Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-26
LABOR NEWS

| 1rrImass Carrying out the re-
zsssa.&:.eaSSD Is4sa&s:..secsSssD quest of the American
Federation of Labor for
mass meetings to protest against the
recent supreme court decisions apply
ing laws to organized labor never in
tended to be SO applied and declaring
unconstitutional laws to the advantage
of the worker, the unions of Los An
geles held a meeting at the Labor
temple Monday evening.
Owing to the fleet festivities the at
tendance was not as large as was ex-
pected, but there was no lack Of en-
thusiasm.
The speakers were Organizer Terry
and President Huber of the Interna-
tional Brotherhood of Carpenters, who
ably voiced the opinions and feelings
of those present.
At the conclusion of the speaking
| resolutions were adopted urging that
every effort be resorted to to secure
the amendment of the Sherman anti
trust law and the passage of Pearre
house bill No. "a, setting forth the in
justice of the former law under the re-
cent supreme court decisions and stat
ing reasons for the enactment of the
latter measure.
Many other requests were made in
the resolutions, aimed to secure fairer
treatment for organized labor at the
HanuS OF courts ana legislatures.
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Carpenters local No. 1853 was consid-
erably enlarged by the attendance of
many members of other carpenters
locals a, the meeting Tuesday evening.
1t was a proud occasion for the MEM
bers of the brotherhood of his vicinity
on account of the presence of Interna-
tional President William Huber 1t was
the first visit of the head man to Los
IN fhara no NY
wishes expressed that it may not be
his last.
After disposing of the opening pre-
liminaries President Anderson called
Stanley B. Wilson, who had been in
vited to say few words. He was fol-
lowed by Organizer M. c. Hughes, who
has been in the local field for several
months in behalf of the International
brotherhood. Brother Hughes deliFered
most stirring and convincing address.
The expressions of enthusiasm that
followed President Andersons intro
duction of International President
Huber attested the high esteem in
which that official is held by his local
constituents. His reviewal of the
growth of the brotherhood and his
statement that the organization had,
in spite of the depressed times, in
creased to the extent of over 1000 in
membership during the past year and a
half brought forth storm of APP
plause. He urged the wisdom of unity
of action and consideration for the
or inions of others. Referring to the
recent supreme court decisions affect
ing labor, he advised political action
along the lines suggested by the Amer
lean Federation of Labor STAND by
your friends he said, "is the wise
political policy for organized labor to
pursue" Mr.. Huber is a pleasing and
convincing speaker. His speech will
not soon be forgotten by those who
heard it.
President Huber of the Brotherhood
of Carpenters, who has been in Los
Angeles since last Sunday, left for San
Francisco Thursday, accompanied by
Organizers Gray and Hughes, to be
present at the dedication of the new
Labor temple in that city.
Machinists local No. 81 IS making
splendid progress in the way of taking
in new members almost every meeting
night. This is due to their having