Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-15
GREEN G|VESLABOR
CAMPAIGN STAND
viii Analyze All Candidates,
He Tells Radio Audience.
La Toilette Speaks.

Politics monopolized last nights ra-
do program in the voters Service Sc
ries under auspices Of the National
League OF Women Voters. with William
Green. president OF the American Fed
Grafton of Labor. predicting that labor
will continue 10 follow ncn-partlSan
political policy" and Senator La Fol-
iettc. Republican, Wisconsin. explaining
the motives and purposes Of the Senate
group with which he is identified.
Speaking from Station WRC, which
was linked UP with the chain of the Ma
tional Broadcastinc Co. Mr.. Green as
serted that Labor will enter into the
campaign III most vigorous and ag-
greSsive way"
Platforms and candidates will be
snslyzed and studied" the labor presi-
candidates will be closely scrutiniZed
and working men and women will be
informed regarding these records so
that they may be guided by them iii
casting their votes on election day"
Seeks Injunction Relief.
Surveying the legislative field. Mr..
Green renewed his appeal for enact
uent of bill which will afford labor
relief from the abuse Of the writ of in
junction" Organized labor. he said.
women and children in industry. legis-
lation prohibiting the manufacture and
sale Of couvict-made goods in COMPETE
ton with free labor. legislation which
would provide for adequate Compersa-
ton for Government employees and ade-
ouate scientific retirement legislation
which will be reasonably satisfactory 10
the workers employed by the Federal
Government" Labor will present its
legislative program TO the platform
committees of the dominant political
parties for incorporation in the plat
form declarations. he said. and labors
national political policy will be governed
by the response made By the political
parties 70 this request.
Delineatins the Progressive movement
as the prescnt-day phase OF the age
long struggle TO make government serve
ell the people" Senator La Toilette IN
his address said the great 'ower OF
national taxation is being eXerted TO
shift the cost Of Government and the
burden Of the war debt to the backs OF
tho people Secretary Mellon has
succeeded in reducing the taxes on
great wealth anS profiteeriug corpora
tioas b. IS 900 900 o00," he said.
Asks Slash Restriction.
The Elk Hills and Teapot Dome
naval oil reserves were returned 10 the
people. he said. largely through the
courageous. determined fight made by
progress!ves in the Senate" adding
that the progrcssives have engaged in
q persistent fight against attempts Ito
corrupt Government through the ex-
cessive use Of money in elections
Passage Of an effective corrupt prac- |
tees act which shall restrict the
amount and character of campaign ex-
penses n both primary and general
elections" is part Of the progressive |
platform. the Senator asserted.
The attempt TO rlonopolize electric |
light, heat and power is the most
alarming development of the past dec |
ade" he declared, speaking in connec- |
ton with the resolution of Senator |
Walsh Democrat. Montana for an In /
ves:igation OF the power industry.
The President, ne said. in Nicaragua. |
"has gone so far as 10 create state |
OF var without the consent of Con-
gress.'' pointing out that the progress
s;ves are opposed TO the doctrine that
the flag follows the dollar"
Senator La Toilette concluded his adj
dress WITH a stirring tribute to Senator
Norris. Republican. Nebraska. saying
she stands today The acknowledged
champion Of the rights and Interests /
Of the American people"