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The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30
ORGANIZED LABOR FACES A
 MOST CRITICAL H7UA TON

As The Connecticut Labor Press pointed frequently of late time organized labor stick to its knitting maintain the strength of it's organ of random strictly within the of trade
 the old school the Boston Labor World influx of of of normal supply o labor with in reasonable me Arrivals at New York are causing the mml grafton anxiety Every liner brings full seerage ahead The food before being deluged dwithne What does 1t mean?
 that we are with labor This means that ch wages are at an end for the American vorkngman with labor cities United States Europe bids fair the American labor market and reduce n many lines That is exactly what Business desires Hence the gee with which this foreigners hailed by Captains of Industry We show
  leaders further and shorter hours will be fought to the last ditch by the employers Attempts o force down wages of living drops be looked for under
 
 tempt conditions and better Labor leaders will find increasing difficulty n keeping nelr men III ne Wnen VAtf to prestige Iabor's not improbable their m their assured remains to be seen just now strong their hold when longer possible probable Com the months ahead the mos crca I,abor hasf since before the war
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30

price of coal is prohibitive, with bank CTS featuring workers on the need for greater production.
 "The governments record of exports of manufactured goods does not sus- tain the bankers. Let them insist that the law of supply and demand for which they profess such high regard be permitted to operate. Let them call upon the trusts and combines to stop fixing prices and to stop closing mills and shops to maintain these prices.
 Our banker friends may fool them selves, but they are fooling no one else" '"
 The bankers found themselves con- fronted by an awkward situation be- cause of the charge by Comptroller of the Currency Williams that New York bankers were borrowing money from the government at AZ and per cent. and 1oaning it for as high as 15 20, 25 and 30 per cent. The bankers conven- ton adopted the usual method of those who are caught with the goods" of raising the "stop thief" cry. In reso- 1utions passed, the federal official was not directly referred to, but the bank CTS deplored any move that would weak en the peoples faith in the bankers.
 The comptroller answered the bank ers' attack by the statement that rhetoric and eloquence is not reply to facts that are sustained by sworn affidavits.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30
BANKERS LECTURE
 WORKERS WHILE TRUSTS CLOSE MILLS
American Bankers Association Calls on Labor to Produce
 More"
WHILE WORKERS ARE IDLE
Secretary Morrison Asks if the Bankers Think They Are Fool
 ing Any One but Themselves.

Washington, Oct 2o.-With mills and factories closing down and oper- ating on short time all over the coun- try, the American Bankers Associa- ton, at its annual convention i'll this city, called on labor to produce more'' that prices may be reduced.
 The insolence of these money lend CTS brought spirited replies from Presi- dent Gompers and Secretary Morrison of the A. F. of L. President Gompers declared that survey of the activities of the bankers would shock the nation Secretary Morrison called attention to the shutting down of the mills and asked if the bankers believed they could fool any but themselves.
 'The outlook" said President Com pers, would be more encouraging if the money powers in control of pro- duction were not themselves engaged III subtle efforts to restrict production for the purpose of maintaining famine prices.
 "The time has come for a careful survey of the activities of bankers and others intrusicd with the processes oi production and distribution of the worlds needs. The workers are con- hdent that an impartial analysis of the present business practices will so shock our people that those responding to an inordinate desire for gold will be com pe11ed to relieve the suffering of the people"
 Secretary Morrison said:
 Let the bankers tell their story oi the need for greater production to the thousands of workers who have beer laid off. Let them tell the coal miners to work harder.
 'sThe miners are smashing all pro- duction records, and yet we find tht
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30
MIR. GOMPERS SAYS SOMETHING MUCH
 TO THE POINT
At Least, He States, Nobody Gan Accuse Him of Being
 D-ned Fool.
CONTROLS ONLY ONE VOTE
Has No Desire to Attempt Alleged Delivery" of La
 bor's Vote to Democrats.

No individual, organization or pub l1catlon has been more insistent that the NonPartisan movement of the Amer lcan Federation of Labor was really non-partisan than has The Connecticut Labor Press. It has reiterated that fact over and over again since the move ment was first launched, as a review of its files will show It has resented strongly every inputation that 1t was an attempt to deliver 1abor's vote to any one party and has quoted promin- ent labor men who are supporting diff ferent candidates to show that organ ized labor is tied up to no one party.
 The principles of the movement, namely that candidates favorable to la bor legislation desired by organized labor are the ones to be supported re- gardless of party afiliation, have been est forth in The Labor Press repeat ed1y
 The statements to the effect that the movement comprises an attempt on the part of President Gempers to deliver the labor vote to the democratic party are best answered in the words of Mir Gompers himself during an address given before the Brotherhood of Book binders in Baltimore, recently. He said:
 "You will notice that every rene gade,s' said MT. Gompers, in approach ing the political phase of his address, has been betting that I will not be able to deliver the organized labor vote to the democratic candidates this fall. defy any of these to show me in writ ing, print or anything that intinated or contended that I could control the labor vote. No matter what has been said of me in the past, no one can. accuse me of being damned fool, and 1 would certainly invite such criticism
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30
ELECTION DAY WILL FIND THE
 WORKERS VOTING aLN7ELLIGEN7LI

organized wica day.
  consideration of the candidates presented for their That they have thinking during the before evident That they began earlier
 
 results at the primaries many parts country reported in these columns from time to time politician among country defeated through opposition of organized labor That the polls be  This due large the nonpartisan the candidates organized labor bitterly resented the ment the appearance of delivering their vote any party If localities local leaders have attempted
 
 members up briefly members organized accordance the dictates of their judgment They cannot be tampeded way the other They have taken pains who the candidates that will give them deal and those the candidates they will support
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30
s51, 100000 TO EUROPE.

Washington, Oct. 2o.-The American Red Cross expended $51 100000 in re- lieving suffering Europe during the year ending June 30, according to a preliminary report by that organization. The details will appear in the forth confined to Poland, Serbia, Montene- gro, Albania, West Russia, South Rus sia, the Baltic states, Vienna, Buda- pets, and Constantinop1e.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30
CONDEMN RAIL LAW.

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. 2o-The con- vention of the Brotherhood of Railroad Signa1men declared that the Cunnins- Eseh railroad bill is fsviciously unfair to labor and a brazen betrayal of the interests of all the people" General President Helt and General Secretary Treasurer Austin were reelected. Cin- cinnati was selected as the next con- vention city.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30
LABOR SHOULD NOT BE BLAMED
 FOR INDIVIDUAL, s NLSDENEANORS

As he in 
 that the maintained combination for the regulation prices and that the head the Building Trades Council compelled indicated with the alternative of having introduced accepted graft withheld until to present question should finally be that this man is guilty of the things he charged with organized rvilbe his
 
 within ranks constitutes of unlimited possibi ities for harm. The open shop movement will eagerly seize this instance noerabe the of zedIa labor uphold tactics and probability the membership of the New York affected had participation in the deals which the head o the Building Trades Council charged with having engineered.
 In his club outlaw which testimony supplant the union al refused affiliate which head This it stated was formed unreliable incapable workers and the house wrecng contractor which did not hire them preference to the members of the F. of L. union Any big contractor who sub individual recommended by Building Councils head liable to have job he had in the city pulled.
 nothing to testimony of were party alleged mdongs of it's head and in the of his guilt being established they will undoubtedly promptly p will be the affair
 
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The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30

Washington D.. O. Oct 29-Labor,s reasons for supporting the league of nations are given in tele- gram from Samuel Gompers, President of the Amer ican Federation of Labor to William Michaels of Carpenters Union Mo- 943, Tulsa, Okla
 President Gompers telegram to Mr. Michaels folows
 Washington, D. G. Oct 20 1920 MT. William Michaels Hotel Tulsa, Tulsa, Okla.
 Telegram received. The American Federation of Labor convention in 1919 by an almost unanimous vote endorsed the peace treaty with the labor prov sions and the covenant of the league of nations The nine specific points in the labor section constitute what is known as Labor's Bill of Rights The pre- amble and nine points are:
 The members of the league of nations, recogniz- ing that the well being, physical moral and inteec tual of industrial wage earners is of supreme inter chinery associated league of nations to further this great end They recognize that differ ences of climate habits and customs of economic formity in the conditions of labor difficult of mediate attainment But holding as they do, that labor should not be regarded merely as article of commerce, they think that there are methods and principles for regulating labor conditions which all industrial communities should endeavor to apply far as their special circumstances will permit. Among these methods and principles the following seem to the members of the league of nations to be of special and urgent importance
 "First-The guiding principle above enunciated that labor should not be regarded merely as con- modity or article of commerce.
 "Second-The right of association for all lawful purposes by the employed as well as by the em-
 
 Third-The payment to the employed of wage adequate to maintain reasonable standard of life as this is understood in their time and country.
 "Fourth-The adoption of eight hour day forty-eight hour week the standard to be aimed at where it has not already been obtained.
 "Fifth-The adoption of weekly rest of at least tWenty-four hours which should include Sunday whenever practicable.
 tsSixth-The abolition of child labor and i'm position of such limitations the labor of young persons shall permit the continuation of their education and assure their proper physical develop ment.
 'tSeventh-The principle that and should receive equal remuneration of equal value.
 "Eighth-The standard set by law in each coun- try with respect to the conditions of labor should have due regard to the equitable economic treat ment of all workers lawfully resident therein.
 ''Ninth-Each State should make provision for system of inspection in which women should take part in order to insure the enforcement of the laws and regulations for the protection Of the employed
 It is a document for humanity. The nine points well fitted to guide the policy of the league of nations and if adopted will confer lasting benefits upon the wage earners of the world. Standards of advanced countries are given this absolute protec tion against any possible concerted action to lower them on the part of less advanced nations:
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30
BR1cKIEs STAY ON. GROUND

Cleveland, Oct. 2o.-Organized bricklayers, masons and plasterers re- fuse to take balloon ascensions. At the international convention of this or ganization a resolution was presented to withdraw from the A. F. of L. The plan received one vote-the authors.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30
Co-oPs. ARE GROWING.

MaryviHe, IL, Oct. 2o.-The last re- port by the local cooperative society shows that dividend of returned sav- ing of $2,432.75 was paid to members This is a height per cent. dividend and is based on the amount of purchases by each individual
 Pana, H., Oct. 2o-The cooperative store at this place has finally landed on its feet. All debts have been paid and a substantial credit IS announced
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30
BUSINESS ATTRACTS.

Washington, Oct. 2o.-Twenty-five per cent. of all the pupils in the coun- try are taking commercial courses, ac- cording to bulletin issued by the fed eral board of vocational education, These courses consist mainly of book keeping and stenography
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30
PUBLIC DOESN'T BENEFIT.

Indianapolis, Oct. 2o.-Hog prices paid in this city to farmers on Octo- Der P reached the lowest level since the United States entered the war. Commission men say it is doubtful if these prices will be higher.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30

were I to make such a statement. Do you think that I would deliver the vote of organized labor to single party, even if could? I want to say that I can control only one vote, and that is my own"
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30
PoTTERs ADVANCE.

Atlantic City, N. J, Oct. 29-Wage increases have been secured for pot tery workers as result of conferences between the Sanitary .Potters' associa- ton and the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters. The new rates be- come effective November 1.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30
WANT LESS HOURS.

New. Orleans, Oct 29-Printing pressmen in this city include the short CT work day in their demand for irl- creased wages. A number of employers nave accepted the proposed change
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30
OIL WORKERS UNITING.

Coalinga, Cal, Oct 29-A wave of trade unionism is sweeping oil workers into the ranks of organized labor. It is estimated that there are now 1OOOO union oil workers in this state
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30
CARPENTERS GAIN.

Oklahoma City, Oct. 2o-Organized carpenters won their demand that wages be increased from $S a day to $1O. Anti-union employers grow1ed about the demand but the expected fight did not materia1ize.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30
LABOR LAW INVALID.

Lansing, Mich, Oct. 29-By vote of six to two the state supreme court has set aside an act which prohibited operatives of street cars from working more than six days in any one week The Grand Rapids Railway Company resisted the act.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30
FIGHT TEACHERS UNION.

Fresno, Cal, Oct 2o-Organized 1a- dismissed for ncompetency" has forced the board of education into the open against unionisn.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30
ENGLISH UNEMPLOYED.

London, England, Oct. 29-The pros- pect of unemployment this winter is being considered by the government. there were 313,281 unemployed regis tered at labor exchanges. This Is an increase of o,400 over the figures for the previous week.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30
Labor's Charter of Peace
 Treaty Humanity's Hope
 ---PRESIDENT GONpERg

TN NO CASE SHALL ANY OF THE MEM BERs OF THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS BE ASKED OR REQUIRED, AS A RESULT OF THE OF ANY M H OR TO DIMINISH THE PROTECTION AFFORDED BY ITS EXISTING LEGISLATION TO THE WORKERS CONCERNED
 SAMUEL GoMPERs'' In addition to the statement included in the tele- gram, labor holds, according to the official pro- nouneements that the League of Nations means a reduction of military and naval strength, and consequent reduction of effort and expenditure for those things. It means reduction of the manufac- ture of munitions and 1t great international effort to forward those measures that make for the mprovementsof the standards and the health of the people in all signatory nations.
 It is pointed out by President Gompers that there are now fortyone nations that adhere to the League of Nations the only nations of any consequence withholding their support being Russia Turkey, Mexico and the United States. Mexico Mr. Com pers added, has reversed the attitude held by the Carranza regime and today expresses ardent de- sire for membership that IS possible. The telegram from MT. Michaels follows:
 Tulsa, Okla, Oct. 20 1920. American Federation of Labor
 Washington, D. C.:
 'sWill you kindly wire me at my expense as to what effect the League of Nations advanced by the American Federation of Labor will have upon the laboring people of our country. Full particu- lars will be appreciated.
 ..WM MICHAELs,
 3sCarpenters' Union, No 943,
 .3Hotel Tulsa In official statement the National Non-P Partisan Political Campaign Committee of the American Fed eration of Labor further expresses the viewpoint of the workers the League of Nations:
 The League of Nations has been attacked from two directions. It has been opposed by the extreme reactlOnarieS and by the extreme radicals. Some. where there is insncerty and perhaps it is at both 
 The League of Nations offers the only hope of the present for the peaceful settlement of international difficulties and 1t offers the best hope for the ex- presson and fuflment of liberal ideals throughout the world. covenant, for the covenant provides the best cheek reaction and the best avenue for the expression of the ideals that take mankind forward and up- ward to better things.
 Extreme radicals oppose the covenant the ground that the league stiffening where against change That is vicious untruth. The league does provide the best possible check against turbulent and unhealthy upheaval of de- structive character, but 1t facilitates and ages evolutionary development and progress. Every man, woman and child in the world may with justice look to the League of Nations great agency of liberation and progress, the gateway to better, higher and more just civilization.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30
Ihr 0nlnnker , " cock my hat as please, l l1 l1
 [9 L1l Indoors or oue "-- Walt Whitman

Election day is at hand and it's up candidates proceeding in his direction.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30

, Service, men and workingnen how1ed because they missed the good old beer but without avail. Diplomats howled because it was threatened to take away their booze and it proved effective right away. That's what we get for being born in a free and liberty loving coun-
 try All hail the diplomats; rolled into one they are bigger man than Uncle Sam.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30

While reported wholesale 1ay-offs of industrial workers in this state have not materialized, something else in relation
 has bobbed up that is worthy of more than passing notice. Some shops, not ably ln Waterbury, are, soon going on a l0-hour day schedule instead of 81z
 hours but without a wage reduction.
 In other words the help work longer
 but receive the same pay and no over
 tune pay unless they work over 10 hours.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30

These same shops, however, are wedding. out the help and discharging the workers here and there in various departments. It doesn't look just right to me. There are men in labor circles, Federation of Labor men particularly, who are better qualified to judge, so l leave the matter without further criticism. But I will venture to add that the leaders of thought and action in the hosts of organized labor need be alert over labor conditions of the near future.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30

The old saw had it, nothing's sure but death and taxes. Up-to-date it is ing high cost of living. High wages or low wages, the toll demanded for food, clothing and housing will continue unreasonable, I fear.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30
Why the League of Nations issue

predominating when there are so many other issues quite as vital? Such as the high cost of living, the housing problem, the exactions of labor, the hours of toil, the problems of transpor- tation and the high taxes. Well, the answer seems to be that the politicians had to have an issue with which to -befog the people and keep them from thinking of their own troubles.
The Connecticut labor press., 1920-10-30

Democrats assert that men are being discharged from industrial plants as a warning that the wheels of industry may stop running unless the republican candidates are elected. Republicans, of course deny this as also do the manu- lecturers. ....
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-03-09
His New Job

rAPT. GEN ERAL VALERIAN
~ WEYLER, Marquis Of Teneriffe,
and remembered in America as a mar
ticularly ruthless governor general OF
Cuba Just before the SpanIsn-A4A- :.
can war, has been called upon by