Pueblo chieftain., 1921-02-25


Dor leaders to be practically an in
dorscmcnt of the type of man such as
James Duncan of Quincy, Mass, vice
president and a member of the eHecu-
tive council of the American Fedora
ton of Labor, whom they regard as
the ono candidate "who is Il recoS-
nized representative of orginized la
bor''
Reports that James ]. Davis of Pitts
burg had been appointed by Mr.. Hard
ing as his labor secretary were not re-
frrrcd to i'm tho message which was
SIGNED by President Gompcrs, mem
bCrS OF the executive council and rep
rescntatives of the National and In
ternational unions affiliated in the
American Federation of Labor and the
representatives OF the four railroad
brotherhoods
I'm view of the fact that you have
under consideration for appointment as
secretary of labor. several candidates
it said, "and because labor is inter
cstcd in who Will bo at the head of the
department, VIC the representatives of
the nation and international unions
affiliated with the American Fedora
ton of Labor and the representatives
of tho railroad brothcrhoods respect
fully ask YOU to appoint as n member
Of tho cabinet to be secretary of labor
a mcpber of originated labor; one who
is recognized as a real spokesman OF
who understands tho toilers; one who
has lived, worked and counsclcd with
them.
I'VE have no desire to name any
special person but VIC respectfully re-
quest that the man shall be recoG-
nized representative of organized la
bor.'
Tho resolution authorizing the tole-
gram was adopted Thursday by the
labor leaders after conference at
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Republican administration was dis
cussed. While approval of Mr. Dun
cans appointment was voiced by tho
speakers, 1t was learned that 1t was
considered inadvisablo to suggest any
name to the president-elect.
Plans for the launching by organized
labor of nation wide campaign TO
offset the open shop" movement and
alleged propa ganda of opponents OF tho
trades unionism were completed at the
closing session Of the labor conference.
"it was tho view OF the conference"
President Gompcrs said that every
possib effort should bc made to have
accessible to every ono the fullest in
formation about the work and aims OF
organized labor.
''Thc course decided upon was in
furthcranco OF the aims and policies
announced by the conference Wednes-
day. It IL tn aim OF labor to make
fully what are the facts about labors
organizations. their efforts. their pro-
tests and their purposes
President Wilson was asked by tho
conference TO veto the winslow- Town
send bill. as an ''unjustiiled and unjus-
titiahlc concession to tho railroad own
ers who nave shown Il wanton dis
regard for the law and lawful process
Sos"
The declaration of principles adopted
Wednesday was declared by labor lead
crs to be one of tho most important
and militant Instruments ever approved
10y representatives, OF organized labor.
Whether the principle advocating "s,
fiat refusal on the part of labor to rec
oEnizc or abide by the terms of in
functions" will be carried out gener-
ally by labor unions. 1t was explained.
vii! depend ON the attitude OF each in
dividuaI national and international
union. The principle is not new one
with the federation. however. as it
WAS first adopted ut the 1916 convcn-
ton.
Tho proposal made Wednesday that
congress be asked to repeal the Vol
stead act was not reported on Thurs
day by the executive council The
council, Il was said. will take whatever
steps it deems advisable.
The executive council Will resume its
meetings Friday and will probably con-
tinuc In session for another week.