Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 February 1918 — TAFT CHOSEN AS REPRESENTATIVE [ARTICLE]

TAFT CHOSEN AS REPRESENTATIVE

LABOR ALSO TO NAME ONE CONFERENCE—WAR RELATIONS IS TOPIC. Washington, Feb. 26.—William H. Taft was chosen today by representatives of capital as their representative for the public in the joint conferences here between employers and' employes to establish a basis of relations during the war. The workers’ representatives also will name a man to represent the public. Mr. Taft has telegraphed his acceptance and is expected here tomorrow. The conferees held their second session today, and each side prepared to outline a program. Tomorrow they will present their respective versions of what should be incorporated in an agreement to last during the war. The agreement, when reached, will be presented to the secretary of labor for approval and will form the basis of a national labor policy. Appointed on Labor Division Washington, Feb. 26.—J. A. Franklin, of Kansas City, chief of the Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Shipbuilders and Helpers, was appointed today by Director-General McAdoo as assistant director of the railroad administration’s labor division. He will assist W. S. Carter, director of the division, in negotiations with shop trades.