St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-05-26
LABOR IN MINNEAPOLIS.
Various Topics at the Hearts of
the WOrkingmen.

the WOrkingmen.
The state eight-hour convention holds
its next regular meeting at the Labor
Temple next Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock. All delegates are requested to
be present, as business of special I'M
portance is to come before the meeting.
Any organization which has delayed
sending delegates should remember that
it is not too late yet. Every organlza-
ton should be represented by at least
two delegates, thus assuring itself
voice in the councils Of the convention
and the certainty of full report OF the
work.
The voluntary contribution fund
should not be neglected. 1t was decided
that each union or assembly represented
should forward by its delegates what
ever the members chose to give in the
shape of a voluntary contribution. The
state league has no other means OF rails
ing funds for its current expenses, but
these are not heavy, and If each men,
Der of every organization only contrib
ute trifiing amount monthly the fund
will easily be raised. and the burden be
felt by none of the members. The
trouble thus fal has been that the dele
gates forgot to bring the matter before
their organization. and if is to be hoped
that all will remember to do SO before
next Sunday.
The committee Oh industrial celebra-
ton met last Wednesday evening and
discussed plans for the picnic and
parade. to be held July 4. The organi-
cations from all parts OF the state have
signiied their Willingness to cooperate
Al, 4 inn Iii,
this the greatest celebration ever held
in the state. The parade and exercises
will have direct reference to the eight
hour question. Several good speakers
will discuss the eight-hour agitation in
all its phases. Plans for the parade
should he discussed in every organiza-
ton; so many unique features may be
introduced. The committee on printing
are arranging to forward circulars with
full information and instructions to
every organization. as soon as definite
terms are secured for transportation
and a few other important matters.
While waiting for these circulars the
unions and locals should thoroughly
discuss the affair. and be ready to
promptly cooperate with the committee
of arrangements. The celebration will
be one of the principal topics for discus
sion at the state convention. Another
meeting of the committee will be held
during the early portion of this week.
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The local eight-hour league held
business meeting last Thursday even
ing at the Labor Temple to discuss
plans for future work. All OrganiZa-
lions should belong to this league, and
the members are cordially invited to
f1,n,
fees or monthly dues are charged and
the work of the league is strictly edu-
cationa. A mass meeting will be held
soon and should be largely attended.
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The recent action of the court house
commission in awarding the work to be
done by contract was a disappointment
to the active workers who hoped to see
the work done by the day. But there's
a grain of comfort in the fact that the
man to whom the contract was awarded
is one who pays fair wages and is well
liked by his employees. SO that those
who do the work are likely to be fairly
we'll satisfied. This incident only
shows the necessity for so thorough and
harmonious an organization of all work
ing people that they may be able to use
the lever of public opinion in
order to secure day work in
stead of the contract system: These
things are largely matter of education,
and the failure to secure the demand
shows that the members of organization
must first educate themselves thorough
" as to the comparative advantages of
the measures they advocate. Then en-
deavor to present their demands in so
intelligent manner that public opinion
will recognize and concede the position
without question. The tendency in Or
CARNATIONS and trade unions is in the
right direction, and little defeat like
that of last week should not make them
despair, but rather keep at the matter
with determination to win next time.
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The situation in regard to the labor
bureau is practically unchanged, ex-
cept that it appears that the governor
has the power to appoint new COM
missioner under the provisions of the
law passed at the last session of the leg
islature amending the functions of the
bureau. Until it is definitely known
whether the present commissioner will
be reappointed OF not, of course, moth
ing can be said about the appointment
of inspectors. Organized people are
putting forth no special effort in the
matter; but. on account of the work to
be done in the bureau, they are chiefly
anxious to see men appointed whose in
tegrity and ability are unqueStionable,
necessary in order to make the work Of
the bureau at all effective. If it be
made merely political machine, as has
sometimes been done in other states,
then the statistics are apt to be worse
than useless.
A large attendance is expected at the
Social Science institute this evening,
when Judge Welsh will discuss the sub
ject of ''Strikes," comparing the way in
which they are handled in different
countries. The recent example in this
city makes the subject one of peculiar
interest. A general discussion will fol-
low the lecture.
The Trade and Labor assembly meets
next Friday evening at the Labor Tenn
pie.
The Socialists held an interesting
meeting last Sunday evening. The dis
cussion was informal. and everybody
know about the natural resources of the
earth, and how they should be dis
tributed. A series Of lectures is being
arranged for. Rev. NJ. j. Gill. G. j.
Buell., r. Park, Florence Lears and 9TH
ers are expected to contribute papers
dealing with different phases of Social
ism.
The directors of the Building associa-
ton have appointed committees to select
grounds and arrange transportation
rates for the labor picnic to be held
Monday, Aug. 5. 1t is intended to make
this genuine labor holiday, and no
pains will be spared to make the day an
enjoyable one. The eight-hour ques-
tion andsingle-taX theory will receive
SnpciaI attention from the sneakers