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were instructed to advance the inter-
ests of that paper in every way possi-
bic. It was stated that The Calls
labor column was the means of doing
much good for organized labor.
The Iron Molders' Union of North
America has isued an appeal for all
dues in arrears, stating that a number
of local unions are engaged in strikes.
The last assessment by the executive
board was 81 member a month for
August, September, October, November
and December, making a total of 50
from each member.
II. G. Lundberg was in the chair at
the last meeting Of the Sailors Union Of
the Pacific. The secretary reported
that shipping was hourishing. The
following were declared elected to the
eleventh annual convention of the In
ternational Seamen's Union Of America,
which viii be held in Boston December
3: E A Erickson, A Furuseth and P.
Scharrenberg. Nominations were made
for officers for the ensuing term. E El-
lison was chosen secretary pro tenn, and
John Tonnesen assistant secretary pro
TEN. during the absence of Secretary
Furuseth. The Tacoma agent reported
that shipping was fair, prospects good
and men still quite scarce. The Seattle
agent wrote that the general situation
was good. The Port Townsend agent
reported that the situation was un-
changed The Aberdeen representative
wrote that shipping and prospects were
fair. The Portland agent reported that
shipping was good. The Eureka agent
stated that shipping was good and pros
poets uncertain. The San Pedro agent
wrote that shipping and prospects were
fair. The Honolulu agent reported that
shipping and prospects were medium,
and that no men were ashore.
Railway workers Of the United King
dom are about TO begin a united move
ment OF all grades for a reduction of
working hours and an increase in pay.
In all probability the workers in Eng
land and Wales will ask for a general
eight-hour day, instead of the existing
standard of ten hours, while the Scot
land workers will ask for a reduction
from the twelve-hour day at present
prevailing In many parts to a ten-hour
day for all departments. In ireland,
where the platelayers sometimes re-
ceive twelve shillings week, the men
probably will soon declare for an in
crease in wages.
Delegates representing the American
Society of Equity, an organization Of
farmers extending over twenty-four
States, are at Minneapolis with the
avowed purpose of establishing friendly
relations between the American Fedora
ton of Labor and itself 1t is said
that the society will brand all farm
truck with Its label, and will agree with
the federation not to buy any products
which do not. bear union labels If the
members or the federation will sup
port the society's label. Receiving sta
tions are to be built in the various
cities where union farmers will place
their products for sale. In addition TO
patronizing none but union-made goods,
the farmers promise never to become
strikebreakers. The farmers are we'll
organized. maintaining an office in Chi
cago. and appear to be working upon
a well-defned plan
The railroad clerks strike on the
Southern Pacific in and around New Or
leans is progressing favorably for them
from last reports. Fourteen additional
non-union men who were sent from
Kansas City by the company refused to
go to work when they became acquaint-
ed with the conditions. Seven nom
union men left the Algiers office, and
the same reports come from other
points on the line.
Walters Union No. 106 of Cleveland
has won victory in Judge Babcock's
court The union was en3oined by a
prominent restaurant keeper of the city
from picketing his place. which was
manned by non-union men. The Judge
says: "Rioting. violence. assault, as
sauit and battery and trespass on the
plaintiffs premises are prohibited
Picketing and peaceable persuasion are
not enJoined. An Injunction should tell
those enjoined distinctly what to do
and what not TO do. The words 'coer-
cion' and intimidation may mean any
thing. BY the clear and concise word
ing of the order made, I settled the
brass molders' strike in three days two
years ago.
For the purpose of organizing the
National Builders Exchange, represen-
tatives of the several State exchanges
throughout the United States will meet
in Scranton. Pa, in January. The call
for the convention is from the Penn
sylvania Association, and is under the
direct charge OF E. S. Williams Of
Scranton. Letters are being sent to all
exchanges, asking that delegates be
sent ID is the intention TO limit the
membership. so that it can be con-
trolled safely.
TO ENFORCE EIGHT-HoUR LAW.
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