The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-07-09

Minnesota is to entertain one of the
most important conventions of the
the year in the coming September and
one which is expected to be fraught
with far-reaching results. This is the
national convention of the employer
and employed which meets in Mime
apolis, Sept. 1926. The idea of this
convention grew out of an earlier at
tempt to call meeting of those in
tereSted in the eight-hour day move
ment.
Others took up this idea, broadened
it's scope and finally evolved the idea of
this great national conference to bring
together the most representative
spokesman of organized labor, and the
most representative employers and
distinguished students Of industrial
problems. The gathering is designed
to afford an opportunity for the free
exchange of ideas on present labor
problems. 1t is an attempt to inaugu-
rate a great industrial movement in
which all parties are to work for a
adjustment of the relations between
employer and employed.
Successful and enterprising heads Of
men upon whose labor their success is
largely built, and together they will
discuss ways and means of securing
and maintaining willing cooperation
and enthusiastic loyalty.
Great problems will be discussed
which have a potent bearing on Amer
lean life today. The eight-hour day
will come in for prominent discussion.
The question of making the home life
of the American Workingman more
pleasant will occupy a large place in
the thought of the convention. Labor
legislation, strikes and lockouts, and
other vital topics will be considered.
President is Expected.
1t is expected that President Roose-
welt will attend the convention, his
proposed Western trip being arranged
so as to make this possible. He is eX-
pected to contribute a characteristic
address. President Cyrus Northrop,
of the state university, VIII deliver the
opening address of the convention.
Prof. J. B. Clark, of Columbia univer-
sity, will discuss Arbitration" and
United States Commissioner of Labor
Carroll D. Wright will be present and
deliver an address. Richard T. Ely, of
Wisconsin university, the distinguish
ed economist, has a place on the pro-
. >
of Texas, is another distinguished
speaker who has promised to attend.
Jane Adams, the pioneer of the So
cial Settlement movement and the
genius of the Hull house in Chicago.
will speak on Social Waste of Child
Labor" Archbishop Ireland will con-
tribute an address also.
Among others expected to attend are
the FOLLOWING:
John Mitchell president of the United
Mine Workers of America
Florence Kelley, president of the Con-
sumers' League of New York city.
Hon. Knute Nelson, United States sena-
tori from Minnesota.
r. V. Powderly, commissioner of i'm
migration of the United States.
Charles M. Schwab, president of the
United States Steel Corporation.
James. M. Lynch. president international
Typographical union.
w. A. Jackson, president International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
John Mangan, of the National Associa-
ton Steam and Hot Water Filters and
Helpers of America.
E. E. Clark. grand chief condustor, Or
der of Railway Conductors of America.
M. p. Carrick. general secretary and
treasurer Of the Brotherhood of Painters,