test, the present was the
time to provide for contingencies. The
adoption of the spirit monopoly bill would
strengthen, while its rejection would
prejudice the empire. If the reichstag
should also reject the consumption tax it
would be necessary to introduce q license
tax in Prussia. After speech by Herr
Richter. Prince Bismarck again spoke. He
referred to Herr Richter's attitude of oppo-
sitiOn, and said, IF l am reproached with
inducing the Emperor to go to CanOssa, I
reply that he has before this experienced a
worse CanOSSa in the reichStag." The de-
bate was adjourned until Saturday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-27
Irons, POSITION UntenabIe.

PHILADELPHIA, March 26. - General
Secretary Turner of the executive board of
the Knights of Labor, this afternoon when
shown a copy of the st. Louis dispatch, in
which Chairman Irons is quoted as saying
the strike would probably very soon extend
throughout the United States. said:
That is all bosh. If Chairman Irons is
correctly quoted, it simply shows that
he is one of the men who are at
present doing the order great injury. Great
care should be exercised by assembly officials
lest remarks OF theirs should lead to incen-
diary acts by hot-headed followers, and thus
iniure the cause more in a few hours than
could be regained in a year. There is no
truth whatever in the statement that there
will be general strike, and the executive
board does not contemplate issuing any such
order as is intimated by Mr.. Irons in the St.
Louis dispatch.
Mr.. Turner declined to be interviewed
relative to the general situation on the
Southwestern railroads. He, however, in
dOrSed the sentiments contained in the
''secret circular" telegraphed from st.
Louis to-day, in which assemblies are adj
viSed to cease admitting new members and
cOunseling moderation by present members.
This circular, he said was not intended for
publication, but now that it has reached the
public he feels satisfied that the orders
therein contained will be sanctioned by the
friends of the order.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-03-27
TRAFFIC SUSPENDED.
Practically NO Business Being Done
I'm East ST. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, March 26.-The situation at
East st. Louis this morning is becoming
serious. The yardmasters of the different
roads have been attempting all the morning
to make up and start out freight trains, but
they have in every instance been prevented
from carrying out their designs by the
striking switchmen, who are using all
means at their disposal to make the freight
blockade in that city complete. Coupling
pins are removed from their positions, and
the trains become separated; switches are
reversed, and the trains are run upon the
wrong tracks; and in some instances the
yardmasters have been fOrcibly restrained
in their efforts to resume freight traffic. No
serious trouble has as yet occurred, but it
Is understood that the officers of the law
will be called upon to-day to preserve order
and property, as conflict is expected. The
officials of the Vandalia IL Burlington rail-
roads succeeded in sending out two freight
trains this afternoon without serious inter-
ference by the striking switchmen there.
They were the only two successful attempts,
however, to move freight, and traffic is
almost entirely suspended. Twenty-Five
switchmen at the Wabash yards in this city
have gone out, but they are not sustained
by the Knights of Labor executive COM
mittee.
After discussing at some length the stu
alton the men decided to heed the advice of
their chairman, and they proceeded to the
Wabash yards and resumed work