The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-12
OPENING FEATURES
Work Of Federation Reviewed-Resolu
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Special to The Journal.
Saltwater, MINI, June 12.-Yester-
day was day Of speeches and reports,
and little real business was transacted,
Some Of the efforts were brilliant, and
among the reports which attracted spe-
eial attention were those Of W. E. Nc
chairman Of the Federation council.
Mr.. McEwen's report was listened to
with great interest by the convention,
and was in the nature Of review Of
the work of his office and the organiza-
ton in general, and contained several
valuable suggestions as to ways in
which the aims and objects might be
more easily and satisfactorily carried
out. - -.-.t -.-..-.-. Ill, l. -.t
One Of the most comprehensive and
concise documents presented was the
report containing review Of the work
of the Federation council for the past
year. Besides matter Of a historical
character it contained several recon-
mendations which will be acted upon
during the convention. The most i'm
portant Of the recommendations per-
haps, was that which urged preparation
for political action, which will certainly
be recognized. ..-- ..-..-. - T." .~-..,
Will Sound the Candidates.
A resolution which Is a part of the
report, and which is recommended to
the convention for passage, reads as
follows: o. 80 & III.
| Resolved, That the incoming Federation coun-
Gil be and hereby is instructed to submit to the
various candidates for governor in this state this
fall all legislation demanded by the State Fed
GRAFTON Of Labor, with requests for an expression
| OF opinion on them, and whether they will urge
the passage of such laws in their message to the
! la mr. In 1uc n al Anf1
| Resolved, That the Federation council send a
circular letter to all labor organizations in the
state, setting forth the replies received from
such candidates for governor making special
mention Of those who fail to reply. 81
Mention is made at great length in
the report Of the council Of the eight
hour fight Of the Typographical union,
which is quoted as being 'Fthe most i'm
portant matter to receive the considera-
ton Of the council. -
Independent Use Of Ballot. -
The council recommends that the con.
yention take action looking to co-opera-
ton with the American Federation of
Labor in carrying out the political pol.
icy outlined in the following:
That efforts are conferred against ali
forms of industrial slavery and economic wrong
we must also direct our utmost energies to re
move all forms Of political servitude and party
slavery, to the end that the working people
may act as a unit at the polls at every cleo
ton. ~ @t y j. q 49,
That the American Federation of Labor mos
firmly and unequivocally favors the Independent
use Of the ballot by the trades unionists ant
workingmen, united regardless of party tina
we may elect men from our own ranks to max.
new laws and administer them along the line
laid down in the legislative demands Of th,
American Federation of Labor, and at the sam,
time secure an impartial judiciary that will no
govern us by arbitrary injunction Of the courts
nor act as the plant tools of corporate wealth
A glowing compliment was paid Ia
Dor Commissioner Williams and the
work of the state labor bureau, the
work of which has been decidedly salts
factory to ALL
Deacon s Resolutions.
Along the line Of political action, The
following set of resolutions will be in
troduced by G.. w. Deacon, chairman
Of the Federation council, for con
sideration. Present indications are tina,
the resolutions will receive favorable
action at the hands Of the convention
and will become a part of the proposed
| platform. The resolutions follow:
i Whereas. In the great struggle Of organize,
labor for shorter hours higher wages and bette
living conditions, labor unions have from tim
Z to time been made promises by successful can
didates for public office OF their aid in securn,
legislation favorable to organized labor, and the:
have been recreant to their trust, betrayed tn
confidence placed in them by the wage Garner
and have broken all Of their pledges; and
i Whereas. Others who have political aspira ton
have left no stone unturned to aid US in Tn
unequal 1ght we are now making against
combination Of capital known as the Nationa
4 Manufacturers association and the Citizens
4 Alliances of this state; and to those who hay
thus aided us we hereby declare our turtle
\ fealty, regardless Of their party affiliations, s.
/ long as they remain our friends: and, 80
4 Whereas, A closer political alliance ,betwee
this Federation and the farmers Organization
of this state {regardless Of any partizanship
is not only desirable, but necessity; and
d Whereas, In seeking lc0-operation with til