St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-20

1t has been suggested that similar
meeting in ST. Paul at an early date
would be good idea, as it would give
the senators and representatives
chance to hear the question discussed.
Here is a desirable move for the trades
and labor assembly.
For some time past the brlcklayers
have been discussing their annual wage
scale. At their meeting Thursday night
the scale agreed upon with the COLI
tractors was adopted, which provides
tor 40 cents an hour for next seasons
work. Business at present is, Of course,
very dull. Interest in the union,
though. is very lively, and it was with a
considerable degree of satisfaction that
applications were received for reinstate-
meht from certain expelled members
who violated their obligations. During
the erection of large building here
last summer certain members deserted
the union to retain their situations.
The union expelled and fined them S25
each. Since then nearly every one has
paid the fine and asked for reinstate
ment. The last application came from
ST. Louis.
Let US. have a government where
there shall be no extremely rich men
and no abjectly poor ones; let US have
a government based upon the intelli-
gence Of the people and the equitable
distribution of property. Let us make
laws where there shall be no govern
mental partnership with favored classes.
Let US protect all, in life, liberty aud
property, and then say to every Ameri-
can citizen. with the gifts God has
given you, your brain and Drawn and
energy, work out your own fortunes I'M
der just government, and an equal
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Jefferson.
The various branches of the Brother
hood or Locomotive Engineers have
been getting together" by holding
joint sessions in Minneapolis during the
past few weeks. Matters of general
import have been discussed, the eX-
change OF opinion resulting i'll better
knowledge of the status of affairs In the
vicinity of the Twin Cities. 1t has been
decided to ask for legislation looking
toward the better protection OF their
branch of the railway service.
If Debs is released on bail pending
decision of his appeal by the supreme
court he will likely visit this section
some time in February.
The BARRIERS union met Monday night
and installed its new officers. The
committee having in charge the I0-cent
hair cutting shops reported progress.
a meeting of the executive officers will
be held in q, II. Becker's shop on St.
Peter street this afternoon to discuss
matters of interest to the union.
John Burns arrived home during the
past week, and i'll an interview said he
intended to return 10 the United States
during the summer. He was satisfied
with the efforts of the labor party in the
United States, and was convinced that
he has been able 10 90 useful work
there excepting in the skilled trades.
He said American workingmen were
not organized TO the extent that the
English workingmen are. He said he
liked the Americans very much, but, in
his opinion, tile American capitalist
was az enlarged and Extensively glOri-
fled edition OF his English replica.
A solution of the unemployed prob
lem does not cons st in feeding the I'M
fortunateS, as good many seem to sup
pose. An opportunity to work Is what
Is wanted, and not charity soup. Those
interested in the question should ell
deavor to fluid out why it is that every
willing man mas not the opportunity to
labor.
The Chlds- DreXel club. a social or
ganiZation, composed Of members OF the
allied prluting trades, will meet at
Labor hall today at p. III.
1t isn't the single drop falling that |
wears upon the stone, but comblna- |
ton or drops falling in succession that |
makes the impression. 1t is only by q
union of strength that labor can ever |
make the impression that shall be last |
ing and beneficial.
The carpenters are still adding new |
names to the membership roll. Quite Il |
large number were added at Tuesday |
nights meeting, aud more are in sight. |
Tie meeting was well attended, and |
much interest manifested.
AT the convention of the Knights of |
Labor to be held ut Columbus, o., next |
month, the question of reorganization |
will come up, and it is likely material |
changes will be made. There is a gem
eral belief that the differences with the |
Federation will be satisfac-
torly adjusted now that Gompers has |
been depoSed. The warfare benefits
none but the class which the two Or
CARNATIONS are fighting, and union men
the country will be glad to |
see the end of it.
A delegation OF A. r. U. men from !
Wisconsin waited upon Labor Commits
sioner Powers during the week, Tor the !
purpose of consultation regarding labor |
legislation. The delegation received |
some valuable pointers, and returned |
home with a copy of the proposed anti
ironclad contract law that will be in |
troduced in the Minnesota legislature |
during the present session. 1t is the |
intention of the A. II. u. to secure the !
passage of a similar law i'll Wisconsin. |
Did you ever give reflection to your !
present condition in wage point of |
view. and as 10 what sum you would |
possibly be reaping for same labor |
without a union organization? How !
would you regulate your pay if you |
had no scale to go by? How was your