The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-11-09
COL. OTIS JOINS THE FIGHT
The "Other" Printer Engaged In Mud
Singing
The Printers' Fraternity Also Show Their
Hand In the Matter
Men Discharged for Political Reasons
More Light in the Future-City
and General Labor
Notes.

peaceable national election never passed
than the last Notwithstanding the
charges of anarchism and reputation,
the people cast their ballots, and there
was neither bloodshed nor riot in any
of the large cities of the land. The
mass of the American people are law
abiding and constitution loving.
There were instances of coercion and
intimidation in Los Angeles, and the
proof will shortly be produced.
1t is alleged that a prominent mer-
chant of this city let out two of his clerks
last week under the plea that he desired
to cut down expenses. Strange that lie
should lessen his help right in the noon
tide of prosperity. 1t is sufficient to
know that these two clerks wore silver
badges.
Another case which has come under
notice is that of a workman in a brass
foundry, who was presented with gold
badge, in company with his fellow work.
men. A day off was promised the en-
ployes if they would march in the Reed
procession. The employe. who was a
silver advocate and believer in bimetal-
lism, took his day off with his family,
and informed one of his fellow workmen
that he could not consistently marcl.
He was Informed on and incontinently
fired OF course, his attachment to the
free silver party had nothing to DO with
his discharge.
How many cases of the kind mentioned
above may have occurred in this city and
the country at large God only knows.
The following resolution, which WAS
adopted by the International Typograph-
ical union. lately in session at Colorado
Springs, without the least shadow of
doubt, is the sentiment of all internal
tional bodies and the American Fedora
ton of Labor:
Resolved, That the International
Typographical union denounces the ef-
forts being made by certain corporations
to coerce or influence their employees IN
their votes, as a defiance of the most
sacred rights of the citizens as guarau-
teed to them by the cons titution of the
United States, and believing that the
permanency of republican institutions
depends upon the honest ballot. we de-
mand that the laws relating to the intim-
idation of voters, no matter to when
class, rich or poor, the offender belongs
be rigidly enforced.
THE FIGHT OPENED.
1t was predicted by the trade union
lists in this city, that after the national
election the fight would be opened on
>,
1t has commenced
Vol. l. No. 1, of a paper entitled. The
Other Printer, appeared on the streets
on Thursday last. While ostensibly
designed to bolster up the International
Printers Protective Fraternity-an or
ganization which has not now nor never
can have any standing among the labor
unions of the United States or the great
American Federation of Labor, it would
seem that the real purpose was to stab
NJ. p. Snyder, candidate for mayor OF
this city, who has always been frinedly
to labor unions. There can be no ques-
ton that the inception of this paper
came from the fertile brain of Col. H. G.
Otis, who is hated and despsed by the
principal workers of his own party
whom he has foully abused and attempt
ed to browbeat in times past and then
latterly sought reconciliation and COM
promise with. His offers of compromise
were spurned. Now these tools of his
in the person of Fraternity men, are en-
gagged in mud Singing at NJ. P. Snyder.
Now, if every member of trade union
in this city does not use his active
exertions in behalf of M. P. Snyder, it
will demonstrate base ingratitude on his
part. 1t is confidently expected he Will
And we say to these hirelings of the
Times: Now. lay on, McDuff and id
be he who first cries hold. enough"
LABOR CONGRESS
The Labor congress held its regular
weekly meeting yesterday in the Coun-
Gil of Labor hall.
Cyren e. Fisk occupied the chair and
Arthur Vinette acted as secretary.
The results of the election just held
We're accepted as a fact that organized
labor had voted nearly as a unit for the
men endorsed by the congress. In the
municipal campaign organized labor has
program marked out of great impor-
lance to union men and workingmen at
large, and candidates will be thoroughly
investigated before the congress shall
endorse them.
The silver question will cut no figure
and the political affiliations of any candi-
date will not be taken into considera-
ton.
The secretary was instructed to mail
printed forms of inquiry to each candi-
date and secure answers by the 18th
inst.
A committee of three, viz: Fisher.
Mack and Shafer, were appointed to
visit all the building trades and urge a
full attendance of delegates at the next
meeting.
Another committee of three. viz:
Randolph. Vinette and Hunters, was ap-
pointed to visit the other trades for the
same purpose
Labor Commissioner Fitzgerald is ex
peted in Los Angeles this week to con-
LEI Will Tie HeWly elected senator and
assemblymen in regard to the proposed
labor laws
The meeting adjourned at 4:30 p. m.
LABOR ORGANIZATIONS
Foster organization and uproot ig-
norance.
Shorten hours and lengthen life.
Raise wages and lower usury
Increase independence and decrease
dependence.
Develop manhood and balk tyranny.
Establish fraternity and discoura PC
selfishness.
Reduce prejudice and induce liberal
ty.
Enlarge society and eliminate classes
Create rights and abolish wrongs.
Tighten toll and brighten man.
Cheer the home and fireside
GENERAL LABOR NOTES
The Council of Labor will not meet
until November 18th.
Joseph Phillis will survive the attacks
OF the Other Printer"
Henry George says that Il y not cap.