Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13

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calls upon all organized labor to work for
presses the belief that by united action
the Wilson bill may be passed at the
next session. and he expresses the opin-
ion that even should it be vetoed by
President Taft, a great victory would be
partly won. He declared labor could ex-
pect little voluntary help from the Presi-
dent on the anti-injunction legislation:
To ths subject Of immigration much OF
the report is addressed. Several plans are
laborer into the ranks of organized
labor. Further restriction OF tmmigra-
ton Is deemed necessary, and schemes OF
distribution Of immigrants are discussed
Would Restrict immigration.
Turn which way We may. the fact in
variably confronts US, in our endeavor
to ameliorate the lot Of the laborers now
in America, that there must be restric-
ton of immigration" continues the re-
port Restriction. as recommended by
the United States immigration commits
sion, is. If not the first step toward or
ganizing migratory laborers, at least an
essential step. There are sufficient work
ers on the Pacific coast at the present
time, were their shifting about intelli-
gently systematized. to perform all the
pressing work there throughout all the
seasons of the year. The main trouble
has been that the employers have not
pad any adequate attention to the labor
when one is to be hired. Society has not
concerned itself seriously about the cas-
ual worker.
THE early completion Of the Panama
canal, however, will without doubt bring
about a total change In the labor situa-
ton Of the Pacific coast. both Internally
and with relation to other countries. 1t
has already been calculated that immi-
grants from Europe may be landed via
the Panama canal at Pacific coast sea-
ports for a less sum than is required to
pay the passage to inland points in states
OF the middle west. 1t is 10 be remember
ed that the enormous fleets OF Foreign
vessels which are in the immigrat on
trade are seeking business the world
I'm a single year, aided by the climate.
the present transatlantic fleet could
carry 10000 wage workers from the
southeast Of Europe to the PACING coast
ports, while also transporting the average
yearly number to the Atlantic coast
ports This is more than probable forth
coming condition to be faced by our TEL
low trade unionists of Washington, Ore
gon and California.
Liability Legislation Progresses.
In the federation ngnt lor employ eiS
liability and workingmens compensation
laws, progressive legislation is reported
from the states of Massachusetts. New
Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio
California, Florida, Illinois, Kansas. Yer
mont. Washington and Wisconsin. The
work of the commission. which has been
hearing suggestions for federal laws. Is
highly commended and 1t Is expected that
some report will be made to the coming
Congress.
The work Of the United States bureau
If mines In establishing mine rescue sta
tons through the coal regions and the
,ampaign of education which the bureau
las been carrying among miners are
warmly commended
The report indorses the bin introduced
Il the last Congress by Representative
sulzer of New York; creating depart
nent of labor In the federal government.
In an appeal for better laws to protect
fe and health In factory buildings. Pres
lent Gompers refers to the fire in the
triangle Shirt Waist Companys building