The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-19
STATE A. F. |. BRANCH
ADOPTS RESOLUTIONS

At the afternoon session OF the state
branch, A. +. of L., with President Hohler
in the chair, warm discussion which
took on distinctly political turn was
held and the representatives who acted
In the last session OF the legislar-~< in
any way hostile to the welfare of orghniz-
ed labor. as viewed by the delegates to the
convention, were severely scored, and oc-
casioned the unanimous adoption OF the
resolution condemning Stephen o. Met
calf Representatives Smith of harrington,
Anthony of Portsmouth. Taylor of Mar
ragansett, Caswell OF jamestown and Lit
tlefield of Block Island. One favoring the
position taken by Representatives Burdick
of Newport, Kearney of Providence and
Kelley OF Woonsocket was then put and
passed without a dissenting vote.
Resolutions were adopted as follows:
Resolved, That this body condemn the
action of the Old Home Week printing
Week printing among the local unfair
shops and sending out of town to noto-
riously unfair concerns the work these
local unfair shops could not handle. dis
eliminating against the local union shops,
who had solicited the work. Surely
great encouragement to home industry,
for which purpose the Old Home Week
celebration was planned, and for which
purpose a large amount of money was
subscribed
Resolved. That the Rhode Island state
branch of the American Federation of
Labor heartily congratulates the Interna-
tional Typographical union upon its mag
nlficent victory In establishing the s-hour
day and union shop in its jurisdiction in
the printing trades. A signal triumph Tor
union labor has been won, and new
milestone on the road of progress passed
The International Typographical union de-
monstrates that the Citizens Alliance and
Manufacturers association are powerless
to crush union labor.
INDORSES TYPOS.
Resolved, That the Rhode Island state
branch of the American Federation of La
Dor pledges to Providence Typographical
union its hearty support In continuing 10
ultimate victory its magnificent battle Tor
the S-hour day and the union shop.
ITO the men who have stood fast for
principle through 20 months strike the
Rhode Island Federation sends Its heartl-
est commendation.
Resolved, That subordinate unions be
requested to assist Providence Typograph-
lcal Union in its efforts to boom the union
label.
CENSURES WILLAND.
Resolved, That the Rhode Island state
Branch of the American Federation OF
Labor condemn the activity of John +.
Wiiland In the labor movement and his
utterances in the public press. Said John
r. Willard, although not member of any
labor organization In the state. repeated
W misrepresents himself as participant
In general labor movements and from this
vantage point uses his position to the det-
riment of labor Subordinate unions and
federated bodies subordinate to the Rhode
Island state Branch are requested to avoid
counsel with said Wiland. His motives
are concealed and interest Is not apparent.
His position upon several important ques-
l. a Fa
not In accordance with labor's best inter-
est and that his expressed opinions are
guided by parties and persons who use
said Willard as a mask to conceal their
own subterfuges.
ENLISTED BANDS.
Whereas. The American Federation OF
Musicians Is exerting Its utmost endeavors
TO so9urel egislatlon by the congress of
the United States that will prohibit the
competition Of b, nds and members there
OF enlisted In the service Of the national
government with civilian musicians, there
fore. he 10
Resolved That the secretary of the
Rhode Island Federation OF Labor is
hereby instructed TO communicate with
the members OF congress from this state.
requesting their support for the purpose
Of securing the passage Of bills that will
prevent such unjust competition; and be II
further
zatlons affiliated with the Rhode Island
State Federation OF Labor who are also
members OF secret fraternal or other or
ganizations are requested 20 urge upon
those In authority and tho membership I'm
general Of any OF tho above secret. fra
ternal or other organizations against the
employing OF enlisted bands.
Resolved. That the label committee
should interview the managers OF depart
nent stores relative to handling union
label goods and turn n report over 20 the
executive committee OF the Federation
who shall In turn notify the different lo-
calls affiliated with the Federation. where
their members can procure union label
goods
OFFICERS CHOSEN.
The election OF officers resulted as foi- |
lows. President. A. T.. Hoher: first vice.
president. y. r. Hawkins second vice
president T. r. Gamble; third vice-presi- |
Dent. j. j. McGrath; secretary and treas
urer. NJ n. Pasquale; state organizer, |
]. L. WeisA The legislative committee |