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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-20
100000 May Quit
Work in Shipyards
Labor Leaders Meet To-mor.
row; Navy Yard Strike
Threatened

The labor leaders will meet at Tam
many Hall tomorrow morning to dis
.cuss the strength of the blow necessary
10 impress upon the public the justice
OF the shipyard employees demands
Unless the strike is settled before then
It is expected that 100000 metal work
trs will be called out and that the ship
ward strike will spread all over the
country, involving even the workmen
in the navy yard here.
Members of the Marine Trade Coun-
ell and the Employers Metal Trades
Association are deadlocked on the ques-
ton of establishing the minimum wage
in New York. In many yards mechsn-
les have been on strike for seven weeks;
REPORTS that Congress and the Council
of National Defence contemplate drss-
TIC action TO rcevent strikes nave
strengthened the union men IN thelr
determination to strike a telling blow
at once.
Immediate strikes at plants in Bos-
ton, Philadelphia, Norfolk, Wilmington
Elizabeth and Seattle are threatened IN
order to win the fight in New YorS
The issue will be explained AT to-hOr
rows meeting by representatives OF the
international unions of mschinists
blacksmiths, boilermakers and pattern
makers and of the Marine Trade Coun-
Gil
A signal from a motorboat, it was
said Yesterday, called out mechanics
employed by the Standard Shipbuilding
Company, on Shooters Island, and
strikes are on in the plants Of the New
Jersey Drydock Company at Elizabeth
and the Sullivan Shipbuilding Company
in New York, Weehawken and Eliza
bethport.
ave stand before the public with
clean hands" said Louis Weyapd, vice
president of the International Brother
hood of Boilermakers. eve are in this
fight to win or break. At first the own
crs sat back confident that we would
be exhausted in few weeks. We have
been out for nearly two months and are
prepared to fight as long as the en-
ployers are willing TO. We are strongly
organized and have determined support
from all our members"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-20
German Socialists Ready
Attitude Toward Stockholm
Conference Unchanged

LONDON, Aug. 19.-Friedrich Ebert,
member of the Reichstsg, in discuss
ing the prospects for the Stockholm
peace conference in connection with
the refusal OF the Entente govern
ments to issue passports to delegates,
declared, according to n Reuter- dis
patch from Amsterdam, that the
Dutch scandinavian Committee had
not yet stated its attitude toward the
changed conditions, and "even II, for
the present, the conference is impos-
sible, this is no reason for us to
change our attitude toward it,"
Continuing. Herr Ebert said: "lf
the Observation-Disclosures Committee be-
lieves that the conference intended for
September 8 can still promote its
peace work without Entente represen-
tstives. then the German Socialists
will come"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-20
German Papers Find
Fault With Pope's Plea

LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE comment in
German newspapers reaching Amster-
dam is generally unfavorsble TO the
Popes peace note, according to dis
matches to the EXchang. Telegraph
Company. The German Catholic papers
express the deepest respect for the
Pope's initiative, but consider the note
disauieting as far as it regards Ger
msny's interests.
The Liberal newspapers view the
note as an appeal OF great hopefulness.
The "Morgcn Post" says that il does
not see why Germany should reject
the appeal, adding that it is we'll TO
understand that neither the Alssce-
Lorraine nor the Trentino questions
can be submitted 20 any tribunal, be
cause such questions do not exist.
The "Tagcszoitung, according 70
the disustahss declares that the Pope's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-20
Dual Monarchy
In Belgium Urged
By Flemish Leader
Flanders and Walloons Should
Be Like Austria and Hun
gary. Says Borms
Bv JAMES o'DoNNELL BENNETT

BY JAMES O'DONNELL BENNETT
STOCKHOLM, Aug. 1s.-Dr. August
Borms, the Flemish leader and director
in the newly constituted Ministry OF
Arts and Sciences in Flanders, who is
at present in Stockholm, has consented
to discuss the question Of the future CT
Belgium.
"The question can be solved for bo'h
groups of the great powers and for the
safeguarding of lasting peace only II
Belgium is truly neutral" ne said
Germany must guarantee Belgium
restitution and rehabilitation as an IN
dependent state.
ISLANDERS wishes 10 remain IN tae
Belgian Federation il Belgium will re-
spect the Flemish rights and interests
which, far from opposing Belgium
rights and interests, are almost par
allel.
islanders wants the Flemish and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-20
Belgians Here Tomorrow
Reception at City Hall Only
Public Function for Mission

Belgium's commission to the United
States will pay its first visit to New
York tomorrow. The commission Will
arrive at the Battery at HIS a. NJ
and be escorted from there TO the CITY
Hall, where a public reception will be
rendered the members. As the COM
mission has requested that its enter
tainment be a simple one the reception
at the City Hall will be the only pub
lie function held during their stay IN
the city.
In the afternoon a motor trip which
will permit the visitors to see many
points OF interest in New York and
Brooklyn has been arranged. Several
private dinners and receptions. have
been planned, and a number Of con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-20

Walloon Belgium to be dual monsr-
chy,like Austria Hungary, with the two
independent parts Of the country under
the personal union of king, who snali
be Belgium's present king, because ne
if the right men surround him, IS ny
opponent to Flanders. Then the Wa'-
looms and the Flemish, being two free
brethren in the same federation, can
dwell together happily.
an working out this destiny we con,
sent that the Belgian Parliament snail
choose as the government BODY iot
FLANDERS the Council now representing
the Flemish people. With this start
we will steer toward permanent peace
and prosperity and inausurate the
renaissance of Flemish culture. what
We cannot do is to let Flanders perish
in this war in which she suffers SC
much"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-20
Beat General to Death
Russian Mutineers Pounded
Puraasoff With Rifles

PETROGRAD, Aug. ia report
has been received by Premier Kerensky,
according TO the "Novoe Vremya,D OF
the killing by soldiers of General Pur-
gasoT, a veteran officer, who had been
il active service since the beginning of
the war.
A company Of soldiers, the paper
states, refused to recognize a newly APP
rointed commander, whereupon General
Purgasof ordered the company dis
banded and the leaders of the mutiny
arrested.
The mutineers then surrounded Cen
cral Purgasof and beat him to death
with the butts Of their rifles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-20
Gumdsmen Raid Quarters
OH. w. w. at Port Angeles

PORT ANGELES, Wash, Aug. 10
National Guardsmen and men from n
Coast Guard cutter wrecked the |. W.
W. headquarters here to-day, throw
ING the furniture and papers Of the
organization into the bay, from which
they we're later recovered.
Corporal Egan, alleged leader of the
raiders. was arrested. An investiga-
ton is being conducted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-20
DR.. Egan's Condition Grave

COPENHAGEN, Aug. 19.-The oper-
alton performed yesterday on DR..
Maurice F. Egan, the American Minis
ter to Denmark, was more serious than
at first reported. It involved the re-
moval of one kidney.
DR.. Egan, according to the report OF
the attending physician to-day. passed
a satisfactory night, and his condition
this morning was as good as could be
expected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-20

what constitutes treason. and will make
It as broad as Federal judges did dur
ing the Civil War.
Public opinion here favors summary
arrest Of /. W. W. leaders without war
rants as a military and peace neces-
sity, just as has been done already at
Yakima and Wenatcho, although 1t is
admitted that there is no specific stat
ute covering such action. II was done
on a wholesale scale during the Civil
War
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-20

peace proposals would mean Germany's
ruin. The "Vossische Zeitung' asserts
that Germany will rapidly solve the
Belgian question in conformity with
the wishes of the Pope, but declares
that France must also give up all
hopes OF annexing Alssce-Lorraine and
that peace must bring an equilibrium.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-20
Congress Leaders
Hope to Adjourn
Before October ]
Tax and Loan Measures
Chief Items on Legis-
lative Programme

WASHINGTON Aug. l9.-Ihe legls-
lative programme remaining for the
extra session of Congress has assumed
such definite form that leaders tonight
expressed hope for a vacation about
September Is, or not later than Octo-
Der l.
Included in the programme for dis
rcsal within the next three or four
weeks are:
The S2,OO6 100000 war tax bill.
A new war budget authorizing about
81, 500, 100000 in BOMBS, probably at per
cent, for further loans to the Allies and
10 retire the SO ,000,0 900 of ga per
cent bonds already authorized, and pro-
viding for $4,000. 100000 worth OF GER
t:fcates of Indebtedness and a like
amount of small denomination war saw
ings certificates.
Big Deficiency Bill
A deficiency appropriation measure
sggresating between $4,000, 100000 and
$1,000 600, 600, now being prepared by
The House Appropriations Committee.
The Administration trading with the
enemy bill, which passed the House
July II.
The Administration measure for in
surance of soldiers and sailors.
The Webb export trade bill, peace
resolutions in the Senate, extension OF
the espionage act and several minor
measures.
Most of these measures, leaders be-
leve, can be disposed of while the war
tax bill is in conference. Should OBJ
structive opposition develop against the
less important bills some may be post
poned until Congress reassembles.
War Tax Bill to Pass
Passage by the Senate this week of
! the war tax bill is expected by leaders
Of both parties, but many members be-
, lieve it will GO over into next week.
/ Tomorrow the Senate, having disposed
OF virtually all minor questions, VIII
enter upon decisive and vigorous DIS
putes over the income, war prohts, pub
| fishers and consumption tax pro-
visions. Senator La Toilette plans a
| long speech tomorrow in an EFFORT TO
| increase the income and profits rates,
with Senate sentiment strong lot
! higher levy on war profits.
/ Immediately after passage OF the
. revenue measure, Senate leaders plan
to give a short time to peace debate
on resolutions of Senator La Toilette
/ and others. Administration and some
Republican leaders expect to table paci-
| fist proposals, probably in open ses-
sion. by an overwhelming vote.
House to Meet Again
In the House, the "gentlemen's agree
ment" under which business has been
/ suspended for several weeks will ex-
/ pire this week.
Next Saturday the Ways and Means
/ Committee will take up Secretary Nc.
Adoos proposed new war budget, and
/ the House will reassemble the follow
/ ing Monday prepared TO dispose
promptly Of both the bond issue and
the new war appropriation measure un-
| der preparation.
Senate committees meet tomorrow
for action on the trading with the
enemy, Webb export and espionage
amendment bills.
Confirmation Of most OF the zoo
major and brigadier generals recently
J nominated and of former Representa-
tive Victor Murdoch. of Kansas, TO the
/ Federal Trade Commission also is ex-
/ nected during the week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-20
Bernstorf Goes to Turk,

AMSTERDAM, Aug. ls.-csuo. -.
sernstorff, the former German A.,
bassador TO the United States. IA, a.. -
appointed. according 70 IA. r.
"Vossisehe zeitung," to the o.,, =
Constantinople.
He will leave Berlin immsdi.,.lv
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-20

week from his ad in this column, Jimmy
MuIIigan Offered Bob B. five per cent
If he would sell the toupee to Reinert.
Not that Mike don't need one, but his
Cremainingl hair is much lighter than
Jimmy's and we fear Borrower will not
be able to negotiate the sale.
Roddy Sharp has returned to work
He has been threatened with pneumonia.
Jimmie Cats eye continues TO mi
prove.
I. T. L. President Marsden Scott, in
letter to Representative Pulver in re-
gard to D. NJ L. No. decision from
the state industrial commission, stated
that if the principles in the decision Were
sound law, justice and equity. there
would never be granted a single increase
in wages in territory under such law
Some OF the salient features in the
contract submitted by the Denver Pub
fishers association to D. NJ. L. No. S
are a lo-hour Saturday night for l2k
cents more than scale for an s-hour day 9,
this to men, many OF whom have put in
eight hours Saturday, an increase OF
about As per cent over the scale
signed more than five years ago, and a
proposition to sign up for five years. \
few features conspicuous by their alb
sence are time and half for Sunday
work other than on the regular Sun
day edition, provisions for a graduated
scale for apprentices. night scale high
er than the day scale, and any reguIa.
tion as to hours for day and night work
No. held two extra meetings this
week. One TO discuss the above-me,,-
toned proposition, the other to hear
President Smith on the general condi-
tions affecting mailers thruout the coun-
try.
Owing to the extremely low gun.
wales and the generally unsettled con
dition of the vast quantity of water
that surrounds us, all are urgently re-
quested to do their utmost to preven,
the slightest disturbance of their pres.
ent equilibrium
The Mailers have been unrepresentec
at the \. 7. T. C. for the last tive
months. One delegate is in the hos.
/ pital while work and a special meeting
/ of the Mailers has accounted for the 9th.
er two.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-20
Printers Home Notes
(By Sam Boll.)

Thomas L. Brown, member Stercotvp.
ers Union No. l, Brooklyn, n. ", Viz.
tied the Home last Monday
c. p. Jones. member of Topographic,
Union No. 50, with the Out West Print
ing company, was a visitor here last
Sunday. the guest of !. T. Lloyd. resi-
dent of the house from New York city
At the concert last Sunday evening.
attended by the residents, employees and
friends, besides the three reels of pic
lures there were musical selections bv
Prof. Fred Fink's orchestra, and Mrs
Gussie Osborne, who appeared here on
numerous occasions some years ago, was
the piano accompanist.
The Homes new medical staff include
Or w. ii. Aver from Columbus. Miss,
Miss Elizabeth OFarrcll. head nurse re-
Gently employed at the Oakcs home In
Denver, who assumed charge on Friday
of last week. and DR.. Charles o. Gies.,
visiting physician.
John j. Corcoran. admitted to the
Home October II last, from Fort Wayne.
Ind, received sad announcement of the
death of his brother. also a member or
tho same union. Hc had applied for
admission last November, but passed
away last Sunday in St. Joseph's hos
pital, that city. Burial took place last
Tuesday.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-20
Colorado Pioneer Printers Frolic
And Eat in Honor of Patron Saint
Fifth Annual Banquet Metropole Wednesday Evening Was
Most Enjoyable, With Mingling of Age, Youth,
Beauty and a Toasimaster

Wit, wisdom and melody were much
IN evidence Wednesday evening when the
Colorado Pioneer Printers held their
fifth annual banquet in honor of Ban.
jamin Franklin's 2lOth birthday at the
Mctropolc hotel. Not the least attrae-
tive feature OF this social affair was
the large number OF ladies present. The
menu was sumptuous and a group of
genuine Georgia minstrcls furnished en-.
,crtainmcnt while the banquet was be
ing served.
There were present many printers and
newspaper men who have made Colorado
history and helped to blaze the TRAN
which led TO the great mining, Industrial
and agricultural triumphs evident in Col.
orado today. Bankers, judges, state of
ficials, editors, publishers and every
day wage-carning printers mingled a.
one happy family. Preceding the bah.
quct n reception was held in the parlors
OF the hotel. giving members and their
guests an opportunity TO become ac-
quaintcd.
After the last course of the generous
program of eats had been served.
President Thomas Egan OF the Colorado
Pioneer Printers introduced Thomas
Hunter ms toastmastcr of the evening.
Then for two hours followed rapid
fire Of short talks-humorous. historical
and Observation-Disclosures with Jokes,
rccitations and songs. II was one OF
those rare occasions in which every one
present had an opportunity to partici-
pate and show his or her qualifica tions
20 be recognized among the chosen In
the printing world.
Tom Hunter was at his best ms toast
master. introducing each speaker with
happy comment upon his or her foiblcs
and frailitics.
Among those who responded TO toasts
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-20
DENVER MAILERS UNION
SIGN NEW AGREEMENT

Denver Mailcrs Union No. S has at
last won a wage increase and working
contract with the daily newspaper pub
fishers, despite the adverse opinion re-
Gently rendered by the Colorado Indus
trial Commission after iockeying with
the case for nearly eighteen months.
When the commission said that in il,
Judgment the newspapers OF this CITY
were not able to pay the small wage in.
crease demanded by the Mailers. the
matter was at once taken up with the
international Typographical Union head
quarters, the Mailers being affiliated
with that organization.
Ten days ago Third Vice Presiden,
thares \. Smith of Brooklyn. y. Y.
arrived in Denver. Together with /. T.
l, Representative Frank j. Pulvcr ana
committee OF the local mailcrs. the
matter was taken up with publishers of
the News. Times, Post and Express
Thursday noon of this week an agree
mcnt was signed by all these publishers
providing for a 8 per cent increase in
wages. strictly closed shop. revision
of working schedule, and further, that
all future grievances should be adjusted
by joint arbitration board. The agree
ment runs for period of five years.
At special meeting of the union hela
"Wednesday night, the contract was in.
dorsed before finally being signed b,
the publishers, officers of the union. ano
Third Vice President Smith on behalf of
the I. u.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-20
MAIIERS.

The boys of the News and Times were
agrccably surprised early this week by
finding new zinc on the mailing benches.
The job has the label of the Metal
Workers on it.
Dame Rumor has it that Charles
Pierce has again launched his bark on
the sea of matrimouy. At least his
name appeared in the marriage license
column last week. Charlie has not been
seen since. Possibly he has gone to hunt
for his lost Ford. We hope he will re-
turn safely, wherever he is and hope
not to be the last one to offer con.
gratulations.
Failing 10 receive any replies last
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-20

were; Hon. Frank @. Goudy, grand mas
ter Of the l. o. o. +. in the United
States; Secretary of State James r No
land. State Auditor Charles II. Leck
cnby: Judge l.. w Hurlbut; George
Hosmcr, u. $. surveyor of customs /;
Otto +. Thum, printer; Hugh Steele,
member Of the legislature; Senator Sam
uel w. DcBusk of Las Animas county /:
shorty Franklin. the man who deals
in high priced paper; J. ID. DillenbaoE,
veteran editor; Harvey +. Garman.
clerk of the city council; Clarence 4.
Hagcr, once a printer. now politician I.
Bulletin.
A generous supply OF Denver made
union label cigars were served during
the speaking, proving that the Pioneers
are patrons as well as preachers of home
industry.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-20
"i)0S(iD!s::;::;: !:::. g; z:
Cigarnakers
(By ]. W. Sanford.)


Notwithstanding the zero weather
Tuesday evening four Of our lady mem
bers bundled themselves up in their seal
skins and ornamented our meeting with
their presence. Mrs. Berkebile Mr.
Grauer, Mrs. Blume and Miss Lulu
Suarez being the ladies referred TO. They
admitted after the meeting that they
were there for the purpose of seeing
that no anti-suffragette legislation was
put over on them.
Our newly elected vice president, J. NJ
Swanger t"Johnnie,' as he is known in
private lifel welded the gavel to the
entire satisfaction of all present He
says that any old guy" that can slip
anything over on him when it comes to
parliamentary rules has got to 90 some
Three new members were Initiated
from our list of apprentices and one re-
turned to active membership by retIr-
ing card. The continued call by our
/ manufacturers for more cigarmakers is
the incentive. as steady work is assured
them for some time to come.
John H Rhinehart, president OF
branch a of the National Association OF
Letter Carriers, was granted the floor
asking our Endorsement for old age pen
SION Tor superannuated employees The in
dorsement was given unanimously.
| A committee from Sign Writers Union
was granted the floor for the purpose
of calling attention to their dance jan
uary 81. \ number of tickets were pur-
chased. Our members anticipate win
ming the Painting offered by them. in
which event it will be placed in our
office to be envied by our less fortu-
nate contestants
Miss Rosa Glenski was absent from,
our meeting on account of the serious
illness OF her mother. for whom Sttla
nope OF her recovery is entertained.
Telegram from the secretary at Qua.
Aertown, Pa, announcing the death bv
trolley accident of Charles Herman. for
merry member of this local. also stat
ing tnat the remains were on their wav
mere for burial beside his wife and moth
er who died some wears apo was ~
eeived on the 10th inst Tb. teIa,,-s ~,
further stated that his son. Everett H..
man: printer. was in Denver. but so
iar Investigations fail TO locate him
George h. French. general organizer
Ior the Retail Clerks Protective Asso-
| cation and an old time member of tba
| NJ. !. T.. paid Us visit this wei
and viii stay over some time in fbs
interest of the clerks organization in
this city. ''o" III
Charles Hornburg was given the unau.
linous vote OF this union for the position
OF seventh vice president. which has COM
10 referendum vote of our membersbin
eHe ~ vacancy being caused by the death
.! nomas +. Tracy formerly second vice
RoiIa ior a number of years.
tion of a divided vote for the nosi.;nn
OF delegate TO the 4. F. of wb;cn
vacancy is also caused by the death ~
Mr: Tracy. Phil Mueller of ST Io,,,.
spht the vote with Sexton
AN amendment calling for 75-eent A.
Sment OF our entire membership T..
ald OF the Detroit strike was nnnrp,.a,, a.,
oy ,his union. The amendment Viii ~,
oon aonot pass and will realize about so
wv mheh will have to be paid in with.
nm IN SIXTY days after its passage. This
WI, make an effective campaign fund
an" VIII De renewed if necessary.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-20
STATE INSURANCE FUND
NOW TOTALS $l49,097.25

During the year 1916 the assets of
the Colorado state compensation insu d.
nnce fund increased from S46.937.95 TO
Sli9,0?7.25. according to figures com.
piled by w. w. Greene, actuary OF the
industrial commission.
Private business concerns paid in pre-.
miums amounting to Sl03,I35 during the
year, while $30.935 was collected from
the state and its municipal subdivisions,
making total of Sl34,37l collected In
premiums. With the interest on the
fund. the total income for the year was
brought up to sl3s,s70.
Injured employees and their depend
ents received SCI ass from the fund dur.
ing the year.