The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-05-20

piece work. The attendance was very large not
outstanding that the weather was very unfavor-
able. The majority Of those present were Germans.
A delegation from the cabinetmakers now strike,
holding sessions In Teutonia Hail. was present. Be-
fore the meeting was called to order the subject
was very vigorously discussed, many Of the men,
beers Of the association declaring that they should
use all available means to secure the enforcement
OF the law, which the Legislature had failed to do.
In the absence OF the President OF the New York
Carvers' Society," the meeting was called to order
by
Mr. LOUIS HAMER SMITH, who said that. in accord
ance with resolution adopted at special meeting
ofthe society, held on Friday last, the meeting
had been convened. II was very satisfactory to
see 80 large attendance which proved
that spirit OF unanimty prevailed, and that de-
termination had been arrived at to enforce the
EightHour law-that abridgement Of time 80 sadly
needed lcheers) the increasing Of their wages by
twenty-five per cent to those on piece work
loud applause). We're they to have their de-
mands acceded to or not (Voices-"We wtM.0
Then they had to work determinedly, wisely ana
with caution. They had to cooperate with the
cabinetmakers and the central body. On Friday
night committee had been appointed to report on
the shops the opinion Of the workmen and the
bosses. They had conferred and were successful to
great extent. Throughout the city and this vast
rights, and why should the carvers lie behind;
they would not be treating their fellow wOrkmen
as men II they did; The painters painters had set
forcing the EightHour law, ana they as
pioneers were entitled to no little credit
for the frmness and the holiness displayed in
taking the first step In this labor campaign. Then
followed part OF their own trade, he might say
the carpenters-and they had met with more than
within @ week. (ApplauGe.) Since that strike COM
menced nearly every class Of tradesmen have re-
solved to strike too. Success had been almost unit
form and the concessions have been made with
willingness by the bosses that was really credtable
e rna e TSe
had the support and sympathy of all the other
trades and all that was required was harmony and
unity The intention Is to strike ON Monday Tor the
eight hours for those working by the week. and Tor
those on piece work for an increase Of twenty.
being spoken to had acceded to the demand, but
there were others who said they would be guided
az all (Groans.) the Intention was to hold out
and resist the Bosses to form committees that
ag ss the sOp al ing
city and take the ten-hOur men away from them:
Appause.) There were some men who opposed
the movement among whom were uph0lSteTers,
varnishers and gilders all Of whom were branches
OF this trade and these men were all to be taken
pae IN ss gain the right
fal demands-the law of the country for the ale
Walton OF the condition OF the workingman. loud
Mr.. 4. doErz next spoke, and said the committee
which had been appointed had done their duty and
over thirteen hundred men had agreed to strike
more than the other trades sought and they only
ward and demanding their rights. Why should
they remain dormant while the great agitation OF
da they would turn out il the strike and
demand the enforcement OF that law which the
lsgss.us 4sa nsgss Mb Hsv gSS
the oabinetmaKers, at the headquarters Tentonia
Hall, would hold out and wiring from the EMPLOYERS
What was lust Besides aIsr Brothers, ,ms Of
who had already acceded to the demands
made-the abridgment Of the hours OF labor and
where the men had not asked for it. Committees
he trusted those who would form members Of these
committees would 90 their duty like men, and
hour system, that he would be Brought away.
They had to work vigtanty and cautiously; these
men had t. be met before entering the Hf nm
bosses, and for fear Of trouble that was to be
avoided II possible. Peaceful and moral force was
required that matter would be for the further con-
slderation Of the central organization. In con-
meeting for adoption
Resolved That the woodcaryers Of New York on Mon;
g and strike or e the sv e aT
that demand Of twenty ve per cent extra be made for
Rescvsd That hours Of work be between the hours
A. M. r. NJ.
The CHAIRMAN put the resolutions TO- the meet
ing, and they were unanimously adopted. He then
appointed the following committee, representing
the Municipalities Of America, Germany and France
Messrs. James skhan, Charles Calandre and F:
Kemm.to attend tpe meeting Of the central Sody
Third avenue, on Monday morning.
Mr. ADOLPH GoETz said the rsport OF the com.
mittee who had visited the as.ops and met the men
That fo 1n tSe
strike. In the shops OF Mr.. Herbert the men were
working On the abridgment of hours and on the
thaa the % Y nad
strike there. 1t was therefore the intention Of car
rying this strike successfully. Every man should
enter into the undertaking with Q firm determine;
TO come out they were to be brought forcitly.
That was resorted to by the carpenters and brick
layers, and they had the good results thererom.
(Cheers.)
MI. LORI spoke at length in favor Of the move;
ment and argued that IL was not illegal demand
that was sought. 1t was the lawful right Of the
mechanic and he hoped In this struggle the carvers
would turn out to man in the morning, and keep
In the strike with the cabnetmakers until the
bosses had acceded
The CHAIRMAN congratulated the meeting on the
unanimity which existed among the men at the
commencement Of the strike, and hc trusted that
such pleasant state OF things would exist all
through. The movement was originated for their
benefit and they should always keep that in view,
and when they met an unfortunate ten-h0ur
worker they should remember It was for his benefit
the benefit OF al-and that he should cease working
and become MEMBER OF the society. (Cheers.)
Mr.. p. WALLDoRFP, as q member OF the deputa-
ton from the cabinetmakers, attended to offer
sympathy OF the trade and to express their Joy at
having 80 great reinforcement as their fellow
workers In wo0d-the carvers, coming out so deter
mined In one OF the greatest agitatons OF the age.
They had to push the strike vigorously. great
deal depended on how Il was done at the beginning,
and In short time they might not be surprised TO
see q clear victory over their bosses Heart and
hand the cabinetmake joined with them, and
were determined to hold out to the bitter end.
very enthusiastic meeting took place In the Military
Hall few nights since, at which over fifteen hun
dred were present, and II was there resolved to
hold out. Now, this unexpected addition TO their
ranks OF the woodworkers was indeed gratifying
and filed them with the hope that success would
soon come. Chcers.l
Mr. KLAxE stated that In the shop In which he
worked there were over rty-eight men, and they
would strike on Monday, and even the engineer and
the same success was certain In one day tCheersl
The meeting then adjourned, TO meet again at
Teutonia Hall In connection with the central organ.