The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, October 6, 1927, Page 12

PAGE TWELVE THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1927. ‘LABOR PLACES NEW EMPHASIS UPON CONSTRUCTIVE ACHIEVEMENT DURING PAST YEAR, PRESIDENT GREEN SAYS Under New Policy Organized Labor Has Progressed in Membership, Effectiveness and Financing—Public Opin- jon Toward Trade Unions Has Changed Decidedly Los Angeles, Oct. 5. of centering effort upon s 8 strife, organized labor in the United States during the past year has placed new emphasis upon construc tive achievement in cooperation with industry and society, President Green and his executive council de- clare in their annual report to be made before the annual convention of the American Federation of Labor. Establishment in past years of more militant aggressivencss gave scope for the new policy, it 1 added, and under it the organized Jabor movement was declared to have progressed in membership, ef- fectiveness, and financing. 7 “Foremost among the achieve- ments of the American Federation of Labor during th. past year is a change in public opinion toward the trade union the report sa “Many employers and much of public are beginning to see that the union is not simply a militant organization with no interest in work itself, but an agency through which the workers in this way, the union not only cares for the inter- ests of the workers but is an agency through which the workers cooper- ate in production and contribute the experience of those who handle tools and machinery. Constructive Work Emphasized “In no small degree is this chang- ing understanding due to the new emphasis labor has put upon its con- struct work. Formerly labor has allowed spectacular , incidents of strife to overshadow the more im- portant events of constructive de- velopment and service. Tle feder- ation has taken the initiative in re- versing this attitude by securing publicity for more substantial de- velopments. “By shifting attention from prob- lems of defense or aggression to those of constrictive building, the relative importance of the sustained work of the union becomes more ob- vious. Effort spent upon directing decision of indu try in accordance with the welfare of wage carners is ae for permanent results. ith the extension of this policy throughout the whole labor move- nient is comir. more general and keener appreciation of the value of The bus'ness advantage of unionization has become more gen- erally accepted.” Along this line, the report pointed out, the federation itself had been successful in settling a whole series of jurisdictional disputes between its subordinate craft unions, many of them of long standing, and all of them prolific causes of interruption to indystry because of resulting union quarrels. Further, in em- ployment now regulated by contract or agreement between workers and management, a whole series of sus- communists have concentrated their work and there was need to let trade unionist’ have information of the deception practised, the federa- tion has made the necessary infor- mation available. The outstanding efforts of communists to get foot- hold in the Americau labor move- ment during the year were among the textile workers of Passaic, the women’s garment industry, and the fur workers industry. In the third instance, the American Federation of Labor brought about the purg- ing of the union from communist control.” In the other two instances, it was declared that unions concerned had acted properly in their own behalf. Turning to orgz.nization questions, the report said that “a very incom- plete summary” of trade union as- sets made in 1926 had disclosed a total of $35,897,000. A sharp wern- ing to union o! is to safeguard these assets was ned. Stop Urged in Banking “When unions embark upon busi- ness enterprises they are entering upon undertaking. which require a different type of information from what required in managing unions,” the executive council ex- plained, “and incur twofold danger —financial risk and risk of union strength. Results of labor banking experiments confirm the warnings that the federation has repeatedly made. Some unions that have fin- anced various undertaking’ have in- volved themselves in most embar- rassing difficulties. It wou'd be well to study the causes of failure in labor banks and investment. under- takings.” A stop in the expansion of labor banking pending a study was urged. The mechanization of industry in such lines as automotive production presents considerable obstruction to the labor movements’ continuous at- tempts to unionize its workers there, the report observ In radio, elec- trical equipment, and airplane mak- ing, the subdividing of tasks or- dinarily performed by a single craftsman had gone so far that in some cases 30 or 40 different work- ers, performing a single repetitive duty, were doing what one machin- ist did years ago. “The work organization in mass production industries uch that there must be a new of ap- peal,” the report said. he indus- try or plant must be studied to find a basis which would introduce ele- ments of unity and joint interest. The responsibility must lie with a federated body.” Company Unions Opposed Opposition tc “company unions” was again voiced, and trades unions along regular lines were urged not to lose sight of their duty of en- couraging social and cooperative activities. In the political field, the council served notice that the federation would follow the nonpartisan policy generally adhered to in the past, and described the program tenta- tively outlined for making its in- fluence effective in campaigns. “In November, 1928, a president of the United States and members of congress will be elected,” the report asserted. “As in the past, the executive council will prepare a list of principles which will be tained cooperative relationship has been brought into being. Union of Greater Value “Workers cannot help themselves by injuring other legitimate inter- ests in industry,” it was declared in the report. “Practically every ‘union has some distinctive con- structive undertaking through which they are making the union of great- er value to its members and the industry. The important fact is the foundation upon which all such developments must rest, and which ies it possible for workers to the spirit of partnership in doing the day’s work.” Listing cooperative accomplish- ments of this kind, the report cited cooperative agencies for determin- ing points of wage contrects; coop- eration in fixing output standards; supply of new workers; assistance | ¢ in educating apprentices to the draft; and service on committees to improve service rendered con- submitted to Eoth political conven- tions and an carnest appeal made that they be approved. It is be- lieved that the people of the nation are alarmed at the growing influ- ence of reactionaries. Early in 1928 every local union and central body should arrange their respective leg- islative committees for a nonpar- tisan political campaign which pre- pare for intensiv2 agitation for the elected of outs:andng candidates who have shown they will be true to the people. Labor n ust continue to be active in every state to op- pew the repeal of direct primary laws. Again the executive council de- nounced the use of court injunc- tions in labor cispute, and reiterated its support of the child labor amend- ment to the federal constitution, a: ! its opposition to the Volstead law. Support for fur-her restriction of immigratior. was likewise indicated, Regret was expressed ‘hat arrange- sumers and customers. Every promise of further progress along the line was declared to exist. With all of the change, the report continued, the labor movement had not forgotten older objectives, and had set up for itself a new goal, the five day week. The traditional de- mand for higher wages and shorter ments for international affiliation with European labor bodies had been impossible of attainment, but grati- fication was indicated at progress during the year in Pan-American labor | associations. The delegates were informed completely by the re- rt as to the transactions in the an-American labor meetings. hours in all employment had been maintained with success. ~ Wage Reductions Prevented “Our unions have been generally successfully in preventing wage re- duction during the past year,” the report asserted, “and quite a num- ber have negotiated wage increases. Where collective bargaining is in t, wages have increased in n t and Rurchasios power. wer, there has been a decided fmerease in productivity. Our stud- jes.of the relation of productivity to wages have just begun. However, ‘warrant us in saying that wage fnereases for organized labor have paralleled increased productivity Much more closely than in the case of the unorganized or the less ef- ively organized. - “Organized labor has been able continuously to submit convincing wages should be sus- or increased. In past periods pe preoaicn we have been success- - In inducing employers to see importance of Piatnaining, the Power of wage carners. there are sel! Pageants unorganized working for wages are far below the levels nec- to maintain the American Captain Noyes Talks Before Rotary Club Captain H. H. Noyes, quartermas- ter at Fort Lincoln, spoke before ee emarel Bolaey club at its luncheon Wednesday noon on “T! Flood in A a a Captain Noyes, who was stationed at Little Rock, described the work of the army planes in dropping med- icines and vaccines, reporting refugees and in general keeping those in charge in touch with the situation. . G, Fulton, in charge of boys’ welfare work, was introduced as a new member by Dr. L. W. Larson. Henry Halverson sang “Content- ment” and “Legacies.” Visitors included Captain Noyes, Henry Halverson, Art Kingston, Stevens Pt., Wis.; Carl E. Daniel- son, Minot; Ward Lewis, formerly of Bismarck but now of Minneapo- lis; H. R. Nagel, St. Paul; H. 0. ik, Marius Erickson, Min Dr. E. P. Robertson, Grand F. Rev. L, A. Ferris, Ontario, Calif.; Dr. Dewitt Baer, Braddock; Ed Feeee, Devils Lake, and L. R. ird. Es 6s MONEY 2. LOAN proved 'y _ Property and Repayment Pritiiegs Bismarck and Mandap P. C. REMINGTON 03%4-4th St. Phone 220-W [ SCHOOL NOTES | Tentative Date Is Set For Meeting of Press Association The annual convention and con- tests of the Northern Interschol- astic Press association will prob- ably be held N 18, according to Miss phine Hosch, Grand Forks, direct: The ention, which CO will be held as usual at the Univer- sity of North Dakota, will continue through Saturday, 19, “Prairie Breeze: the Bismarck high school annual, and “Pep,” the bi-weekly publication of the local high sch ol, are members of the as- sociation and two organizaitons convention. delegates from the will attend the Prof. F. E. Bump, Jr., head of the journi department at the University, be in charge of the judging of the publications which are expected to be_ entered from North and_ South Dakota, Minne- sota, and Montana. Contests for the foilowing jour- nalistic enterprises - have been ar- ranged: Best newspaper, best an- nual, best mimeographed paper, best column, best papers and annuals in schools having less and more than 200 students respectively, and best papers entered from each of the four states. Smaller school: will have just as good a chance to win as any and should not fear to enter the con- tests, according to the director. Lectures by prominent newspaper- men of the state have been ar- ranged for the high schocl students. Victor Rose, Connybrook, is assist- anv director of the association. Sigma Delta Chi, national profes- sional journalistic fraternity, and Matrix, local women’s. journalistic group, will aid in conducting the convention, Inquiries should be addressed to the journalism department at the University. — SELECT RING The ring provided by Barneck Jewelry of this city was selected b the ‘junior class of Bismarck high school after considering several dif- ferent patte ns. ENTERTAIN TEACHERS Misses Rita Murphy and Bothilde Swanson entertainet the teachers of the Bismarck high school Wed- nesday afternoon at the high school. VISIT SCHOOL Mrs. W. C. Hanewald, Mrs. T. H. Register and Mrs. Owen were vis- itors in the first grade room at the William Moore school chis week, TO ROOSEVELT SCHOOL Myrtle Swenson, who has been at- tending, the William Moore school, entered the fifth grade at Roosevelt school this week. WILL MEET FRIDAY The Junior Playmakers will meet Friday evening at 7:30 at the high school to have initiation of the new members. BIDS OPENED FOR PICTURES Mrs. Butler was awarded the bid for the senior class Pa oat Bids were opened Tuesday. CHANGE SCHOOLS Grace, Rich: 1, and Helmer Clau- snitzer, who entered ‘he William Moore school at the beginning of the term, are now attending the Wachter school. VISITS SECOND GRADE Mrs. William Harris war a visitor in the second grade of the William Moore school this veek. RECEIVE REPORT CARDS Report cards were given Tuesday at the William school. {At the Movies ¢ ELTINGE THEATRE The French Foreign Legion, the endless, gorgeous, giant sand dunes of the Sahara, a famous missing sapphire, hundreds of desert war- riors sweeping on horseback to at- tack a lonely fort manned by 40 men, practically all in mutiny—there you have a glimpse of the romance and thrills contained in “Beau Geste” which comes to the Eltinge theatre for today and Friday and Saturday. No greater effort was ever put4n- to the making of a motion picture. This romantic, thrilling screen mys- out Moore the , tery story, adapted from one of the most popular novels in years, repre- sents a larger undertaking than even “The Ten Commandments,” which was also produced by Paramount. Ronald Colman, Alice Joyce, Noah Beery, Mary Brian, Nell Hamilton, William Powell, Norman Trevor, Victor McLaglan and Ralph Forbes are featured, but there are scores of others nearly as } -ominent. “Beau Geste” is a mystery story of the Foreign Legion on _ the deserts of Africa that will tighten your very skin with excitement. It tells of three young Englishmen who disappear from home after a fam- ous sapphire, “The Blue Water,” be- longing to their aunt, is stolen. All this leads to a remote fort on the Sahara and the ever feared attack of an Arab host. In the morning the fort remains uncaptured. Every man is at his post—dead! The commanding offi- cer with a French bafonet through his heart, and an amazing confes- sion concerning the theft of “The Blue Water” clutched in the hand of a dead soldier, both lie on the roof! Herbert Brenon, who directed the picture, and the 2,000 men who ap- pear in it, lived on the sun-scorched Arizona Desert for three months making exterior scenes. Scout Council Is_ Possibility Here Organization of a boy scout coun- cil here to promote the scout pro- gram for character development, Physical fitness and Americaniza- tion was sugges’ by H. G. Nagel, St. Paul, deputy regional scout ex- ecutive, at a meeting with ‘.e boys’ welfare committee Wednesday. , The proposed council would con- sist of representatives from each Scout troop and several men elected} at large. This body would largely govern the scout movement in the city and all _trocps in this area would deal directly with the local council rather than through the New York office. The plan was favored by the boys’ welfare committee, and should it be adopted, W. G. Fulton, directo. of welfare work, would be commis- sioned by the national scout office as an acting scout executive. [MANDAN NEWS_| Demurrer to Payment of Claim Is Upheld In a suit brought in district court Wednesday by the Bank of North Dakota against Morton county to recover $475 paid under protest for hail indemnity, Judge H. L, Berry sustained State’s Attorney C, F. Kelsch’s demurrer to payment. The bank was obliged to pay the hail indemnity to redeem property ef which it was the mortgagee. It is seeking to recover the indemnity from Morton county. > Personal and Social News of Mandan Vicinity : ie nareeeieteeieillS > Fortnightly Club Meets Tuesday For First Fall Meeting The first meeting of the season of the Fortnightly club was held Mrs. J. A. Biggs read a paper on “Meanwhile,” a new book by H. G. Wells. A resume of the past three months’ activities was given by Mrs. W. F. 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