Evening star., 1907-10-30

given at the Savoy Hotel, Denver. by the
ladies Of the Why Club, with John Mitch
ell as the guest of honor. They were
anxious to pay their respects to the labor
leader who has done SO much to improve
the conditions of the miners throughout
the country and whose methods have
wrought for Industrial tranquility. Mr.
Mitchell. who was received with a rising
toast, spoke briefly and modestly of his
share In the industrial movement but
deprecated the idea of being "conserva-
tive labor leader" as indicated by the
Introductory speech Of the fair president
Mr. Mitchell is too candid a man to sail
under false colors anywhere. and so he
explained his position tersely. Il be-
lieve," he said las does every one, that
there is a conflict between the laboring
people and the employing class: but l 60
not believe that this conflict Is irrecon-
ciable. I find as result Of my ex-
perience that workmen and employers
and do adjust their differences with
out resort to strikes or lockouts."
In conclusion Mr.. Mitchell laid down
this broad general principle: Il think that
every one who loves our country should
feel some interest in this great complex
problem and that each person can con-
tribute In some degree toward its soIu-
ton. I think II we all tried to place our
selves In the other PERSONS place. If we
tried to view a problem with the other
mans eyes. 1t might prove very helpful
in arriving at the truth l believe in the
DlDllCal ln1unCtlOn. come. let us reason
together This policy is the one thing
above all others that has made the or
ganization of which l am president more
than successful"
No movement in recent years has made
such progress or holds out such promises
of good results as the Union Label
League. The first league was organized
in Denver and Its work has attracted at
tenton all over the United States. The
olin 1,a
over a year ago. and at this time en-
braces within Its membership all the
unions in the city which have a label.
When the league was first brought into
existence here. there were many who pre-
dicted conflict with the Trades Assembly
However the opposite has been the case,
and all of the unions in the league are re-
ceiving benefits which could only come
from a close alliance and the cooperation
of label organizations.
An international league has been started
with seven locals. Denver. Col, is No l; ;
Pueblo. Col. No. Q: Salt Lake. Utah, No.
E3; Winnipeg, Man, No. 4; Kansas City,
No. 8; ST. Louis. No. 6. and Minneapolis,
being the youngest Is No. 7. These
leagues are now holding convention"
through correspondence. and plans are be-
ling considered for the enlargement of the
Reld. The Label League Is the originator
of the blue-cross button. which Is now so
generally worn by all union men and
women. ana OF WHICH tHOuSduOS are 10 De
seen on the streets of Minneapolis every
day.
Many cities are seeking Information in
regard to the working of the league. and
| 1t Is hoped that next spring will see the
international organization with at least
fifty locals enrolled. Label work is being
pushed in Minneapoli under the direction
Of the league. as never before. and 1t is
noticeable that the efforts are bringing
| the de5i ed results.
| At the last regular meeting Of the MIN
neapolis local. E. G Gustafson was placed
| in nomination for a place on the gener ii
executive board of the international
league The vote will be taken by refer
endum.
| w. l. Moody of Denver has been placed
| in nomination for international president,
and George Allen of the same place Is the
nominee for secre tary. The election Will
| be by referendum.