The San Francisco call., 1906-10-11

this country. For the first time in It's
history politics viii enter into the dis
c-sston- This IS q distinct departure,
and While the SociaIistic element with
- the ranks-of labor welcome such
change, many Of the leaders Of the
movement are as yet giving the new
departure a very timid support The
Campaign In Maine against Mr.. Little
telo is quoted BY the friends OF the
new movement as a forecast Of what
organized labor is capable Of accom-
plishiug; and Il such results are mani
1est upon the first skirmish line.
those who pretend 20 know can see
ultimate victory for the hosts OF labor
when marching under one political
banner IN order that M. Gompers'
views on politics, legislation and labor
may not be misunderstood. the follow
ing is taken from the Federationist
and was written by the gentleman
himself
"A good many OF labor's friends are
seriously disturbed by the announced
Determination Of the American FEEDER
arion of Labor 70 carry the war for
justice and fair play deeper into poll
rics-ro punish enemies. support
friends and 70 elect 70 Congress men
from the ranks Of labor Admonitions,
warnings and exhortations are being
addressed 70 trades untonists from
various directions with regard 70 the
p-onose5 noliov Would the
workmen OF Great Britain be as inhu-
entail as they are now II they had
voted for and elected Tories and sham
Liberals 70 the House Of Commons?
The objection 70 class politics
snd class legislation is plausible when
sou Go not stop 70 consider IL As
matter Of fact IL is devoid Of meaning
Prorecticni ists are not asked 20 vote
fer free traders, gold men are not ex-
pected 70 work for men who believe in
rate making or in Government owner
shin 0f railroads Government
IS not platonic. II represents dominant
Interests. Il legislates for those who
are strong enough 10 command respect
fer their wishes When the public is
Cor tre-r wishes When the politicians
GEAR the people they legisiate-stter
fzshion-for the people When the
public Is Indifferent special interests
control legislation. for they are vigil
am ard tireless- What did or
rsrized labor get from Congress? II
was interested in several bills, IL ar
E-e5. presented data. attended hear
f-gs when the session came 20 an
end. what was the net result Of this
--o-I-2 There was no result The
--rour bill. the anti-irju junction b-ll
a-5 o-her bills tending 20 TIE protec-
--n ~ the rights and lives OF men,
women ard children had been 1uggled
7l c-ain. but none OF them passed
and tlere was 10 prospect of any sat
sfactory action or any OF them at the
next session We are told that
--ork-el should vote with their re-
snect.vc parties. as Republicans, Dem
o--are Proht tbitionists or what not
Bur. p-sv. what has labor secured from
f-s aElLat.ou With and blind following
0f the political parties without at one
-f--e 0r another mantfestins deter
r-s-at-ou for change and Telief2
ro- -hs -oilers occasionally 20 show
the.r -eeth IS more efrective than con
----a--v % below their throats sore
over The cid political party hacks who
aye owned hodv, soul and breeches oy
---r--e-e rcwer and predatory wealth
--s faet r1at a Senator or Representa-
---- II Congress calls himself q Re
publican OF Democrat does not give
him vested right in the workmens
vote.
Ca-re-ters' Cnion No. 4s3 net Mon
sa~ f-h- al 81 MeAliister street W
n H--chinsoa IN the chair President
-e--r-eron had just returned from the
o-fs cara Falls couvention and when
be entered the hall he was given an
ovation ForIv-six candidates were
rb-lga-ed and thirry-e.ght we're ao-
.-ittsE By cards Secretary Mckinley
issued nearly 500 working cards for
the quarter and he is still busy on
the same work The sick committee
reported that Nr. Diamond. the mem
her WHO was so seriously injured Some
tine ago IS rapidly recovering he
IS n rre lIcNutt Hospital Carpenters
are sun 6ocktng into this city from
every state IL the Union. and many
have registered from Los Angeles
The Building Material Transfers
I-nfon held its last meeting in Elm
rracht Hall with President Burke n
The chair. Sixty candidates were OBJ
lIrated and many aPpiications are
waiting action Business is reported
z-0z and All members working Busi-.
ness Agent Preston OF the san Jose
Union addressed the meeting He
stated that conditions in the Garden
~ftr- we're of the best. The san Jose
rrion is desirous OF becoming afiiiated
with the International Brotherhood OF
Teansters fo- the protection that BODY
aFords. Omcials Of this union are do
ing good work against the japanese
-esraurants on Third street. tor wnien
rhe waters union returns thanks
Brewery Workmen's Union No 22T
has signed an agreement with the san
Francisco Beer Bottiers Board Of
Trade. which viii be in full force and
eFecr until Nay Is. 1907. The agree
1ent IS the same as last year. with
This sentence added: The wages Of
pick up drivers shall be so per week
and vardmen SIS per week Any
dlrerences which may arise as 70 the
interpretation % this agreement shall
he referred 20 a board cf arbitration,
consisting Of two members Of the san
Francisco Beer Bottlers Board Of
trade and two members of the union
In case such board Of arbitration can
not azree the same shall elect a fifth
1artv and the decision OF a majority
~ the board SO formed shall be binding
lpoa beth parties
At the last meeting Of Biacksmiths'
Helpers Union No 3ls Andrew ii. WI
son u the arm Of Wilson & Bros was
unantraously Endorsed for Railroad
Commissioner. TIE union states that
This firm has always been more than
fair &c organized labor and was the
first 10 sign the stabiemen's agree.
ment When SIT week was being
paid. thIs firm paid so week.