The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-06-04

TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION
TWENTIETH ANNUAL SESSION
SECOND DAYS PROCEEDINGS

SECOND DAYS PROCEEDINGS
Yesterday Evenings Session.
The International Union met at five
o'clock, when the chair announced the fol-
lowing standing committees:
On Appeals.-T. II. Diehl, chairman !;
Webb, Christian, Wilmington, Magruder,
Gambler, McAvoy, Gazzam, Thrower.
On Fmdnce.--M. III. Madden, chairman;
Walls, Marlatt, Mills, Angle, Wilson,
Charles A. Reynolds, Bacon, Maroon.
On Subordinate Unions.-Thomas r..
Sorin, chairman; Walker, of No. 13, r. E..
Cain, Cogswell, Spottswood, Gouley,
Ostrander, McKenna, Pearce.
On Retuns.-Stephen Bolger, chairman;
Scannell, Garner, Cooley, Recs, Bennett,
j. w. jackson, jenkins, eastman.
On Unfinished Business. 20. b. Smith,
chairman Reynolds, of No. 100; Dough-
try, Leonard, Liggan, Walker, of Detroit,
McRaith, Williamson, Pride.
On Ne,o Business. Thomas A. Arm
strong, chairman Ford, Mcpherson, Cope
land, Stout, Darling, Mellen, Crosby,
Flint, Culverwel.
oH II CUtufC fLtUUs-E. ~ lIdCy
man (; Thomas Fl. Hail, Huntzinger, Bley-
er, Russ, Bohon, nhardt, Golden Laugh
ton.
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
The President, Mr.. Hammond, submit
ted his annual message. 1t gave compre-
hensive statement of the condition of the
Unions within the jurisdiction Of the Inter-
national Union, during the year, and made
such recommendations for the consideration
of the convention as seem necessary for the
welfare of the craft. The messsge was re-
ceived.
REPORT OF THE TREASURER.
Mr.. Collins, Secretary and Treasurer,
made bis annual report, which was referred
to the committee on finance.
CORRESPONDING sECRETARY'sR REPORT.
The Corresponding Secretary, Mr.. Tracy,
also submitted his report, which was, upon
motion, referred to special committee OF
five.
INSTALLATIONS.
The officers elect were duly installed,
and entered upon the discharge of their
duties.
APPEALS, PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, &C.,
REFERRED.
Various papers relating to difficulties
originating in subordinate unions were
presented and referred to the proper COM
mittees.
TRAVELLING CARDS.
Mr.. Gazzam, of Pttsburg, offered a
resolution instructing subordinate Unions
to refuse to issue ''permits" unless the ap-
plcant presents an authenticated with
drawal card from the Union of which he
was last member. This resolution gave
rise to lengthy debate, and Under the
operation of the previous question the reso.
luton was adopted-yeas, ID I; nays, l6.
,- CONSPIRACY LAWS.
Mr. Armstrong of Pittsburg offered a
resolution, that the conspiracy laws of the
various states and sections as at present
constituted are disgrace, and that it is the
duty of the working men of the different
localities where these laws prevail to forth
with proceed to prepare petitions to theii
respective legislatures for their repeal OF
material modification. Adopted.
HALF-FARE RATES.
Mr. eastman offered resolution tina
| IIlc Corresponding VI JuO IuoShet
tional Union be instructed to enter into cor
respondence with the various railroad com
panies Of the nation with view to secur
half fare tickets for the use of delegates t
the sessions of the International Union
Adopted.
"PLAIN COPY"
| Nr. Cooley, of New York, offered reso
luton that the Associated Press be request
ed to furnish the various newspapers witt
"plain copy" Adopted.
COMMITTEE OF NOTIFICATION.
On motion, committee of three was ar
pointed to notify Gov. Walker, Mayo
Kelley, the press, and other gentlemen IL
yited to the floor by previous resolution
of such invitation. Messrs. Wilmington
Flint, and Hail, were appointed sach CON
mttee.
DEPARTMENTS.
Mr.. Madden, of Chicago, offered resc
luton recommending subordinate Unions
discountenance the establishment of depar
ments. The question was discussed b
various members, when the resolution W.
) laid upon the table.
TELEGRAM FROM LITTLE ROCK.
Mr.. Webb, delegate from Little Rocl
, read telegram, just received by him, st
, ting that the Erening Journal, of that cit
, for three years past rat office" hi
, again come into the Union.
On motion, the Union adjourned until
: O'Clock Tuesday morning.
5 This Mornings Session
The International Typographical Uni
\ assembled at A. M.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Burroughs,
this city.
Calling of the roll dispensed with. I
n minutes of yesterdays proceedings We
0 read by the Secretary, and approved.
9 REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE
On the call of these committees it "
: found that none of them were ready to
i port upon the matters referred to them.
d AMENDING THE BYLAWS.
le Mr.. Madden offered resolution strik
out the following words from article A
: the bylaws: "This card expires in
months from date.o The proposed amel
ment excited considerable debate, part
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