The San Francisco call., 1906-08-16

"-0 --@'S PiONeo unlrlendly TO organ
zed labor is the principal topic of con
rersation and discussion in labor cir
les ia this city Just now Many Of the
4 'cal unions have already agreed to
tsslE the donation asked by Gompers
and many others will vote on the cues
iion within a few DAYS. The fund
which the American Federation of
Labor is raising is gigantic. It is esti-
mated that almost s2.0O0,OO0 will be
collected TO be used solely in further
lng the political plans f the trades
unions OF the country. Under these
conditions the feeling of local labor
leaders on the subject is particularly
timely. The interviews which follow
express the feeling that seems to be
almost unanimous in this city. p H
Mccarthy. president of the State Build
ing Trades Council:
Regarding the IS assessment levied
by the American Federation OF Labor
on It's affiliated unions constituting
ne slnews Of war with which the
le9 ra5lon intends TO prosecute the
nght during the coming campaign in
ceIense OF those who may seek Office
ana VINO are willing il elected to deal
1SIrty' with organized labor, I believe
ElSl not only every union affiliated
with. the American FederaRon of La
eor[ put the thousands Of individual
f1lembeFs amlated with those unions
should be more than pleased to assist
20 tire extent Of S5 each. BY such ac-
t1Oa. on their part they could dissent
nate that chain Of thought and senti-
mehl necessary TO arouse the people
throughout the country TO the absolute
necessity OF sending men to the halls
eL congress 10 participate IN the franz
-nE OF laws which would bring the
greatest good TO the greatest number
as wei as support in a practical way
Inc hopes ana aspirations Of the plain
r9le That the day is not far dis
lnat the miAions who are deeply
-&r5 sincerely concerned in a work Of
US KIND VIII come Voluntarily 10 the
assistance OF the practical end of IL. as
indicated by the American Federation
u Labor IN this instance, is my sincere
George B. Benham, former president
Of the Labor Council and member of
Printing .Pressmen's Union No. p:
other interests place only their own
rePrese natives in high political places,
and until labor's interests are similar
chain OF legislation, ant2gonism and
Z pltnIsh hments in elections. Locking the
harn door after the horse has been
Purloined is no better theory for the
q Is Tor the preservation or horsehesh.
Max T. LIGHT. international first vice
president of-Ehe Retail Clerks Protec-
tive Association
I.heartilv indorse the sentiments eX-
pressed bv samuel C2omDers president
Of the American Federation of Labor,
urging the laborlng man 70 take up the
issue 81 poIucS as means 70 deIend
--an. whose only desire is TO do good
-or himself and not 10 assist the cause
- labor II the union men desire TO
have -leir conditions correctly brought
before our country then let them stand
side by side and elect only those who
have been taught 10 consider the cause
Cf the struggling masses for relief from
unjust avs. l am also In favor of the
assessment suggested by Mr. Gompers,
IS much publicity is necessary TO bring
about better treatment Of the working
people by their representatives in Con-
gress.
James H. Bowling, secretary treas
Urer Of the state Federation of Labor:
a heartily indorse the action of the
- erican Federation Of Labor in re-
Q.ssling all labor organizations anG
laboring men 20 make cash donations
% the federation for the purpose OF
carrying on a political campaign which
WlH elect Congressman who will deal
fairly with organized labor. / further
personally believe that every union
should take an active part in the COM
ing campaign-not only in the Con-
EreSsiohal but in the State and mu-
ricipal elections as 'well-and see that
union men or friends Of the laboring
interests are elected 70 once
Joseph r. Belly, secretary Of the
Journeymen BARRIERS Union No 14s:
BY an means labor unions should go
INTO politics. II viii be an easy task
for organized labor TO build up an i'm
mense political party. It has been
demonstrated in the history of trades
uui0nism that organization is the
greatest weapon the workingman has.
way IN politics. Not until organized
la k0r elects men from its own ranks
iarT lee Ieeisiation- on This is the time Tor
an unions 70 unite and show their
strength after the plans laid out by
samuel G5oQpers. There Is no qeaFtSe g,s tta
ranks of union labor ] also believe IN
electing Senators by the direct vote or
the people
Theodore Johnson, secretary of Wait
ers Union No. 30:
favor the plan. outlined by Samuel
EOmDers wherever no union labor party
EXISTS. In this city do not deem II
necessary for any action TO be taken,
as union men generally are politically
amliated with the local Union Labor
party. I furthermore consider that the
local Union Labor party wll work IN
organization proposed by Mr- Gompers.
Secretary William P. MeCabe Of the
Labor Council requested a two weeks
vacation at the last session OF the
council The reason for the request
became public yesterday when Mr. Nc
Cabe's friends received word of his
marriage TO Miss c. Smith, beautlfu u
and popular Native Daughter Of the
Golden West. The best wishes Of Mr.
McCabe's thousands Of stanch friends
among the labor unionists go with him
and his bride on their honeymoon,
which viii be spent in the southern
Part OF the State.
Sugar. workers Onion No lo,5ls has
signed q new wage schedule for one
year with the Western Sugar Refining
Company dating from August !. II
gives an increased wage and a lew
changes in the trade rules The new
agreement is satisfactory to both par
ties. The Sugar Workers Union has
won the esteem and confidence or It's
sister unions and is one Of the con-
servatlve locals Of the Labor Council
II Is only four years old, but has made
rapid strides in the labor world 1t mas
sent an organizer into various parts
of the State, where il has perfected or
ganizations 1t meets the hrst ana
third Tuesday nights and second sun
:. gay in each month.
y Three new members were admitted
~ the last meeting of Sheet Metal
Workers Union No. 27e- The union
win swell the Labor day parade and
present its full strength in line. Ine
marshal win be j. J. Doyle, and his