Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-07-22
M0YER FAvORS
INAUGURATION OF
MINERS UNIONS
Western Federation President
Submits Report in Which
Merger With United Mine
Workers Is Urged.

H|AHH"A
Denver July 4i.--fhe consolidation
of lite lniied Mine Workers 81 Amer
lea and the Western Federation oi
Miners In Zone miners organization
j. recommended In the report Of
Charles n Mover presented today al
the biennial convention II the latter
organization in session hofe.
The report contains "a eomprehsn.
sive review ~ the activities Of the or
ganizatlon during the last two years.
pledges the support ~ tire Western
lFedefation 90 the United Mine Work
ers n the Colorado strike charges
dissension among the members Of the
federation az Butte. Montana. To the
lactiVilies of representative IT the In
dustrial Workers Of the World. urges
the creation Of a permanent fund for
lfiIike benefits. opposes "a proposed
amendment that would render am
member ineligible for recollection who
hal previously held office for two
consecutive years and calls upon the
members of organized labor ~ unite
iin campaign II education to secure
ihfif demands Ia states and ia The ma
ton
pom The subject OF amaieamation
with the United Mine Workers Of
America. Alr. Meyer said.
Federation win Not Oppose.
! want TO say that there is not go-
lng to be any opposition On the part
~ the western Federation Of Miners
Co an amalgauation of the two miners
ORGANIZATIONS. there are not going L.
be- any Officers stand IN The way Of a
one mincra' Organization in this cuun-
trv1
The report quoted an address made
early this year by Mr. Meyer In
which such action was urged
President Meyer advised that the
convention instruct the incoming cx-
ecutive board "a select committee
from the board OF that the convention
elect committee 10 take part in "A /
conference with representatives Of the I
United Mine Workers Of America with /
"a view ~ cffcctins an amag4mation
Nearly onc-fourth Of the report is
occupied with "a discussion OF the re- I
cent disturbance AT Butte growing out /
OF dissensiona among the Butte local /
Referring to the riot Of June % at
Butte IN which several were killed and I
q hall Of the miners union was I
wrecked with dynamite. Mr. Mover /
said.
1T IS blot IN the history Of our
federation that can never be obliter- I
aied aa II will 90 down IN history as 4
The greatest crime ever perpettated /
against the labor movement IN Amer T
lea
Must Ind la Disaster.
That the intent Of the framers Of
TINS constitution was the application
Of sabotagc ana nircct action as ad
Nocated by The l. W. W is beyond
question 81 doubt aud that a move
inrnt IT this Kind must end in disaster
ANA II permitted to continue work d
great injury on the miners Of Butte
NY az well ms other labor, should be
apparent 10 every one"
That the convention take eextraor- +
lihary action to meet the situation
at Butte Is one Of the chief recon-
OF the report.
The report contains ID review Of The
lockout IN the black HIS and The
strikes Of metal miners in Utah. Mis-
souri, aud Michigan during the past
TWO years. a statement 81 present
conditions in the Michigan copper
Iield Is lefi To the delegates TO the con
fention from that district Opposition
would render ineligible for reelection
menhers who Ind served for two con-
'ecutive years previously was based on
he argument that It would deprive
he members Of the services of Officers
whose efficiency had been increased
DN experience. Mr. Meyer pointed
out that the constitution Of the feder-
ition provided for the recall of Off
'crs derelict in their duties i
\ strong plea WIS made in the re-
'ort fer creation Of q strike benefit
und aud IN this connection President
Meyer ufEcd an amendment to the
constitution providing that the execu-
I've committee have power only e.
tVy assessments 60 support a strike /,
on two months during which time the
Question should he acted upon by the
'ntire membership al a referendum
'ote. II also urged the election of +,
hreo auditors, whose lutics. II was +,
uggested, should consist of furnish. :
ng detailed reports concerning the j
inanoes Of the federation at regular !
nteryals
Upon 'hc subject Of litigation the i
port reviews number of cases aud {
"As While there have been many
MINOR eases IN the courts. they have /
e"n practically adjusted faeorably
q the ofganizatiou. The important (
litigation has grown out OF the vari-
US strikes but IL lis gratifying to re-
'oft that excepting in one case. an
ave practically been disposed OF
Ia urging "A further campaign OF or
nnization President Meyer declared
hat the numerous strikes have inter =
cred with the growth of the fedora il
Ipu and that lack OF financial support Q
hs also hindered tho work. Refer t
nee Is made Go the apathy Of the II
'ufking classes IN matters pertaining e
e. the labor organization aua broad =
dmpaign ~ education Is urged &
LEGISLATION urged by President /
foyer Includes federal LAYS penal q
ing every officer and agent Of q
ofporation engaged in interstate q
ommerce which shall require as L
Vndiiian go obtain OF retain employ
lent the surrender ~ membership ia
hX oreani2Rtion. association or soclc-
y, holding that such requirements =
nd contracts are void az against pub d
8 policy and the liberty Of the work. y
rs !
i'o.opefatlon with tho federal bu- !,
'au If mines is urged and the APP =
ointment of William r. Wilson as =
7cfeiary of labor. Is approved
\ considerable portion OF the report :.
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