New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-27
Conference Of National Labor Presidesu
or their Representative.

The Convention of the Delegates Of
Trade. Societies assembled at the Early-Closng IA
in this city Yesterday The meeting was called tociz
by electinc VIM. Harding as Chairman, and W.
Whaley as Secretary.
Credentials were handed in and the following n
mitted as representatives: From the Colchnaksr
VIM. Harding. New.York; Tailors Wm. Csshnsi
Ney.York; Molders, Isaac S. Neale jersey CYL
Printers Mr.. whalley Washington, ID. CT Ci'le'l
ters John Reed jersey City; Curriers'. \. d. Cria.l
Newark; Machinists and Blacksmiths NJ. Enu'Os|
Washington and A. j. Morris New.York; Plan5snl
NJ Stephens, New.York; Dry Goods Clerks J. n
Foy, New.York.
II was moved by Mr.. Crane Curriers' that il is 4
sense OF this meeting that National Convention sao1
be held.
Mr. Reed expressed himself surprised 70 find n
matter taken out OF the hands OF the New-ioIk sol
Workiugmen's Union who had already moved n u
matter and 10 had concluded 70 correspond through
out the United States with Labor organizations al
call the Convention at the time and place where
majority may determine, he thought this the pFops|
manner, and II we take diferen, course 1t would
meet the case.
small and was delicate in moving In the matter as z
responsibility was so great
Mr.. Harding explained that he thought TIE Pres
dents OF the National Trades Unions were the ps0p
parties 10 act as their action would be more Naoai
and be more readily responded to than that OF ne'
State organization. =,
Mr.. Neale said he was the representative Of NJ
Sylyis and in favor OF going on win the Ousles
which be considered was primary IN IT'S claacI.I
he was satisfied with this body as moving power
he was in favor OF going on and taking TIE Fe'pVA'
bility.
Mr.. Emmons said he was here Tey
laA
fee Of Fincherss Review, in philadelphia a. %
came here and heard Mr. 0tley's statements ~he4 ~
considered somewhat misty and confused but fegIese
% lud things confused IN this meeting as Ds 's
learned that other organizations had acted afe4ll "
the matter and that all was mass o. cross plI os'
he was opposed TO taking any action that Woud aus.
a materia! conflict Mr.. Stephens was unpiePa.ssut !.
take definite action, as he Aad not CONSUMER w.
trade; he thought a National Convention prOp'It
called would be an advantage. Tie motion was p
and unanimously adopted. -. ,.,,l,
Mr.. Emmons moved that other committees a.'shl
appointed be requested to cooperate WIN 'hs o'u'
relation 10 calling National Convention.
Mr. Neale moved as a substitute the following w
Re,olrsd That this body call National Convention .. N
TO be held in Cleveland Ohio. on the second i1.u is
cember, 1866, ard that committee De appoh,eu" -
call and DO everything 10 secure large sehdan.e
Rsolted That such bodies IS have moved 10 w,
requested to cooperate aud that the executives o. we
Examinations b. requested TO correspond with Fee'r
On motion. a committee Of three was appointed
WHOM the mater Was IclSiieN, WI"
lows; II. bo,,. n,
Hhereds The agitation ofthe question Of eisu, ..
days labor has assumed an importance Il.ns y, ,ss
aud harmonious action on all matters apPeita'"'"s
auguration OF labor reforms, sud ,-.,,, .boul
Uheypds II is essential that National A,
be held 10 form a basis upon which We may M
and concert-dy move in it, prosecution therefore Ca
Resolred That this body recommend that -, Al
yention bs held IN Baltimore Monday August sg To- s
hal we do earnestly call upon aud request the "a,
ordinate Unions and Trades Assemblies TO tt,i
,ous this call upon subject SO closely e0hns0'"
vital interests. =, iroi
Re.oIrsd That we recommend as basis OF ep'te so
In ,ad Convention tha. each local organization De sS
representative, ana each Trades Assembly % A''
delegates. A., - p.,,uore ar re-
cur,,d 20 male the necessary arrangements to s
said Convention aud that alt the mons are ,,.e
respond with the Baltimore Trades Assembly ON
sppertsinmg TO said call ;..I fr,u tn
B,solr,d That committee Of three be appon'es as.ra
body 10 act IN conjunction with the baltimore IA cal
hi, In carrvin. ont the above resolutions relative 70
ma commHnicste to them the action herein taken ,,sr.
Wotons 70 amend TO strike out Baltimore ana mi au,
phsdelphia and also Cleveland Ohio. we're mSas' ''
and lost The resolutions were put and carf.9 ps.I
I'm motion, Mr.. Harding Mr.. Toy and MI Nv
we're appointed TO act the above committee. a, the
Moved and carried that an equal tax be leyleu o ,m
National Unions represented herein, 10 pay 'ue
nary advertising necessary 10 get up the ne
Much discussion was entered into Us W 49,.
Eight. Hour question should be the eacus,e On,sii
the Convention IL was finally agreed 'nss so Ne p,n
Grafton OF the Eight. Hour movement shoulu also re
cipal business but that other business suo'
ceive due consideration. , tin, ,diolrned
The business being finished, the mec''"e