Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 44, Number 326, 31 October 1919 — Page 1

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trrT VT VKi Vf tOR Palladium. Est. 1831. Ponolldatl VULi. AL!iV..rsU. oO vUh Sun-TIgram 1907. RICHMOND, IND., FRIDAY EVENING, OCT. 31, 1919 SINGLE COPY 3 CENTS WHITE TALKS ON WATSON'S FABIAN FIND

MINERS WILL DEFY ORDER, SAYS LEWIS COAL STRIKE STOPPED BY INJUNCTION America Overworks Her Presidents, Says White Noted Italian Beauty Wed to Robert Goelet House Decides Tague Wins in Massachusetts

A. F. L. MAKES PROTEST ON INJUNCTION Leaders of Nation's Labor Call on Palmer Attorney-General Stands Firm in Action Against Coal Strikers. NO CHANGE IN POLICY

Publicist Points Out That Fabian Socialist is Mild Exponent of Better Government Harmless.

DISCUSSES PROBLEM BY WILLIAM ALLEN WHITE Senator James Watson ot Indalna recently read Into the record of con gress a list of the socialists employed Jn the Federal Trade commission. The list was long and to persons 'excited by the word socialist, one ex pression used by Mr. Watson to characterize an employe of the Federal Trade commission was the epithet Fabian; be called a certain employe a iFabion socialist. To the unthinking, the word fabian probably appeared as a particularly venomous and deadly type of socialist, and those who knew nothing about the Jargon of socialism probably lost much sleep worrying at nights over the fact that a Fabian socialist was doing sentry duly on the outposts of the republic. Now it so happens that a Fabian socialist is a mild, gentle creature, who believes in the evolutionary principles of government and economics, gradually working toward a higher humanity, living in more and more approximately just relations. The program of former President Roosevelt was essentially Fabian; the program of President Wilson for the last eight years has been the program of the Fabian socialist. America during the last two decades has been practically going the path outlined by the Fabian socialists of the nineties. The Bull Moosers were essentially Fabian socialists. They believed in a strongly centralized government wihch should assume more and more functions that formerly were performed by private individuals until gradually the government would be in two or three thousand years the repository of most of the ordinary organized activities of life. Any Idealist Is Fabian. Any man who dreams of a better world in which as human beings are able to endure honest politics, which by the way they can't endure now and who hopes to see a time when honest government shall perform services that are now performed for profit, is a Fabian socialist, though he may be astounded to know it. However, there Is something In Senator Watson's contention that socialism is becoming conspicuously prevalent in the government bureaus at Washington. The reason for this is . two-fold, first, because secondary places in the government are filled more and more frequently from American colleges. American colleges are turning out young men who aspire to make this a better world in which to live. They want to change it; they want to tinker with order that is, and the only group or party in American politics that is frankly given over to the joyous business of tinkering with the order as it is, happens to be the socialist party. The Democrats like to tinker but they do it more or less in secret, and on the plea that it is establishing necessary change. One faction of the Republicans are Heaven-born tinkers, but they call themselves progressives. or liberals, or insurgents, or what not. ' Thoy are not frank about their tinker ing. They caH their tinkering evolution. But the socialists n'C tinkers and proud of it. And out of American collogos every year are coming earnest, if not enger, young souls, hammer in hand, who are forever tapping the nots and bolts and cams, and springs. and cylinders of civilization, to seo if something is not rattling, or .lamming, or gumming, that may be tinkered into better shape. And when those- young souls want to ally themselves to a political party, they rail themselves socialists. They nre not particularly dangerous. They do not want to overthrow the government. They inertly want to improve it. Probably they have a tlnzi'n amendments to the constitution, and probably in. time six or ei.uht of those amendments will be passed, but these racer souls have no desire to overthrow the constitution. They are not wild-eyed revolutionises, but. are gentlo-voioed Americans who are scouts and pioneers ahead i c . . , ... -t . - r.v.u.o ...... K.v...v.. . - - v. - - oi iae mam win) u iuc uwis iu iuc,, social forward march. Turn to Government. And it is they and their kind chiefly, hat Senator Watson has found in 'he Federal Trade Commission. The second reason why these socialists are fe.ur.d in the government departments ;i!'d in the government service gener ally, arises irom me tact mat wnen a voting man. either from college or f:om high school or from the shops, or the stores, or the offices of the world. ;-ees aything wrong with the government, he turns to the government naturally to correct it. Hence he gets into government service and if Senator Watson had taken the tariff commission or the supremo count or the bureau of animal industry, or the council of national research, he would have found about a ten to fifteen per cent of the personnel composed of socialists; that is to say, men who would not particularly worry if they were called socialists, and who from his point of view are indeed dissatisfied with the present order of things and eager for some sort of change. Generally In nine cases out of ten they want evolutionary changes and in a few wild exceptional cases they desire revolutionary changes. But the revolutionaries are negligible. The evolutionists are real forces and must be reckoned with, call them what you may, socialists, liberals, progressives, (Continued on Page Eleven.)

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William Allen White. The heavy responsibility which the American people now thrust upon their presidents explains Woodrow Wilson's breakdown, says William Allen White, Kansas editor, noted publictis and novelist, who reported the peace conference. "President Wilson at Paris had my sympathy," said White. "He did not impress me as Jack, the giant killer, but rather as Prometheus chained to the rock as the vultures preyed on his vitals." DR. DAVID DOUGAN SUCCUMBS, AFTER LENGTHY ILLNESS Dr. David H. Dougan, 74 years old, a half-brother of Daniel G. Reid, of New York, and a brother of George Dougan, who is very well known in Richmond, died at his home, West Third and National avenue, Friday morning at 4:45 o'clock after a long illness. Dr. Dougan was born in Niles City, Mich., August 17, 1S45, and came to Richmond when about 11 years old. He attended the public schools here for a short time and then went to work. At 16 he went to work in the old Morrison and Blanchard bank, which was later the Coffin bank. This bank will be remembered by the older citizens of the city as being one of the foremost banking institutions in the county at that time. It was located at Fifth and Main. , Whin the First National bank was founded Dr. Dougan left the Coffin bank and accepted a position as book keeper with the First National. In 1867 he married Miss Rosa Lamb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Lamb. Three children were born to them, one son, Paul, who died in infancy, and two daughters, Miss Rose Dougan and Mrs. Blanche Cole, of Los Angeles. Both daughters are now living. While in the bank h. began reading medicine and in his spare time studied with Dr. Weist, at that time one of the city's most prominent physicians. , A little later he went to the Rush Medical college, at Chicago, where he received his degree. In Colorado 40 Years. Dr. Dougan's health then became very poor, due to asthma. Feeling that a change in climate would do him good he went to Colorado, where he stayed for over 40 years. He first located in Leadville, Colo., a mining town, where he practiced medicine with success. While there he became interested in mining, and at one time was mayor of the town. Tiring of Leadville, Dr. Dougan and monitors of his family went to California, but stayed there but a short time. Was 32nd Degree Mason He then went to Denver where he was president of the Commercial j National bank, one of the leading banks In the West, for about 20 years Dr. Dougan became affiliated with the Masons in Denver and was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, a Knight Templar and a Shriner. He was also a member of the local chapter of Elks. Dr. Dougan was a great traveler and toured the world. He was a veteran of the Civil war and was a member of the Presbyterian church. He retired from the banking business about 1912 and came back to Richmond a short time later, at the request of his family. lie bought the old homestead, at 314 National Road west, and lived there until the time of bis death. -Mr. uougan naa Deen in poor neann ,. J f 1.,,.- ,1. iui a. vtcri t iiu jui ic ia?L ixiuu t u , , ,.,i.. j,, r ; physicians from several large cities in the country attended him. He is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Cole, and Miss Rose Dougan, and one granddaughter, his brother and half-brother, and a sister, Mrs. Martha Fosler. The body will be taken to Indianapolis for cremation, Sunday morning. ELKS TO PUT ON THIRD PERFORMANCE With every seat for the two original performances sold and reserved in less than 10 hours after the plat opened, members of the committee, in charge of the Elks Minstrels, have announced that a third performance of the show will be given on Thursday, November 5. In making the announcement, members of the committee made a rule that none of the seats that had been reserved for either of the original performances could be exchanged, and the third performance would only be for those that were unable to make reservations for either of the others. The plat for the third performance of the show will be open Saturday morning at 9 o'clock, at Harrison's Edison shop.

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 31. Officials of the American Federation of Labor protested to Attorney General Palmer today against the action of the government in obtaining an injunction in the coal strike. Samuel Gompers, president of the federation, did not accompany the del egation but an engagement was made for him to see the attorney-general later in the day. The federation officials declared the injunction violates the rights of union labor and indicated that the coal min ers would have their support in any fight brought to dissolve the injunc tions. Mr. Palmer reiterated that the gov ernment was proceeding solely against one union, which he declared, was trying to violate the law. He said the right to strike was not involved It is understood that there will be no change in the policy of the gov ernment as a result of the representa tion of the union men. Representatives of the four railroad brotherhods, including Warren S Stone, general chief of the engineers, and L. E. Sheppard, president of the conductors, accompanied the delegation. Their presence was taken as indicating that although not affiliated with the federation the brotherhoods would give their powerful support to any action union labor might take. BELGIAN ROYALTY ENDS U.S. VISIT (By Associated Press) OLD POINT. Va., Oct. 31. As the transport George Washington steamed out of Hampton Roads late today, bearing King Albert. Queen Elizabeth and Crown Prince Leopold, of the Belgians, on their homeward voyage, the first visit of a reigning monarch of Europe to the shores of America have come to a close. On board the special train which carried them over the country from coast to coast covering more than 9,000 miles, the royal guests arrived here this morning from Washigton. After they visited Portsmouth to witness the flooding of two new drydocks at the navy yard, they boarded the big vessel which brought them to the United States on Oct. 2. During their 30 day stay in this country as official guests of the nation, they visited points of interest in the east, middle west and on the Pacific coast and the soldier king of the plucky little nation, his queca and their son, everywhere were acclaimed by the American people. Many Wayne Teachers Elected to Offices in State Body Sections Richmond and Wayne county teachers took a prominent part in the meetings of the state teachers' association at Indianapolis Thuursday and Friday, in which are assembled 12,000 from over the state. Miss Florence Williams was elected secretary of the arts section. Ralph Sloane, music head in the Richmond public schools, gave a talk to the music section meeting, and was later elected chairman of the executive committee. Miss Flora Broadus, of Richmond, was elected secretary of the English teachers' section. A. H. Hines, of Cambridge City, was made a member of the executive committee of the federation for the Sixth district. Charles C. Williams, Wayne county superintendent, and permanent secre tary-treasurer of the associatipn, reported the sale of 14,000 tickets, and the attendance, he believed, of .ibout 11,000 teachers Thursday. Following the meeting of the mral teachers' section, a Sixth district con vention of this section was set for I Cohvillo nmhr.r a INTERNATIONAL LABOR MEET ADMITS HUNS; MEXICO NEi'.T? WASHINGTON, Oct. 31. Having decided to admit the representatives of Germany and Austria on an equality with those of other nations the International Labor Conference was called on today to decide the question of granting seats in the gathering to delegates from Mexico and Finland. Motions to give representation to both of these nations which are not named in the annex to the Versailles treaty as members of the league of nations, were introduced late yester day, but went over under the rules until today. CHILDREN OF FRANCE STILL NEED OUR HELP More than one-half of the men of France under 30 years are dead. Two hundred and fifty thousand of her homes are utterly destroyed. The mothers after 5 years of desperate sacrifice hope you will not withdraw your support now. It is the "fatherless" children you are asked to help. Tomorrow is tag day for them.

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Mrs. Bernanda Rocchl RIabouchinsky j Goelet. Robert Goelet of New York, joint heir with his sister, the Duchess of Rexburghe, to the Goelet millions, was married in Paris recently to Mme. Fernanda Rocchi Riabouchinsky, the Italian beauty, formerly the wife of the Czar's emissary to America. Goelet s said to possess a fortune of $50,000,000. Wont Reconsider Strike Provision of R. R. Bill (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Oct 31. By a unanimous vote the senate Interstate commerce committee today refused to grant the request of representatives of the railroad brotherhoods that hear ings be reopened on the anti-strike provision of the railroad bill which the committee recently reported to the senate. WAR ADMINISTRATION OF FUEL IN POWER (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Oct. 31. An execu tive order fixing maximum prices for bituminus coal was signed today by President Wilson. Prices of anthracite are not affected. The maximum prices are fixed by states and for prepared sizes range from $4.60 a net ton at mine mouth, to $2.60. Rules set up during the war, gov erning the margins of profit of middlemen and wholesale and retail dealers, were re-established and Fuel Administrator Garfield was given all the authority to regulate production, sale, shipment, distribution, appor tionment and storage or use of bitumi nous coal, that he had during the war. TOBACCO GROWERS TALK OVER PRICES EATON, O.. Oct 31 Every tobacco grower in Preble county has been Invited to attend the supper and meeting of the County Tobacco Growers' association, to be held here next Thursday evening. Several important matters of Interest to tobacco growers will be taken up at this meeting, including the revision of the constitution and bylaws of the organization. Prices for this season's crop were discussed at last night's meeting. Announcement was made by representatives from Washington township that a price of 22 M; cents, would be asked for 7 daj-s. Monroe township is still maintaining the 25 cent rate, although a few bad crops were sold to a New York representative, who offered 21 cents. Charles Oler, one of the township chairmen, read an interesting report on- the conditions at the Middletown. O., warehouses. At present there are only 1,500 cases of tobacco in the Middletown warehouse compared with the usual supply of 5,000 cases. All of the cigar clippings and scraps have been sold as well. Weather Forecast For Indiana by the United States Weather Bureau Partly cloudy A night and Saturday. Probably showers tonight in extreme south portion. Colder. Today's Temperature. Noon 63 Yesterday. Maximum 77 Minimum 50 For Wayne County by W. E. Moore Showers this afternoon; unsettled and colder tonight. Saturday, partly cloudy and colder. General Conditions The Rocky mountain storm has been causing torrential rains as it moves eastward, but colder weather is following the storm and it is probable the rain will cease some time during the next 24 hours, and maybe tonight. Temperatures continue above normal east of the Mississippi, and snow is reported in the northwest.

Strike Determination Has Reached Point Where no Action Will Stop it, Declares Acting rjead. PREPARE FOR STRIKE

(By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 31. A temporary injunction obtained here today by the government cannot avert the strike of bituminous coal miners set for midnight tonight, according to John L. Lewis, acting president of the United Mine Workers. Lewis' pronouncement came shortly after he had been served with a writ stopping strike activities and union headquarters here. Lewis dictated the following statement: "I regard the issuance of this injunction as the most sweeping abrogation of the rights of citizens guaranteed under the constitution and defined by statutory law, that has ever been issued by any federal court. "This instrument will not avert the strike of bituminous mine workers and will not settle the strike after it occurs. Injunction only complicates to a further degree the problems involved in an injunction of the controversy." Service in the restraining order was had on Lewis, and several other union officials and members of the executive board at union headquarters a few minutes before noon. This was a little more than a hour after Judge Ander son signed the order. HARRINGTON AGREES. SPRINGFIELD, 111., Oct. 31. Deter mination of the nations soft coal min ers to strike has reached a point where it is beyond the power of any force to prevent the cessation of work at midnight tonight, according to Frank Farrington, chairman of the miners' international scale committee. Farrington made no other comment concerning the issuance of the injunc tion against the 6trike at Indianapolis this morning. PREPARED FOR WALKOUT. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Oct. 31. Early today messages began pouring into international headquarters of the United Mine Workers of America here from bituminous coal mining districts throughout the country, declaring that the miners were prepared for the walkout tonight and expressing confidence that the industry would be effectually tied up before tomorrow morning. Union heads stated that in many districts the strike really -would become effective late this afternoon, as a large per cent of the mines do not employ night shifts. Officials also expressed confidence that in many districts where men are unorganized, the miners would follow the example of the union men and walk out They were inclined, however, to give this feature little concern, as they declare the unorganized miners represent scarcely more than 10 per cent of the total number of bituminous workers and that they could not produce enough fuel to hurt the strikers' cause. Some interest was displayed In the meeting of operators of the Central Competitive field, scheduled to be held in Cleveland today, but on the whole this interest was apathetic. Leaders also classed as "unacceptable" the proposal of operators in the Kansas district, that miners there remain at work and negotiate their wage demands independently of the international organization. They stated the Kansas district was represented at the Cleveland convention of the organization and was therefore bound by the convention's action in directing the strike. The miners reiterated their assurance that there would be no physical damage to mines through any action of the miners. TROOPS LEAVE CHICAGO CHICAGO. Oct. 31. Coal miner operators in the Chicago district today held out little hope that the day would bring developments that might delay the putting into effect at midnight of the general strike of bituminous coal miners. Officers of the Central department of the United States army and the IlHnois militia forces went ahead for preparations for possible use of the soldiery in connection with the walkout. Colonel E. H. Humphrey, chief of staff to Major-General Leonard Wood, commander of the Central department today was on his way to Huntington, W. Va., as the general's representative to investigate conditions in the wesi Virginia coai neias. a provisional battalion of 800 men from Louisville, the first federal troops to be sent to the coal fields under the government's plans for preserving order during the strike, left early today. Maps of 'the fifteen states comprised in the Army Central department today were being prepared at headquarters to show the location of all mining properties. MANY TO GO OUT. PITTSBURGH, Pa., Oct. 31. Operations in hundreds of coal mines cf Western and Central Pennsylvania will cease tonight when thousands of miners go on strike according to representatives of the United Mine Workers, who announced today that the program for the walkout, complete in detail, was ready to be put into effect. While official figures were not available today on the total number cf miners involved in the Pennsylvania fields, union leaders said that 48,000 men in district No. 5, the Pittsburgh section, are ready to quit work. 40,000 IN WEST VIRGINIA. CHARLESTON. W. Va., Oct. 31. Union coal miners of the bituminous (Continued on Page Fourteen)

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rsr Peter F. Tague. Peter F. Tague has been seated as a member of congress representing the Tenth Massachusetts district, follow ing a stiff battle with John F. Fitzgerald. The latter won until the contest reached the floor of the house, when Fitzgerald was voted out. Tague has represented the Tenth district for the last two terms, while Fitzgerald was in congress 25 years ago. Both are Democrats. 300,000 ARMY IS BIG ENOUGH, SAYS GENERAL PERSHING (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Oct. 31. Disagreeing with war department recommendations for a permanent army of 500,00 men, General John J. Pershing told a joint meeting of the senate and military committees that he thought the number could be placed at "an outside figure of 275,000 to 300,000 and possibly less." The cost of maintaining a large army, the general said, was an ele ment which, in his opinion, would make it impracticable to set the fig ure any higher. The general said the regular army should be sufficient to protect the nation against sudden attack and to meet America's International obligations, both on the American continent and elsewhere, and that this should be backed by a "trained citizen reserve." SENATE AND HOUSE BACK GOVERNMENT (Fy Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Oct. 31. By an overwhelming vote the house today adopted the senate resolution pledging support to the "national administration and all others in authority" in their efforts to meet the present industry emergency. October as Warm as May; Wet as April; Lowest 33 Rain has fallen on Richmond and vicinity to the extent of 6 55 inches during the month of October, 3 49 inches of which fell during the past week. It has rained 14 days. Beginning about 11 o'clock a steady downpour began Friday. Majiy streets were flooded. Although the Whitewater river had only risen about a foot at noon, persons living along the river bank were slightly alarmed. Not only has October been phenomenal in rainfall, but it has been unusually warm. The maximum temperature was 86 degrees on Oct. 2. The minimum on that day was 58. The lowest temperature was 33 degrees, on Oct. 22, when the maximum was 58. Sixty-five on Oct. 5, was the highest minimum for the month. More Treaty Speeches to Be Made Before Senate (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Oct. 31. With domestic labor conditions constantly injecting themselves into the Senate debate on the labor provisions of the peace treaty, the leaders were not hopeful today of an early vote on the motion of LaFollette, Republican. Wisconsin, to strike out the treaty's authorization of an international labor organization. Senator Thomas, Democrat, Colorado, who began an attack on the proposal for such an elimination yesterday, still had the greater part of his speech to deliver at today's session. Several other Senators were anxious also to speak and with he leaders planning to recess over tomorrow if possible, there seemed little liklihood of a roll call before next week. Ezra Frazier, Lifelong Economy Citizen, Dead ECONOMY, Ind.. Oct. 31. Ezra Frazier. 65 years old, died at the home of his brother here yesterday, following a ten days' illness. He was born in Economy, and has lived here all his life. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the home of his brother, Thomas Frazier. The Rev. Leander Chamness, "of Williamsburg, and the Rev. J. J. Fscher, of Economy, will officiate. Burial will be in Springfield cemetery.

United States Government Granted Temporary Order Preventing Mine Workers From Walking Out. U. S- JUDGE DECIDES (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 31. A temporary injunction, restraining all strike activities of the United Mine worker of America was issued in the federal district court here today on application of the United States government.

Judge A. B. Anderson signed the order on the showing set forth by C. B. Ames, assistant attorney general that a national disaster was impending and on the board general ground that tho government has the right to enforce its laws and pxfltct its people from calamity. The order was directed against Frank G. Hayes, the incapicitated president of the union; John L. Lewis, acting president. William Green, secretary-treasurer and all other officials of the organization. It took effect when served and will continue in force until after the formal hearing which Judge Anderson set for November 8. In presenting the petition Ames made it clear that the case will not involve the general rights of workmen to re-oreanize or quit work. He said it would have no bearing on other industries and "merely the right of labor during the war to restrict or destrov the supply of food and fuel.' "It rests," he added, "on the bror.d general powers of the government to enforce its laws and to protect lta people against disaster." Under the order, the union officials are commanded to withdraw strik orders already issued and are forbid den to send out anv other orders, written or oral, tending to promote the strike or in any way make it effective. They are restrained from sending an"message of encouragement or exhortations" or from dispersing any union funds as strike benefits. OPERATORS MFET. CLEVELAND. O.. Oct. 31 The ex, cutive committee of the coal operators of the central competitive field met here today to determine their policv during the pending strike of bituminous miners. Whether any attempt would be made to run their mlnc-s was among the subjects it was generally believed would be decided. The central competitive field comprises the bituminous mine operators of Western Pennsylvaia. Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. Each state was represented by four members, which is one-half the number attending th conference with the mine workers at Buffalo and Philadelphia. Much importance was attached to the meetine. Heretofore any action taken by this body as to wases and l hours has governed other fields. The committee will remain is session until tomorrow night, it was announced, to be prepared to reach a decision should any suggestions come from the government at Washington or the miners. At the time the operators were In session, the Pittsburg vein operators' association held its regular monthly meeting. T. K. Maher, president, declared it had no connection with the other conferences. MONDAY LAST DAY FOR FAYING TAXES Monday. Nov. 3. is the last day for the paying of the fall, or second installment of taxes, officials said Friday. Persons failing to pay their taxes by that date will be come delinpuent and a penalty of 10 per cent ' will be added to the principal. Local citizens who have not paid their taxes for the fall as yet, should pay them to Ed Weidner, county treasurer, at the court house. Injunction Gives U. S. Right to Stop Boozing CBv Associated Press) NEW YORK, Oct. 31. United States District Judge Augustus N. Hand, today granted a temporary injunction at the request of the United States district attorney, prohibiting the sale of all liquor containing one-half of one per cent or more alcohol. Under the injunction saloon keepers who violate the prohibition enforcement law can be summarily arrested and imprisoned for contempt of court. Women Ask for Place With International Labor (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON. Oct. 31. Equal representation for men and women In international councils as well as In national legislatures, promises to be one of the first requests to be made by the International congress of working women to the International labor conference. A special committee of the conferees today had under consideration a resolution offered by Madamolselle Jeanne Bouvler, a French delegate, requesting that the International labor confer ence permit women to be equally represented with men in all future meet ings of the conference. Adoption throughout the world ol the eight hour day, delegates believe will be another of the recommends lions of the congress.