The San Francisco call., 1906-10-19

owed by speeches and singing S.
oAaDin introduced George NJ Lipman,
president Of the union, who was the
postmaster. Mr.. Lipman made an ex-
cellent speech, calling attention to the
progress or the organization and the
betterment Of the conditions resulting
therefrom- First Vice-President of the
International Max E. Lieht responded
70 the toast. Our international" and
gave some interesting historical facts
IS weli as sounding warning note for
increased vigilance in the future.
George =. Benharn, former president
81 the Labor Council, said the occasion
called for mutual congratulations on
4Devery hand; that the clerks should con-
s ratulate each other on their success,
the local unions Of all occupations
should be congratulated for the evi-
dences OF permanent cohesion and the
entire labor movement was to be con-
graduated for its present status and
recognized Importance as a factor OF
power and goodness in the community.
william P. Mccabe, secretary Of the
Labor Council, spoke Of the hardships
and trlunphs Of the local labor move
ment, and stated that the end achieved
mad always been worth the effort made
no matter how severe the contest
Julius Kahn WIS introduced as "a
man who was dear TO the hearts Of
the clerks for his unselfsh devotion
70 their interests on many occasions.
notably for his services in assisting
In labor legislation in the California
Legislature favorable TO the clerks"
Kahn made s speech in which he illus
trateo the difficulties and peculiarities
OF neuonai legislation, and praised the
Efforts OF the clerks for bettering their
condition, and wished them success in
future Efforts Kahn was cheered again
and again
Charles Lee the business agent Of
- f.-~-
ieeling 70 the dattering introduction
accorded him. Lees remarks were re-
ceiveo with rousing cheers. William
stansbury responded to the toast The
Ladies. IN characteristic and touch
ing manner. P. II. Lemon was intro
ouceo as the oldest retail clerk in San
Francisco" and sang The Girl I Left
Behind Ne" with great success, ali
present joining in the chorus. The af-
fair was one OF the most enjoyable
ever given in San Francisco
AS Mayor Schmitz went through New
York City he was caught by New
York Times reporter, and among other
things said:
Wages in San Francisco have gone
up, but that is the natural effect of
supply. and demand. The unions agreed
that they would not raise their rates
and they have not done So But when
there is not a sufficient number of men
and there are many contractors in q
hurry men are offered increases to
obtain their services. There has been
q certain influx OF men since the ca
tastrophe, but the workingman is no
building has not begun in earnest.
Ihere We're perhaps 500 bricklayers
II the city; now there are 500, and
they get from IS TO Sc q day. Rents
have gone up something like so or so
per cent, but they Will go down again
as soon as the city is rebuilt Food
rrr rfe !
extent. I do not like to quote figures,
but inquired into 1t recently and I
think ] found the rise about 10 per
cent / DO not like 10 say that ali
classes Of labor are needed, but il is
safe TO say that skilled artisans with
the exception OF carpenters. are likely
% ind plenty Of work in San Francisco
for twenty years to come. OF unSkiiIed
labor we have enough.
A temporary injunction has been is
sued against former employees of the
Mcclure Tin Mills Company OF Wash
1ngton. Pa, and the strikers have
filed an answer. They assert that they
have not intimidated workmen or in
: .ured mill property, and that the Nc
= Clure Company has never, as stated
In the petition. attempted to reach
a working agreement on the wage
question
Electrical Workers Union No 6 Gn-
side electrieians) met Wednesday night
at 677 McAllister street with some 800
members present. Two candidates
were obligated, Eve admitted on clear
ance cards and five applications re-
ceived. A long discussion took place
over last Saturday afternoons meet
ing OF the committee Of safety, and it
was unanimously decided to have
nothing to do with the movement. It
was cOntended that the Citizens ALI
anoe was back OF the movement.
Of
ship that the present crisis could be
handled by the duly authorized officers
OF the law.
The union took decisive action
against members who have violated
the rules and laws OF the Building
Trades Council in relation TO the Jap
anese question, and heavy penalties
have been assessed against them =
Walters Union No. 80 was in regu-
lar session last Wednesday evening at
1885 Scott street. The union donated
SO 70 the San Pedro Longshore Lum-
bermen's Union No. 3, now out on
strike The basis for the reorganiza-
tien Of the Allied Provision Trades
Council was adopted as whole.
letter Of thanks was sent to the Glass
Workers Union for the valuable as
sistance rendered by its business agent
" Fiaglor, in the boycott now being
prosecuted against the japanese res
faurants. The headquarters commit
tee was authorized 70 lease two floors
IN a building to be erected on EDDY
street. near Larkin- The sum Of $1,000
was set aside for the purpose OF fur
nfshing the new headquarters
Max T. Licht. first vice president Of
the Retail Clerks international Pro-
fectiye Association, visited San Rafael
iast evening and organized retail
clerks union A charter will be sent
Tor Immediately. The membership
...,-,t,srs thirty-five This organization
IS the ioutgrowth OF addresses by LIGHT
~ a meeting held q week or SO ago,
81 which there were representatives
~ the various labor bodies Of this city
There is a prospect that a State con-
,,ention Of carpenters and millmen VIII
.to-flv ne held. Already a meeting
,vtfb that end in view has been held py
the oakland Joint District Council OF
Carnenters. The cooperation OF KIN
6red organizations around the bay mas
l,een invited, and a second meeting viii