Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-06-23
OWNERSHIP OF RAIL
ROADS BY GOVERNMENT
is LAB0R'S PLAN
CONTINUED from Page One.)

of government set forth and to Sc
cure to men employed in organized
industry that quality of enjoyment
of all the rights, privileges and i'm.
munities now enjoyed by those who
contribute capital to organized in
dustrial enterprises, to the end that
industry conducted under corporate
grants shall be conducted for the
common good and not for the prof
it of class of men,"
The council was also directed to
assist the recognized railroad la
Dor organization by every effort
within their power to have proper
Legislation enacted providing for
government ownership and demo-
cratic operation of the railroad
systems of the United States"
Labor's Stand Set Forth.
The preamble of the declaration
set forth labor's stand as the fun.
damental principles Of government
as follows:
"First--Government is insti-
tuted for the common good,
for the protection, safety, pros
perity and happiness of the re-
public and not for the honor
or profit of any man, family
or class OF men.
"SecOnd-No man, corpora
ton, or group of men shall
have any other title to receive
compensation from the public
than that which is measured
by the value of the services
they render to the public.
"Third-'The prime purpose
of government Is to give secu-
rity to life, liberty and enjoy
ment by ( he people of the
gains of their own industry"
Unemployment Insurance.
After disposal of the railroad
resolution the convention worked
fast. disposing Of many resolutions
and recommendations until the
question of unemployment insur-
ance was reached. A spirited de-
bate preceded action of the con-
vention in adopting the commit
tees report, emasculating the I'M
employment provision of the resolu-
tion and leaving only q recon-
mendation that every state organi-
cation urge immediate undertaking
of contemplated public works to
relieve unemployment.
Hearst Papers Condemned.
Condemnation Of the Hearst
newspapers for publication of an
account of a Chicago labor meet
ing which the convention termed
IAN example of the propaganda in
which the Hearst newspapers are
engaged and which has for its pur-
pose the destruction of organized
labor" was voted. The resolution
condemned "the practice of those
newspapers and other publications
which resort to Misrepresentation
and falsehood."
other action Of the convention
included:
Adoption of the executive coun-
ellis report asking the United
States to take a leading step for
worldwide disarmament by agree
ment.
Urging passage of the Nolan bill
to make the minimum wage for
government employees SO a day.
Supporting the executive coun-
ellis report on adverse court deci-
sions and urging enactment of O.
national anti-injunction law.
Supporting efforts of the seamen
to get workmen's compensation
and accident insurance.
Supporting the United Mine
Workers In the court cases grow
ing out OF the coal strike.
Calder Bill Opposed.
Opposing the Calder coal bill In
the United States senate.
Approval Of the Massachusetts,
law relating to formation of CO.
operative banks and credit unions.
Request for larger appropria-
lions for the federal employment
bureau.
Endorsement of the American
Federation of Labor's personnel
foundation.
Referred back to the executive
council the latter's report offering
a constitutional amendment to con-
gress to make all laws passed by
congress and signed by the presi-
dent constitutional.
Approved President Gompers'