New-York tribune., 1920-06-10


serted it would be Surprising" if Pres
ident Samuel Gompers let it come be-
|. fore the convention.
The resolution in question asserts
that the Irish republic already has
been established" and that the British
government through its troops, is seek
ing to destroy it. 1t asks the conven-
tion to reaffirm its Endorsement of the
"Irish republic" and demand that the
military forces of occupation in Irelanl
be Withdrawn from that country.
The resolution further implores thas
the Irish people be permitted to gu.d.
their own destinies as proclaimed *
the President Of the United State
"the same as ali other nations recer.l
given freedom" and outlined in hs
fourteen points and agreed to by The
British Government and it sallies II
the world war. ut urged that all pcs
sible aid be given t othe people OF
through the American Federation ot
Labor" to the end that Ireland be per
mitted to take its place among the
free nations of the world"
Frank P. Walsh, one of the leaders
of the Irish Republican movement. is
expected here Friday night and an at
tempt may be made to have him ad-
dress the convention.
Socialization of Banks Urged
One of the startling resolutions re-
ferred to the Resolutions Committee
to-day calls for the socializaton of
the banking and credit agencies Of the
United States, so that the collective
deposits of the people shall be used
for the benefit Of the people,"
Banking like transportation should
be impressed with a public trust" the
resolution added. 1t should be made
public utility, subject to control .by
the National Government ind by the
States to the end that the credit re-
sources of the nation shall be used for
productive proposes"
This resolution was presented by
the delegation of the International AS
sociation Of Machinsts, headed by
William H. Johnston, president
Recommendation that the workers
and employers of the United States
create voluntary arbitration body to
settle labors grievances was placed
before the convention as a means OF
bringing about "more harmonious
relationship" and reducing the high
cost Of living.
Edgarton, Of Syracuse, N. Y, repre-
senting the International Union of
Steam and Operating Engineers, de-
clared that establishment of the com
mission would end the present cycle of
wage advancing and price increasing,
(Which it seems utter folly to con
tinue."
Plan for Conference Provided
Should tho federation accept the pro-
! posal, the executive council would be
instructed tc extend an invitation to
"the associated industries and such
other representative bodies of busi
ness men as in their judgment are
necessary to meet with them for the
purpose Of devising ways and means
| of creating the voluntary arbitration
body"
Labor and capital must get to-
/ gether." said Edgerton, "if the cost of
living is to be reduced. We must vol
UNFAIRLY decide this question for our
selves, as Congress has failed to enact
remedial legislation for reconstruction
| or to reducing the high cost of living"
Alexander Howat, representing the
Kansas State Federation of Labor, in
troduced resolution condemning Gov
ernor Allen for "his despicable efforts
to enslave the working class Of Kansas,
and finally the working class of the
| United States, in prostituting his Office
as Governor Of Kansas to the work Of
crucifying the working class"
The Connecticut State Federation Of
! Labor also called on the federation to
condemn the Kansas law providing q
court of industrial relations and to
pledge its support in obtaining repeal
Of the act.
Support Of Port Strike Sought
Support Of coastwise longshoremon
in their fight against the "open shop"
at New York and other ports was asked
in resolution introduced by dele
gates of the International Longshore-
mems Association, headed by r. V.
O'Connor, president.
The International Ladies' Garment
Workers Union asked that the con-
vention call on Congress Immediately
10 investigate the "deplorable condi-
tioas Of the women's garment indus
try and tc enact effective legislation
to cope with such speculation and prof
iteering as prevail in that industry"
The garment workers also asked the
Federation call for the. immediate re-
lease from prison of SOCIAL idealists. /"
including prisoners of war, political
prisoners and conscientious objectors
and demand complete restoration of
the freedom Of speech, press, assem-
blage and association" They urged
that general strike be called, if neces-
sary, to "attain these ends"
The Central Labor Union Of Wash
ington has asked the Federation TO sup.
port movement for enfranchscmcnt
Of residents Of the District Of Cotum-
bia
Among the 110 resolutions intro
duced are proposals that Federation
members be forced to qualify as legal
voters, that financial sid be given to
Colorado unions to fight tho states
Cant strike law" in the Supreme