The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, November 20, 1904, Page 39

Pages 91050 THE | SAN FRANCISCO, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1904. DAY OF LABOR IS FO T center of the platform most of the time. Pk Name of Parry Comes Up in Discussion of Resolutions. WOMEN OF LEAGUE ARE REFUSED VOTE Receive Many Reports From Chairmen of Committees. COMBINING OF UNIONS R TSN Labor, The American Federation of co t yest benef condit end it is & declar s that we r e the natur tectors of DUNCAN IN OPPOSITION. Firet Vice President Would Not An- swer Followers of Parry. . T saia s on this prop- on of its re- There 1s a is g Ame: and he This hes a plair ray because the Par ews as th inue along we can = opposit not sure at the opposition to our make gate es of the executive « tr oor and said g " s t I 1 opposed -~ the asure. I am is to reply to the progress We to go along t believe in 1€ in reply t we are the of human e. ThHere- the report believe in ad » committee.” report was killed. WOMEN NOT TO HAVE VOTE. Decision Is Reached of National League. The matter of next general interest before the convention yesterday was e 1 convention should not of | LLOWED BY BANQUET AT NIGHT HE principal business before the convention of the American Federation of Labor, yesterday, was the debating of a batch of resolutions, upon which action had been taken by committees. . In the eveningthe delegates were banqueted. Prominent men made addresses. The chairmen of committees held the JAMED of woman delegates on the federation convention. e ted that ue is hereby ext: to be repres 1 the annual an Federa- eed the woman minent delega . Mary O'S olution. I where bo with a w have a uniform and the conven- think, to settle it we have Personally, of the trades ur ment—that we | ought not to have a vote: and I, of; e, concur with the committee on | ‘But the - thing I do be nd I think that it ought tood this mor] then offered an amendment that would entitle the women to one delegate on the floor but without , but this proposition the convention. s appointed a com- w J ith the representa- tives of the San Francisco Labor Coun- cil, the ding Trades Council and the City Front Federation for the pur- se of amalgamating these three bod- ral labor union. The onsists of James M. Lynch, ood and Frank Duffy. itation by telegraph from he federation to hold its next con- n in St. Louis was received. telegram was also received telling of the collection in certain places of the assessment ordered on the preced- y for the benefit of the striking textile workers of Fall River. A digest of the resolutions before the ntion and the disposition made of them tells the story of a great part of the proceedings of the sixth ention. The chairmen of committees were the prominent men in the convention yesterday. MEASURES ARE ADOPTED. Convention Approves Findings Committees in Matters of Interest. A resolution introduced by George C. Campbell of the Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators was indorsed, in which it was set forth that a great crime is committed in the employment of nearly 2,000,000 children of tender of | years in the various intdustries of the United States, “the cause being the greed of employers and the poverty of parents, and we most earnestly call the attention of the public press, ministers, teachers and all reform bodies to take up the cause of the child and demand the passage of such laws and the en- forcement of the same, that child labor shal be forever abolished and the child placed in school, where it properly be- longs.” Another resolution by Campbell was adopted in which women who work for a living were urged “to take advantage of the opportunities offered by organi- All requested to make organizers were special efforts to | organize women workers. A resolution by I Jacoby of the In- | ternational Ladies’ Garment Workers'| DUNCAN Al She rose di- aphical Union No. § of St. Louis | ‘ ‘ i | i | | | | | CONVEN- | | | 1 AITT OF AMER- | | ICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR. e 2 sume League with the International Ladi Garment Workers' Union by the use of.-a label and urges the council | to take steps necessary to protect the unio! n introduced by delegates men’s International Union, xecutive Council was instructed to k for the passage of a bill in Con- “to prevent the undermanning of can yessels and to encourage the training of boys in the merchant marine.” ! olution introduced by Bert L. | of the Watch Case Engravers' | International Association, asking for an | organizer to organize the women in the | State of Ohlo, was referred to the Executive Council To the council also was referred a resolution introduced by James Wood of the Stockton Federated Trades to appoint a resident organizer at Stock- ton for three months “or such time as | the convention sees fit to recommend.” To the committee on law was referred a resolution introduced by T. Westoby | to divide the various trades Into de- partment councils, such department | councils to be chartered by the Ameri- can Federation of Labor and under the jurisdiction of the central body of the! | ety in which each is located. | | ‘To the Executive Council went a resolution by Frank Sweeney of the| | International Brotherhood of Leather | 1“’orkers on Horse Goods, to prevent | | | the importation of finished harnesses | from foreign countries under the tariff| rates for unfinished goods. | ' A resolution by Victor L. Berger of | | the International Typographical Union, | urging all unions affiliated with the “Amarit‘an Federation of Labor to co- | operate for the adoption of a universal | | union label, to be used on all products | of union labor, was voted down. Delegate W. S. Harris of the Geor- gia Federation of Labor asked by | resolution for the appointment of an | | organizer in the South Atlantic ports | and Southeastérn section of the United | States. The matter went to the Execu- | tive Council. To the same body went | |a recommendation contained in a | | regolution introduced by Victor L.| | Berger for the appointment of at least | | one woman as a general organizer of | | the working women of the United | | States. | TO UNITE ORGANIZATIONS. | Resolution Is Adopted Holding Olive | Branch to American Labor Union. | The following resolution, introduced ! by Berger, was adopted: | “Resolved, That the Executive | Council be instructed to continue in its | Jaudable efforts by honoraile and con- | ciliatory means to unite the American | Labor Union of the Western States of the committee on |2zation to get better conditions, shorter | with the American Federation of La- ons was adodted and the reso- ; hours of labor, and fair compensation bor.” | for their labor.” | " The Executive Council was given the | task of considering the appointment of {an organizer for the Boiler-makers’ | and Iron Ship Builders of America. A resolution was adopted that rec- Union was adopted. This calls for an ommends to Congress the payment to Investigation by the Executive Council|laborers and mechanics employed on of the American Federation of the al- Government works since 1869 of pay leged interference of the National Con- | for the overtime made by them, “in | Agnes parish. < TR ST the bellef that these claims are per- fectly just and well founded.” A resolution introduced by dele- gates of the International Seamen’s Union, indorsing a Congressional bill to prevent the towing of log rafts, was adopted by the convention. A resolution was adopted asking the Executive Council to organize the sugar workers in the consider the formation of an interna- ticnal body of sugar workers. In a resolution introduced by John Mangan of the Gardeners’ and Flor- ists’ Union it was set forth that that tnion “had at one time 250 mem- bers, but for the last year has grad- ually dwindled until it has but thirty- four members in good standing.” Eastern States and to | i | By adopting a resolution introduced | by George C. Campbell the federation pledged co-operation with the women | “to organize ladies’ auxiliaries.” It was voted that delegates should | cigars bearing the union A resolution to indorse the institu- | tion of workingmen's banks in various by the conyention. To the executive council ferred a resolution authorizinig the federation to take immediate steps to United States. Unfon No. 139. | parts of the United States was killed | was re- | | oppose ‘the padrfone : system in- the | agversaries. This resolution was in- | | troduced by Tito Pacelli of Rockmen’s ‘:deemy A resolution was adopted requesting | the executive council to instruct or-| ganizers to organize the gas workers, especially in the large citles of the East. A resolution introduced by members | of the American Federation of Musi- | Delegates Weber, Miller and was adopted pledging the American Federation of Labor to urge |term I have tried upon Congress the passage of a bill | prohibiting the competition of en- listed musicians with civillan musi- cians. An invitation from the Porto Rican | delegates to hold the next conven- tion of the (ederation in Porto Rico was received. A resolution introduced by Delegate Westoby, favoring a conference with the Secretary of Commerce and Labor | for the purpose of having laws passed to “bring about conditions that will settle strikes and lockouts,” was lost. An objection was made that this might lead to compulsory. arbitration. Immediately after their regular meeting to-day Photo-Engravers’ Union No. 8 will tender an informal dinner to their international delegate to the American Federation of Labor, James G. Cain of New York. Vice President Andrew J. Gallagher will act as toastmaster. Addresses will be made by prominent members of No. 8. | JU e RREWERY WORKMEN RECEIVE. National Delegates Are Guests at an Entertainment and Ball. The national delegates of the Brew- | Paso, Texas, regrets at his inability ery Workmen’s Union to the American Federation of Labor convention were tendered a reception by the members of Local No. 7 in Turn Verein Hall last night. The guests of honor were Delegates Louis Kemper of Cincinnati, August Fristelsbach of St. Louils, J. Zepp of Cleveland and Ward of Bos- ton. The delegates on their arrival were greeted with rousing cheers and mer- riment was suspended that all might listen to the words of advice from the men selected to represent the national body. The addresses were full of en- couragement and the men were urged to stand shoulder toshoulder. The con- | | { ditions of the unions throughout the | and the outlook for the future encour- aging. R e PROCEEDS OF SHOW WILL GO TO ST. AGNES PARISH Vaudeville Performance by Clever People to Be Given at the Alhambra Theater. On Tuesday evening a vaudeville show will be presented at the Alham- bra Theater for the benefit of St. A feature of the even- ing will be the presentation of a scene from ‘“The Jewess.” Miss Nevada Hefron will take the role of the Jew- ess, supported by Arthur Seymore, a recent arrival from Australia. Others who will contribute to the programme are: Sig. Zaval, Deeley and Shean, Alfred Cogswell, Mme. Blanche de Vere, Miss Mary Carrick, Knicker- bocker Quartet, Miss Blanche Coonan, Donna Lucia, Miller and Grenan. Judge Murasky will deliver an ad- dress and Dr. Carew will be in charge of the reception. —_————— A New Art Gallery. We have converted our picture room into a beautiful gallery for the exhibj- tion and sale of moderate priced paint- ings, water colors, tels, etchings and fine photographs. nspection cordially ‘.l‘lv‘ltd. Sanborn, Vail & Co., 741 m.r}at ree! | country were reported as very good | | i | | | tables. At the head of one of the tables *|Unionists and Friends Banquet at the Lick ; House. i GOOD WORDS FOR THE CONVENTION e Casey Congratulations Followed by Remarks by Mayor. ADDRESS BY THE MAYOR As a fitting climax to the week's | work in the convention, its mass-meet- | ings, dances and receptions, the two hundred delegates of the American Federation assembled last night at the | Lick House and there, with wives, friends and local hosts, sat down te| a sumptuous banquet given in their | honor. In the handsomely decorated and | brilliantly lighted banquet hall lhe‘ company was seated at ten Inngi was Toastmaster Michael Casey, at his right was President Gompers and at his left Mayor and Mrs. Schmitz. There were many entertaining speeches during the evening, which were listened to with rapt attention and heartily applauded. A splendid or- chestra played while the banqueters made merry over dainty dishes and drank to one another’s health in glasses of California vintages. Toastmaster Casey prefaced his re- marks to the company with reference to his pleasant duty in welcoming so| many friends of unionism. MAYOR SCHMITZ TALKS. Mayor Eugene E. Schmitz spoke of “The Troubles of a Labor Mayor.” He | said: “The troubles of a labor Mayor are but small in comaprison to the opposi- tion which the entire labor movement | has untered from its Inception until now. “It would require an entire adminis-| tration to set forth the troubles of a Labor Mayor. He meets with trouble with his friends as well as with his When I entered on my | jes in the city of my childhood 1 felt my responsibility, and, knowing that organized labor as well | as my personality was on trial, I was determined that no act of mine could be pointed to as wanting either in jus- tice, honesty or fairness to every ele- ment of our population. 1 “No administration of the complex | affairs of a city like this has been | or ever will be perfect. During my| to maintain my ideal—a conservative policy in \\'hlch] the employer and the wageworker | should receive equal consideration and | fair treatment. 1 have tried to con- | duct the public business of the citv. ad well as ghe relations between cabital | and laboP, so that. as far as lay in my | power, a friendly sentiment might be | created between them. “I thought I had done much toward accomplishing those ends, but now I am beginning to fear that the conflict between labor and capital, be- tween aggregated labor and aggregated wealth may prove eternal and irrecon- cilable. “The other night in an adjoining ho- tel, a body of our citizens listened to the talks of their fellow citizens on the duties of a citizen. The orators were selected as men entirely without sym- pathy with the wage-earners and who could be depended on to assail any of- ficial in sympathy with the plain peo- ple and to regard neither honor nor stice in their references to him., “I mention this because it was pre- meditated for political purposes, not so much to make trouble for your rep- resentative as for the cause of labor generally.” Governor Pardee telegraphed from El to attend the convention. SAMUEL GOMPERS' SPEECH. Samuel Gompers, the famous leader who has stood at the head of the labor movement for more than a score of years, was given a most cordial re- ception. He spoke in part as foliows of the American Federation of Labor: “I have often responded to the toast of the American Federation of Labor. 1 feel an additional responsibility to do it justice with each succeeding year. Realizing the development of our movement I know my own inability and littleness. “The American Federation of Labor —a name, a thought, a hope, typifying and expressing the hopes of thé masses against the wrongs in modern soclety! It stands for their correction. “The federation was formed at a time when the hopes of toilers in unity were nearly shattered. Indifference and op- position were gradually overcome and the little band of workers has since been augmented into millions, who have implicit confidence {n themselves. : “There are many who remember the dark days in Pittsburg in 1881, when earnest and true men met to form the | federation. But don’t imagine that in, our advent In 1881 one saw the first light of the labor movement. There were others who had gone before, who | championed the cause; great, good and true men, such as John Stiney, Richard Trevellick, Willlam H. Sylvis, Ira Stew- art, George E. McNeil and George A. Grant. I could not fail to mention the namee of the pioneers of our move- ment.” Mr. Gompers paid tributes to William | H. Foster, George Chance, P. J. Me- Guire, the great men In the labor movements of the past. He further praised the work and ambitions of the men at present working for unionism. He especially’ mentioned the members of the local federated bodies and the work of California for unification. Addresses were also made by James Duncan, John A. Flett, James O'Con- nell, Frank Morrison, James Wignall, John B. Lennon, Max Morris, Thomas 1 Kidd, James A. Hayes, Dan J. Keefe and Willlam J. Spencer. WOMEN PLAN TO BUY MARIN’S PRIMEVAL GROVE OF REDWOODS CTY'S CLUBS ARC STIRRED Enthusiastic Meeting Held and Move- ment to Preserve Forest Set on Foot With Much Good Prospect. The primeval forest of redwoods in Marin County is to be preserved. The | towering trees are to be spared the ax | that has threatened them. No lum- | berman keen for profit shall invade | the jungle, no chips nor sawdust will | pollute the silvery stream that ripples | down the narrow canyon. One of the | most beautiful of California’s wonder- | lands is to be retrieved from the spec- | ulator and maintained in all its na- tural grandeur. The women of San Francisco have so willed. They will preserve the grove. They want to create a park | In the picturesque canyon that shall | particularly be for the edification of the people of this city. Within two | hours’ ride San Francisco has access to this rugged, wild and beautiful bit of scenery that equals some of na- ture's most favored spots that draw sightseers from afar. The women of clubdom have mad up their minds to avert the destru tion of the forest. A meeting of rep-| resentatives was held yesterday and | the enthusiasm and determination dis- played means that they will succeed. | True, $80,000 must be raised, and that by popular subscription, to buy the canyon. It may take time and much | eftort, but patience and energy will not be wanting. With every women's organization in a solid phalanx, and with further acquisitions of nower, which will no doubt be forthcoming | without distinction of sex, the move- ment to save the grove is sure to suc- ceed. It commends that public approbation will give it impetus on every hand. WANT TREES FOR LUMBER. The North Coast Water Company | owns the forest at the present time. With worthy purpose it has kept the grove intact for many years. But re- cently an offer has been made by a firm that would ruthlessly cut the trees and saw them into valuable lum- ber. The water company has stock- holders anxious for dividends and the directors were compelled to take ac- tion. They are eager, however, have the forest preserved-and will jlow what latitude they can for any steps afoot toward this object. Mrs. Emil Pohli, chairman of the | forestry section of the California Club, ascertained that the canyon could be purchased for $50,000 and she and her colleagues decided to in- augurate a movement in which senti- | ment and love of nature should have 2 practical battle with rough commer- clalism. Mrs. Pohli called a meeting of representatives from every woman's organigation in the city and other so- cieties about the bay for yesterday morning and the attendance indicated | that the forestry section had ne erl | taken up a work that met more gen- eral approval. “Ther= is only one reason why I wish | I had $1,000,000.” declared Miss Alice | Eastwood. “The only thing I '\\anxl that amount of money for is to huy| Redwood Park and Mount Tamalpais and present them to the S t fornia for a public reserve, Miss Eastwood's enthusiasm caught. There was hand clapping that express- | ed warmest accord in her sentiment. | She tuld briefly but very effectively of the beauties of the wonderful can- yon that runs southwest from the foot | of Tamalpais to the sea. Her word | painting was excellent, and as a cam- paign speech in behalf of the beloved redwoods her remarks commended ate of Cali- themselves for future endeavors to arouse the public. She pleaded for the beautiful trees, for the perennial stream that courses down the canyon between banks heavy with the tangied growth of wax myrtle, azalias and ferns. Besides the redwoods there are spruce, California nutmeg, maple, alder, watér holly, hazel—all In a flourishing race for the supremacy .of the jungle. The carpets of wild flow- ers (there are flowers in all the sea- | sons) were described, and when the | speaker concluded her audience was stirred to greater enthusiasm. | HAS PRACTICAL VALUE. ‘ | Professor William R. Dudley, head of the botanical department at Stan- ford, pointed out that the practical | value of preserving the park should be | impressed on the business men of San | Francisco. The grove of redwoods at | the door of the city would always be an attraction that could be advertised with much success to bring tourists | and visitore. The grove could be placed with other scenic attractions of the State that are boasted the world over. Charles Keeler, the poet, came from Berkeley to assist the women in start- ing their project. He thought it about time to cease apologizing for sentiment to the business man. The greatest need of the world to-day, he said, is | wholesome, hearty sentiment for good | hings and beautiful things. He did not | believe In making appeal to the hard headed business man solely on prac tical grounds. He urged that the senti- | mental side of protecting the forests and beautiful things should be pre- sented t> them as well. The Redwood or Sequola Park in Marin, he hoped. would be saved to posterity as a great temple where beauty worshipers might find happy hours. Emil Pohli explained the proposal of the water company. Included in its of- | fer is the water-shed of Mount Tamal- pais, which must be preserved for the corporation’s purpose and its streams | not contaminated. The canyon proper embraces about 529 acres, but the ad- dition of the slope of Mount Tamalpais will make a reservation of about 1500 acres. No aid could be expected from | the Federal. State or municipal ,gov- | ernments, he explained, and the only | course left was that of popular sub- | scription. | TO PLAN ORGANIZATION. I Supervisor James P. Booth of the | Mount Tamalpais National Park As- | sociation was called to the chalr to | preside, in courtesy to that organiza- tion. It has been defeated in its pur- poses, and day before yesterday its directors met and decided to turn over | committee of State Federation; If so strongly ¢ | Morton, | wood | them from atte | G. | ing far and wide, | Nicaragua. | shipped by them the $275 In the treasury and the mem- bership roll to the movement the women have set on foot. There was further discussion, in which suggestion of a mass-meeting in the city at some near date was made, and it was finally decided to name & committee to plan organiza- tion. Work is to go ahead at once. Mrs. Pohll, as chairman of the for- estry section of the California Club, {2 to be at the head of the movement, such being the unanimous conclusion. | Mrs. Trichot will serve as secretary. The following were appointed the committee on organization and it will meet next Thursday at 3 p. m.: Mrs Emil Pohll (chairman), Miss Alic Eastwood, Miss Catherine Hittell, Mrs. Ella G. Sexton, Messrs. Charles Keeler, John Ray and James P. Booth. The following were the official rep- resentatives at yesterday’s gathering, but there was a large number of others present who are interested In the movement: Mrs. Mcintyre and Mrs. Agnes B. McDonald, Pioneer Women; Mrs. J. Robinson, South Park Settlement; Mrs. J. J. Scoville, chalrman forestry Mrs. W. R. Peacock and Miss Louise Elli- ott, Forum; James P. Booth, Board of Supervisors and Tamalpais National Park Association; Mrs. G. Jones and Mrs. E. Kalisher, Council of Jew Professor Emory E. Smith and Mrs. W. “handler, State Floral | Soctety; Mrs. Kinzie, Ebell of Oak- land: Mrs. Weston and Mrs. John Hinkle, Town and Gown, Berkeley; Mrs. D. J. Bucknale, Sorosis; Miss Assoclation; Collegiate Mrs. Barnhart, Cap and Bells; Daughters of California ra O. Southard, ciation; Miss A. . Roy and Mrs. Woodward, Contemporary; Mrs. Ella G. Sexton, Laurel Hall; Mrs. W. Barrows and Mrs. Parsons, Mount Tamalpais Assoclation; Mrs. C. Corona; Mrs. Malloy and Mrs. A. V. Brown, Consumers’ League: Mrs. W. C. Avery, Central W. C. T. U.; Mrs. Hugg, Outdoor Art Club, Mill Valley; Miss Alice East- Academy of Sclences; Mrs. Catherine H. Hittell, California Bot- anical Soclety. A number of prominent men, including Vanderiyn business Stow and | former Mayor Phelan, who are heart- y in accord with the women's proj- ect, sent regrets, business preventing g the meeting. —————— NAVY VETERANS GIVE BALL AT PIONEER HALL Men Who Fought With Farragut and Dewey Make Merry With Their Friends. Squadron No. 12 of the ates Veteran Navy gave its first annual ball neer Hall last night. The place was decorated for the occasion by Commander J. J. Fo- . The organization comprises thos who have seen active service in the pavy during the Spanish-American and Civil wars. The following committees were ia charge of the Arrangemengs—Captain T. A. Ner- ney, Captain Thomas Wisher, Licuten- ant Cot ander Charles M. Price, En- sign William Tierman, C. J. Dut= reaux, Chaplain Peter H. Mass, Com- mander John J. Foley, Lieutenant Ar- hur H. McKee, Paymaster J. A. Whiteside, Surgeon B. F. Stromberg, Engineer Henry P. Gray, Guaner D. J. O'Hearn; reception committee—J. Crawford, floor manager; John Kelly, J. Hawley, A. evy, T. M. Shaw, L. LeForet. William Tierman, Charles Kraut. J. M. Floyd; refresh- ment committee—Captain G. o Bauer, Fleet Yeoman W. T. Buckley, Chaplain Peter H. Mass. —_—— “Shenandoah” Is Played. Pupils of the Caldwell College of Oratory and Acting gave a very cred- itable performance of “Shenandoah”at the Alhambra Theater last night un- der the auspices of the League of the Cross. A few of the amateurs were Phel United | every bit as convincing in their parts | as veterans. Miss Almazetta Henry as Madeline showed considerable tal- ent in the histrionic line. Major Jo= seph Wesplear of the League of the Cross Cadets played General Sheridam. Others who were in fhe cast are Claude Doran, Edwin Mohr, Paul Atherton, J. Anthony, William Ba- ker, Miss Vivian Baldwin and Miss Edith Bishop. —_—————— Guatemala Gets One. Among the shipments Friday on the steamer City of Panama, for Guatemala. was a fine upright cabinet grand Kimball plano in mahogany for the Honorable Leslie Combs of the United States Lega- at The tion. The instrument was selected Pommes-Eilers Musle Company. news of their big removal sale is sp Only recently two fi piancs were shipped by them to Leon. Another instrument was also esterday on the Man- cpria for Hongkong. China. Astronomical Society to Meet. The next regular meeting of the Astronomical Society of the Pacifle will be held in the lecture hall of the Academy of Sciences, 319 Market street, next Saturday evening. The following lectures will be given: “The Movement of the Earth,” by Dr. Sid- ney P. Townley: “Spectrogcopic Binaries,” bv Dr. Heber D. Curtis, and “Impressions Received at the Inter- national Congress of Arts and Sei- ences, Universal Exposition at St Louis September, 1904,” by Dr. Armin O. Leuschner. The lectures will be {llustrated.