The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1868-06-13
TRADES ASSEMBLY.


bly, was held in their ball, 287 Randolph
street, on Monday evening, Ju. e stb. The
meeting was called to order by the president,
MIR. O'Connell.
After the roll call, the minutes of the
preceding meeting we're read and approved
Messrs. CIR lham, Overacker, and llazleton
we're appointed committee to examine the
s-edentials Of Ii. A. Gaskill, from the Ship
Carpenters and Caulkers' Union, who found
them correct, whereupon Mr.. Gaskill was
ad.nitted to sea- IL the Assembly.
The hall committee made a report, which
was accepted, and the bin for so ordered
paid.
NJ. Cameron, from the special committee
appointed &c act in concert with others, Ia
regard to the Polytechnic Institute, reported
progress.
Mr.. Seellg, late treasurer, submitted bis
report, which was read, received, and refer
red to the finance committee.
The Corresponding Secretary, Mr.. Tracey,
read letter from the New York Working
mems Union, which was ordered placed on
file.
The Ship Carpenters report that their
Union is in a Aourishing condition, with
only about one half Of their members en-
ployed.
The House Carpenters reported their Union
rather dropping, and dwelt at some length
upon the present state Of the trade.
The BrickIayers reported the progress their
Union had made in regard to the strike, and
predicted that all would yet come out we.
Ii vas the determination of the majority to
start cooperative companies. At present
about 600 of their members we're on the
strike, which comprised all the good work
men. Mr.. O'Connell spoke at considerable
length, showing that Incompetent workmen
only were at work, on some Of the largest
structures now in progress, and alluded to
the Washington street tunnel in particular.
lie also referred to Mr.. Potter Palmer's build
I ings, and stated the conversation that occur
red between him and Mr.. Palmer.
The following resolution was then unani-
mously adopted:
| Resolved, That the delegates in the Traces
Assembly tender their sympathy to the Brick
layers OF this city, while demanding their rights,
and pledge the moral and material support Of
the several trades.
The Coopers reported mat trade was re-
wing, and prices advancing.
Mr.. Parker, from the Iron Moulders' Union,
although not delegate from his Union, but
simply visitor, still would state that con-
siderable ill-feeling existed among members
of bis Union, In regard to a fund that had
been appropriated to foreign uses. His re-
marks elected reply from Messrs. Cameron,
Newland, 0zIer, TOmlInson O'Connell, and
others and upon Mr.. Parker expressing
himself perfectly satisfied, anc that be would
30 report to his Union, and call his repre-
eentatives to account, for not Representing
their Union at the meetings of the Assem-
bly,, the matter was laid over.
Mr. Webber, from the finance committee,
reported that the late treasurer's account
was found correct, but,
On motion, it was re-committed, for more
minute details.
Il was moved and seconded, that . COM
mistee Of three be appointed to attend to
renting the hall
An amendment was offered, that Mr.. SeIig
be authorized to rent the hall and collect
rents, and report every month. Lost.
An amendment was carried that Mr.. Ira
cey be appointed q committee of one TO at
tend to the renting Of the hall, and to col
iscting the rents fO- The same, and that he
report every month.
Bills to the amount Of $7,lO wee pre-.
scented in favor Of J. Selig, and ordered 70
be paid.
Ths report Of the finance con mittee, which
was re-ccnmitted, being again reported, was
accepted, and ordered to BE- placsd on Gle.
| After considerable debate upon yariou,
subjects, the Assembly adjourned.
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