Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-06-08
HANDS OFF MEXICO,
LABOR'S DEMAND
A. F. of L. Resolutions Call
for Impeachment of At
torney General.

MONTREAL, June 8.-Resolutions
covering political and economic con-
ditions in the United States and labor
demands upon the administration
forces of that country were presented
by the score when the American Fed
Grafton of Labor opened its second
days session here today.
These resolutions demanded a
hands off, policy toward Mexico.
public ownership of railroads with
democratic administration. reafflrma-
ton of home rule for Ireland. appoint
ment of a committee to lay founda-
lions for an American labor party.
lifting of the blockade OF soviet Rus
STA, establishment of trade rela-
tions with Russia and recognition OF
the soviet government, Impeachment
of Attorney General Palmer. con-
demnation of Postmaster General Burle-
son, condemnation of industrial courts,
repeal Of recently enacted railroad leg
islation enforcing compulsory arbltra.
ton and esta blishment Of an educational
system on management for the
workers.
schools as Public Forums.
Another resolution presented by
Abraham LefkowitZ of the American
Federation of Teachers asks for the
characterization of the school sys-
tens" by giving the teachers voice
in framing the educational policies of
each community. The resolution also
recommended that the schoolhouses
of the nation be thrown open for
use as public forums for political and
economic discussions.
The Teachers Federation, now or
ganized three years. has $50 locals.
The national committee for or
ganizing iron and steel workers today
presented a resolution asking the fed
Grafton to support the committees
Pennsylvania steel towns and aid in
financing a legal battle to carry cases
now pending to the United States
Supreme Court
Owing to the absence of President
Samuel Gompers, who left yesterday
act little business until Friday, when
he is expected to return.
While the election does not come up
until next week, opinion apparently
was unanimous that Mr.. Gompers will
be unopposed for reelection as presi-
dent of the federation for the thirty
ninth time.
Non-Partfsan Political Resolution.
The International Labor Press of
America announced today that it had
adopted a resolution indorsing the
federation's non-partisan political
policy. The press organization also
announced the election of the follow
ing officers for the ensuing year:
President. Matthew Vol of Chi
cage; vice president. Ray c. Stewart,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Ellis Searle. In
dianapolis: John P. Frey. Cincinnati;
Ciaud Q: Taylor, Grand Rapids, Mich
e. L. Baine. Boston: E. H. Metz, South
Bend, Ind; P. j. Norm, ST. Louis;
J: a. Hayden. Ottawa: Gus Frank,
Montreal; secretary and treasurer,
X p. Woodmanze, Springfield. Ill
has 800 union trade papers members.
The convention, after brief SEES
sion, adjourned until tomorrow to
give committees opportunity to work
The defense fund of the federation
now amounts to $164,074, after pay
ment of $67.912 in strike benefits last
year, according to the auditors re-
port, read today.
d. ]. Davis, assistant president Of
the Amalgamated Association of Iron
Steel and Tin Workers, declared that
his organization never would rejoin
the national committee of the A. F.
of L. in its campaign to unionize the
steel industry.
1--WE ara through with this commit
tee for all time" Davis said, unless
it's officials get out. We do not agree
with their methods Of organization
and could not with honor continue to
cooperate with them. The commit
tee would have US violate our con-
tracts with the independent steel con-
Germs, which we are honor bound to
respect"
Davis characterized the Amalga-
mated as the basic organization in the
steel industry, and asserted that the
federation's committee probably will
have. to give up its task"