The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1908-01-04

good offices; or its authority, to pre-
vail upon the local bricklayers to de-
sist from work. 49,
From Shirt, Waist and Laundry
Workers Interna tional Union, urging
the recognition Of it's label when max
ing purchases, and stating that ARROW
Brand collars and, "Monarch"' and
"Cluett": shirts, also. Lion Brand"
shirts, collars and cuffs are unfair.
Accepted and placed on file.
From Stove Mounters and Steel
Range Workers., International Union,
calling attentions! to- the unfair attitude
of the Excelsior, Stove & Mfg. Co., Of
Quincy, Ill. The trademark of this
company's product is National Stoves
and Ranges A vindtctive concern,
whose hostility to organized labor is of
six years standing.
Accepted and placed on file.
From Montana Federation of Labor,
an appeal for aid ON behalf of certain
telephone Operators,
Ordered placed ION file for future ref
"Union", Versus anon Union" Shop.
Communication from Dwight E.
Woodbridge was read, stating that the
challenge to publicly debate the "open
shop question had been forwarded to
Mr.. Drew, but that he, woodbridge,
could say nothing Of Mr.. Drew's ideas
and intentions in, the matter. r.:
a.. Reports, Of Committees.
Delegate Blackwood, on behalf Of
special COMMITTEES heretofore appointed
on ship yard controversy, reported pro-
gress made: and asked for further time.
REQUEST. graHtsd: a. .| r. zz5 =s.. 81 >>s
49, :774 Special Reports ports. =
Delegate Henry Perrau1t reported
that the Cigarmakers' Union had voted
to extend. Its moral and financial sup
port to the cause Of organized labor in
the present struggle; and that the
Trade and Labor Assembly had signi-
fed its Willingness to do likewise.
Announcement received with great
applause. <.
Delegate Brennan Of Superior, en-
dorsed Delegate Perrault's report,
which gave occasion for another round
Motions and Resolutions.
On motion ofa;Delegate Perrault the
secretary was Instructed to deliver to
President Howley copies Of ali the
correspondence relative to the brick
layers attitude in present lockout.
On motion the secretary was in
structed to request W. I'M Prindle &
Co. to furnish the hall with lights of
sufficient power to enable the assembly
to transact business.
| On motion the assembly voted to en-
dorse request that L. B. Bernhard
be appointed meat. Inspector for the
city. - 80
=, i. Good and: Welfare.
George. B. HoWley, president of tho
Minnesota State Federation Of Labor,
and International organizer for the
American Federation of Labor, ad-
dressed the assembly on sundry phases
Of the present lockout.
Mr.. Howley outlined what arrange
ments had been perfected to finance the
present struggle, among other things
that $4,000 was, now available, and
that more would be forthcoming as
needed. He discussed the causes lead
ing to the lockout, and showed how
organized labor had exhausted every
reasonable effort; TO- avoid the conflict.
AS to the present status Of the trouble
Mr., Howley expressed himself as well
pleased with the situation. and pros
poets, and encouraged: the hope that
the local opponents of unionism would
ere long: see the. error Of their ways,
and the. folly Of injuring the indus
trial and commercial prosperity of the
city to- crafty the desire for revenge
Of such men as Van Gleave, Parry and
others Of that ilk. .,.,2t ). :-ss "
Mr.. Baker; of the Carpenters Union,
also. addressed ID { ', the assembly in his
usual felicitous and instructive style
After remarks by several local speak
ers the assembly adjourned. ~ .-..:..-