The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-09
LABOR And POLITICS.
Sharp Discussion at Little Falls Over
j. Resolutions Of Socialist
Is Faction.
State Federation Then Shifts the
Troublesome Question to the
Affiliated Unions.

Special to The Journal
Little Falls, Mimi, June 9.-The morn
Ing session Of the state Federation of
Labor was enlivened by the introduction
by the socialist faction Of a set OF reso-
lutions urging that the federation go into
independent politics. Most of the morn
Ing was occupied by the friends and OPP
ponents of the measure and at times the
debate was decidedly warm.
The resolution committee divided upon
the question, with the result that ma
jority and minority reports were sub
mitted. The matter wasfnally disposed
of by being referred to the affiliated I'M
ions for action.
In this disposition Of the resolution
those opposed to the mixing of politics
with labor claim victory. An effort to
induce the federation to appoint a COM
nittee to present the socialistic resolu-
lions to the federated unions turnout the
state was defeated.
The credentials committee reported
against seating the delegates of the Team
Owners union Of Duluth. According to
action taken this morning the incoming
federation council will take up the Twin
City telephone matter.
s. Carpenters Amendments Hit.
very encouraging nature. particularly
those Of the building trades and the mill
employees
The entertainment given by the Cans
chorus last night in the Gross opera
house In honor Of the federation dele
gates was an enjoyable affair and was
largely attended. Mayor Vasaly presided
and addresses were made by w. e. Nc
Even. John Swift and other visiting dele
gates.
At the afternoon session to-day the
committee on constitutional reported
recommending that the amendments to
the federation constitution proposed by
Carpenters Union, No. 7, of Minneapolis
be not adopted
Three Candidates for President.
Candidates for the various offices are
hustling and talk in the hotel corridors
and upon the streets is spirited. While
the opposition to President Neary is
formidable, it is conceded on all hands
that his reelection is practically certain
unless something arises between now and
election time to turn the tide in favor
of some other candidate. Mr.. cambridge
is making quiet campaign for chief ex-
ecutive of the federation and has a strong
following, while c. E. James. president
of the ST. Paul trades assembly, is being
backed by the st. Paul delegates. Up to
this time no one else is definitely in the
race. f...s.
Indications point to the re- ELECTION of
Secretary-Treasurer w. E. McEwen by an
overwhelming majority, if opposition pre-
sents itself at all; and if one is to Judge
the result Of the election on Wednesday
afternoon from the burst Of deafening ap-
plause following the conclusion Of the
secertarys address, 1t is altogether likely
he will be selected unanimously Nc
Ewen's report was well received and was
In all respects a businesslike document
Socialists Active
The socialist delegates are doing active
work among the representatives and say
they will this year accomplish their OBJ
ject Independent political action is
their slogan and if their plank is adopted
1t will commit the federation to.socialtsm
pure and simple. But the knowing ones
say there is no danger Of such a thing.
Rev. M. o. Stockland, pastor of the
First M. E. church Of Little Falls is TAX
Ing an active interest in the proceedings
and is regular attendant
Twin City Phone Strikers.
A representative of the striking Twin
City telephone girls appeared before the
convention yesterday afternoon and gave
the strikers version Of the difficulty and
a special committee was appointed to
draft resolutions to be brought before the
council to-day. It Is thought the fedora
ton may decide to look into the alleged
treatment OF employees by the Twin City
company.
Asresolution was introduced bv dele.
gates from the cigarmakers dealing with
trust methods, child labor and machines.
New Ulm and Saltwater are active can
d1dates for the next convention, and the
delegates from both places are doing some
strenuous work.
,"PolitIcaI Amendments" VIII Not Pass,
The proposed amendments to the fed
Grafton constitution, generally referred to
as the political amendments" introduced
by the Minneapolis Carpenters union. will
t! not pass at this session. This much. is
conceded by those having the amendments
in hand, and the delegates interested are
now directing their efforts toward having
the proposed laws referred to the affiliated
unions to pass upon.
The contest for the official paper of the
federation lies between the Union of Min
neapolls and tho Labor Union Advocate
/ of st. Paul, with the friends of both con
fident
What Little Falls Is Doing.
In its endeavor to honor the hosts OF
labor, Little Falls has outdone all pa 81
efforts, and the city is decorated in a
manner bef1tting the occasion The build
ings are ornamented with gay bunting,
and in the shop windows appear notices
welcoming the delegates At night the
streets are illuminated by thousands OF
electric lights, and electric arches have
been erected at each crossing the full
If 'Your Face Is Your
Fortune" Your Skin
Is Priceless.
No one yet ever had feeling of admit
ration for person with blotched, PIN
ply, unhealthy skin. Such things are not