The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-06
N The Field
of Labor.

Cornelius Quincy, in the Union Advocate
will say, editorally. today:
The appointment of Martin Mc1ale, Of
Minneapolis, a labor commissioner derives
its chief intrest and significance from the
fact that he is a member of organized labor.
1t is made. no doubt, in respone to the de-
m3nd voiced so declslvely by the ST. Paut
Trades and Labor assembly that a member OF
organized labor should be appointed. With
out knowing anything as to Mr.. McHale's
qualifications, we must assume that the gov
emo. exercised his recognized sound iudg-
ment in selecting that gentleman for the
honor. We hope the appointment Will prove
a most worthy one.
Mr.. Mctiale has a great responsibility as
weli . great honor thrust upon
him. He owes nothing TO the politicians.
His appointment comes from his brethren in
the ranks Of labor, and is made In Difference
to their rights and wishes. The responsibility
Tor his official acts Will rest, not with the
politicians, but with organized labor in this
state. lie must see 10 il that they dis
charged in such a way as will rebound to
the homer and advantage of labor and OF the
governor who acted justly and courageous
" in the matter.
Gov. Lind has won for himself the thanks
of every adherent of our cause. For our
selves We thank him most sincerely and with
out the shadow of reserve. Ii his appOintee
proves 10 be big enough man for the place,
as we hope and believe he will, his appoint
ment WI he the signal for suth legislation
as VII leave 10 the rank and flle OF labor
in the future the direct choice o. the man and
men VINO viii represent them il that import
ant department OF our state government
Following are some expressions of members
of organized labor heard al Assembly hall last
night by The J o b on the appointment OF
Martin Mciiae:
" II. Hamilton, of the Stonecutters Union
i 90 not know Mr.. Mctlale personally, but
I think from all | have heard of him that the
appointment is good one have talked with
a number of members of organized labor to-
day and tonight. and the sentiment is that
the appointment ought TO please organized Ia
Dor.
Ed Christopherson who is confined to his
home. 246 West Chicago avenue, with the
grippe said: Il am sure the tin and sheet
iron workers will be we'll pleased with the
appointment of Martin McHaie. Not only is
he recognized leader Of organized labor, but
he is very able literary man, and we'll
posted on the needs of labor. Gov Lind APP
pointment will surely receive the Endorsement
Of organized labor throughout the state.
Organizer John f Krieger OF the State + ed
eraton-I know little about Mr.. McHale, but
! think from all have heard about his good
qualities that ne is a COED man Tor the place
Next to W. +. McEwen Of Duluth, the gov
ernor has appointed the best man he could
find in the state. ! believe the governor viii
find him the right man in the right place
J. B. Morrison, of Jhe Carpenters Union
don't know much about McHale. but was
az n meeting of the Carpenters union of Min
neapolis the night he was indorsed- for the
place and | heard some mighty good things
said about him Organized labor VIII be
pleased with getting what they asked from
Gov Lind, ana should appreciate tuS sV'
ernor's treatment OF their request. think he
has done well.
c. H. Bonn. President of the Trades and
Labor Assembly have known Martin NC
Hale for the past three years. and. though
he was not my first choice for the place. sun
I think that Gov. Lind has appointed a man
who will administer the affairs OF the once
in such manner as 10 bring credit TO the
new adminstra ton. We wanted a man from
organized labor and We got him, and | am
sure organized labor will indorse he ap-
pointment.
Thomas Ward of the Stonecutters' Union
The appointment is d excellent one. The
governor could not have made better sslec-
Zion. McHale is a man who will render TO
the governor a fair and impartial report be-
tween labor and capital. ] am sure the ap-
continent will meet with the approval OF Or
Sanized labor from all over the state Gov
Lind has in McT1ale a labor commissioner
who is well qualified to fill the place with
thorough satisfaction to all.
William Brown. President of the Bricklay-
ers' Union-The appointment of Mcl1ale is q
rafting good one, and the governor will ind
he has picked out a good man.
c. H. StrattOn, of the Carpenters Union
McEae was not my choice for the place. but
now that the appointment is made | think
the selection good one. Organized labor de-
manded a representative of organized labor
for the place and Gov. Lind has given them
what they asked. His appointment of Nc
Hale should give general satisfaction to or
ganized labor all over the state.