The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1875-09-04
ST. LOUIS, Aug. IL, 1875.
To the officers Of the TailOrs' National I'm.

lead to the arrest and conviction of our lat
/ treasurer, John L. Welsh, and that our n at
ional union be responsible to the st. Loui
union for all expences incurred thereby.
| Whereas, Our late treasurer, John T
Walsh, has absconded with the funds intrus
ted to his care, thereby betraying the conf
dence reposed in him therefore, be il
Resolved, That all unions under the juris
dictiOn of the National Union, are hereby re
quested not TO admit the said John L. Welsh
to membership
Resolved, That we censure in the severest
terms the base and dishonest treachery per
petrated on an honest and honorable body,
endeavoring to alleviate the condition of theiI
fellow-wOrkingmen. Such dishonesty should
be held up to public scorn and contempt
through the civilized world.
We respectfully refer resolutions No. and
2 back to the convention for its considera-
tion.
Resolved That the members of this con-
vention return their sincere thanks to the
st. Louis Union for the prompt and generous
manner in which it came to our assistance,
thereby enabling us to carry out successfully
the work Of the convention.
Resolved, That the secretary be authorized
TO transmit a copy of the foregoing resolu-
tions to the st. Louis Union.
On motion, the report was received.
On motion, it was ordered that the reso-
luton be taken up seridtim.
The resolution in reference to the st.
Louis Union was adopted by standing
vote.
A communication from the Bridgeport
Union, recommending the selection of a
central point, was received, and referred
to the committee on resolutions.
The hour for adjournment having ar
rived, the convention adjourned.
FOURTH DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
TURNER HALL, Aug IL, 1875.
The convention reassembled at the usual
hour, and was called to order by the presi-
dent.
The secretary called the role of officers
and delegates, and all answered to their
names except the treasurer.
The recommendation Of the Syracuse
Union was taken up and discussed. The
reading Of the resolution was called for.
and the secretary read as follows sit is
respectfully requested by the Syracuse
Union that each and every Union be the
custodian Of its own funds, now claimed
by the National Union.
The chair announced the recomenda-
ton open for debate.
Mr.. Rosencranz, of n. Y, spoke in Op-
position to the recommendation, and dis
cussed the question at some length. In
closing his remarks, he offered the follow
ing as a substitute % 'ReSoloed, That the
funds Of the National Union should be
held by the New York Union"
Mr.. Pitt asked if the substitute was
open for debate.
The chair decided in the affirmative.
Mr.. Pitt then discussed the substitute,
contending that it would have a tendency
to weaken ths general organization, and
would be wrong step to take at the pres
ent stage of the organization. He was in
favor of the original recommendation,
and hoped the convention would vote
down the substitute.
The debate becoming warmer, Mr.. Bis
sart, of N. Y, rose and stated the pre-
vious question had been called for.
The vote having been taken. the pre-
vious question was lost by a tie vote, the
president declining to vote.
Mr.. Blissert took the floor, and address
sed the convention in Iavor Of the original
recommendation.
IL the recommendation was adopted, he
was of the opinion the local officers would
be more diligent, as they would have more
responsibility resting upon them. He
cited the case of the Amalgamated Engi-
neers, of England, and other associations,
whose local branches held their own funds.
Their strength in numbers, and oneness of
IS h.a foI-
ent working of the system as a whole. He
thought we could not do better than fol-
Tow this example. He did not think New
York would accept the cuss%dy OF the
funds.
Mr.. Kettler, of Washington, was op-
posed to the substitute, and in favor Of the
original motion.
W. q. Tucker, of n Y, spoke at some
length in favor of the original motion, be-
cause he was Of opinion that it would give
more confidence TO the local unions.
Mr.. Black, of Nashville, was opposed
to the original motion, and was in favor of
electing the treasurer and three trustees
in one locality.
Pending the discussion, the hour of ad-
journment arrived, and the convention ad-
iourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The convention reassembled at the usual
hour, and was called to order by the pres
ident.
The role of officers and delegates was
called, and all answered to their names.
The secretary read the minutes Of the
previous meeting, which we're approved as
read.
The further consideration of the Syra-
cuse recommendation was resumed.
Mr.. O'Donnell, Philadelphia, was op-
posed to the proposition from Syracuse.
He knew that the custody Of the funds Of
national organization was 9 matter Of
grave importance, and that every safe
guard that was possible to the imagination
of man should be thrown around them;
while he entertained the highest respect
for the opinions expressed by his fellow
delegates, he could not but say that the
proposition in itself expressed q want Of
confidence in the National Union. He
hoped no expression of that kind would
be given in this body.
Mr.. ODonnell was proceeding to 3D.
dress the convention on the defalcatiOn Of
the late treasurer, when Mir. Bllssert rose
to point Of order.
The point of order was not sustained by
the president, and the speaker resumed.
Mr.. ODonnell continued to address the
convention ct some length in favor oi
New York becoming the custodian of the
notional fund.
Several other delegates addressed the
convention, when the substitute wa,
amended 30 as to read as follows: "That
the treasurer be elected by the convention
from the New York Union, and the latter
shall elect three trustees, and be held res
ponsible for the safe keeping of tn,
funds"
The previous question was called for
and decided by vote 21 to o.
The main question was then put anc
carried. Ayes, 18 nays, 10.
A communication from Cincinnati, ask
;nu tho daloUataa IN raturn that wav and