The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1902-06-14

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where.
On Sunday evening many Of the del
egates attended services at the various
churches of Rochester, and next morn
ing early rising was the rule. Like a
lot of youngsters out for a holiday,
dozens of the delegates tramped out
into the fields and picked punches Of
flowers, while they quaffed great
draughts Of the pure rejuvenating air.
Buttonhole bouquets of wild flowers
were as numerous as the knives and
forks at the breakfast table, and it was
a goodly experience to hear these
grown up boys from the MILL the shop
and the store recite to each other the
enjoyment they found in once more
getting close to natures heart.
Little was done at the convention on
Monday beyond the appointment of
committees, but in the evening of that
day there were "doings'' to delight the
hearts of all. At Z O'clock a parade
was organized and marched through
several of the principal streets. The
march ended at the Metropolitan opera
house-a new structure in every re-
spect fitted to reflect credit on a much
larger city than Rochester. The
charmingly decorated auditorium. was
filed to itss cap ts uItonists' .,t.'
and the acftlzens. ful shalfe Auzs
dience being composed Of ladies. ( A
felicitious address Of welcome by City
Attorney Allen was responded to by
President Neary, Of the Federation,
who entered at some length into an
explanation of the aims Of trades
unionism. Mr.. Thos. Spillane, of
Rochester, Secretary McEwen, Rev.
Frank Doran, Senator Ryder and La
Dor Commissioner O'Donnell delivered
addresses full of the spirit of the oc-
casion, and generous applause greeted
every good point made. There was
orchestral and vocal music by clever
local talent; and it is not at all stretch
ing the truth to say that more sue
cessful meeting, from the standpoint
of unionism and good fellowship, was
never held outside of the large cities.
Throughout the business sessions OF
the convention there was manifest a
spirit that showed the Minnesota
unionists know how to legislate as
we'll as how to work. There was ex-
hibited a vim and energy that made it
necessary for every delegate to be con-
tinually alert and attentive in order
to keep in touch with the proceedings.
President Neary, Secretary McEwen
and Assistant Secretary Tunnel had
their hands full every minute of the
time, and full need of praise is due
them for the very satisfactory man.
ner in which they discharged their
duties. The same is true of the COM
mittees, especially the committees on
resolutions and finance. OF the former
Henry Dworschak, of Duluth, was
secretary and he, with his associates,
was extended a rising vote of thanks
by the convention. Max Conrad, Of
Minneapolis, was chairman Of the
committee on finance, and the books
of the secretary treasurer were found
to be in excellent shape. There is a
snug sum in the treasury, and the
number of unions affiliated has been
quite largely increased during the year.
There are now over 10000 men in Min
nesota labor unions, and many of the
very best unions are In small towns.
The Minneapolis unions have set a
pace that will keep st. Paul and Du-
luth hustling. Half of the delegates
were from the Mill City, and Tor their
aggressiveness, cleverness, and dyna-
mic energy they certainly deserve great
credit. Their force of numbers, Of
course, gave them a commanding in
fluence on the floor of the convention,
and they got just about what they
wanted-if they wanted it bad.
% One of the hottest fights of the con-
vention was brought on by a resolu-
ton presented by Delegate Mullane, Of
Minneapolis. It practically embraced
the doctrine of socialism and contemp-
lated the formation eventually Of q
separate political party. It was elo-
quently urged by it's author and others,
but was stubbornly and successfully
opposed, especially by the st. Paul del
egation and by several of the Duluth
men. BY a very decisive vote the reso-
luton was killed, as similar offerings
have been in the Federation conven-
tions for several years past. 1t was
clearly demonstrated that, whatever
the personal view Of the delegates may
be, they do not propose Ito allow any
sort of party politics to have place in
their convention. =. s.-. 49,. ~ z>:.<
AS will be seen by the synopsis of
the resolutions, the, new Federation
Council has plenty OF work cut out
for it.. Much legislation is to be de-
manded in the way OF improving the
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