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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-07-15
Standing Committees

There have been no meetings of
the several departmental commit
tees this year due to lack of fl
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-07-15
Workmen's Compensation Act

On invitation of the Industrial
Insurance Commission joint con-
ference of employers and employees
met in Seattle to discuss improve
ments in the Workmen's Compen-
sation Act The employers, dom
mated by the lumber interests stood
pat against any increase in COM
pensation for injured workers and
the conference ended in disagree
ment. See full report of Executive
Council.)
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-07-15
DiscOntinuance of Woman
Organizer

The employment of a woman or
|ganizer was discontinued until such
time as finances will permit of the
proper conduct of the work.
The purchase and disposition of
Federation cars is fully explained.
The consolidation of the offices
of President and Secretary for re-
trenchment reasons is given.
The referendum election of Off
GERS as provided in the constitution
is mentioned in the report.
The report mentions the finan-
cial aid given in putting over ref
erendum petitions Nos IL, IA and
Is with which the public is now
familiar.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-07-15

The attack on the Union Record
is mentioned. The committee APP
pointed to investigate this matter
will report to the convention.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-07-15
General Attempt to Break Down
Wages and Omen ShOp Eight


For several months an intensive
campaign has been waged in every
section of our state to break down
the wage standards established by
our unions year ago, and in al
most every instance coupled with
this effort has been an attempt to
establish the non-union shop. Every
ounce of resistance possible has been
offered by our movement every
where, and in many instances the at
tempt at both wage reduction and
open shop has been frustrated
However, in several crafts conces-
sions have been made in order to
hold their organization, but in each
case where this has occurred only
the minimum of ground has been
given and our unions are still hold
ing the line against the open shop
drive aimed at the ultimate destruc-
ton of our government. This fight
has been SO general that to attempt
to recite specific instances would re-
quire too much space.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-07-15
Last Years Political Campaign

Last lear S POlltlcal Campaign
A resume of the political cam
paign of last year is given, show
ing that the Executive Council was
divided on the question of forming
an Independent party. The ques-
ton of creating an independent
party was disapproved by the Bell
ingham convention and the forma-
ton of the Triple-Alliance embrace
ing the workers affiliated with the
Federation, the railroad brother
hoods and the progressive farmers
in non-partisan political campaign
was approved by an overwhelming
majority. The plan was later SUBJ
mitted to a referendum vote of the
membership of the S. F. of l.. and
adopted by almost unanimous vote
The Spokane convention referred
all political questions to the Triple
Alliance.
The Executive Council adhered to
the policy adopted by two conven-
tions and the referendum at the
Yakima Convention and the major
ity report to that convention did
likewise. But there was a minority
report to the convention supported
by Secretary Buck, First Vice
President Clifford and Sixth Vice
President Pearl. Subsequent pro-
ceedings are familiar to the mem
bership. (See full report of the
Executive Council.)
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-07-15
Strikes

Strikes
The principal strikes that have &C.
Cured in the state during the past
year occurred in the theatrical and
moving picture trades, the bakers,
building trades and miners. The
strikes of the theatrical crafts was
won after a strenuous battle that
was waged in the cities of Seattle,
Tacoma, Yakima and Spokane, and
new agreement consummated re-
tanning the union shop, satisfactory
wages and union conditions. The
bakers also won their fight, along
the same lines, after a strenuous
battle. The building trades organi-
cations of the state have been sub
iected to a gorilla warfare on the
part of the building employers, and
while some of the crafts in several
sections of the state are still out as
this report is being compiled, yet in
dications point to victory being won
by them before the convention meetsf
The miners employed in the COM
mercial and coal mines of the state
have been out since the 10th day of
March as a result of the owners of
the commercial mines contending that
they are unable to carry out the
terms of the agreement due to the
competition of non-union coal from
Vancouver Island and the State of
Utah and fuel oil from California.
The coal operators have asked that
wages revert back to the scale in
effect prior to the award of the
National Bituminous Coal Commits
sion. This proposal the miners re-
fused to accept, and at this writing
are standing pat for an enforcement
of the present scale provided for in
their agreement, which does not ex-
pire until 1922. Over 1000 miners
are involved in the controversy.
A commission to investigate all of
the facts in the case and submit
their findings and recommendations
to both sides, subject to their Joint
approval, is now at work and their
report will be submitted and acted
upon before the convention meets.
At the time this report is being COM
piled no prediction can safely be
made as to the ultimate outcome.
Many other strikes of a local
character occurred during the year.
but are too numerous to mention.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1921-07-15

Smoke CHALLENGE 1Oe Cigar.
The New York herald., 1921-04-12
FILM CENSOR BILL
PASSED BY SENATE
Eight Republicans Vote With
Democrats, but Measure
Has Margin Of II.
IT IS DEFENDED BY LUSK
Declared Necessary to Rid Mo-
ton Picture Theatres Of
immortality.
Special Despatch to THr NEw YorK HERALD
New York Herald Bureau.
ALBANY. AuriI 10

Special Despatch to THr Nzw YonK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Albany. April IL.
The Senate passed the motion pic
ture censorship bill tonight by vote
of 80 to IS. Eight Republicans broke
away from the majority and cast their
ballots with the Denlocratic'm minority
against the measure. The bill will
come up in the Assembly in the next
day or two. Its passage there is re-
gardcd as certain. 1t is to take effect
on August /.
Republicans who voted against cen
sorship are Messrs. Duggan, Fearon.
Karle. Katlin. Meyer. Robinson. Whit
Icy and Wiswall. Senator's Dunnigan,
Schacl1no and Smith did not vote.
Attacking the measure as a blow at
free speech. the Democrats and the
few Republicans made bitter fight
against the measure, Senator Lusls
defended censorship as necessary TO
rid the Aims OF immortality. It is one
OF the most drastic measures proposed
in this state for regulation OF public
entertainment.
Senator Lusk Offered q special rule
calling the censorship bill out of gen.
e-al orders. Senator Walker protested
that such proceeding was against all
Senate traditions and charged violation
OF Senate courtesy. Mr. Lusk's motion
was upheld by a vote OF 90 to .. Then
the majority leader moved a sail OF the
house. which closed the doors of the
chamber and sent the sergeant at arms
after absent members. The galleries
and floor were crowded. Interest IN
the movie bill was keen.
The purpose Of the proposed law Is
not TO review but 10 regulate motion
pictures. Senator Luss said. Current
events and educational pictures and
those for scientific uses are not 10 come
under censorship.
Probably three central stations will be
established by the censorship board. Mr..
Lusk continued. but ne could not esti-
mate how many deputies might be ena-
ployed 10 view Aims. Senator Seidel, So
cialist. said that most pictures are mere
~ trash. which do no particular harm.
put tnat tHeIe Wd- 10 PioD4'i' - S''''oA
ship in this State.
The producers and exhibitors recog-
nise that such a problem exists Sena-
tor Lusk replied. Il have here a copy OF
an appeal sent out by a central commit
tee OF the motion picture interests ap-
peallng TO their trade not show obscene
pictures and giving long list OF the
things they protested against as being
commonly shown on the screen.
with their voices trembling. the pro-
ducers came here last week and told US
all they wanted was chance 10 clean
up their trade. They told US the same
thing in 1915 with tho same trembling
voices. but as soon as the crisis was
passed they forgot their promises. Now
we intend to cooperate with them they
need the chance TO clean house. and we
will try 20 see they make good"
The New York herald., 1921-04-12
TEL LEPHONE TO CUBA OPENED.
VOICE TRAVELS $500 MILES

WASHINGTON April lPresdnt Harding of the United States
President Menoca of Cuba formally telephone
Cuba Washington to-day Immediately
Islands, the
miles making the connections the telephone companies used
telephone and land and cables The dis
the human voice. and established record in telephony
formal opening the held here
Building where President Harding had gath
members Of his Cabinet while similar
end of system invited numbered
hundred and each them furnished with telephone
could listen the exchange greetings between
President Menocal
added official of the
Telephone Telegraph Company had roll call Of
six cities from Washington to Los Angeles.
After the exchange between the Presidents members of
The New York herald., 1921-04-12
TRIES TO KILL MAN
WHO JILTED HER
ElocutiOnist i'm Scuffle for Re-
yolyer Wounds Woman
Passing By.
Is PLACED UNDER ARREST
Estelle Matley Says She
Planned Suicide After Slay-
inc. George Robbins.
Is PLACED UNDER ARREST

Mrs. Estelle May Matley. an elocu-
tionist who told the police she had
conducted schools Of dramatic reading
in New York, Oakland, CAL, and De-
troit, shot al George Robbins Of o53
Chauncey street. Brooklyn. late yes
terday afternoon in front of the Hotel
Algonquin in 50 West Fortyfourth
street. The bullet went wild and struck
Mrs. Lillian Walker Of 166 Newton
avenue, Long Island City, on the left
little finger. Mrs. Matley was locked
UP in the West F'orty-seventh street
station charged with felonious assault
and violation Of the Sullivan law, and
Mrs. Walker was taken to Flower
Hospital.
According to the police Mrs. Matley
told detectives she had intended TO
kill Robbins and then herself be-
cause he had Tilted her. The police
found in her room several letters which
seemed to bear out her statement One
of these letters was addressed to Rob-
bins's mother, Mrs. Edwin Schofleld, of
the Chauncey street address. and re-
ferred to Robbins as "a Stanford White
and an Elwcll.'' Another directed that
her body be cremated and the ashes sent
10 A. wendwith in Cresson. Pa, and
asked the police also to notify Fred
Franz Of 5s West Forty eighth street, an
intimate friend OF Robbins.
Robbins told the police he met Mrs.
Matley in the Hotel Algonquin, where
she has been stopping for several days.
for the first time IN year. They talked
for an hour in the lobby. and then Mrs.
Matley suggested they take walk.
He said that almost as soon as they
stepped 70 the sidewalk he noticed that
Mrs Matley dropped her right hand to
her side, where there was pocket in
her skirt. Tie seized her arm. but she
ierked away and he saw her trying to
pull something shiny from her pocket.
He grabbed her, but her finger pressed
the trigger Of the gun in her pocket and
Il was discharged. The bullet passed
across Robbinss chest and struck Mrs.
Walker, who happened to be passing. ac-
conpanied by Martin Arbrust OF al
West Eighty-first street.
Mrs. Walker screamed and tainted.
The shot attracted large crowd, among
them Patrolman William Meyn of Traf-
ic A. lie took the pistol from Mrs.
Matley and arrested her. When she and
Robbins we're questioned Robbins said
he had never been engaged to her. but
they had been friendly since early in
1917, when they met In an upstate city.
The New York herald., 1921-04-12
yisfinnt and Rcsolute.

But il is likely that the President viii
take the opportunity 70 let the country
know that Mr.. Hughess bill OF rights TO
the Allies bears tho Harding Signature.
It Is pFobaoic that the President Will
find Some way to ASSURE tho country
that the time is at hand for the Allies 70
reckon With = vigi!ant and resolute
American Government. one that IS quite
determined 70 protect the interests OF
the United states the world over. and
that declines 70 recognize the secret bar
gains made at the expense OF the United
states before II entered the war.
Whatever the President may deem Il
wise and proper 10 say when he stands
before the Senator's and Representatives
there is g strong feeling tonight that
his address viii contain tho same sort
of stalwart Amer.carism that marked
the recent notes from AIg Hughes.
Congress awaits tho address with pc
cuiiar sntertst. with peculiar tension.
Congress surm!ses that Il nct only Will
confirm Secretary liughcs's recent vigor-
Gus pronounccmcnts, but that II VIII go
some steps farther toward outlining tho
attitude OF the United States toward tho
Allies and 10 the individual nations OF
the world. Un.il the address has been
heard and disested there can bc, OF
course, no confederation or Senator
KnoX's resolution 70 declare the United
States at peace with Germany. Uriil tho
Presidents mind l. more definitely mn
dcrstood Congress docs not purpose 20
take up any matter which would even
II seeming resemble the initiation Of q
foreign policy.
In tho Senate. whose duties aud furc-
tions arc familiar IN such matters. there
Is 2 desire 70 keep hands or Until the
The New York herald., 1921-04-12
PARIS AND LONDON
ANSWER YAP NOTE
State Department Receives
Response on Mandate
Protests.
DETAILS NOT PUBLISHED
Great Britain's Reply Only
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Still Far Off.

WASHINGTON, April 11.--France and
Great Britain are understood to have
replied TO Secretary Hughes's recent
notes regarding the japanese mandate
over the Pacific island OF Yap. The
British Governments response Is said
to have been OF preliminary nature
State Department officers. while in
timating that replies had been re-
ceived, declined to say so positively, or
TO indicate their nature.
France. in replying to a previous
American note regarding tho zap
mandate, expressed the hopc that the
controversy between the United States
and Japan on this subject could be
settled by direct negotiations between
them without involving her as a prin-
cipal
Whether renewed expression is given
to this hope IN Frances latest note has
not been disclosed. but some diplomats
are of the opinion thai IN any event her
new communication would so further
inasTnuch as Mr.. Hughes dealt with the
whole subject OF mandates. as we'll as
with Yap specifically.
1t has been the expectation OF State
Department officers and OF some foreign
envoys here as well that the allied Gov
ernments would admit the soundness OF
the American position that as one Of the
principal allies and associate Powers IN
favor Of which Germany, b. the Treaty
OF Versailles. renounced its rights and
titles III It's overseas possessions. tae
United States is entitled 10 a voice in the
ultimate disposition Of those territories.
II has been assumed that the applica-
ton Of the principle will be left TO fur
ther negotiations. Details OF tho ap-
pltcation, II is said. might embrace the
awarding OF mandates as well as the
terms under which the former German
territories will be administered. Secre-
tary Colby. in his note 20 Great Britain
on the Nesopotam:an oil question. as
wen as in his communication or last
February to tic Council OF the League
Of Nations On the Zap msndatc. con-
tended That the American Government
should be given opportunity 70 pass upon
the mandate forms before their final
adoption.
In view OF tho supposed tentative
character Of the British reply 70 atr.
Hughes there was little disposition In
official circles TO comment regarding the
attitude OF that Government The opin-
Ion has been advanced. however. that
Great Britnin's attitude probably would
be influenced in great measure by
whether Japan insisted upon the carry
Ing out or the terms OF the Treaty cf
London. under which Great Britain and
France agreed she should have the FOR
nier German isla nds north Of the equator.
That treaty was entered into before the
United states declared war on Ger
many and at the time when Japan was
asked to come more actively 10 the as
siatancc of the European allies III COM
batting the German submarine menace.
With the Tap mandate question ap-
parently stili Ear from settlement. 4 Is
thought unlikely that the international
Comnurica tio-s Conference. which re-
srmes It's session tomorrow. VIII mske
great progress toward agreement on tie
disposition of former German cables
The New York herald., 1921-04-12
MAY ALTER PLANS FOR
WINE AND BEER DOSES
Treasury Officials Consider
Making NeuD Changes.
New Work Herald Bureau.
washington, ID. C.. April IL.

So much criticism has been levelled
at the preliminary draft of Treasury
regulations for the prescription OF beer
and wine for medicinal use that officials
seriously are considering throwing out
all the work done and making new
start
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon said
to-day that PRONUNCIATION OF the ncces-
sary regulation would not necessarily
have 10 wait upon the appointment OF a
new Commlssioner OF Internal Revenue
70 succeed william Williams.
In the present form the regulations
limit the amount of beer and wine that
may be prescribed in a month. The At
torney General held that physicians had
the right 20 prescribe either wine or beer.
and that any attempt OF the prohibition
Office to limit prescription would be void
under the law.
Secretary Mellon and the oflco OF the
Commissioner have been delugcd with
letters and protests on the subject and
there is an apparent great popular in
tercst.
The New York herald., 1921-04-12
CIGARETTES FOR ADULTS.
lows Governor signs Biii Provid-
ing Local Option.

DEs MONIES, April t1.--Gov. y. z.
Kendall to-day signed bill permitting
tho sale OF cigarettes 10 adults in Iowa.
Tho law becomes effective July 4.
Gov Kendall pointed out IN a state
mont that through local option provis-
ions OF the bill the sale Of cigarettes 10
adults could be regulated at the discre-
ton or any community.
Declaring that the original statute
was suficiently vigorous to Danish Gig
arettes utterly" the Governor said that
the disregard Of restrictive law be-
cause !, is unpopular entails dlscredlt
upon all laws ot similar character"
The New York herald., 1921-04-12
Threaten Death If Ether
Drugged Children Tell

WESTFIELD, Mass, April IL.
Parents have threatened
their children bodily harm and
even death if they give school
authorities further information
on ether drugging that has now
become popular among many
residents here, according to in
vestigations made to-day by
School Superintendent Chester
N. Stiles.
One woman told the superin-
tendent she would drown her
children if he attempted to get
any more information. Direc-
tor H. c. Lythgoe of the State
Department of Health will ar
rive Wednesday to look into the
situation.
The New York herald., 1921-04-12
Indict Willians's Sons
For II Negro Murders

MONTICELLO, Ca, April IL.
~ indictments were returned
here to-day by the Jasper county
Grand Jury against John s. Will
Jams, his three sons, Huland,
Marvin and Leroy, and Clyde
Manning, his negro farm boss,
charging murder in connection
with the deaths of fourteen
negroes on the Williams planta-
ton.
Eight indictments were found
against John S. Williams, charg-
ing murder of eight farm hands
whose bodies were found buried
on his farm.
Judge Parks had a prayer said
in court before irstructing the
jury. He said: "Unless the law
acts to check these cold blooded
murders and outrages, / firmly
believe God Almighty will take
the situation in hand"
The New York herald., 1921-04-12

PARIS BURGLAR USES
CORKSCREW ON VICTIM
Clips Womon's Hair and
Pierces Arms With Weapon.

Special "obi~ 70 TrE Nxw York iIrrNr.
co7yrl0at. issf. ~ TITS Nxw YoEx HuauD.
New York Herald Bu--au
Paris. tprii II.
Jack The Ripper" has been outdone
by Paris midnight burglar. WHO 81
midnight last niCht entered the home
OF VI. Courre zeonge. private secretary
10 the French Minister or the Interior.
Hearing noise IN tho house Ainc.
Courrerelonge arose 10 see what caused
It. when she reached an snte-chamher
che was stunned b. blow on her head
from a plaster statue in tho hands Of
e robber and la ucconscious Until she
was found by her husband. Her hair
had been clipped close % her head aud
her arms pierced several times with 4
eorkscrew.
Only go francs we're missing from a
servants room adjoining the ante
chamber
The New York herald., 1921-04-12
PROHIBITIONIST FINDS
CANADIANS HOSTILE
William, johnson Escorted
Across Border by Police. .

WINDSOR. Ont. April it.--williann
johnson. American prohibition worker.
abandoned an attempt to speak at the
armory here tonight. where he was
scheduled 10 talk IN support OF the pro-
hibition question, and was escorted
across the border 70 Detroit b. police
officers.
As soon as Johnson had taken the
platform he was greeted by iecrs, sing
ing and whistllng and was unable 10
make himself heard. They're making
more dry votes Than could IL talked
all night" Johnson observed as he left
the hell
The New York herald., 1921-04-12
REPORTS CONGRESS AT IS.

WASHINGTON. April ii.--onc OF the
new reporters In tho House press gall
lery to-day was former Repre- ntstlve
Sherwood. Republican. Ohio. who at tho
age of 50 began TO watch Concrcs sionai
proceedings Tor a Toledo newspaper.
After serving seven terms Gen. .shef-
-,ood. who also is c veteran of tie civil
war. retired from office March Z. Dur
ing tho last session he was the Oldest
member OF the House.
The New York herald., 1921-04-12
MILLER VISITS THE CITY
ON TRACTION BUSINESS
Appointments Before Ad-
journmcnt Of Legislature.

Gov Miller hurried 20 New Tork yes
terday after the decision in Albany "a
authorize a legislative inquiry into ths
Iiylan and Swami regimes for series
OF conferences upon tho forthcoming
inveatigation. ami. more particularly.
upon the appointment Of the. trsns.s
The New York herald., 1921-04-12
HARDING ADDRESS
TO-DAY WILLSHOW
HIS WORLD POLICY
League and Treaty POpa-
gandists May Receive Sc
we're Jolt From Him.
HIS STAND FALSIFIED
Pro-Leagllers Spread Base
less RumOrs of Friction
With Knox Group.
SITUATION HARMONIOUS
Senate Waits on President and
Secretary Hughes to Ar
range Peace Steps.
SITUATION HARMONIOUS
Special Despatch 70 THE New YORK HERALD
New York Herald Bureau,
Washington ID. G.. AnriI n

Special Despatch 70 THE New YORK HERALD
New York Herald Bureau.
Washington. ID. C.. April IL.
The address President Harding will
deliver tomorrow before a joint ses-
sion Of Congress viii go long way
toward clarifying public understand
ing of American intentions toward
Europe and Of what the United States
expects from the Allies.
II may prove indeed 70 be a knock
out blow for the League OF Nations
and Versailles Treaty propagandists
who in ignorance or design have per-
sistentiy m!srepresen.ed the attitude
of the President and Secretary Hughes
and who have employed good deal
of ingenuity in trying to spread the
falsehood that there is dissension be-
tween the President and Secretary
Hughes on the one hand and the in
fiuential group OF Senator's led By Mr..
Knox OF Pennsylvania Oh the other.
Nothing in the currents OF Wash
ington discussion is more amazing
than the reiteratlon Of the theory that
the President and Secretary Hughes,
along with Secretary Hoover. are
swaying toward favorable considera-
tion OF the League OF Nations cove
nant and Of the peace treaty. There
seems 70 be something indestructible
in the notion that somehow, BY some
means, the President eventually will
be brought around to favorinz the
league or TO advocating ratification OF
the treaty without the league. Wash
ington is full OF propagandists Of this
idea, and some OF them have done what
little they could do to suggest that the
Republican leaders already are begin
ming to quarrel, that the White House
is glowcring at the Senate.