Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-09
N LABOR CIRCLES
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demand for Independent political action"
by that widespread organisation growing
out OF the deception given its represents
tives when they went before President
Roosevelt. Senator Frye and Speaker Cam
non. March n, to present the grievances OF
labor. is not .. Rpw one. He says It was
recommended several years ago.
In the May issue OF the Federationist.
the ofIicial organ OF the "A r. l.. the dec
laration Of labor's political policy then
adopted and since reafiirmed Is given az
follows:
That az our efforts are centered against
all forms of Industrial slavery and eco
nomic wrong. we must Also direct our ut
most energies to remove all forms OF po-
litical servitude and party slavery. to the
end that the working people may act as
a unit at the polls Of every election.
THAT the American Federation Of Labor
most firmly and uneQuiv0caily favors the
independent use OF the ballot by the trade
unionists and workingmen. united regard
less of party. that we may elect men from
our own ranks to make new laws and admin
lister them along the lines laid down in
the legislative demands Of the American
Federation of Labor. and at the same time
secure an impartial judiciary. that will not
govern US by arbitrary injunction OF the
courts. nor act as the plant tools OF cor
pOrate wealth..
Zach item recounted in the bill Of griev-
ances is story of injustice and wrong
done to labor" continues Mr.. Gompers.
There is not one count which has Its basis
other than in the best interests OF the
wealth producers Of our country and finally
the general public. There is not one cause
of complaint submitted but which has be-
hind 1t the hopes and yearnings OF myr1ads
of the noblest and best men and women
Of our time. There is none but for the
achievement of which labor has for years
justly, persistently and intelheently pressed
it's claim. Nor were the preparation and
presentation OF labor's grievances hurried
ly conceived. The document itself contains
the story, and the workers and students are
urged to read and peruse 1t until every
word and every thought have been indelioiy
impressed upon heart and MIND.
I'VE shall not in this issue discuss the
manner and spirit manifested by the gen
tlemen to whom labor presented It's grew
ances and demand for redress. That may
well be left in allegiance for the present
That they had little conception OF Its I'M
portance was Immediately and plainly ap-
parent to all but themselves. and to them
later-perhaps. What labor is concerned In
now, and will be for some time to come;
is that its grievances shall be rectihed ana
It's just demands granted, or to know the
reason why.
'0rhe time is now opportune for the toll
ing masses Of our country to carry into
effect their oft-repeated declaration:
Let the inspiring watchword go forth
that
We will stand by our friends and ad-
minister singing rebuke to men or partes
who are either Indifferent. negligent or hos
tile and wherever opportunity anords, 10
secure the election of intelligent, honest
earnest trade unionists with clear. unbiem-
ished, paid-up union cards in their posses
SION
Plans for organization on large scale
are under way in several large cities, no
tably Philadelphia and Chicago, Ihe dar-
ferent national and insernatonai Unions
~, hair hoGt
the American Federation of Labor 1s doing
the same Apart from the desire to increase
the membership of the trades unions IL Is
the intention to organize the people Oh III
dependent political lines, as recommended
nv President Gompers and the executive
council of the A. +. of T. Between now and
next fall 1t Is expected that there VIII De
fully 1850 organizers In the neld, VIII "
resultant increase IN traue uilioh ihei'@'
ship of 200O 600.
The settlement of the controversy between
the anthracite coal miners ana the opsI
that was threatened has met with the gem
eral appreciation of the labor leaders OF
Washington, Not because they believe the
miners have received the proper considera-
tion at the hands of the powerful coal mag
nates as one Of the leaders expressed H.
but because the men who managed the
workIngmen's side of the controversy agreed
to the terms of the arbitration, and they
knew best what should be done in the prem
ises as they were IN constant touch with
every phase of the situation.
1t is reported that John Mitchell, presi-
dent of the United Mine Workers of Amer
tca, has made tentative arrangements to
carry into effect a scheme for the better
ment of the miners which will mean much
to his followers when II Is finally unfolded
and put into operation
President Mitchell has not as yet made
public his purpose said a former miner
who is now holding a federal position here
He is not man of many words, but acts
when the proper time arrives. l believe he
has seen the futility of strikes, and that he
has something up his sleeve that will
complish results, but he will not develop II
until he is ready for action, and then there
will be some thing doing"
Delegates were recently seated IN the
Central Labor Union as follows:
Bakery Wagon Drivers, No. 33: H. II.
Hummer.
Interior Marble Cutters No 3: F. Nell
son, d. Mcclure, ID. Hartnett l. Slingman.
The local printers are taking a lively in
terest in the forthcoming election of Off,
GERS ana delegates by Columbia Typo
graphical Union. In the contest for dele
gatorial honors there is considerable acuv-
ity being displayed. Among the candidates
Is Mr.. Charles w Paffiow, who has had
experience in several Of the government
printing Offices OF the world He is en-
ployed in the proof room OF the govern
Hcut pTInttTy mere, UtlUS a InRulSL ms
principal duty is to read proof in the for
eign languages. The friends of Mr. Paf-
flow feel confident he will go to the forth
coming convention Of the International Ty-
biographical Union at Colorado Springs as
delegate from Columbia Union.
The election of the local union VIII take
place on May 10. and the election of MIR.
7. c. Parsons to the presidency is assured
as there was no candidate nominated in
opposition to him. The same may be sad
Of Mr.. George G. Seibold. the secretary
and several of the other present officers.
The convention of the international body
will be held at Colorado Springs, Col,
where the Union Printers Home Is 10
Gated, beginning August Is next. On the
delegate card of Mr.. Charles w. Pafiiow
is half-tone picture Of the home; also
history in nutshell Of the establish
ment which Is so highly thought of by
union printers everywhere. The short his
tory follows:
The home is located at Colorado Springs,
Col, on an eighty-acre strip of land. THE
spot is unrivaled for Its scenic wonders
and salubrity. 1t was dedicated on MAY T.
1892 The main building is OF lava stone
with red sandstone trimmings IA by A
feet, with a wing 20 by 40 feet. The hos
pital annex was erected in 1898. The total
expenditures on buildings and maintenance
up to date, In round numbers, Is s6oOoUO
More than 100 printers constantly with
IN, ha md odd e,