The Washington times., 1924-11-17
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Gnent. the report says. because
the judiciary is the least responsible
branch OF the Government, the re.
dictionary interests have conducted
their attacks on the rights Of the
individuals and on labor Organiza-
ions mainly through the courts, az
we'll as strengthening their defense
against legislation demanded by the
people.
Tho council declared misuse Of
the Injunction has become 50 mem
aclng as Co threaten to undermine
public confidence III the Judiciary"
The Judicial overriding Of Presi-
dent COOlidgess pardon to Philip
GrOssn1an, ChicagOan convicted Of
violation Of the VOlstead act, was
cited BY the council as an instance
az alleged alltOeracy. GrOssmRYl Was
rOaTTested and confined in jail.
Would Amend Clayton Act.
Direct election Of Federal judges.
recall Of Judges, recall Of judicial
decisions. and delegation to Con-
grass Of power to repass legislatiOn
declared unconstitutional by the
Supreme Court were discussed as
possible measures to curb judicial
powers. Amendments to the Clay
ton and Sherman a0ts, both OF
which have been used as 4 means OF
restraining labor, were urged.
To further the cause Of labor In
its legal arguments, the report as.
serted the legal information bureau
established by the Federation has
been placed upon q secure and
useful basis.
The nations twenty-three labor
operated banks were referred TO
with pride, but workers were eau
toned against buying stocks and
securities Of private companies, Of
fered under the guise that they are
labor institutions.
The drive against competition
from convict labor again was en-
phasized.
Insuring Of Workers.
Organization Of insurance COM
panies within unions was strongly
recommended by q special COM
mitkee's report contained within the
councils report. This committee
urged "a capital stock company to
operate on the legal reserve system
and on the participating policy
plan only-to write both ordinary
and Industrial forms Of policies-to
be owned by the American FEEDER
atiCn Of Labor and its constituent
elements and their members, and
directed by the heads OF these
organizations.
The committee declared the or
ganized company would constiIute
an achievement such as has seldom
been equaled." The committee oe-
clared itself opposed to the opera
ton by the American Federation
OF Labor, as such, OF the company.
The report outlined the Iignt
labor has constantly waged against
the Esch- Cummins act creating the
Railw.4y Labor Board. ana the bill
which has been drafted to abolish
that organization--the Howell BARK
lev bi naw pending IN snngress.
This measure would provide what
the council believes is a more
simple method Of avoiding labor
troubles, embodying voluntary arpi'
tRation.
IndOrse Pensions.
Old age pensions again received
ind orse ent by the council.
Efforts to rid the Panama Canal
Zone OF alien labor, consisting
largely Of British subjects from the
West Indies, were outlined and the
Federation urged to continue the
fight. Better housing conditions
and pay were urged for the Govern
ment employees.
Payment of import duties on
Philippine products In the same
amounts paid by other countries
was declared essential.
Continuation of the Federatiorl's
educational activities was urged.
Every affiliated union should pro
vide technical apparatus and other
necessities for use in trade educa'
ton.
s'Ltalor has no complaint to make
against the Sixty-eighth Congress. =
said the report, 'saS there are sui,
flcient number Of the members who
are faithful to the people. and who
win Urevent maIevOlent legislation
ard ~ the same time enact beneVO.
lent IegisIation.'
Steel baggage cars to lessen risk
to railway employees were advo
Gated.
CONSUMPTION Of Labor
objection was noted. to bills In
Congress providing for conscrfptioh
Of labor whenever the President
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