Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-16
AT. OF l.. WOULD WITHDRAW
 WAR POWER FROM CONGRESS

Denver. June 15.-Organized labor would demand that the power to declare war be withdrawn from congress ana De rlaced in the, hands of the people by con- stftutional amendment if a resolution D-esented today is adopted by the con vention of the American Federation or Labor.
 The proposal provides that declara- lion of war must have the approval or majority of the voters of the country ana "aIi those voting in favor of the deciara- tion of war be compelled to take up the Rcslve prosecution of the same before tbore who voted against the declaration Of war"
 The resolution introduced by S. h. Gardner. Central Labor Union, Cleourne' Texaz. declared that the provision for referendum vote on war was necessary 10 better protect and safeguard the people and their interests
 .srbs natural result of our present s1-stern of business and industry" said tha preamble to the resolution, espec- tallv the foreign and commercial ana financial. is such as to at frequent inter valE cause wars to be declared between nations at the behest of those interested in said activities, to secure or protect The so-called sacred rights of pronts'
 Should the resolution be adopteo' the legislative committee of the Federatloh yror1d be instructed to take all necessary and legal steps to secure a war reIereh- dunn constitutional amendment.
 Two iuportant resolutions have been submitted one signed by representatives of all railroad organizations, directs the executive council ito assist the recog- nized railroad labor organizations by eV- rrv effort within their power to nave ,,roDer legislation enacted providing TOT government ownership and democratic oneration of the transportation systems of the United States.
 The other resolution, presented by a rroup of ten delegates, demands prompt restoration of the railroads to unineu government operation
 Under this scheme of unified operation, f was stated freight rates should be reduced 10 those in force when the rall- roads were returned to their owners in order to stimulate traffic and relieve az rfcultural and other legitimate busi- ness"
 Modification of the volstead act so as to permit the manufacture and sale oI "a national beverage of wholesome beer" is demanded in a resolution, while another urged that congress be asked to submit the question of prohibition to popular vote of the people.
 Cooperation of the farmers with the organized industrial workers of the country to achieve the ideals of econ omic, industrial and agricultural as wei as political freedom" was pledged by the farmers national council in telegram received today.
 The message received from the head quarters of the council in Washington said that "only by uniting upon a com Frr, ,s1ay, fo1 iuc xvk achieve real freedom for all workers
 The central labor council of Seattle Wash, in resolution today called upor the federation to "use all of it's resource: to carry into effect plans whereby z maximum six-hour day shall be estab lished and all overtime abolished in in dustry." This action, It was stated would relieve the great menace of un enployment." by incres sing the oppor tunity for work.
 The enactment of national law tha will provide for the payment of unem ployment benefits from funds derived b. taxing industry was urged in a resolution submitted by the International Asso citation of Machinists.
 Other important resolutions provided
 That the secretary of the federation be directed 10 confer with executive of hcers of the United Textile Workers o
  silk industry in Pennsylvania and othe states SO that working conditions of tn organized workers in New Jersey .S. New York would he safeguarded
 That all affiliated organizations ralled upon to inaugurate energetic cam paign against the lever growing abus Of injunctions in labor disputes" an conduct the campaigns unceasingly Fun tl the intolerable practice is abandone by legislative relief or otherwise"
 That the convention urge the Unite States senate to adopt the resolution c Senator Lafollette for an investigatio of the lockout of the seanien to the en that the American people may know tn truth" and the "hopes and purposes ( America to obtain it's share in tn worlds sea power may be protected an realized"
 That the executive council of the Fed srstion take necessary steps for estat bshment of ten daily newspaper Throughout the country,