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The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-12-02
Samuel Gompers Reelected
President of the
Elected SecrearyGompers Presented With Marble Bust
of Himself By the Convention.

Delegate Perkins, Cigar Makers, was
recognized by the Chair and placed in
nomination for president for the ensu-
ing year Samuel Gompers, of the Cigar
Makers international Union. The
nomination was seconded by a number
OF delegates
Delegate Vol, Photo Engravers.
moved that the secretary cast the ballot
o. the convention for the election OF
Samuel Gompers as president for the
ensuing year. The motion was second
ed and carried. The secretary com
piled with the instructions Of the con-
vention and Samuel Gompcrs was de
clared duly elected for the ensuing year
Delegate Perkins: "Mr. Chairman
and Fellow-Delegates: 1t is sometimes
difficult for some OF us to break into
the limelight, but in my mind there is
no question that some OF us are striving
to do the very best we possibly can to
give to the great movement for which
the American Federation OF Labor
stands the best that is in us. While
some are more fortunate than others
because OF natural endowment and the
spirit which moves them, there is no
question that the name OF Samuel
GomperS, when the history Of the labor
movement is written, will be cmblal-
oncd on the pages Of that history.
here IS no question that the memory
OF his achievements. OF his fidelity to the
great work OF upliif will live in the
minds and hearts and memories OF all
those who have been fortunate enough
TO have been associated with him. Liv-
ing in his deeds we know his place in
the hall OF fame is secure. Still it is
well that his features, as well as his
work be pcrpctuatcd so that the mem
ory and the knowledge Of his work NAV
be an inspiration to those who shall
come after us. But Mr.. Gompcrs is a
modest man.
"A sculptrcss OF ability in Chicago,
Miss Kathleen Wheeler, succeeded.
through the Vaccinations OF some Of
President Gompcrs friends, in chloro-
forming him long enough to induce him
to sit for her TO make a bust OF him
She labored faithfully and she has
achieved success. II is now my great
pleasure to present to this convention
the result Of her handiwork. Turn
ing to the president, Mr.. Samuel
Gompcrs, ] have the honor OF intro
ducing to you liic-likc bust OF your
self in order that Won may see yourself
as others see you"
Delegate Perkins, at the close OF his
address, unveiled a handsome bronze
bust OF President Gompcrs
Chairman Mitchell: "Mr. Gompcrs,
accept this gilt, and permit me formally
TO notify you OF your unanimous clcc-
ton as president Of the American Fed
Grafton OF Labor for the ensuing year "
President Gompcrs: 81 find it diff
cult to express what | feel at this time.
My gratitude to you, my appreciation
OF your endorsement of that which |
have tried to do. is more than | can
tell you. After ALL it is not the question
OF achievement, il is the question OF
what one tries to do, the spirit, and the
purpose which prompted me to act, OF
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-12-02
PAPER STRIKE SETTLED.

Appleton, Wis.-The strike of organ
lied paper and pulp workers against the
Interlake Pulp and Paper company has
been settled. The strike was called last
June and resulted in much bitterness be-
cause of the importation of strikebreak-
ers and thugs. A new superintendent
was finally secured by the company and
methods adjusted differ
ences.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1916-12-02

Buffalo, n. Y, was nominated by
Delegate Florc, Hotel and Restaurant
Employees The nomination was sec
onded by Delegate O'Connor, Long
shoremcn.
Fort Worth, Tex, was nominated by
Relegate Rich, Texas State Federation
OF Labor. The nomination was second
ed by Delegate Orr, Street Railway
Employees.
A roll call on the selection OF the con
vention city resulted as follows: But
falo, 12,oS9 votes; Fort Worth, 1859
not voting, 3o5, giving the next con
vention to Buffalo, n. Y.
The Washington times., 1916-07-04
Suffering in Armenia
Is Beyond Conception

Pole made him a hero in the eyes of
the British public.
Lady Scott was much interested In re-
lief work in Turkey. II was while
there that she managed to investigate
the life Of women In the Turkish
harems. and to expose Its horrors. This
interested her brother. Dr Bruce. and
hc went to the balkans. There he
spent much time. and became imbued
with the necessity OF sweeping re-
form I'm treatment the Armenians should
get.
While there he saw men massacred
and women and children dragged off 20
death and dishonor.
THE Armenian revolt was only self
defense" stated DR.. Bruce. There was
no organization at all. and II the TURKS
had been any loss brutal II would new
er have occurred"
To Publish Book Soon.
pr. Bruce is to publish book on
America and the Allies" shortly. This
takes up International conciliat ton in
somewhat the same manner that ex-
President Taft has suggested. and pro-
poses an international court OF concil-
iation and trial.
There Is a nucleus already for this.
in the combination of the allies, thinks
Dr. Bruce. This alliance can be ex.
banded to include other nations and
even the Tcntons. after the war. thus
succeeding In getting an effective court
1.-THE allies are a good center for the
world diet Is the way he phrases II.
The Washington times., 1916-07-04
lo.INCn,OUNs FOR NAVY

A mile Of armor-piercing range
will be addedito the capacity Of the
new battleships for the Americana
navy by the adoption Of 16-inch cali
Der rifles forthe California and Ten
nessee. This.has been decided upon,
by the general board Of the navy,
after study ofsthe results Of engage
ments in hespresent war.
The battleSrange Of 14-inch guns,
which are the ,largest'now authorized
for the navy, is about $1,000 yards;
that is, they can pierce heavy armor
at that distance. The 16-inch mon
sters, which will be the Largest ever
mounted on sh{pboard, will add 1000
yards, or overta mile, to that range.
A few years ago the 11-inch gun
was supposed to 'be about the prac-
ticable limit. There was a general
belief, when the 13-inch caliber was
reached, that the construction of
ships framework could not be made
to bear the shock of firing larger
guns.
But megalomania lis the order Of
the times in everything that relates
to war equipment; everything but
, the men is wanted bigger. The giants
1 that Frederick affected would not be
regarded as very useful troops now
, adays; but the gigantic, in every
other department, is found toIbe the
{ effective instrument.
The Washington times., 1916-07-04

program succeeded? II would leave
the Germans in France and Belgium.
Antwerp would still be the Hohen-
zollern pistol pointed at England's
head. France would enter a peace
conference, shorn Of her richest in
dustrial district, and have to recover
it by negotiations dangerous bust
ness. Japan learned how easy it is
to sacrifice in an unsuccessful nego-
tiation the fruits of successful war.
France and Britain cannot afford
to permit Russia to win the prestige
of being Europe's savior. II it gave
Russia Constantinople, Galicia, and
East Prussia, and compensated Ger
many with Antwerp, much of Bel
GUM, perhaps a slice Of France, the
effect would be merely to crowd the
German empire out upon the At
lantic, and to roll the Slavic billow
correspondingly farther westward.
That would be fatal conclusion for
the western nations. Britain could
never assent to it. A victorious Rus
STA, entrenched at Constantinople,
convinced that it had won a world
war, would leave nothing secure in
Near East or Far East.
This war is the birth of a new
Russia; of new industrial, political,
economic Russia; Russia emanci-
pated spiritually and financially and
institutionally. That new Russia may
be well intentioned and unselfish;
but it will be overwhelmingly power
full. That is what the rest of Europe
will keep in mind.
The security of Britain and France
indeed, just as truly of Germany
itself-through future measured in
generations and perhaps in centuries,
demands that at whatever sacrifice
the western powers prove their grip
of the dominating power in Europe.
They, not Russia, must win the war;
they must win it on their front;
they must prove to whatever lies
east of them, whether it be Germany
now or Russia tomorrow. that they
are not to be crowded back into the
sea, nor protected by the poor reli-
ance Of an entente that may shift
as suddenly as Italy recently changed
her alliances.
From the viewpoint of the western
peoples, of the western civilization,
this war must end in defeat of Ger
many; and they, not Russia, must ad-
minister the final blow. The pres
ent offensive is intended to win the
war. or else to be followed by an
other that will win IL,
The Washington times., 1916-07-04
THIRD OF BILLION
WANTED FOR ARMY
Senate Military Committee CON-
pletes Appropriation.

Carrying In round numbers $40. 90. oCc.
or approximately a third OF billion.
the army appropriation bill was COM
pleted by the senate Committee on Mil
itary Affairs today. The committee
added Sl4s. OO0. 900 to The House bill. which
carried a total of SlS2 400 900.
In this staggering total for military
expenditures the committee has taken
into account the increase In the army
provided for in the army reorganization
bill. has provided for pay for the ma
tiOnal guard. which IL now in service
and has added heavily to the House ap'
propriations for nearly all sorts OF mill
tary purposes. The bill is the largest
army measure which has ever been re-
ported to either house OF Congress.
The committee believes that with 1T
tie modification II will be paced by
the Senate. 1t Is believed unlikely. how
ever, that the House will accept some
Of the enormous increases In the mill
tary appropriations.
The Washington times., 1916-07-04
WAR AND PEACE PARADES

Labor celebrat ed by parading this
forenoon. This evening war will
make its shown z, in the entrain-
ment and departure Of the first Sec
ton of the District national guard.
Could anything make up a more
American showing Of true patriot
ism? Labor dedicaa es its new temple
at the National Capital, and on the
same day the community sends forth
It's soldiers to secure the institu-
lions that have made this position'of
labor possible.
The war parade and the peace
parade tell the storySof all for which
America stands, and they tell it, on
the day when it deserves to be more
impressive than on any other oflthe
year.
The Washington times., 1916-07-04
BIG PUSH OR A DIVERSIONp

The military sharps are debating
whether the gigantic Anglo-French
offensive along the Somme line is the
long awaited great drive, or diver
sion to relieve the pressure at YER
dun. 1t would seem that the answer
might more probably be found in
an examination of some political
conditions, which can measurably be
understood, than in consideration of
military factors, about which CEN
sorship leaves the world in posses
sion of only very general data.
There are two theories about the
final winning of this war, if the al
lies shall win it. One is that they
intend to crash through on the west
ern front and bring Germany to her
knees. The other is that they intend
to dig in and hold tight on that front,
devoting their financial and indus
trial resources to the perfect equip
ment of Russia's huge army, and
leaving to Russia, at last, the bust
ness of crushing first Austria, then
Germany.
In favor Of this latter hypothesis
is the comparative weakness Of Aus
tria. To crowd her to the wall would
be to break the back of the central
federation, splitting it much as the
Vicksburg campaign divided the
Confederacy on the line Of the Mis-
sissippi. Austria broken, Bulgaria
and Turkey cut off, would be poor
backing for the German legions.
On the other hand there are diff
culties that two years ago would
have looked insuperable. Perhaps
they must not be rated now as SO
grave. Transport in Russia is bad
areas vast, industrial capacity SO
limited that arms and munitions
would require TO be transported
seemingly impossible distances. Even
il Austria were decisively defeated
and the southern partners in the con.
federation isolated, Germany would
not be in a hopeless case, for il
would, if left alone, be able to oper,
ate on shorter lines, in its own ter
ritory so splendidly equipped with
military railways and strongly forti'
fed. Germany in such a war might
resist Russia for years. The new
classes of German recruits, cominl
to the colors annually, will almost
make up the military losses. tn,
blockade would have to be relied OF
for much of the efficacy of such {
campaign.
On the other hand, suppose such |
The Washington times., 1916-07-04
Old Dutch Market
Pays Regular Dividend

The Old Dutch Market paid Its regular
semi-annual dividend at the rate OF 10
per cent on july ].
The report to the stockholders showO6
an increase In sales of more than " pr
cen, for the first five months OF lYN ~
compared with the first five months OF
Iyl5 The net earnings for the same
period are the largest on record.
The report also announced the open.
ing of additional markets and the build
ing OF a large headquarters plant run
ming through from Pennsylvania avenue
to Il street I'm the heart of the whole
sale meat and grocery section. Inc
business shows steady and rapid
growth from its beginning over eight
with the business.
The stock has paid 10 per cent div-
dends each year since the company was
organized.
The Washington times., 1916-07-04
STAY GRANTED IN
BROCKMAN CASE
Proceedings in Militiaman's Suit
Halted Until July II.

Justice Gould yesterday on motion or
the Judge Advocate General samuel l..
Ansell. u. s. A.. and Major w. 8.
Hodges. Judge advocate OF the District
national guard. continued until July II
morning the habeas corpus case brought
by the father OF Corporal John b.
Brockman of the District guard.
The attorneys for the militia were to
have filed a petition to reopen the
Brockman case today. but inability to
complete the brief made II necessary for
them to ask for a continuance.
Attorneys Frederick r. Whipper, ap-
pearing for Brockman. contested the
continuance and questioned the right Of
the army counsel to reopen the case,
which was closed Whipper contended,
when Justice Gould last Friday signed
an order releasing Brockman from ssrv-
ice in the national guard.
The Washington times., 1916-07-04

Conditions In Armenia. where thous-
ands OF Christian women and children
are reported to have been dragged away
by turkish soldiers to death or worse.
are feelingiy described by the Rev.
Dr. Rosslyn Bruce. vicar OF 81. August
tines, Edgbaston. Birmingham, Eng
land. who Is In this country studying
American industrial methods Tor the
purpose OF adapting them to the re-
Juvenation OF Armenia. he was greatly
impressed with this country's efncient
business organization. and .y so
with what he termed it's "mission-heart-
edness.
II didn't know what America was un-
Ill got to Turkey. he declared 10
Times reporter today. I'm England we
have the geenrai impression, IMPRESSION, ' hms,r ,ns
nation. but that that Is about the scope
OF It's activities. when got TO turkey.
however. ! saw the wonderful work that
this nation Is carrying on there. ana
that work has consecratcd the nation
in our eyes. and given n new meaning
OF the name America to us there.
Given Hearty Welcome.
II find that my hopes and ideals or
America as aroused In Turkey are ruby
equaied and realized here. have talk
ed with many OF the great men OF your
nation and found them all eager 10 do
all In their power to alleviate suffering
over the world. have seen President
Wilson, Colonel Roosevelt. President
Lowell OF Harvard. Colonel House. and
many others in your public life. and
have been much pleased with my re-
ception.
Zone of the chief reasons for my pres
ent trip was to be able to thank the
people OF the United States for their
zeal and generosity in the Armenian
work. We are all depending on This
country to continue her excellent SER
vice; In fact, l don't know what we
would do without IL"
Family History Romantic.
The way that DR.. Bruce became inter-
ested in Turkish and Balkan affairs Is
extremely romantic. It began with his
grandfather. who was the eldest son of
a Scottish laird. skeene. OF Aberdeen.
He was appointed governor of the
Ionian Isles, which are off the coast OF
Greece.
The new governor was a great hunter
and finding his opportunities on the
Ionian Isles limited, often went over
on the mainland to hunt. One day while
over there he met Greek princess wno
was also hunting. Their common inter
ests formed a bond between them. and
resulted In a close friendship. The prin'
cess Rhalou was a daughter of former
King of Roumania. but the King had
been dethroned, and was king without
a country.
The friendship between the Scot and
the princess developed into love. and they
married. The wedding, however, was g
double one, a sister OF the Scotchmlr
marrying a brother of the princess. The
| Scot was soon after appointed consu
general at Aloppo. However, In tim'
his father died and the family with II.
Scot Greek progeny moved back to Scot
land.
| From this union OF the Scotch lairc
and the Balkan princess was born DIR
Bruces mother. a. Aleppo. She moved
to England. with her parents. there
grew up. and married, One OF he
daughters married Captain Scott, thu
lamented Antarctic explorer. who's
death after his discovery Of the souti
The Washington times., 1916-07-04
SCRANTON SINKING
INTO COAL MINES
Thriving Pennsylvania cINs
Streets Cave In With Great
loss-0perators Blamed.

SCRANTON. Pa. July <-For the SEQ
ond time in It's recent history this city
10 suffering disastrous mine caves.
Sections In three parts OF the munici-
paIity have collapsed. West Scranton
has suffered most. where an entire
square composing the houses on both
sides OF Maine street, has dropped
The surface OF the avenue. which 10
one OF the main thorouRhfares of the
city at that point resembles a roller
Several Of the side streets nearby APP
pear as though an earthquake had
shaken them.
Public School No. IS. one Of the i.rs-
est, IN MI, the CITY; Is wrecked for the Sec &c
the roadways are Hooded. Gas pipes
have been torn up. Gripping the service
and filling the air with fumes.
Business Houses Wrecked.
Business houses. that less than a week
ago were thriving centers OF trade. are
standing. twisted and with their walls
torn apart. Down In South Scranton
the damage also is great. but not 10
in the center or the city. the large
armory OF the y. q. =. has been dam
aged to the extent of $4,000
All OF this wreckage has been brought
about. the citizens charge. because the
coal companies are pursuing policy or
mining out the foundation from under
the municipality.
Viewing the ruins. John +. Durkin,
president Of an organization that during
The last three years has arisen 10 ngnt
for what the members term the rights
Of the people" the Scranton Surface
Protective Association. said:
There never was better example IN
the history OF the world OF the utter
ruthlessness OF greed.
Warnings Not Needed.
lie went on to explain that. notwfth-
standing previous cave-ins. the warnings
that the sinking earth Is continually AZ
| fording, the anthracite operators persist
In mining the foundations from under
| the buildings.
The situation IL a novel one. Here ID
one OF the most thrifty cities In Penn
sylrania. with a population OF suostnn-
1 TALLY lJ,Ov', where n large proportion
| are living In houses that an. night OF
! day may collapse. and whose business
/ houses may be wrecked, as scores lave
| been during the last week.
| And they are powerless to lift or rem
edy this perpetual threat held over them
| because the coal companies own the
anthracite under the buildings anc
! streets. and have enjoyed the privilege
under the law OF mining II out.
The Washington times., 1916-07-04
A SENTIMENT FOR,THIs DAY

Thet fourth day Of 'the month
which 6the Romans dedicated to the
memory of their greatest military
genius, julius Cesar--finds this ma
ton, which celebrates ,it as the an
MYERS airy of it's formalibirth into the
family of nations, facing one Of
its most serious problems.
The Fourth of July, universally
celebrated with national rejoicing for
1.-THE liberation of the colouists from
foreign sovereignty, todny on the
t14Oth anniversary of that event
brings to every thinking man in this
country retrospectionpof the history
lin which it has beentso important a
date.
To such men comes a doubt as to
whether the spirit 'of national life
has been in keeping with the spirit
of the fathers of the republic, a
doubt whether this nation has kept
before its individual citizens that
ideal of patriotism which should
form the 'spiritualpbeing of all great
nations.
Fifty-three years ago the ideal
American patriot, reduced this doubt
ITO one Of the most lofty senti-
ments ever, expressed in language.
In SO doing, he unconsciously gave a
cpeed to. this nation for all time. II
should bp the duty of every citizen Of
this. country to repeat this creed to
himself today:
I'VE cannot dedicate, we cannot
consecrate, we cannot hallow this
ground. The brave men, living and
dead, Cwhos struggled here have con.
secrated far above our power to add
or detract., The world will little note
nor long remember what we say
here, but it can never forget what
they did here.
"It,is for US, the living, rather u
be dedicated here to the unfinished
work that they have thus far SC
noblyscarried on. 1t is rather for us
to be here dedicated to the great
task remaining before US; that from
these honored dead, we take in.
creased devotion to the cause fol
which they here gave the last full
measure of devotion; that we here
highly resolve that the dead shall
not have died in vain; that the ma.
ton shall, under God, have a new
birth of freedom and that govern.
ment of the people, by the people
and for the people, shall not perish
from the earth"
The Washington times., 1916-07-04
King of Spain Gives Bull
Fighting a Body Blow

MADRID. July liking Alfonso. n
keen advocate OF horse racing, is taking
advantage Of the European war to
popularize the sport in Spain.
Spanish bull-fightins. like American
baseball. now the national pastime. will
have a rival within a few years II the
people take kindly to the Kings efforts.
He has purchased three English two
year -olds and has entered into competi-
ton with the Duke Of Toledo, Spain's
leading horse fancier.
The first official race for the Kings
Golden Cup was held at San Sebastion.
the historic town. which may eventually
become the Spanish Newmarket.