The Minneapolis journal., 1906-05-20

State Federation of Labor politics ls
attracting attention earlier than usual
this wear, the chief reaso: for which
is the fact that William E. Templeman,
president Of the state organization, will
not be a candidate for reelection.
Owing to the fact that Mr.. Templeman
has been appointed an organizer for
of which he is a member, in the Can
adian northwest, it becomes necessary
for him to drop out While he was
here and had control Of federation
affairs, Mr.. Templeman did some good
work, and was recognized as Just sucn
that body. It is regretted on all sides
that he is not again available.
Deacon Strong Candidate.
It is regarded as certain that there
will be a good field Of candidates for
the place. Minneapolis already has
man in the field in the person of &.
W. Deacon Of the Typographical union,
who will likely have the united support
of local delegates. Mr.: Deacon has
Gil, and has been actively connected
with the work in the state at large for
several years. In the absence of Presi-
dent Templeman, Mr.. Deacon has been
the acting head Of the federation, and
his colleagues are loud in their praise
OF MS work.
Mr.. Deacon has been resident Of
the twin cities for many years, and is
as we'll known in labor circles Of both
cities as any other man in the move
ment. He has been a delegate from
his union to the local trades assembly
for several years, and has always taken
prominent part in the work incidental
Since his removal to Minneapolis sew
er2l years ago he has been more than
ordinarily active in his labors, and it
can be truthfully stated that none in
the ranks has cone more consistent
and conscientious work in behalf of
labor than Mr.. Deacon. His Minne
apolis friends will strongly urge his
election to the chief office in the
federation, with chances strongly in
dicating success.
James is Well Known.
St. Paul is to have a candidate ir
the person of Charles E. James, who
has been prominent in the federation
for long time. Mr.. James is mem
Der of the Boot and Shoe Workers
union, and has been their twin city
business agent for several years. Il
his own organization he had held near
ly every office, and is at present
member Of the international executiv,
board. He was president of the St
Paul Trades Assembly for time an,
IS now serving as. secretary OF tina
body. For the last year he has beel
a member of the federation council
and was honored by being chosen it
secretary, in which capacity he ha
served to the satisfaction Of all. MI
James is not making an active canvas
for the place, but his friends are look
ing after his interests and it is re
garded as reasonably certain that h
will be found in the race when tn
finals are decided
First Vice President Garfield E. Mo-
rison Of Mankato, who has been on
of the most active federation worker
in recent years, is also mentioned fo
president.
William E. McEwen, secretary -treas
urer of the federation, was in Mime
apolis last week, and when asked
he would be a candidate for the offic
he now holds stated that he would Nj
McEwen has held the position of Sc,
retary-treasurer for number of year
and it is believed he will succeed hin
self if he enters the race in the al
preaching convention.