The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1919-07-26
(By Special Correspondent

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NEW ULM, Mimi. July 24.-Min-
nesota labor's most successful conyen-
ton closed here Wednesday night with
the reelection of President E. G..
Hall and Secretary George Lawson.
Rochester was chosen as the 1920 con-
vention city over Mankato.
The convention has been a success
in every respect. not only having the
largest number of delegates in state
labor history, but because of the in
terest shown in all labor affairs and
progress by every man present.
Duluth and the iron range had
splendid delegations at the big meet
ing and were Well represented
throughout the sessions. In the elec-
ton of vice presidents for the Eighth
district the winners were: Iron
Range, James c. Brewer: Duluth,
Henry Perault and H. r. Tinkham.
The votes follows: Pereault, 22s;
Tinkham, 2l3; Joel Lichten, 175: John
A. Barron, 191. Mr.. Brewer received
237 votes against SO for ]. Is.
Henegan and SO for Martin Laakso.
Other vice presidents elected were:
First district, Arthur Hilgardner,
Albert Lea; Bert Walworth, Winona;
Second, Joseph Klaus, New Ulm:
Third, r. G. Mueller. Farlbault:
Fourth, Fred seigel and F. J. Dixon,
st. Paul; Fifth, Paul Jeffries and
Frank Miner, Minneapolis; Sixth, p.
T. Brown. Brainerd; Carl N. Dahl, st.
Cloud.
The Minnesota Union Advocate of
st. Paul was again chosen as the Of
ficial organ of the federation.
Dispute Over Strike.
There was a bitter contest Wednes-
day morning over the question Of the
federation getting behind the plans of
the Mooney Defense league for a five.
day strike beginning Sept. /, another
one Nov. 10. and an indefinite walk
out later If Mooney is not granted a
new trial.
State Representative Miner Of Min
neapolis spoke at length in favor of
the strike plan. asserting that Pres
ident Wilson had proved himself in
adequate to obtain Moeney's release
or justice in the case. Andrew Leaf
OF the Minneapolis Carpenters also
spoke in favor Of the strike. declaring
that labor should not limit It to ftys-
days but stay out longer, If necessary.
Nels Nelson of Minneapolis voiced
similar statements. =
Draws a Parallel.
THE conviction Of A. C.. Townley'
at Jackson. MIMI; was 2on a par with
the. Mooney case," said L. Vandenburg
Of the Minneapolis Painters. '.Boti
men were the victims OF frame-ups,
one for organizing the farmers and
the other for organizing the San Fran
cisco carmen"
Chairman James of the resolutions
committee advised calmer counsel.
1T seems to me-" he said. that our
committee has gone as far as it could
in practical way to assist Mooney.
Tuesday we raised $1,000 or more for
him. Now some are asking for a five
day strike. Would it not be more
practical to stay at work and give
him the wages for the five days? I
think that this motion should be
voted down.
Miner also asserted that the fedora
ton should work for the release of
Eugene V. Debs as we'll as Mooney.
This is our fight" he said. I'VE are
class. separate and distinct class.
The labor movement of no other
country allows its members to be in
carcerated unjustly."
Reject Strike Plan.
Delegate A.. N. Jacobs of Minne-
apolis said he believed that President
Wilson could be depended upon to do