Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-15


ish Delegates Welcomed.
Kansas City. Dec. 15.-The delegates
representing the socialist element in
the American Federation Of Labor were
in secret conference until nearly I
o'clock this morning considering the
adyisability Of nominating a candidate
to oppose Samuel Gompers for the pres
idency Of the federation. The nomina-
tion was offered to Frank P. Goblin, OF
Boston. representing the boot and shCc
workers. but he positively refused to
have his name go before the conven-
tion. The caucus finally adjourned un-
til tonight. The socialists claim to- con-
troll $50 of the 1900 votes Of the conveu-
ton. 1t is now said to be the purpose
Of their leaders to serve an ultimatum
upon Gompers demanding more recoE-
milton OF the socialists in the federation.
and If this shall be refused to begin an
active warfare upon Gompers.
Gompers on Woman Workers.
During the day in the convention OF
the federation a number of subjests were
discussed. Upon the employment of
women Gompers said: The American
Federation OF Labor has always stood
for the organization and recognition Of
those women who are compelled Of nee
essity to work. But" he said. I'VE do
demand now and we must alwaye de-
mand equal pay for equal work" These
sentiments were greeted with a tumult
OF applause. Gompers paid n warm
welcome To the British deigates and
declared that the closer the two Eng
lish-speaking nations came together in
fTaternal alliance the speedier would
approach the era Of universal peace.
Against the AnfI-SralpinE BtiL
At the afternoon session 4 resolution
protesting against the passage Of the
anti-scalping bill recently passed by
the national house Of representatives
was adopted without discussion. The
resolution protests against the passage
Of the bill or similar measures. as be
ing blow at the liberty OF individuals"
and classes IL as Legislation conceived
in the interests Of gigantic combine
and trust" 1t is the sense Of this con-
vention." continues the resolution.
that a ticket purchased from any
transportation company should. in all
equality and justice belong TO the pur-
casar. ard he should have the same
right to dispose Of 10 as Of any other
lawfully acquired property" \ copy %
the resolution will be- sent to each Unit
ed States senator.
Differs with tho supreme Court.
The income tax resolution offered b.
=. j. heut. OF NeEFdsE Eas was EuL ADOPT
ed but this substitute was unanimous
Iy indorsec: Resolved, That the Amer
lean Federation of Labor * OF the cpin
ion that the decisions OF the supreme
cour. on the income tax are rot in ac-
cord with the constitution or the spirit
of the American people and that the
federation demand of congress a law
making a tax on incomes a feature OF
federal taxation Resolutions CON
demniuS convict labor were referred to
the executive council The convention
emphaticnly reafirmed the boycott on
the American Tobacco company. de-
claring IL TO be monopoly and trust
and to he under the ban Of organized
labor.
Would Have Labor Go into Politics
AT the morning session the delegates
listened with great degree of interest
to talks by William Thorne and Will
lam Inskip. delegates from the British
Labor congress. and to a response from
President Gompers. The Englishmen
advocated better organization of labor
and its entrance into politics. and Com
pers advocated increased political ac-
tivity, also.