The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-11-24
.G0MPERS REMAINS
AS LABOR CHIEF
Entire General Staff Of A. j.. of Z.
Is Reelected Without
Opposition.
TABULATED PRINCIPLES
OF ORDER ARE ENDORSED
Unionism offered as Panacea for
ALI Ills That Beset Labor
ing Americans. ss.,
| Norfolk, Va, gets the A. f. Of #
L. convention next year. Atlanta I
! was the unsuccessful contestant.
Yesterdays late proceedings on Page s.

Yesterday IS late proceedings on Page s. ].
Samuel Gompers was elected presi-
dent of the American Federation Of
! Labor today for the twenty fifth time
in the twenty-six years the Federation
has been in existence. There was no
opposing candidate. ~.
l. Endorsement for Gompers meant in
dorsement for his policy and the men
who had worked with him framing and
Executing it.; With the usual compli.f
mentary speeches. and motions the en-.
tire executive and administrative staff
was reelected by exclamation. = /,
The following are the officers Of the
American Federation Of Labor for the
coming year: NJ
Samuel Gompers Of Washington,,
president; James Duncan Of Quincy,
Mass, first vicepresident; j ohm Mitchell
Of indianapolis, second yicepresident;:
James o 'Connell Of Washington, third
vieepresident; Max. Morris Of Denver.
fourth vicepresident; D. A. Hayes offs
Philadelphia, fifth vicepresident; Dam
lei j. Keefel of Detroit, Mich, sixth:
vicepresident; William D.. Huber {; of !,
indianapolis. seventh vicepresident;
Joseph F..Valentine- Of Gincinnati,
eighth vicepresident; John b.. 1ennqn,
ofx Bloomington, En-, treasurer; Frank
John. q: Dempsey OF Seranton Pa.,
and W.; T.; :sKlapleski. of indiana polis
were elected fraternal delegates to The
British trades union congress.
Robert S. ,Maloney Of Lawrence,
Mass, was chosen for. the same miss.
! sion to the Dominion of Canada trades
union congress. homass van sIaear Of /,
for this office, but withdrew his name
before a vote was taken.
s- Platform Adopted.
| Second in importance only to the.
election was the action taken on the
proposed declaration of principles
drawn upstfor the federation by the
/ resolutions committee. These were in
dorsed after two amendments offered
by ID Delegate Andrew Furuseth relative
to- Involuntary servitude and the FIJI
tiative and referendum had been incor-
porated. The declaration is as follows:
1 'The aims, desires and aspirations
of trade unionists comprise all that is
necessary or possible to the well being
Of the human family and in pursuit OF
| accomplishment Of which we cheerfulIy
| accept and, in fact, desire all the assist
ance which can be given our movement
| by all the forces which stand for the
betterment Of mankind. In this posi-
| ton we are in close relation with other
reform bodies and with them agree
that not only should the burdens Of
worker has an undeniable right to en-
! JOY the full benefit Of all that he or
i she; produces. AS trade unionists we
stand for greater liberty, and are de-
termined SO to act that the future shall
be more eongenial to the whole human
family, and especially more bright and
ENJOYABLE to the men and:women bread
directly and indirectly represent.
2 - Covers Human Rae. -
"We uhesitatingly, announce that the
trade union movement herein repre-
sented is the most practical, safe and
legitimate channel thru which the work
ing men and women of North America
| dress for their wrongs, but by which
they can strengthen their economic po-
sition until it will place labor in full
possession of its inherent rights.
| H;We, unhesitatingly announce that the
Of our movement inquiry into the best
form OF government has been it's guild
ing motive, and will so continue while
there is q high moral desire to crafty,
or an injustice to correct. Our meet
| ings, local, national and international.
are now and always have been free to
the discussion, Of any legitimate eco
nomic or political question, but, on the
other hand, are as equally pronounced
against partizan politics, religious dis
cess has followed these meritorious con. !.
| illusions, we would be unfaithful to the
duty we owe to mankind to do other
| than strongly recommend a continuance
of the methods the inculcation of which
means the greatest amount of safety to
our movement, with the least degree Of
Demands Of Labor.
| In furtherance of our claim, namely
| that our principles comprise the fullest
and highest scope of human activity,
and from time to time will be enhanced
and advanced in accordance with. the
demands to, satisfy human needs and
! desires, we recommend the following as
partial statement at this time Of the
economic demands Of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor:
| Abolition of all forms Of involun-
tary servitude except as punishment for
| crime.
| - Free schools, free textbooks and
compulsory education.
| Unrelenting protest against the is
suance and abuse Of injunction process
in labor disputes. 49,
A work day of not more than eight S
hours in the twenty four hour day.
A strict recognition of not more
than eight hours day on all federal,
state or municipal work, and at NOT
less than the prevailing per diem wage
rate Of the class Of employment in the
vicinity where the work is performed.
Release from employment one day
in seven
The abolition of the contract sys.
TEN on public work.
!. The. municipal ownership Of pub
lie utilities - 81
The abolition of the sweatshop
system.
Sanitary inspection of factory,
workshop. mine and home.
:, Liability Of employers for injury
Ito body or loss Of life. ~ s. ~ 80
The Decentralization Of telegraph
and telephone. !. IS ss! S..