Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-19
RANKS OF LABOR
TO Be AUGMENTED
Measures Devised by Executive
Council, A. F. of l.
FORCES TO BE RECRUITED
All Funds of Federation Available for
Movement.
CALL TO AFFILIATED UNIONS
Controversies Between Organizations
in Various Parts Of the Country
Passed Upon.
FORCES TO BE RECRUITED
ALL TO AFFILIATED UNIONS


Dor was opened at the headquarters of that
organization, 425 G street northwest, at 10
o'clock this forenoon. One of the most i'm
portant matters considered was PROPOSE
ton to recruit the ranks Of organized labor
to a maximum figure at once. President
Samuel Gompers was authorized by the
council to appoint organizers for the Amer
lean Federation Of Labor. in order to
strengthen the labor movement through
out the country. To do this successfully he
was also to make the necessary expendi-
lures ito the full sum of the funds Of the
federation"
To further add to the forces of organ
lied labor Mr.. Gompers was also author
lied to notify the many affiliated unions
throughout the country to begin an act
I've season Of recruiting their ranks. This
action Is believed to have an important
bearing on the pending fight the labor or
CARNATIONS are going to make in the held
of politics.
The representatives Of the Boston news
boys, who had fight on their hands
with the organization of Transfers re-
garding Canada news points. won out be-
fore the council. 1t was decided that the
wholesaling and retailing of newspapers
at Canada points is comprehended in the
charter granted the Newsboys' Protective
Union.
Effort to Affiliate.
The Flint Glass Workers Association
which three years ago withdrew from the
American Federation of Labor because of
a jurisdictional dispute 1t had with the
Glass Bottle Blowers Association Of Amer
ica has made an effort to reaffiliate with
the federation. The decision Of the coun-
Gil was that the association Of bottle blow
ers has Jurisdiction over all glass bottle
workers. and that in order to avoid further
conflict the flint glass workers should con-
fine themselves to that decision.
A dispute between the Double Drum
Holsters Union and the Central Federated
Union Of New York city was referred to
President Gompers to endeavor to arrange
for conference and bring about an ad-
justment of the difficulty.
The council decided to notify the United
Trades Council and Labor Council Of Buff
falo. N. Y, that it had been in error in
issuing charter to the woodworking mill
been suspended from membership by the
Brotherhood of Carpenters because, it was
alleged, they had failed to fulfill their
obligations to that body. The central body
right to issue charters to affiliated bodies,
and further that the millwrights will be de-
MED admission to the central body until It
again afhliates with its international asso-
ciation.
The pilots ofthe great lakes will be ad-
vised that it is unwise to continue two at
fliations-with the pilots. association and
the longshoremen. 1t is desired to have all
pilots in one grand association.
Report on Representation.
At the session of the executive council
yesterday afternoon the labor representa-
ton committee made its report as to the
political work of the American Federation
Of Labor. 1t says:
''At the last meeting Of the executive
council, carrying out the policies outlined
In labOr's bill Of grievances, we selected
committee for the purpose Of carrying the
campaign set forth into effect, and your
committee respectfully reports as follows:
1.-The labor representation committee has
had a large number of sessions, meeting
sometimes three times a week and oftener.
We decided that inasmuch as Representa-
tive Charles e. Littlefeld one of labors
most conspicuous opponents in Congress,
was a candidate for reelection in the sec
ond district of Maine. and that the election
there occurred nearly two months earlier
than the general election throughout the
country for congressman, that President
Gompers proceed at the earliest date pos
sible to that district and endeavor to en-
compass Mr.. Littlefeld's defeat. We also
decided to request number Of the officers
of international unions to either go them
selves or send representatives in their dis
trict to cooperate in the effort; also that
some of the general organizers be directed
to assist Since his return President Com
pers has written for the American Fedora
ZIONIST the story of that campaign, and we
incorporate 1t herein as part Of our report.
Had but Small Margin.
ut Is true that Mr.. Littlefield has been
re-eiected. but by so small a margin as
compared to his previous election that it
has indeed been great moral victory and
one which will have a salutary influence.
tEn nino Q1a hflt
also upon labor's standing before Congress
In the future. In passing, 1t may be well
to say that in a former election Mr.. Lit
tlefield ran immensely ahead Of the other
and also far in advance Of the head of
the state ticket. 1t Is also matter to be
noted that our fellow-workers in Maine
faithfully carried on the campaign as out
lined by the executive council.
I'VE issued number of ieaflets bearing
upon the Maine campaign, and there Is
now being printed text book for the gen
eraI campaign. 1t has been largely pre-
pared by Organizer Thomas r. Tracy ana
revised by the undersigned.
$50 far as funds received in response to
our appeal authorized by you for the cam
paign is concerned. we peg TO say tnaI
the amounts have fallen somewhat peioW
what we anticipated.
Another Appeal Authorized.
I'VE, therefore, recommend that the
executive council autnoTiZc dHolhci dPPCo1
to be issued for funds.
I'VE recommend that representatives OF
AFFILIATED organizations give their active
cooperation in the coming campaign and
accept assignments to deliver addresses
and participate in contests to carry out
labor's plan Of campaign.
1--WE recommend that at the conclusion
Of the campaign a full and final report, so
far as possible be made by the labor rep
resentation committee TO the executive
council, and that the same be incorporated
| as part of the report of the executive coun-
| ell to the Minneapolis convention.
I've further recommend that at the
| close of the campaign a final report OF re-
ceipts and expenditures be printed and
mailed to all affiliated internationals, CEN
| trail bodies state declarations. directly anil
| lated locals the labor press and organizers.
and that there be printed thereon that any
person interested and DESTROYS OF obtain
| Ing a copy may receive the same upon
writing for it. inclosIng postage.
New York and Chicago.
1--WE also decided to request President
| Gompers to visit New York and Chicago
| as soon possible, for the purpose OF
| bringing about unity of action in those
cities upon labor's plan Of campaign.
I'VE have every reason to report that
| the campaign. SO far, has been encourag-
ing in the greatest possible degree anC