The Meeker herald., 1908-01-18

universal Suffrage Tor Hungary. MOr0
than 10000 trade uaionists marched
through the boulevards to the stadt.
waldchen park, where . meeting was
held. When the president Of the lower
house. Herr Justh. entered the build.
ing deputation of workmen present
ed him with petition which set forth
that the house had displayed lack OF
understanding. In reply he denied any
oversight on the part Of parliament
present Hungarian ministry would
solve the problem Of electoral reform
without outside pressure.
Milan. Italy.-Work in all the fac
tories here has ceased and trafic on
the street railways has stopped as a
result Of the general strike declared,
due to the encounter between 3 mob
of striking gas workers and body
| of strike breakers, in which the car
bineers interfered and fired on the
mob. All the public buildings and
railroad stations, as well as the shops,
are guarded by troops. The executive
strike committee. In spite Of the
clamor raised by the strikers, has de-
clared against general strike
throughout Italy.
| Washington.-To provide the large
amount Of labor necessary ON the Pa
cifc coast to repair the battle ship
feet when 1t reaches California next
year, the navy department 10 consider
ing proposition which undoubtedly
will cause great stir among the labor
unions on the coast. This is to in
duce eastern laborers to 60 there by
| giving them and their families free
transportation. provided they contract
to remain In the government service
q certain time.
| Washington-The division of in.
formation of the Bureau OF Immigra-
ton. of which T. " Powderly is the
men and women travel upon steam
ships and mingle with incoming aliens
for the purpose of informing them OF
labor conditions in this country and
what they may expect upon arrival
here. Through these agents, too, It
ia expected to discover attempted vio-
lations of the alien contract labor
law.
| .Wilkesbarre.-A number of anthra-
cite mine workers. now that President
John Mitchell 10 not to be = candi-
date for reelection. are inclined to t.
vor the formation of the anthracite
workers into separate union head
ed by President T. D. Nichols Of
Scranton. They believe that such an
Organization, closely anliated Of
course with the United Mine Workers
Of America. would result in larger
membership in this region.
| Chicago-The automobile has In
vaded a new field. 1t will be used
hereafter in the direction Of at least
one labor movement. The Sewer Dig
gers and Tunnel Miners union pre-
scented its president and business
agent, Joseph D'Andrea, motor car
which he will use In making the
rounds of the union workers. Dan
drea had found 1t dificult to cover
all the territory required on foot and
In street cars.
Chicago.-With Sylvester J. Small
deposed from his position Of president
Of the Commercial Telegraphers'
Union Of America. with the direction
Of the strike In the hands Of his GUST
tiers (the national executive commit
tee), and with Frank Likes Of Chicago
appointed to NIL the vacancy ON the
board, Chicago became the war center
of the telegraphers' strike.
London.-The trade union Of gar.
ment workers and N listers employing
trade union labor in England have fa.
vorably considered the suggestion to
fight the sweating system by union
label to be amxed to all garments
made under fair conditions.
Cincinnati, Ohio.-A demand for an
eight-hour day and 20 per cent. in.
crease In wages was decided on by the
Metal Polishers. Buffers, Platers, Brass
holders and Brass and Silver Work.
ers' union at their annual convention
here.
Chicago.-The International Broth
in existence only four years, has
spread over the United States and
Canada and has An aggregate member.
ship of over 125.00O.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES state branch
A. F. of L. executive board, recently
, decided that legislation to limit OF de
/ fine the power of courts in Injunction
/ cases is to be the effort of organized
labor In the state.
, La Sale. Ill.-John Mitchell, presi
dent of the United Mine Workers Of
> America, was operated on for appen
dicitis. The operation was eminently
successful.
London. The Shop Assistants
, union of Sydney. Australia, has re
solved that steps be taken to join
with kindred societies in other states
with the object Of establishing a fed
: Grafton Of shop assistants.
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