The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-15
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TROUBLE FOR Mr.. BURKE
AN INTIMATION THAT THE TAGGART
MACHINE is AFTER HIM.
Much Turmoil Caused by n Resolu-
ton i'm Central Labor Meeting
Porto Rfcan Resolutions

Just before Central Labor Union adj
journed last night quite q furry was
caused by Roscoe Barnett introducing a
resolution denouncing Frank b. Burke,
candidate for the Democratic nomination
for Governor. 1t set out that as no or
ganized grievance should be made against
a candidate after he is nominated due
notice would be given that union labor is
opposed to his nomination. 1t said that
the placing of his name before organized
labor as a candidate for Governor is an
Insult to the workingman." His career
in the Legislature was cited as the cause
grievance, when it was said that he
was not only partial to capitalists, but
expressed himself sauarely against or
ganized labor. The resolution ended with
an appeal to oppose his candidacy and
vote against him in the convention.
1t was explained that at the time re-
ferred to Burke lived at Jeffersonville and
was a representative in the Legislature.
His position as TO organized labor is re-
corded in the minutes OF Central Labor
Union for his opposition to the railway
mems union during the strike, Burke then
being district attorney.
There was commotion after the reading
of the resolution and President Blue ruled
the matter out Of order, as being contrary
to a section of the bylaws which provides
that no candidate shall be indorsed by
the central body. He said this did not ex-
actly come under the provision of the section,
but that IL was bringing politics into the
union and IL was generally understood
that that shall be eliminated
Mr.. Barnett asked to explain why he had
brought up the resolution saying IL was a
matter OF record with the union what had
been done by the candidate. and that it
was not political, the convention had
not been held and he is not nominee.
He considered IL fair TO Burke and TO the
union.
John F. White said that the ruling of the
chair was sufficient and that the introduce
ton of the resolution needed no explana-
nation. The chair again emphatically de-
clared that the resolution should not be
entertained, but that II the minutes con-
tanned anything in regard to Mr.. Burke's
attitude toward union labor, their read
ing would be permissible.
George Custer. business agent OF the iron
molders, asked IL there Is not some way
that candidates who have been unfair 10
organized labor can be showed up" He
insisted that IL was fair 10 bring men
opposed TO organized labor before the
union and. IL the resolution was objection
able, there should be some provision so
that the members Of organized labor can
vote intelligently.
some Of the members OF the central body
who expressed themselves after the meet
ing that the resolution was introduced
through the 'Taggart machine"
All through the meeting there some
thing that had tinge OF politics. from
the report OF the resolution committee TO
take in Porto Rico a Territory, at the
beginning OF the meeting, until the climax
at the close.
The Porto Rican resolution was from the
New York Central Labor Union and pro-
vided that the people of that island should
have the same privileges and be subject
TO the same responsibilities the citizens
OF this country; that the military shall
have all the authority and that the island
be admitted 10 statehood. John +. White
chairman OF the committee. spoke for the
resolution, and IL was literally discussed.
With an Objectionable clasue stricken out.
the resolution passed
The special committee that had been ap-
pointed TO call upon the real-estate men
concerning the employment OF union labor
for repair work. reported that nearly all
had been seen and promised 10 conform
10 the wish of the central body.
IL was reported that a downtown store
is selling convict-made brooms. A COM
mittee was appointed to look into the
matter.
John L. FeItman. OF the cigar makers.
said that Charles Roth, chairman OF the
Board OF Safety. is salesman for nom
union" cigars. and on account OF his posi-
tion. I'm manner compels the saloon keep
ers 10 buy his goods He said he wished TO
call the attention OF the central body 10
the matter and that at the next meeting.
II this union can do nothing. he viii ask
that some action be taken.