The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1903-04-04

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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
raised such protest in many parts Of
the states that the old parties were
forced to concede reconsideration. The
victory was not gained without a fight,
and Carey and Mccartney had a pro-
test against the methods used in try
ing to defeat them. Carey threatened
that If representation was denied them
the Socialists would demand a recount
on all occasions, and the consequent
expense to the state and the additional
work caused the election boards would
not be desirable. Upon reconsideration
the bill was recommitted to the COM
mittees on election laws.
Inquiries for information on organi-
cation were received at national head
quarters the past week from states SO
far apart as Arizona Florida, Nebras-
ka, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Vir-
g1nia, Wyoming. Massachusetts, Texas,
West Virginia, Louisiana, Vermont and
the Indian Territory.
At the recent convention of the Uni
ted Brewery Workers in Cincinnati, the
Socialist party was endorsed by an
almost unanimous vote, and it was re-
solved that the union would give it's
financial support to the campaigns of
that party from now on.
Socialists at Barre, VT, are increas-
ing right alone In 1901 they polled
222 votes, in l.. 246 votes, and at the
spring elections just held they polled
325 votes, while their opponents polled
652 votes. Republicans and Democrats
are already talking of uniting. Debs'
lecture in Barre recently helped
greatly.
Michigan Socialists are organizing
circuit Of "soap-box' orators. J. C.
Lamb of Dryden, Mich, has the mat
ter in charge.
New Jersey state treasurer reports
that the party membership is rapidly
increasing and the sale of stamps ex-
| ceeds all previous records.
requests have been received at ma
tional headquarters for a return visit
Of John G. Case to Alabama, and this
will probably be arranged.
In Manchester and North Haledon,
N. j., the Socialist party doubled it's
vote two weeks ago. The Democrats
are now the third party in those places.
Birmingham, Ala, Socialists have put
up a Municipal ticket for the first time,
with c. W. Love for mayor. There
will soon be a state organization
formed at Alabama
Prof George D. Heron will leave
for Europe next month, and his tour
of the West under the direction of ma
tional headquarters is postponed until
after his return.
M. W. Wilkins Of San Francisco will
begin an agitation tour under the. d.
rections = Of national - headquarters,
through California, Oregon, Washing
ton. and other Western States.
A hot fight took place in Austin,
MIMI, where the old parties combined
against the Socialists. The latter
swept the city, however, and also de-
feated scheme to- adopt. a new char
ter providing that only taxpayers
might vote.
Socialists of Italy gained another
| member of Parliament in special cleo
ton that was held in the District of
Mirandola. The Italian workers know
how to do business, and they don't
. it, either.
The Independent official organ Of
the Trades Council, GAINESVILLE, Wis,
is one of the latest labor papers that
has wheeled in line with the Social
list party. The Independent predicts a
Socialist vote in it's neighborhood that
will astonish the old parties. The labor
papers nowadays that do support or
sympathize with the s.! P. are becoming
few and far between. Let 'em come.
Local election Just held in Barre, VT,
shows a surprising increase for the
Socialist party. In 1901 the vote was
| 1A1, 1doL yedi, A4O, LWt WEEKS ago, S0l.
The old politicians are heightened and
talk of combining to defeat the new
movement.
State Secretary Holman of Mime
sofa, reports that Clubbing, Mimi, cast
two Socialist votes at the last election.
We organized local there a month
ago, and on March 10 they held town
election, and Oscar Hooker, for chair
man, got IS votes; John Kohn for sup
ervisor, so, and. John = Hill, for clerk,
154.''
Muggensturm, famous town in Ger
y many has been conservative strong
hold ever since the people were given
suffrage, but recently the Socialists
buried the old parties at ratio OF
over 2 to 1. In four small towns in
Braunschweig and two in 6axony local