The Washington herald., 1912-01-23
URGES SUFFRAGE
FOR THE DISTRICT
Representative Farr, Of PssRsyi-
vania, in Address, Advocates
Bill for Self-governm mt.

Declaring Congress too unfamiliar with
conditions in the National Capital 70 as
sist in governing the municipality lntei-
ligently. Representative Farr. OF Penn
sylvanla, in an address last night at the
annual smoker OF the Central Labor
Union in typographical Temple, spoke
in favor OF complete self-government In
the District.
'T hope the day will soon come" said
Representative Farr. when the residents
Of the District OF Columbia VIII have sur
frage Congress doesn't know enough
about the National Capital TO intelli-
gently assist in governing the municipal
ity. This is being illustrated every day
on the floors of Congress. Congressmeh
talk and talk on propositions with Which
they are not thoroughly familiar
Run own business.
ct think that the people OF the District
should have their own municipality to
run themselves. I'm sure the people OF
the country can trust you TO manage
the city efficiently by yourselves"
Representative Farr is one OF more
than a score of Representatives who
carry union cards. Mr.. FRrr introduced
himself TO the members OF the labor
union as a printer.
II started in as printers devil said
the Representative, but i was always
determined to rise to a position where
would be able to do something Tor the
great masses Of workingmen. and at last
have.
Organized labor at present is passing
under heavy fire, but because OF its sound
basis and its firm principles Of honesty
and fair dealing IL will soon be able TO
emerge from that fire untouched oS the
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| country convinced that the organization
is without blame
Urges Cooperation.
What would urge upon you in part
| ing is cooperation. We all gain by
helping others In unity there isstrength.
Get together and work for the great
principles Of organized labor. I'm with
you, and so are many over on the HIN
Lamenting the decline in demand for
the union label. Representative James p.
Maher. OF Brooklyn, n. Y, in brief
address, urged the members Of the union
! TO use their influence in restoring the
former demand for the label.
Il believe that II the members OF or
CaniZed labor fully appreciated how
much the union label means TO them and
their interests they would lose no time
! in restoring conditions TO their old
D
! in the demand for the label.
Il am with the labor men In all their
projects. My vote is always in favor OF
their bills. There are many others at
| the Capitol who are on the side OF or
Eanized labor. Interest In organized Ia
bor is constantly growing. when the
direct election OF Senators becomes a
realism instead OF a dream, I am con-
WINGED that the opportunities OF the
working man will be increased many
| fold"
Cary's short Talk.
! Representative William J. Cary, Of
! Wisconsin, in a short talk, pledged his
support to all measures benefiting or
Ganized labor. Representative Cary
carries a union teIegrapher's card.
Luke F. Ludlow. chairman OF the en-
tertainment committee. presided at the
smoker. An orchestra played during the
entire evening. while refreshments were
served and the members smoked and
Chatted. Frank Kidd. former president
Of Columbia typographical Union. spoke
in opposition TO the Taylor system Of
shop management
The Taylor system is an evil system. "
said Mr. Kidd. 1T selects the strOngest
and ablsst workman and uses him as a
standard on which to base the work Of
the other men I'm the shop. This is in
I justice OF the worst kind"
! Among the others who spoke were Will
lam Spencer. secretary OF the
building trades department OF the Ameri-
can Federation OF Labor: Grant Hamil-
ton, editor Of the Weekly News Letter
| OF the American Federation OF Labor,
and Albert ]. Berres, secretary-treasurer
OF the metal trades council OF the Amerij
can Federation OF Labor.
singer Is Chccred.
The hit OF the evening, from the stand
point of entertainment. was made by
George Helmuth, the singer. who amused
| those present with number OF seIec-
tions. A tenor solo was sung by VIII
lam Atherholt, and Henry Nolda sang a
bass solo. William II. Anglin and George
p. Ramsay interested the members OF
the union with monolOgues, and Maurice
Fitzgerald sang a number Of popular
songs.
Besides Mr. Ludlow, the committee In
charge of the smoker was composed OF
Milton Snelings, Emmett L. Adams,
James W. Considine, John B. Colpoys,
and Frank Rom.
Opposes Hooks appointment.