Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23


Will be ready for presentation when the
convention of the International Typograph-
lcal Union convenes in this city next Au-
gust. The slogan of the photo-engravers is
Liberty
John Hamerstrom, president of the Cen
trai Labor Union. and member of Wash
lngton Lodge of Machinists has been desig-
mated by the International Association of
Machin1sts to represent that body at the
next convention of the American Federation
of Labor.
Columbia Typographical Union, No 101,
mas taken up the idea of holding special
memorial services annually. With this end
IN view the union, at its regular meeting
last Sunday, adopted a resolution to the
erect that the organization set aside one
Sunday in the year to be devoted to eulo-
gles and resolutions upon the death of de-
ceased members. A committee of five Will
De appointed to carry out the project. The
union has also requested the international
president to appoint an organizer for east
ern pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.
The labor leaders of Memphis. Tenn. are
actively engaged in an effort to raise funds
Tor the erection of permanent union labor
temple, and judging from press reports the
scheme Is meeting with favor far beyond
the expectations of the promoters. Labor
organizations and individual unionists are
buying stock right and left. The site for
the proposed temple has been selected and
one OF the most prominent architects of the
city has submitted an outline of plans for
the structure, which, when completed will
be monument to organized labor.
The laboring people of Washington es-
peclaIy the union printers are watching
the movement in Memphis with especial in
terest, since they were among the first II
not the first, to erect such building-Typo-
graphical Temple-the property of Column
bia Typographical Union, No lO1 The
printers have found that they have q nav
ing investment in that temple The national
officers Of the American Federation of
LABOR occupy two floors, and the receipts
are largely increased by renting the vari-
Gus halls to other trade organizations and
for entertainment purposes
According to reports Norway has felt the
erect of the exodus of skilled Workmen
from that country For this reason. II is
sald, the Norwegian government contem-
plates taking steps to check emigration
The membership Of trade unions in New
York state has Increased $1,000 during the
last year. This can be easily attributed to
the EFFORTS of the labor leaders, assisted by
the American Federation of Labor
The issuance Of charter by the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor to a union of
Japanese iaborers recently organized in Los
Angeles, Cal, and vicinity Is generally
commented CON upon In that section. The ac-
tion OF the federation is being looked upon
IN most unfavorable light, and MANY
labor organizations have denounced the
chartering of such union. Discussing the
mater mater tne current issue of the official
journal OF the seamen says, in part:
The Caucasian and the Mongol each
strongly imbued with the spirit of race
consciousness will not mix, but are bound
TO conflict. Peace between these races is
by the extinction of one or other Of them
Thus we are brought face to face with the
question: Which of the races shall survive
caucasian or Monaghan? In order that the
FORMER of these races shall have the best
chance in this struggle, we exclude the
latter SO far as possible. In that policy
lies our only chance of self preservation
lhose VINO favor organizing the Japs are
OF course; with us upon the question of ex-
clusion They differ with us only as to the
best disposition of those who are already
in the country. Even on that point there
should be no difference. and, in fact, there
is no difference to speak of. The Jap
who is In the United States is an ac-
tual grievance, while theAJap in Japan is
but grievance in the prospective Practi-
cally we are more opposed to the former
than to the latter. We would like to get
rid OF those Japs who are now here and
In order to do so we ostraciZe them wher-
ever possible. To organize the Japs Is to
deny ourselves the right of the boycott
against Asiatlc labor and the products
thereof. The Jap union and the 'non-union
union are twin follies. neither of which is
likely to humbug any considerable number
of well-balanced minds"
OHcial advices from labor organizations
IN the state of Indiana are to the effect
that the movement inaugurated to perfect
non-union" union has resulted in the
incorporation Of the American Association
OF independent Mechanics under the law of
that state. This organization was effected
1t Is stated, for the purpose of protecting
non-unfon workmen who do not care to be
Identify with the labor movement ito en-
courage industry, economy, thrift and hon.
esty among members, to maintain amicable
relations between employees and employers
to assist its individual members in obtain
ing the highest wages consistent with the
general good, to promote all forms of pro-
ductive energy. to prevent all unjust dis
ordinations against any person. to furnish
favorable conditions for the apprentices. to
provide trade educations for members and
to compel labor unions to observe and re-
spect the laws"
To become member of the non-unfon
union worker. it is said, takes the fol-
lowing oath: Il do sincerely pledge my
word and honor as man to uphold and
abide by the constitution and bylaws of
this organization and to use all honorable
means to further and strengthen the prin-
ciples and cause of this organization, and
that If l have any work to be done that
can be done by member of this organiza-
ton l will give such member the prefer
ence, and will at no time try by foul and
unfair means to wrong a member of this
ana SnOulO l at any time ViO-
late this obligation 1t is to brand me as a
man devoid of principle and destitute Of
honor, so help me God"
The campaign for the election of dele
gates to represent the interests of Retail
Clerks Union, 262 at the annual conven-
ton of the International Retail Clerks
Union, to be held in Buffalo about the
middle of July is at its height Not
since the organization was perfected has
there been so much interest manifested in
the choice of delegates Already fifteen
members have announced their candidacy.
Each body Is entitled to but nine seats
in the annual meeting. The candidates are
Messrs. G. B. Squires, D. F. Manning, &.
A. Pfau. George McCathran, Joseph Moser,
Fred Sterne, &. H. Ridenour c. H. Bach
rach, Harry Sanger, B. T. Davis, John
A. Mullen r. c. Lake, j. Jacob and g.
w. Trail and Mrs. ]. A. Thompson. The
election will occur Monday evening.
The male clerks of the American Fedora
ton of Labor have organized a base ball
team and will be known as THE Union
Stars" The team will contest with the
"Columbias' this afternoon. The lineup
of the aggregation follows: Oyster, catcher;
Sterne (captain), pitcher; Squires, first
base; Sheurer, second base; Barnes, short
stop; Roderick. third base; Brown, left
field Manning, center field; Edmonds right
field; Gallagher, umpire