Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-21
HAVE FAITH IN HEARST
Labor Men in Accord With His
Views on Unionism.
THE RECENT CONFERENCE
President Gompers Declines to Dis
close Anything Today.
BUSINESS BEFORE THE COUNCIL
Communications Received From Vari-
GUS Labor Bodies-Decision At
fecting Brewery Workers.
BUSINESS BEFORE THE COUNCIL

sentative Samuel Gompers of the American
Federation of Labor upon the subject of the
discussions had yesterday with William
Randolph Hearst Of New York. He re-
fused to comment upon the interview with
Mr.. Hearst published in yesterdays Star.
several labor leaders, In speaking of labor
In politics and labor versus politics, set as
an example this ultra-important question
as 1t Is handled in Great Britain They
maintained that in that country all the can
didates, especially of the liberal party, have
won not one victory that can be called a
gam TO the cause of progress. Instead they
point out the phenomenal success of the
labor representation committee, with which
are now affiliated over one million trade
unionists.
In everything that gives real strength to
political party" it was said, .the labor
party Is the strongest and the largest
political organization in England TODAY
we American labor men, then, must take
our cue from our brothers across the At
iantlc, and enter politics. That way we
can make the workingmen here sufficiently
powerful to be recognized by the powers
that be-the people.
Firm Faith Disclosed.
II was disclosed after questioning that
LABOR has firm belief and faith in W,lIi.,,,
randolph Hearst, the workmen's friend
as ne is styled Hearst's views are that tho
FEDERAL government should deal with labor
problems. The general usefulness of trada
unionism, according to labor leaders. Is rec
osni0ed among the men employed in the
government service. but such unions must
NOT interfere-according to executive pro-
nuhoiamento-with the equal rights of other
Ixh do
the labor union file and rank This is the
one thorn in the side of the labor body
Mr. Hearst. 1t was said this morning. while
NOT forcing government employees to ioin
the labor unions, would intiirectly be more
satlsned, and would probably use his fnflu
ence to have them do so
Inc regular business Of the council was
taken up this morning. generally upon the
subject OF disputes between labor unions
ana the granting of national charters to
local trades unions.
A communication was received from the
representatives of both the Brotherhood of
Paper Makers and the Brotherhood of Pulp
workers relative to the adjudication of a
dlspute existing between the two unions re-
garolng their respective Jurisdiction over
workers in paper and pulp mills The mat
ter was turned over to the representatives
OF the two brotherhoods for adjustment
ana In case no agreement is reached the
executive council will then take it up.
The Coming Convention.
President Gompers was authorized to ap-
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Miin, 10 make arrangements for the twen-
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q, Nonar,h.r 80 - 80 'Nei'
d,s,r,aI a,aos,.,o, - -, %, Noi ."e -l
10 he held IN conjunntior rnIt, Ptou9S.s
Gompers will appoint the COMMITTEES in a
week or so.
coinmunication was received from the
t,. 80 a. oi.1n % oI NVrIolh va. reia-
~. IVY " eHues.ns the SECRETARY OF the Navy
.o.1at, " Ia '.e wase poaIo convene as soon as
gussaoio gIIS''n W receive q petitlon from the
rhouse Sa,peh,ers' snip 1oiners and snip
~ pes o.ion; rreHioent 1ompers ana
vice fIesioent oCohheA were appointed g.
comihlttee 10 wait upon the Secretary OF
ths navy.
Inc executive council reafiirmed the de-
cislon handed down at the Louisville ma
tional convention to enjoin the brewery
workers from doing cooperage work to the
detriment of the members of the Coopers'
International Union.