New-York tribune., 1906-11-25
GOMPERS AGAIN CHOSEN.
Reelection by Federation of Labor
an Endorsement of His Poicu.

Minneapolis Nov. 24.-Samuel Gonlpers was re-
elected to-day president .of the American Fedora
ton Of Labor for the twenty-ffth time in the
twenty-six years the federation has in exist
ence- There was opposing candidate. Indorse-
ment OF Mr.. Gompers meant Endorsement of his
policy of political activity and Of the men who
had worked with him framing and executing II.
The entire executive and administrative staff
reelected by acclamation.
The declaration OF principles drawn up by the
resolutions committee indorsed after two
} amendments. This Is the declaration
The aims, desires and aspirations Of trade union
or accomplishment OF which cheerfuuy accept
!or the betterrgenf Of .njtin nix ND In +hs nosi6n we
are II close relation with other reform bodies and
with them agree that not only should the burdens
undeniabe right to enjoy the full benefit OF all
@ tnat ne e or she produces AS trade unionists we
act that the future shall be more congenial 10 the
and eniovaIle 10 he men men and Women bread ID
neTs OF North America whom we directly and indi-
We unhesitatngIy announce that the trade union
movement herein represented is the most practcal
working men and women of North America should
but by which they can strengthen their economic
position until it will place labor in full possession
We declare that since the inception OF move
nleut inquiry into the best form Of government has
been it's guiding motive and will so continue; Our
meetings. local. national and international. are
OF legitimate economic political questions,
and pronounced against partisan politics. re-
Hstous dissensions or race prejudices.
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 de-
mands 70 SATISFY human needs ana desires, We
recommend the following as a partial statement at
this time OF the economic demands OF the Amer
lean Federation OF Labor:
Free schools, free textbooks and compulsory edu-
cation.
Abolition Of all forms Of Involuntary servitude,
n RlPnri
abuse of injunction process IN labor disputes.
a workday of not more than eight hours IN the
twenty-four hour day
a strict recognition Of not over eight hours day
on all federal, municipal work, and at not
less than the prevailing per diem rate Of class
of employment n the vicinity where the work IS
Release from employment one day in seven.
The abolition OF the contract system on public
work
The municipal ownership OF public utilities.
The abolition OF the sweatshop system.
Sanitary inspection of factory, workshop mine
and home.
liability of employers for injury to body loss
The nationalist ton of telegraph and telephone.
The passage of anti-chiId labor laws in states
where they do not exist and rigid defence of them
where they have been enacted into law.
Woman Suffrage, cO-enual with man suffrage
Initiative, referendum. imperative mandate and
right of recall
Suitable and plentiful Fairgrounds for children in
Continued agitation for the public bath system in
Qualifications in permits TO build of all cities and
towns that there shall be bathrooms and bathroom
attachments in al houses or apartments used for
habitation.
We favor a system Of finance whereby money
shall be issued exclusively by the government, with
such regulations and restrictions will protect it
| from manipulation by the banking interests for
their private gain