The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-30
THE MINNEAPOLIS JOURNAL

ton, His selection by the convention
meets with popular approval here. The I
other delegates are Henry Cook, Cincin-
natl; Leonard Funk. Spokane, Wash;
James Kirby, Chicago; and w. Il.
sMeacham, Memphis, Tenn. The. con- /
y vent 10Y will meet in Norfolk, Va in
Perhaps the most important. step tax,
approval Of the suggestion Of Secre-
tary Frank Duffy, in his annual report,
that a permanent location for headquar-
tiers be secured in Indianapolis: Two
propositions were submitted by, Mr..
at cost Of $l50,000 and the other for
the expenditure Of $4,000 for the pqr-
chase Of building in the heart OF In
dianapolis, the same to be remodeled at
an additional expense After we;lghl 5a
cided dc on the latter proposition, and the
officers will take steps to acquire the
building and begin the work OF over
hauling the property as soon as practl-
cable. H.
Against the Japs.
One Of the coast delegates introduced
resolution calling upon the convention
migration of Japanese to the United
States. The delegate in question
| claimed that they were undesirable resi-
dents, and that in California they We're
driving out both the whites and the
Chinese. The resolution was adopted
and President Huber was instructed to
take tai the t m "a up with the proper OF
Other resolutions introduced asked
the convention to 90 on record as favor
ing government ownership OF pub
lie utilities Opposing fSn gGeepai%e9t
Of the iudiciafy, the claim being.
made that capital is favored when
a case comes before the judges
resolutions having for their purpose
changes in the constitution and by
| laws which interest only the delegates
and membership.
In connection with the goyernm ent
| ownership resolution was clause Ia.
yoring an equalization Of salaries OF
public officials and compulsory arbi-
tration. When put to vote, the reso-
luton was declared lost, but the whole
strongly that later on it was decided
to recommit it to the proper committee
for presentation later.
Huber's Head May Fall. ri.
It develops that there viii be some ne
President William D. Huber. New
York is the leader in this opposition;
Charges were made against, Presldent
violation Of certain sections Of the con,
stitution involving the suspension OF
members Of the New York local and the
expenditure of money at the time OF
the recent building trade troubles IN
New York city. The charges stirred :ulT
much discussion which was tlnged WIFI
acrimony and bitterness, and some hot
shots were exchanged by delegates OF
both sides. Later the charges were
withdrawn and President Huber anC
MI, Burns were exonerated by the con
vention.
President Huber has always stood
we'll in this part Of his jurisdiction, bu
local men say there is q chance that. n
may be defeated at the coming election
Compete for Convention.
A determined effort is being made b,
the western delegates to secure IN
They feel that they are entitled to tn
particulariy Interested. They say tha
-. their delegates spend from $500 to $50
to make the trip east to each annua
convention, and make the further pie
that centrally situated city W0u l
there is some real merit in their, COZ
tentions is recognized by all, and tn
chances at this writing seem to favo
i the selection Of at least a middle Yves
city. Minneapolis and st. Paul, it
understood, would take the next NEE
ing.
The union fair. which has been j
progress during the convention, IS sal
gates are getting pointers for the, go
templated American Federation off, ii
Dor union exhibit to be held here
II November. @-