Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-07

gain and recognize that in this lies
true patriotism.
BE 1t further resolved, that while
we do not favor bringing to our
shores the hordes from Southern
Europe, that we do gladly extend
the hand Of welcome to the stalwart
and intelligent immigrants from the
north of Europe because Of their
easy assimilation of American ideals
and staunch support of the princi-
pies of our government"
This resolution was introduced by
]. B. Eaton Of The Portland Central
Labor Union.
Advocate Fire Protection For Schools
The second resolution advocates the
installation of sprinkler systems in all
SCHOOLS In communities having water
systems. The text Of this resolution
Whereas, 1t Is the dutysof organized
labor in the State of Maine to pro-
tect life and limb not only to it's
members but also Of those dependent
| upon them, and
Whereas, that during the past the
children in our schools have been
subjected to hazards endangering
their lives and
Whereas, it should be our duty to
| insure their safety during their
school lives for the propagation of
future generations.
Therefore, be it resolved that the
Maine State Branch Of the A. F. of L..
use its best endeavors to bring about
such safety by advocating the in
stallation of fire sprinkler systems in
the schools of the City of Portland
water systems.
Favor Old Age Pension
The last resolution is in favor of
an old age pension law and is as fol-
lows:
Whereas, the American Federation
or Labor through its president and in
lts conventions has consistently adj
Vocated an old age pension law and
whereas there was law intro
duced at the last session of the Maine
Legislature which would grant such
pension to INDECENT citizens over G5
years of age, and
Whereas this law failed of passage,
Therefore: Be it resolved that the
zeth convention of the Maine State
bfanch OF the A. +. of l.. endorse such
law ana favor it's enactment.
a resolution favoring the enact
ment of law to provide for the tax
atlon or Intangible property was re-
leffed 10 a committee of ten men,
bers who will report this morning.
announcer committee of ten was ap-
pointed by the president to report
today in regard to a plan OF CAIN
palgn for presenting to- the voters
me advantages which the Fedora
ton believes would result fron the
enactment of a 4S-hour law for
women and children.
Defeat Labor Party Proposal
A resolution which was presented
asking for the approval of the Maine
Federation for the formation of a
Labor Party in Maine, was defeated
on the grounds that such action
would conflict with the bipartisan
political policy of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor.
The election of officers will be the
main business before the convention
today. 1t is expected that President
Eagle will be reelected and that sew
eral of the other officers will also be
called upon to serve again. Score
tary Harry B. Drawn, who has served
for number of years, has an
nounccd that he does not desire to be
reelected. but it is hoped that he will
reconsider his decision
The convention will also DISCUSS a
proposal which will soon be placed
before the proper State officials,
which it is hoped will enable many
aliens who desire to be naturalized
to do so without the great expense
now attached to this process which
is often occasioned by the necessity
Of losing time and paying travelling
expenses to carry them to the proper
court. BY this proposal it is hoped
that arrangements can be made so
that the naturalization judges may
visit at Some OF the larger manufac