The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-10-28

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One Of the men who called on Presi-
dent Roosevelt recently gave assurance
that John Mitchell is not for Bryan, as
intimated in telegram alleged to be
from him published in the last two
days. lie declared on authority, said
to he that of Mr. Mitchell himself, that
the noted labor leader did not write
any telegram putting himself In the
Bryan column. The telegram Is said
to be n fabrication.
James Duncan. first vice-president or
the American Federation Of Labor. next
in authority to GOmpers and man OF
great influence In the organization. has
written q letter to Willis Moore, chief
of the weather bureau, pointedly an
tagonizing the attitude Of Mr.. Gompers
and asserting that each individual
should be allowed to vote without pres
sure from any one.
Daniel keefe, sixth vice-president OF
the federation and president OF the
Longshoremen's union. Is out for Taft
and working hard for him. Keefe ad-
vises labor people to vote for Taft. Thus
three Of the six vice-presidents under
Mr. Gompers are either supporting
Taft or are opposing any plan that will
place the organisation n body against
the Republican nominee. Mr.. keefe
said recently:
Bryan has not been Endorsed for
president by the executive council OF
the American Federation Of Labor.
Neither has any one the right to criti-
else q union man for voting for any
other candidate for president. In fact
I will vote for Taft"
Taft's True Attitude Unidentified.
The Labor World Of Pittsburg says:
Every day 1t is becoming more and
more apparent that the more the labor
record Of Judge Taft ID discussed the
more does the fact shine forth that he
is a real friend Of labor. The truth
has always been recognized by the in
telligent and fair minded trade union
leaders and officials, many Of whom
have the courage to stand boldly out
and declare themselves to this eject
despite the fact that undue pressure Is
being exercised to subdue such declara-
ton"
The United Mine Workers Of Amer
lea. the strongest organization numer-
ically in the country. will not be bound
by the political program Of the Amer
lean Federation OF Labor, to support
Bryan and the Democratic platform.
In an official circular issued by T. L.
Lewis, international president of the
union, to the 100000 members, he says
the membership has intelligence enough
to know how to vote without any ad-
vice from him and he will do nothing
to influence their political preferences
In any way.
"Psblis Beggar'' story Confirmed.
A campaign sensation was sprung at
Wheeling. West Virginia. at Repub-
lican rally when Honorable N. NJ. Gar
land of Pittsburg. former president Of
the Amalsamated Association. declared
he was present when william Jennings
Bryan stigmatizsd union labor leaders
as "beggars" and labor unions as ''Ruis-
ances" in 1893, when the Ways and
Means Committee Of the National
House Of Representatives was cOnsid-
ering the original Wilson tariff bill.
william r. Farley. Of Alaba ma. FOR
the last ten years a member Of the ex-
ecutive board Of the United Mine Work
ers, has come out with the statement
that it was the duty Of laboring men
to vote for Taft and Sherman. His
stand 10 a practical reputation Of the
leadership of Samuel Gompers. and ad-
ditional evidence that the attempt Of
Gompers to deliver" the labor vote to
Bryan is q dismal failure.
Among the well-knOwn trade union
lists Of Pennsylvania Is George W.
Boyd of the Structural Ironworkers
Union. He is fearless in the declara-
ton Of his opinion and is always guild
ed by what he absolutely believes to be
the truth. He is q believer in w. H.
Taft as q friend Of labor.
Prominent Chieasoan Deass Cenpers
In the Piano. Organ and Musical In
.trument Workers Official Journal
Charles Dold. the editor. who was for
merly president of the Chicago Fedora
ton of Labor. bitterly assails Samuel
Gompers for his effort to deliver the
union labor vote in this campaign. He
criticizes in particular circular issued
by the executive council Of the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor. asking the
wage-earners to contribute to the Dem
ocratic campaign fund. Two quotations
from the editorial are sufficient to show
what is thought Of Gompers' effort:
I'VE have searched diligently for
some nc, or deed or ths DemocEatis
party justifying labors support but
have been unable to dad one.
The most Aeplorable working cen
dition in the United States. the lowest
wages. the greatest illiteracy. are all to
Be found there under the Democratic
regime Of the Solid South And the
Solid South controls the Democratic
party"
On behalf Of the International Broth
erhood Of Painters, Decorators and
Paper Hangers q statement has been IS
sued, saying = man 10 known By the
company - keeps, and Mr.. Bryan has
publicly sheseD 70 amQcA1D 6W11lS