The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-02

ETC.. and the return of confidence is still
accompanied with ample security but as
we are the people we must bear our snare
of the responsibility for the present conh-
lions. and also for the veal or woe the new
year may bring forth. There seems to be
one thing clearly established, and that is
that the laboring people must educate them-
selves, and arrive at mutual understand
ing of their wants and necessities. ana then
they will act in unison and accomplish their
own salvation. Then. and not until then.
will the grand army of agitators be mustered
out and return to the various aYocatlohs Oh
peace.
President G. G. Collins, of the State Fedora
ton of Labor in the following language;
We "regret that a score of our fellow work
men were shot down in cold blood by the paid
emissaries of the mine owners at Hazelton,
Pa, while peaceably assembled on one Of
Gods highways; regret that their widows
and orphans were left to the mercies Of an
uncharitabe and unthnking people; regret
that their murderers are still unpublished
and living on blood money wrung from their
dead victims: regret that the laws of the
country were SO manipulated that the
millionaire. the banker, the broker and the
dishonest among the wealthy classes were
permitted to rob the poor. with but little If
any punishment being meted out to them,
while the half-paid clerk, mechanic and la
borer who embezzled small sums from the
rich to keep their families from starving were
sent to prison for long terms; regret that
every laboring man in the country not
numbered in the ranks Of organized labor;
regret that there were found men lost to
all sense of manhood that for the sake of
few paltry cents they conspred to bring
wages down by offering to work for q less
rate than their fellow workmen were paid;
regret that an obligation was considered so
lightly by some that those were found who
at the first opportunity forgot the oaths they
had taken 1oire5 toe ranks of the scabs
and were loudest III Ggnuncation of trades
unionism and the PRINCIPLES which they had
solemnly pledged themselves to uphold;
greet that trusted union officials were found
VINO SOLD out fellow workmen as Judas did
Christ; regret that politics were thought su-
perlor by some to the principles taught by
the constitutions and platforms of labor
unions; regret that there were those in the
labor movement who could see no good IN
others which they did not possess a Thousand
times over; regret that the labor bearing
products OF the different trades were not de-
manded and purchased by every union man
and woman throughout city, state and ma
ton. and excessively regret that we we're not
so united that an insult to one was the con-
Germ of all, and that did not vote as one
man when acknowledged enemies of measures
IN our interest were placed in nomination by
one or the other Of the political parties. either
municipal, state or national
AND this is only portion Of the evils that
might be quoted but they are undoubtedly
noted for the lessons they convey. and my
object in addressing you these lines is the
hope that discussion of the conditions we
are combating will prove beneficial to the
majority Of your readers F.
An event which promises to be OF much i'm
portance in the future welfare of the trades
Of the Associated Labor Press Of America ftg
The association was perfected during the re-
cent convention ofsthe American Federation
or Labor at Nashville, Tenn. The officers of
the the ASSOCIATION arei President, D. Douglas
Wilson. Machinists Journal, Chicago; first
vice president, Miss Frances L. Taylor, Gin
cfnnat Post; second vice president, Warren
U. Browne American Craftsman NoU
third vice president, John F. OSulIiVan, Bos-
ton Globe; fourth vice president John M.
McDermott, Chicago Record; fifth vice Dresi-
dent, David Black, Iron Molders' Journal.
Cincinnati; secretary treasurer Stephe S.
Bonbright, editor American Musician, 10 Mer-
Ger street, Cincinnati o.
The electrical workers and stone cutters
unions met Monday evening and besides
the usual business, large number Of appli-
cation for membership were considered. The
stone cutters union received three new mem
bers by card
The bookbinders' union will hold It's quar-
terly meeting next Wednesday evening at the
hall. and it is safe to predict that every mem
Der will be present.
The supper and dance to be given by the
trades and labor assembly on Jan. IT, for the
purpose of raising funds to secure speakers
for series Of mass meetings are using up
much OF the time Of the committee of ten,
which is laboring daily and nightly for the
SuCCcSS Ol ILLS venture
The next meeting of the st. Paul Union
Label league will be held Tuesday Jan. II.
All delegates are expected to attend this
meeting.
The plumbers union held It's regular meet
ing Tuesday evening and rendered It's unani-
NOUS Endorsement to It's retiring secretary. P.
A. McQuillan, for plumbing Inspector, Mr..
McQuillan Is well known. and his appointment
officers will be installed Tuesday, Jan. Il;
President, NJ. J. Murphy vice president. p.
H. Waters; recording secretary. P, II, Nsnhts-
helm; financial Eeeretary, p, ]. peiansyi
treasurer. p. J. Leonard. inside sentinel, j,
A. Hayek; outside sentinel. NJ. II, Pine,
The Retail Clerks association held a veil
attended meeting Thursday evening at Whleh
a delegation from the aaw=bust City WAC
present. Considerable business was tran
sacted. and the following offiss=s eieetedl
President, f. X. Yernigi first vice president.
George J. dottleiberi seeand wise p#sa.daa,,
financial secretary, Ramon Feisiiij treasures,