The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1868-10-10

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prescribe them, II would not be long ere ths
vorkingmen Of this country would Be 10 or
ganized rs to directly WELD powerful infu
ence in tho sffairs Of this nation, and Ii.
voices OF many Of their chosen representa-
tives would Be heard infuentially speaking
tn its councils. They would then sxerciss
such an influence as their numerical strength
and intelligence would snsitle them to. and
which they have to exercise il they success
fully insugurate reform aud secure Ihe lcgis-
lation tnat their rights and interests may dc.
mand. The effort is not q hopeless one
though full Of difficulties and trials, aad the
rewards are promising and inviting, but te
secure them requires intrlligenc unyIeldins
nd1iity and energy, and some self-sscII6ces
We will have to contend with many infsen-
ces ef = nature calculated to place obstruc-
lions in the way of advancement, and not the
least among them will be found the preiudi-
ces and jeaiousics Of cur fellow working gmen
whi,h will have 20 be allaysd or overcome
To meet IN convention and adopt resolutions
viii accomplish bat little, If any thing unless
we suit our actions 10 the words, and
upo returning home, use our efforts 10 Gre
ate and perfect organization and disseminate
our principles. To do otherwise is a waste
Of time aud money, and subjects our actions
70 the charge Of being "iail Of sound aud
fury, mea ing nothng.o
would there urge upon you, fell3w-w work
'ngnen, to give your attention to scuriag
practical results, and to avoid a. far as pos
si6le the adoption Of eaningless Resolutions;
and, after you have CO. eecd your labors,
would appeal TO you to give your earnest as
slstancs 10 your executive eff sers in the dis
charge Of their duties, and TO aid 10 giving
practical effect to your resolves.
In conclusion, allow me to congratulate
ou upon the great progress made ia the la
bon movement, and to urge you not to fllter
IN the prosecution OF the cause you have es-
poused fer lt has At its base the moral, in
tellectuAl AID ply sical improvements Of your
fellow men, ana il you are steadfAst in your
purpose and true to yourselves, lug as
wise as sorpents, and harmless a. doves,'
success must ultimately crown YOUR efforts.
j. q. G, WHALEY,
Pres. NIti0ndI Lobor Union.
The report was receive !, and on motion xl
Mr.. Pneips vas referred To a special mmit-
lee o. three, IS fvlloTs NJ ssrs. Phs lps,
Cameron and Vincent.
The secretary then Tea 4 a repnrt Of Mr.
WIN. ). sssup, president Of New York
State Trades Assembly, to the NstonAl La
Dor Congress He repeats the d iicuity ol
puolishlhg the last aanDal report ivr want
OF funds. Deeming that some facts respect
ing the numbers and condition Of labor or
CARNATIONS throughout the United States
might be Interesting, he c0rresponded with
about one thousand such unions, and sent
circulars to 700, as follows: Aiabama, 6 ;
Arkansas, California, is; Conn cticut 30;
Delaware, 8; Georgia, 8 !; ILLINOIS, 81; india
"a, 2S; Iowa, S; Kansas, 9; Kentucky, Is;
Louisiana, 2, Maine, 8 Massachusetts,, "a /;
Minnesota, 2; Mississippi 9; Missouri, 80 !;
New York, 270; New Hampshire, 5; New
Jersey, 43; NOr'h CArohaa, /; 10, 80 !;
P+nrs, lvll,a, 60; Rhode Isl ,n,i, =; 1enne-
see. > Tax4s, | VeTm mt. s.; Vr, inla, 10,
West Virginia, 4 Wisconsin, 10; Colorado
Territory, l; Montana, 1 total ZOO. Since
the lst of September, 1867, Mr.. Jessup re-
ceived 252 letters aud answered 2IS; eight
OF which were from Great Britain, aad one
from the secretary Of the International
Workiogmen's Association If Europe. He
called attention to the necessity Of this con
gress making some provision for issuing
charters to local or State organizations.
which might be made q source of revenue.
he called attention, also, TO the demoralzed
condition of some of the trade unions in the
cities aud towns bordering upon Canada,
owing to the influx Of Cana ians WOO work
for small wages. The r. port then referred to
the strikes OF different unions 10 tins state,
and the trial aud conviction Of Certain of
those unions, under a conspiracy law Of the
State Of New York. There are 2S5 trade
aud labor organizations IN this State, most
OF whom are in vigorous and healthy con.
dItIon.
Another report from Mr.. Kennedy, of Cali
fornia, was ordered on file and his resigna-
tion accepted.
The report OF the treasurer, Mr. iIlnch-
clitfe, E>q, was then read. On motion OF
Mr.. j. Fincher It was referred TO The finance
committee
Mr. Bailey, of Typographical Union No .,
was appointed s.rgeant- -at-srms.
The Secretary next read a report of the
State Labor Convention Of Gllifernia, which
was received, and the recommendations
therein, slong with those in the report Of
tbs Vice President, referred. on motion Of
Mr.. TroGp, 70 special committee.
Mr.. Phelps noy 4 the appointment Of a
committee of i've, to cons i ana brepar1
for this Congress the unfinished basin s. Of
last session at chicago.
on motion OF }. I. NJ ,llory, the following
commIttees were appointed On Finance.
Ways and Means, Co operation, Apprentice
Laws, Printing. National Labor Organ, Con-
stitnton and Platform, Female Labor.
Prison Lloor, and a committee TO inquire
into the con ition and protect N Of me
chanies ana others, engaged on buildings in
this city and State and the United States.
Mr.. lgoatius Battory proposes thata com
mlttee of seven be appointed IL report to
the Congress upon the propriety Of hereafter
shaping the action OF this Congress a.
labor union or national union party embrac-
ing the whole nation.
Mr.. Kuhn moved to lar it on the table,
which was agreed to.
The following resolutions were then sab
mitted and disposed II:
By Mr.. Jsssup--
REsotvED, That all resolutions be offered in
writing, read by the delegate offering the
same, and referred to the appropriate Coln-
mittee by the Presidsut Carried.
BY MIR. froup--
REsoLvED, That no delegate be allowed to
logger than ten minutes wishout permisslou of
the Union. N
BY Mr.. Fincher--
RxsoLyED, That inasmseh A. the time at
present hxed for holding the annual sessions of
she National Labor Union 10 simultanaous with
that on which the annual sessions Of lhe Ma
chinis.s and Biscksmiths' National Unioa Il
held, the future meetings Of this Couarsss shall
convene On the hst Monday In October instead
Of the third Monday 10 September Laid on
the table. M sis
The President read invitstion TO the
Congress to attend the meeting Of the Asso-
cla,iDn for the Advsncement Of Science and
Ars a. Cooper institute on Friday evening,
when the question will b. discussed, = Afl
Trade Unions beneficial 70 their ns.nbers "
" The Congress then adjourned tslI ToesdAy
moraing q o'clock.
sEcosD D4r's PsocEFt .EGs nosxrna sEs