St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-02-01
IN MINNEAPOLIS.
Items OF Interest.

The farmers of Minnesota cannot be
persuaded that the application of the
single tax would be of any benefit to
them. G. J. Buell., of Minneapolis, la
bored with them Thursday evening, and
since that time those VINO had some
what favored the idea have utterly re-
pudiated it. A prominent member OF
the senate says it is simply plan to
saddle more burdens on the farmer. ana
not even the eloQuence of a George
could persuade him to believe in
the single tax idea. MIR. Buell.
gave an impression that the Or
ganiZed workmen in the cities ia
vor the theory. This is mistake, as
canvass of any union or assembly
would show. The single tax people i'll
labor circles cOula be counted OH the
fingers of one hand. In fact, they have
not considered the matter of sufficient
importance to waste time discussing it.
The later, or ''limited,' form which the
single tax theory assumes may have in
it the elements which would serve to at
tach it to one of the existing political
parties; but that very fact makes it re-
pellant to those who remember the ear
lier phases of the movem mt and It's
plea for nOn-political party. The re-
cent election shows that even the limit
ed single tax cannot be popular with
farmers, who are forming a new pOliti-
cal party.
A large delegation of journeymen
plumbers went to st. Paul Wednesday
afternoon to urge upon the legislature
the passage of the law to license prac
teal plumbers. They were quite sue
cessful in their effort. since the commit
tee who had the bill in charge decided
to make favorable report. Indications
are that it will become law. The only
objections to the bill were those ex-
clusively stated in the labor depart
ment OF the GLOBE, namely, that 10
some of the members of the Legislature
the license fee of $500 appeared some
what excessive. But these were readily
explained away by the Minneapolis del
egatiOn, and the bill is now before the
lower house for consideration. An i'll
curry shows that large number of
master plumbers are favorable 10 the
measure.
The city council proceedings will
again prove of interest to the working
people, At the last meeting resolution
was introduced making eight hours
days york for ali employees OF the city
at $l.75 a day. The resolution has been
referred to a committee of one from
each ward. Indications are that the
eight-hour day will finally be estab-
hshed in Minneapolis. Not only has the
prevailing party pledged itself TO con-
cede the measure, but Mayor Winston
aud a large number OF the aldermen are
known to be favorable to the reduction
of hours in all city departments. The
innovation will be simply measure re-
deeming party ana individual pledges
made before election.
The painters union held an open
meeting at Labor Temple Monday
evening. Short speechesswere made by
several members of the local union. and
also by members of the st. Paul branch,
a number of whom were present. A
large number of applications for mem
bership were received, aud the union Is
putting itself in readiness for the open
ing of the building season.
Encouraged by the success of the ST..
Paul Labor Lyceum, the Stevens Ii
brary association is arranging for a
similar course Of meetings in Minneapo-
lis. One of the large halls in the Labor
Temple has been secured. and every
Sunday afternoon some topic of social
or industrial interest will be discussed.
A committee on speakers has been APP
pointed and is making up a list from
the local talent to be secured. Several
prominent people have promised to
read papers. The meetings will doubt
less prove of great interest.
NJ. w. Meagher spoke before the Ma
tionalists Tuesday evening and advo-
Gated the antiquated theory Of a gradu-
ated income and legacy tax. The speak
er showed considerable knowledge of
taxation theories. but failed to show
how an income tax could be collected
with any more certainty than existing
modes of taxation.