The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-06
NO POLITICS
 RE ALLOWED
 IN THE UNION Another Largely Attended Meeting of Alaska La Dor Union Held
 Last Night. MEET NEXT THURSDAY Harrison Resigned as Sec. retary and Walter John- son Appointed in
 Place.
MEET NEXT THURSDAY

politics into the organization, and having endorsed resolution tender ing the members of the Alaska La bor Union tosthe Governor in a body for service as a Home Guard, that organization last night at largely attended meeting in Pond >2x4- Hall also switched some of it's officers
 Walter Johnson was elected secre- tary-treasurer and business agent in place of F. B. Harrison, who resign ed; George Ramstead succeeded E. Lang Cobb, who resigned, as mem Der of the executive board, and S. Beech was duly appointed sergeant at arms.
 Lang Cobb said, he was running for office and felt that a member of the executive committee ought not to be an officer. This started discussion pro and con concerning politics in the union, and a motion finally prevailed that no officer in the union could hold an office and at the same time run for political office Just previous to the adop- tion of the motion, MT. Harrison re- signed as secretary-Treasurer stat ing that he also was running for a political office. Later he was ac- corded a vote of thanks for the ser vice he had performed for the union.
 A report showed that there are fully 260 members of the union and over $200 in the treasury. The ques- tion of the salary to be paid secre- tary-treasurer and business agent called forth considerable discussion It was finally agreed that he be paid $125 per month for the present, and that it would simply rest with him self and his ability to rustic mem bers to secure $50 or more. It was thought that fully 600 members could be secured for the union on Gastineau Channel
 On the resolution to offer the ser vices of the union as Home Guard there were a number of patriotic speeches and considerable debating Some of the members claimed they were willing to uphold the Flag on any occasion against foreign foe and challenged anyone to question their patriotism, but did not like the idea of being used as a local mil itia under officers who might be ap- pointed, instead of being chosen by themselves.
 A motion to adopt the resolution unanimously failed, but it carried by a large majority and Messrs. Bar nette, Doyle and Murphy were chosen to present the resolution this morn ing to the Governor
 The meeting adjourned to meet next Tuesday evening at the same place.
 Whereas, the Alaska Labor Union of Juneau, Alaska, is an organization composed of patriotic citizens of the United States, the members of which organization by resolutions hereto fore adopted have individually and collectively rendered their services to the President of the United States for any service at home or in the field during the period of the pres ent war, and
 Whereas, in times of war in ac cordance with the custom of our country, as well as in response to the dictates of patriotic principles, 1t is expedient and proper to organ ize local Home Guards" for the bet ter protection of the lives and prop erty of the community. and,
 Whereas, the recent session of the Alaska Legislature appropriated and placed at the disposal of the Cover nor of the Territory special war fund for use in any emergency, to be used in accordance with his judg- ment.
 Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Alaska Labor Union, of Juneau, Alaska, first, that this union hereby declares it's full confidence in the wis dom and patriotism of the Governor of the Territory. Hon. J. F. A. Strong, and in the good judgment of the Ter ritorial Legislature in placing in his hands full power and authority to control and expend the funds approp- riated for the better protection of the lives and the property of the people of the Territory.
 Second. that this union hereby ten ders to the Governor of the Territory the services of it's members. individ- ually and collectively, for Home Guard' organization. to be officered by men selected and appointed by the Governor
 Third, that a copy of this resolu- tion, signed by the President and attested by the signature of the Sec retary, be delivered to the Governor at his office by Committee of three members of this union to be