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United labor bulletin., 1911-08-17
THE THIRD DEGREE"
CONDEMNED IN COURT
Committee of United States Sem
ate Report on Administration
of Criminal Law.

Washington.-The Senate adopted
April 80, 1910, Senate resolution No.
1856, ito inquire into and report to the
Senate facts as to the alleged practice
of administering what is known as the
third degree ordeal, by officers or en-
ployes of the United States, for the pur-
pose of extortng from those charged
with crime statements and confessions,
and also as to any other practices tend
ing to prevent or impair the fair and iu-
dicial administration of the criminal
law"
This committee reported to the Senate
August t, 1911. The committee report
states referring to the police of the Dis
tr1ct OF Columbiaj in one instance a
policeman of the Metropolitan police
force was proved to have been guilty of
gross brutality inflicted on an innocent
citizen, in an attempt to arrest another
citizen. This officer was afterward con-
victed and discharged from the force"
In another part of the report it is stated
these examinations and Investigations
are carried on by all departments of the
government by detective agencies and by
the police forces in the different states
and municipalities. From the nature of
the case there is no witness to it except
the police officer conducting the examin-
alton and the prisoner himself, and from
the nature of the case, convincing evil
dence of brutality would be difficult to
obtain. Whatever may be the facts as
to the alleged administration of the So
called third degree by the police of
the states and cities, in the opinion of
the committee, the Congress of the
United States is lacking in authority TO
legislate concerning the alleged practice,
except when it is practiced by officers
or employees of the United States"
The committee report stated that the
Nv, rTr.N ..E Lr,,-r
one state to another, without giving them
an opportunity to be heard, should be
prevented by prohibiting extradition un-
til after the lapse of a certain number
of days, or by some other effective plan.
The concluding portion of the report is
strong in character and is as follows:
IF the court before whom the per-
son charged with crime is brought in
reality has no Jurisdiction and the per-
son is deprived of any opportunity to
test that question. by reason OF his hasty
transportation to- aud custody in, re-
mote part of the Uniteu ,a,~., ne mas,
to all intents and purposes, been kid
naped, and such person would seem to
have been deprived of his liberty with
out due process of law. We therefore
recommend to the consideration of Con-
gress, whether Congress cannot constitu-
tionally provide some remedy against
the possibility of injustice in the exc
cution OF extradition under clause of
section Of article of the Constitution
of the United States, either by providing
that the person so charged with crime
shall not be removed from the state from
which he is brought within a certain
number of days, thus affording him an
opportunity to test the validity of his
arrest and extradition in habeas corpus
proceedings. or in some other manner II
authority for such other exists"
United labor bulletin., 1911-08-17
LONDON DOCK STRIKE.

London.-The great dockers' strike in
London is in progress with large num-
ber of vessels tied up and docks piled
high with merchandise. Rumors are to
the effect that the railway trainmen will
join the strike. The contest is seriously
affecting the food supply of England.
London motor busses. owing to the
shortage OF gasoline, are unable to leave
the garages. The Board of Trade has
been unable to arrive at satisfactory
terms with the striking dock workers.
On the Thames $50 vessels are tied up
and every market is disorganized. There
is great restlessness among the trans
portation employees. created largely from
the tremendous increase in the cost Of
living. with no corresponding increase in
wages. The situation is tense.
United labor bulletin., 1911-08-17
SECOND CLASS MAIL.
Conference Held at Chicago Of Labor
Editors on July Perfected Bill
and Outlined Plan Of Campaign.

Chicago.-At the conference OF labor
editors held in this city a permanent
committee was appointed to obtain all
possible data concerning the difficulties
experienced by labor publications en-
tered as second class mail. as well as TO
oppose any increase in the present rates.
The conference approved the Dodd's
BIZ. so amended as TO provide that sub
scriptions collected by local secretaries,
or included in the contributions Of mem
bers or local unions to the funds OF ma
tional or international unions. n part of
which are applied to defray the cost of
publication and distribution OF the Off
cial magazine. shall be considered as in
diyidual subscriptions. The commission
which has under consideration the rails
ing of the secondclass rates is holding
sessions in New York and an arrange
ment was made by the conference to
have President Gompers, Matthew Woll
and w. ]. Adams appear before the com
mission. President Gompers and his
colleagues appeared before the commits
sion in New York on August 10. The
editors of nearly all of the official jour
nails were present at the conference and
a resolution was also adopted protesting
against the outrage committed against
the Mcnamara brothers and urging the
international organizations to communi
cate to their local unions the urgent
need for funds with which to conduct
the Mcnamara defense. A resolution
upon inflcting punishment upon the Of
ficars of the Federation was also adopt
cd. Arrangements were made for an
other conference to be held between the
officers and legislative committee Of the
A. f. OF l.. and other organizations, not
affiliated. before the opening OF the
next session of Congress to arrange for
n program to secure the enactment of
the bill endorsed.
United labor bulletin., 1911-08-17
MEETING OF sEcRETARIAT.

Budapest,-The representatives of the
Federated Trade union movements of
nineteen different countries are in ses-
sion in this city. The British General
Federation OF Trade Unions is represent
ed by w A. Appleton and James
OGrady; while the American Federation
of Labor is represented by James Dun
can. At previous gatherings over 6,OOO.-
O00 of the worlds 100000 organized
and federated workers have been repre-
sented by delegates. While this conven-
tion represents close to 100000 OF the
many interesting proposals at the con
ference. one is brought forward by the
American Federation of Labor. calling
for the establishment of an international
federation of trade union organizations.
TO promote international action for Sc
curing improvements in the conditiosn
of the workers.
United labor bulletin., 1911-08-17
ASSOCIATED COUNCIL
ATTACKED AT SPRINGS
Building Trades Council Will
War Over the Adoption of
Resolution.

A resolution that will probably cause
a fight in the convention now in session
in the Springs was introduced by Dele
gate Brophy of the Denver Building
Trades Council. 1t is aimed at the new
association council, and directs the Off
GERS of the State Federation of Labor
to proceed against it. It follows:
ITO the Colorado State Federation of
Labor in Convention Assembled.
Greeting.
Whereas, The Building Trades Coun-
Gil of the city of Denver has up-builded
the conditions of the affiliated trades in
Denver and maintained them for the past
IL years. and
Whereas. The Contractors associa-
tionn, Merchants & Manufacturers as
sociation and the Citizens Alliance,
through a bitter warfare have failed to
destroy the Building Trades Council
'fr m without, it is the honest conviction,
are attempting to destroy it from with
in, and
Whereas. The aforesaid enemies of
organized labor are believed to have fos-
tered the new scheme OF an independent
Building Trades Council by the making
of false and impossible suggestions or
promises, by some means unknown. A
great get-together movement was
launched, an Independent Building
proven nothing more than a check on
the advancement of all trades unionists
in the city of Denver, and
Whereas, The total result was TO di-
vide and spike the guns, to damp the
powder. to prevent anythink like a
capable resistance. should long and
stubborn battle ensue to protect our
hours of labor, ETC., and
Whereas There - no city in the -coun-
try. that has suffered more from down
right demagogy than Denver, and for
some unaccountable reason the labor at
mosphere of Denver seems to agree with
the professional demagog; be it
Resolved, That the State Federation
of Labor in convention assembled re-af-
firm our loyalty and pledge our support
TO the officially chartered bona-fide
Building Trades Council of the city and
county of Denver. Colorado; and be it
further
Resolved. That The 10th annual con
vention assembled instruct tnelr incom-
ing officers TO eNpend every effort 20
further the interests OF the officially
chartered by the A. F. OF l.. bona-fide
Building Trades Council of the city and
county of Denver. Colorado, that the
Building Trades Council may become as
thoroughly organized as in the past
These resolutions have been read and
adopted at regular meeting of the
Building Trades Council held on August
IL, 1871
United labor bulletin., 1911-08-17
RAILWAY MEN ACTIVE.

New Castle on Tyne.-The railway men
on the various systems in this country
are very much disturbed and big dem
onstration was organized in this city of
North Eastern Railway Workers. on
July 2S. to protest against the employ
ment OF non-union men. and special
complaint was raised against the nom
unionists reaping benefits OF trade
unionism and remaining outside of the
ranks OF organized labor. The big Hull
railway meeting also agreed that the
time had now arrived when every man
must be a member OF his own union
and pledged itself that when the date is
fixed no one would work after that date
with non-union men.
United labor bulletin., 1911-08-17
BAKERY WORKERS FIGHT.

washington.-The Bakery and Confec-
tionery Workers International Union is
involved in serious struggle against
what is termed the bread trust" al
though there are three large concerns
that are in the field. The trust is in
Producing the most modern labor-saving
machinery and have commenced the en-
ployment of children. In letter from
the Bakers International Union. II is
stated that members of the Bakers
Union are being displaced and that n
general warfare has been commenced
against the organization. The fight is
now centered in New York City ana the
bakers are making n splendid fight. The
bakers are asking. and their request
should be needed, that no bread.
no matter in what part of the country
should be purchased without It bearing
the union label The members of the
Bakers Union have always been excel
lent fighters and no doubt they will be
equal to the present emergency and pre-
serve their organization.
United labor bulletin., 1911-08-17

At this time Delegate Common protest
ed against the action of the Credentials
committee in not seating the delegate
elected from the Steamfitters Helpers.
Denver. The matter was referred to the
Grievance committee.
Chairman Crawford of the Special
committee appointed to investigate the
grievance of the Musicians against the
Spaulding house reported that the com
mittee had carried out its instructions.
and they had had an understanding with
the proprietor OF the Spaulding house
which was satisfactory TO the committee,
and recommended that the matter be
dropped. The recommendation of the
committee was adopted.
First Vice President Harry w. Fox
took the chair aud President McLennon
read his report which was referred 10
the Committee on Officers Reports.
Second Vice President ]. X. Radley as
sumed the chair during the reading, by
Secretary Hickey of the report of Vice
President Fox
Vice President Bessie Miller occupied
the chair during the report of Vice Pres
ident Radley.
Vice President Radley again took the
chair and called for the report of Third
Vice President W. W. Chandler, of Grand
Junction. which was given by Mr.. Chan
dler in a verbal report. The substance
of his report was that conditions were
better on the western slope in the vicin-
ity of Grand Junction and organized
labor had achieved some victories.
Vice President Chandler occupied the
chair during the reading by Assistant
Secretary Allen OF the reports of Fourth
Vice President Miller and Fifth NSce
President d. j. Van Brandt, which as
followed by Secretary w. T. Hickey TAX
ing the floor and reading his annual re
port.
All of the above reports were referred
to the Committee on Officers Reports.
A communication was read from the
miners incarcerated in the Denver
county Jail. urging action on the part Of
the convention that would give them
relief and prevent a recurrence in the
future This communication was re-
ferred to the Resolutions committee.
w. H. Leonard, bearing credentials
signed by Benjamin F. Perry. president,
and Charles A. Ahlstrom, secretary. rep
resenting the Colorado Anti-Injunction
League. appeared before the convention
and was granted the floor. Mr.. Leonard
made an earnest plea in behalf of the
miners. urging the convention to take
such steps as were possible to secure
their release, and citing the fact that his
organization. together with the Denver
Trades and Labor assembly. had taken
steps to withhold patronage from the
Northern Coal 4 Coke company. the
Denver Dry Goods company, the Struby-
United labor bulletin., 1911-08-17
TRADES ASSEMBLY
HAS GOOD MEETING
Gompers Coming Saturday..
Year Book Is Con-
demned.

The Denver Trades Assembly met at
the usual time Sunday, and was largely
attended. President DelIitt presided
during most of the session, vacatins the
chair to Vice President Conkle, with
Margaret Noonan filling the vice presi-
dents chair.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read and approved and several new
delegates obligated after the reading of
credentials.
Chairman French of the board of trus-
tees reported the securing of a new
pitcher and glasses for the assembly.
The board also announced the arrange
ments made for entertaining Samuel
Gompers on his arrival in Denver Sat
urday OF this week. He will be met at
the depot and escorted to his hotel
Sunday morning. If suitable to Mr.. Com
pers, he will be taken for drive
through the city. In the afternoon at 2
O'Clock he will speak at mass meeting
in Eagles hall. Further arrangements
will be made after his arrival in Denver.
He departs Monday for Salt Lake City.
The Finance committee made its re
port which was received and filed.
The resolution passed by the Label
League last week condemning the year
book was adopted by the assembly and
the delegates to the State Federation
convention ordered to present 1t there.
A resolution was also passed ordering
the discontinuance of unfair advertise
ments in The United Labor Bulletin,
while no ads were specified.
Judge Gavin was introduced by the
Committee on Publications and Lectures.
Mr.. Gavin spoke at length and told many
worthy stories to illustrate his points.
His ADDRESS was one of sympathy for the
downtrodden who appear in the justice
courts. and believe in the trades union
movement. He was roundly cheered.
The application for affiliation from the
international Association of Steamfit-
ters, which was laid over at the previous
meeting, was again laid over until after
the meeting OF the a. F.. OF l.. in Novem-
Der at Atlanta
The Labor day committee made a pro-
gressive report, which was received. The
committee reported that the majority of
organizations were in favor OF parading,
and the assembly decided to order a
parade and notify all organizations of
the action taken. The picnic will be
held at the Tuileries park.
Delegate Bryan reported for the Emer-
gency committee. He said that every
thing in the power OF the committee WIS
being lone and urged that all members
of organized labor do everything in their
power to accomplish the aims of the as
sembly
Delegate Stevenson made an urgent
plea in behalf of the Broommakers. The
assembly will make a special effort to
assist the Broommakers.
The session was OF great interest and
benefit to the delegates. deep interest
being taken in the meeting.
United labor bulletin., 1911-08-17
EIGHT-HOUR BILL.
II. r. 9o61, BY Hughes, of New Jersey,
Will Be Reported and Placed on
Calendar of House.

Washington.-What is commonly
known as the Hughes Eight-Hour Bill,
limiting the hours of daily service of
laborers and mechanics employed upon
work done for the United States, or for
any territory or for the District of Col
umbia, and for other purposes, has been
considered by the House Committee on
Labor, or which Congressman Wilson
(coal miner) is chairman. The chairman
has been instructed by the committee to
draft a favorable report on the bill and
report it to the House of Representa-
tives prior to its adjournment This
will place the Eight-hour bill endorsed
by the American Federation of Labor in
a strategic position on the calendar of
the House, and no doubt will be reached
early in the regular session which con-
venes in December. This bill has been
before numerous sessions of Congress,
but has always been kept in committee
until Congress died. Some amendments
were made to the present bill by the
committee which strengthened it.
United labor bulletin., 1911-08-17
MUST QUIT cHuRch OR UNIONS,

Grand Rapids, Mich.-The Christian
Reform denomination, having seventeen
churches and 5000 members, unani-
mously adopted the report of the COM
mittee of fourteen. which demands that
all members of the denomination must
resign from labor unions. This denom-
ination takes the position that the oath
required cannot be taken by a church
member. that the burial section OF the
ritual is not sufficiently religious and
that the organizations are not founded
on religion. This action by the Chris
tian Reformers affects zoo of the strik-
ing furniture workers in this city, 400
men in Chicago, 400 in Paterson, n. j.,
and about 800 in various other cities.
The church organization referred TO is
inconsequential ana its action is only an
instance of moderation.
United labor bulletin., 1911-08-17
MAcHINISTs WINNING.

New York The strike OF the ma
chinists in this city to establish the
eight-hour day is being successful. Aside
from the big printing press plant of Hoe
& Co., which has made an amicaole
agreement, another large firm employ
ing about 500 machinists has also made
settlement. Every indication points to
a complete victory for the machinists.
The eight-hour day has been granted on
the plan of shortening the hours gradu-
ally. it requiring something over a year
to reach the ultimate eight-hour working
day. but no reduction in wages follows
the reduction in hours
United labor bulletin., 1911-08-17
NEW MEXICO AND ARIZONA.

washington.-The Senate has passed
the Statehood Bill with amendments re-
quirlng that in the New Mexico case a
provision be submitted to the people of
that territory, whereby the constitution
can be more easily amended, and in the
case of Arizona. submitted to the peo-
pie the question OF the recall of judges.
If the Senate amendments stand, 1t will
be necessary for the people of these two
territories to submit t-these propositions
before the President issues his proclama-
tion declaring statehood, even should he
sign the Statehood Bill. which he is not
likely to do.
United labor bulletin., 1911-08-17
GRAND JURY IN COURT.
II Is Alleged That the Los Angeles
Grand Jury Is Remaining In Session
to Harass the McNamaras.

Los Angeles.-The attorneys for the
McNamaras have made strong allega-
tions against the members of the grand
jury before Judge Bordwell. Clarence
Darrow stated before the court that this
matter (referring to the Mcnamara
case) Is before this court and not before
the grand jury. The grand jury is try
ing no case. 1t is in session to intimi-
date. harass and browbeat every person
we bring to Los Angeles to assist our
cause. Everyone familiar with this
grand jury knows it's prosecutions of 9TH
er people," The basis for this charge
by Darrow was the fact that Geo. Behm.
uncle of Ortie McManigal, was arrested
on bench warrant on n citation to show
why he should not answer certain Ques-
tions put to him by the grand jury or be
adjudged guilty OF contempt of court
United labor bulletin., 1911-08-17
GOT THE NERVE.
In the Face of the Positive Injunction
Issued by United States Circuit Court,
State Federation Exercises Rights.

San Francisco.-Judge Van Fleet, of
the United States circuit court, made
permanent the injunction restraining the
California State Federation of Labor, the
San Francisco Labor Council and the
Building Trades Council, from boycott
ting the goods manufactured by the
Loewe Hat Company of Danbury, Conn.
The executive council OF the State Fed
GRAFTON of Labor declares in a resolu-
tion that Notwithstanding the injunc-
tion in the Loewe case, the right and
duty still remains to refrain from pur-
chasing hats which do not bear the label
of the United Hatters of North America,
which right and duty they earnestly
urge all members and friends to observe
in the future. as in the past" This
resolution puts it squarely up to the
judge and shows conspicuously the fight
ing proclivities of the California trades
unionists.
United labor bulletin., 1911-08-17
TEXTILE WORKERS OF ENGLAND.

I.ondon-The annual conference of the
United Textile Factory Workers asso-
citation was held in Bolton. Among the
many subjects discussed was Sir c. w.
Macara's scheme for the settlement OF
trade disputes before they reached the
stage of n strike or lockout. The AS
hour week for the cotton industry, aboli-
ton of filming in weaving sheds. and the
compulsory attendance at continuation
schools OF youthful workers in the mill
up to the age OF 16 years were also dis
cussed.
United labor bulletin., 1911-08-17
STATE FEDERATION
IN ANNUAL SESSION
Keen in Work of Convention Miners Have Full Sway
Means Withdraws From Race for Secretaryship==
McCroskey Gets Instructions.

The sixteenth annual convention of the
Colorado State Federation of Labor is
in session in Colorado Springs this week.
II looks to the casual observer that the
U. M. w. of A. and w. F. of M. are in
complete control They have the power
to elect all officers; pass or reject any
proposed legislation, and, in fact, do as
they please with any business to come
before the convention.
The most important subjects to come
before the convention will be proposed
legislation and the election af secre-
tary-treasurer Secretary Hickey and
Frank A. Bryan are the candidates, r. P.
Means having withdrawn in favor of
Mr.. Bryan. .
The appointments by the president
seemed to please, the more important
committees carrying "the talent of the
convention" The only committee that
seemed badly proportioned was the res
olutions committee, which carried three
miners, two carpenters, and a tilelayer,
all of whom are able men.
At this writing "Wednesday EVENING"
II looks as though the convection would
not adjourn before Friday evening or
Saturday morning.
Tuesday morning r. e. Croskey re-
ceived Instructions from his local to vote
for Bryan.
United labor bulletin., 1911-08-17
BOSTON BARRIERS STRIKE.

Boston.-Barbers in about twenty-five
of tho shops in this city were called out
n few days ago to enforce the signing
of n new union agreement that calls for
an Increase of s1.00 per week In pay. to-
gethor with bettered conditions. Ap-
proximately 800 employers have signed
Tho agrooment and others are expected
10 do 80 within short time. Nearly
seventy arc still out. but the organiza-
tion is making splendid headway.
United labor bulletin., 1911-08-17
LABOR BUREAU FOR GEORGIA.

Atlanta. Ga-The lower house OF tho
state legislature has Just paased bill
establishing a state labor bureau. Very
little opposition was developed against
the bill and II is reported that the bill
has n good chance TO be passed by tho
senate and signed by Gov. Hoke Smith,
United labor bulletin., 1911-08-17
CLERKS WIN STRIKE.

Jasonville, Ind.-The Retail Clerks
association OF this city. after a vigor-
GUS strike, have secured an agreement.
The clerks all over the country are be-
coming militant. May they continue.