The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-15
GOING Upon RECORD
Federation of Labor Swift to
Adopt Resolutions.
INCOME TAX DEMANDED
Anti-ScaIping Bill and Con-
yict Labor Denounced.

Kansas City No, Dec H--Speechnak-
ing consumed the morning session Of the
third day of the annual convention Of the
American Federation OF Labor. The dele
gates were in their seats early, and lis
tened with. a great degree Of intereyst 10
the talks by William Thorne and William
lnskip, the delegates from the British La
bor Congress. and to a response thereto BY
President Gomoers.
Mr.. Thorne spoke with enthusiasm OF the
conditions across the water, ofiering some
suggestions for the betterment OF his fel-
low-Americans. The particular burden OF
Mr.. Thorne's talk was that American or
sanized labor should strive constantly for
better organization. and 70 WELD Al ever
growing power in politics
Upon the employment OF women, MI
Gomoers said:
The American Federation OF Labor has
always stood for the organization and
recognition OF those women VINO are COM
PEELED of necessity 10 work But" said
he. I'VE do demand now. and we always
demand, equal pay for equal work"
These sentiments were greeted with a
tumult OF applause.
Mr.. Gompers paid warm welcome 10
the British delegates. and declared that
the closer the two English-speaking ma
tons came together in fraternal alliance
the speedier would approach the era Of
universal peace.
AT The afternoon session resolution,
presented by Adrian NJ Jones OF Chicago.
protesting against the passage Of the anti
scalping bill. recently passed by the ma
tiOnal house Of representatives, was adopt
ed without discussion.
The resolution protests against the pas
sage of the bill. or similar measures, as
being a blow at the liberty OF inGivid-
uals" and classes It as legislation con-
ceived in the interest OF a gigantic com
5lne and trust"
at is the sense OF this convention" con-
tinued the resolution, that ticket pur-
chased from any transportation company
should, in all equality and justice. belong
to the purchaser. and ne should have the
same right to dispose Of il as OF any other
lawfully acquired property"
A copy OF the resolution viii be sent to
each United States senator.
The income tax resolution offered by 5.
J. Kent OF Nebraska was not adopted, but
this substitute was unanimously indorsed:
Resolved, That the Federation of La
Dor is of the opinion that the decisions OF
the supreme court on the income tax are
not in accord with the constitution or the
spirit Of the American people. and that
the Federation demands of congress law
eral taxation
Convict labor came in for share OF the
conventions attention. The resolutions
condemning convict labor. by c. ". Coy.
were referred 20 the executive council. with
instructions that It take such steps as may
check its encroachments upon the inter
ests OF the honest working people Of the
Land.
The convention emphatically reaf1rmed
the boycott on the American Tobacco COM
panv. declaring II 20 be a monopoly and a
trust. and 70 be under the ban OF organized
labor.
Adrian NJ. Jones Of Chicago offered q
resolution urging the federal labor organl-
cations 70 hold a labor congress in Paris
in 1900. It was sent 70 the committee on
fraternal delegates.
A resolution inviting the Commercial
club and the Kansas City Bar association
20 attend the convention on Saturday
afternoon. when Clarence barrow OF Chi
cago VIII deliver an address on THE
Courts and the Workingnnen- was adopted
Al $50 o'clock the convention adjourned
FOR the day.
BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL
Kansas City. No. Dec. 1.-THE Building
Trades Council. AZ its national convention
today. did little OF Importance. The morn
ing session .asted but few minutes. the
committee adjouruinc till afternoon 70 heai
reports Of the several committees. At the
afternoon session committees were not
ready 70 report. and after the adoption OF
A resolution commenting Mayor Carter II
Harrison OF Chicago FOR his efforts 70 pro-
tect the Interests OF the people % his city
against corPorations-srreet car n particu-
lar-a recess till evening was taken.
DEMANDS OF THE SOCIALISTS.
Kansas City. No. Dec 1.-THE dele
gates representing the Socialist element
IN the American Federation OF Labor
were in secret caucus until nearly !
O'clock Jhis Thursday morning consider
ing the advise biIity % nominating 4 can
dIdate % oppose Samuel Gonpers for the
presidency. The nomination was offered
70 Frank P. Co5in of Boston, represent
ing The Boot aid Shoe Workers but he
positively refused 70 have rs name 90
before the convention The caucus finally
adjourned until tonight. TIE Socialists
clam 20 control $50 % TIE 3-9o votes %
the convention L Is Tow said that the
purpose OF their leaders 3 % serve an
ultinatum upon NJ. Csozpers demanding
rao-e recognition % the SoclsEs-s IN the
Federation. and r tbs snail De refused.
. begin Al active warfare upon Comp
ers.
Victor L Berger 81 Milwaukee and
Seymour Stezdrnan- members % ne sz-
executive committee n the Seal Demo
aatic parry Who are here wszc1,nE a.
fairs. ara positive n tn--r 5ecla-siao--s.
however,. thai the Social Democracy Is
8ot fiEhtzS NJ Comps
CENTRAL AMERICAS LATEST
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