Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-12-16
LABOR MEETING ADJouRNs.
Puts Itself on Record Concerning Cues
tions of Autonomy and Socialism.

Puts Itself on Record Concerning Cues.
tions of Autonomy and Socialism.
| Scranton, Dec. 16.-The American
Federation OF Labor Saturday put itself
on record on questions which have been
/, agitating the delegates since the con-
vention convened ten days ago, namely,
trade autonomy and socialism.
| A special committee on autonomy rec
commended that where there were only
a few craftsmen in large industrial
concern at the most, the interests OF
all would be conserved by the few join
| Ing the permanent organization in such
establishment and the PRONUNCIATION OF
the sub divided crafts into district OF
the national trade councils where all
disputes should be settled. Miners who
favored industrial autonomy and who
put the principle into effect in the
mines, look upon the recommendation
as victory. while brewery workmen,
pressmen and 'longshoremen see some
concessions in the report.
The failure of the socialist delegates
to attack the substitute resolution was
the surprise Of the day. The socialists
explained the convention had so much
business to dispose Of in the limited
time that they would not seize the OPP
portunity this time to show that so
cialism could cure the Ills Of humanity.
The substitute was adopted by large
majority. In part 1t is as follows:
THE aims, desires and aspirations of
trade unionists comprise all that is
necessary or possible to the well-being
of the human family. In the pursuit of
the accomplishment OF which we cheer
fully accept. in fact. desire. all the as
sistance which can be given our move
ment by those reform forces which
stand for the betterment OF mankind.
Not only should the burdens of toll be
made lighter. but each worker has the
undesirable right to enjoy the full ben
eft OF that which he or she produces
I'VE unhestitatingly announce the
trade-union movement theory, as repre-
sented, is the most practicable, safe and
legitimate channel thru which the work
ing men and women OF North America
should not only continue to seek redress
for their wrongs, but by which they
can strengthen their economic position
until 1t will control the political tield.
and thereby place pabor in full possess
sion Of Its inherent rights.
I'VE assert 1t Is the duty OF all trade
unions to publish in the official Jour-
nails. discuss in their meetings and
members study In their homes, all ques-
lions of a public nature having ,efer-
ence to industrial or political liberty:
but we as grievously submit that 1t is
not within the power OF this organiza-
tion to dictate to the members Of our
unions as to which political party they
shall belong or which party's ticket
they shall vote"
All officers were reelected, as follows:
Samuel Gompers president: James
Duncan, OF Boston, first vice president;
John Mitchell, second vice president:
James O'Connell. of Washington, third
vice president; Max Morris. of Colorado
fourt vice president; Thomas I. Kidd, OF
Chicago fifth vice president: Dennis A.
Hayes. of Philadelphia. sixth vice pres
ident; John B. Lennon of Bloomington,
ILL.,. treasurer; Frank Morrison, Of
Washington, secretary.
New Orleans was selected as the next
meeting place