New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-18
UNIONS vs.. PRESIDENT.
HIS POLICY OPPOSED.
Organized Labor Nay Garry Fight
OUer Miller Into Politics.
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Washington. Sept. 17.-Resolutions requesting
organized labor throughout the country TO urge
President Roosevelt to dismiss ". a. Miller from
the Government Printing Office bindery. and
also to reverse his open door principle for
union and non-union labor have been transmit
ted to every Organization affiliated with the
American Federation Of Labor by the Central
Labor Union of the District of Columbia
While it is not denied that the movement has
the sympathy Of inc general officers OF the
American Federation of Labor. that body has
as yet taken no action il the matter. 1t is said
that the subject will undoubtedly be taken up
the meeting of the executive council of the
American Federation Of Labor, to be held in
this city next Monday. and will be further dis
cussed at the annual meeting Of the Federation
in Boston on November 3.
Frank Morrison. secretary OF the Federation,
said tonight that he knew personally that the
appeal Of the Central Labor Union had been
made. but further than this he would not dis
cuss the matter Samuel Gompers president Of
the Federation. is not in the city
1t is feared that the petition. while in itself
not belligerent In tone, is the first step IN what
Is 20 be made ar organized opposition 10 the
Presidents political ambitions. Il is declared
that the resolutions will reach approximately
200 600 members of labor organizations. and on
the result of their action. complying with or re-
IuSlnS 10 act on the Suggestions HldNe, VIII w
pend future steps IN the plan of campaign
THE UNIONS RESOLUTIONS.
The preamble and resolutions follow:
You are earnestly urged to forward your COM
rnunication to the President Of the United states,
and request the locals under your jurisdiction 20
do so with the least possible delay as THIS
matter is urgent
Whereas, The principle OF trades unionism is
intended to raise the standard of living among
the working classes; to instil into their hearts
the blessings Of free government; to educate
them that they might uphold the law ana lis
representatives; TO make them good citizens 1T
time OF peace and jealous patriots In time or
war; and
whereas, The bookbinders' unions charges
against ". A Miller prove that he has outrage
ously violated every moral and' IN TWO IN
stances, criminal law; that he has broken every
obligation to his union. and that he was tried
and found guilty OF fragrant non unlonism; ana
Whereas, The union OF the thirteen original
States formed themselves into what mas deEel-
oped into the greatest country on earth, notwth-
standing the scorns and SCOTS or those thaI
would not swear allegiance; and
Whereas. Tho trade union movement IS ike
unto the thirteen original States in that IL has
its enemies who scott and refuse to be brought
to see the many benefits that accrue 10 all
classes of labor through a union ana orgahiSd-
ton Of their interests and forces; and
Whereas The President OF the United States
has seen fit TO reinstate W. A Miller, VINO Is an
cxpelIed member Of a trade organization, not
withstandng the overwhelming evidence or MS
moral turpitude and has also committed HIM
self TO the policy of the open shop, as SHOWN Dy
his letters;
Whereas. The boolbnders' union Of Wash
ington d. c. has conservatively recognized the
authority of the President in accedIng to w. A
Milier's reinstatement and working with MN
nendinC final settlement of the case; and
Whereas The charges have again been pre-
ferred in strict conformity TO federal law ana
reasonable time has been given w ~ Miller 10
answer them; therefore, be il
Resolved That the order OF the President can
not be regarded in any but an unfrlendly hsht'
and be Il , ,1,-
Resolved further. That organized labor
throughout the country be urged to petition the
President of the United States to modify ms or
der OF 40 discrimination, and order ". a NIL
ler's dismissal from the government SERVICE "
promote the efficiency Of that service
The resolutions. it is said by officers of the
local Central Labor Union, originated with the
Bookbinders' Union, which transmitted them 10
the Central Labor Union OF this city and the
latter. after formally adopting them. sent them
broadcast throughout the country. 1t was re-
ported that this action of the Central LABOR
Union had received the formal approval OF
President Gompers representing the American
Federation Of Labor. Il was said tonight
however by a responsible official of the Central
Labor Union that Mr.. Sompers had not nS-
ured in the affair far as the Central LABOR
Union was concerned Such action. he pointed
out would be contrary to the constitution or Lhe
federation which prohibits II from taking SIDES
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