The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1875-08-14

Up to this time, no official communica-
ton has reached me, save a. published in
Mr. Johnsons paper, while J Am subject
to the embarrassment Of having no official
notice or charges preferred. Yet, waving
all formahty, | shall send newspaper
containing tins letter to each member of the
National Committee; and if any considera-
tie number II those who have a right to
speak express the wish for any changes,
such will receive my instant attention in
such a manner as ! deem compatible with
proper self-rsspect and the best interests
of the cause ia which we are so much in
terssted. In ny opinion, postponement
can only he obtained at the sacrifice Of
the best interests OF the movement.
am sorry to have 10 differ with anv
one Nho may have been ri &
lectcd under the belief that On sould
take part IN the Cincinnati conference.
but whose private opinion or purpose cou d
not have been fully known when y
named. For Just such cases the rules
were adopted at the first meeting Of gen.
tlcmen invited t. act as the committee at
the Harrisburg convention, and without
such adoption ! would not have accepted
my present position.
Rule reads follows
-. In selecting members, reference is
made "a Tie plan laid out m the address
which gave rise "a the resolution ON which
We are acting. Selections made by any state
branch Of he Committee must govern, until
the body is organized, when the whole power
NJ tins Invitation Committee is ended. II
there Ur, hos- ,rh0 10 Hot apprOre of our pro
Jrumats. ~ M "a Substantial points. they arr
net G~krd r. r. 81 ss. and for the business 10
hand n tbeg nor fnr a., Thy must BE-
against - IN t,eg 50 sie-f
Ii will be remembered that this whole
movement deals only with individuals, and
has nothing to De- with any Of the numer-
pus organizations ia existence previously,
,r with that subsequently created at
Cleveland. which some hitherto prominent
meuIn the Labor movement have been led to
believe would meet the demands of and
benefit labor. ana hence the Cincinnati
conference Is IN no way dependent upon
nr subject To- any such. When this Gin
Unnatl conference comes together, if ii
can promote the interests Of those classes
in whose welfare 1t Is honestly seeking to
Act by union official or otherwise, 1t Will
undoubtedly then be able g. Judge, and /
shall be most happy, II | hnd l cannot car
ry forward the work ! set out to accom-
p.sh, m the tray / think best. to there
unite with an those whose Efforts seem to
me likely a. do the most good to the bona
ME working classes, who seem now in i'm
mIueut danger Of being driven to the last
alternative t. maintain Il cir rights
Ittr f., har a
attacks upon me, OF To- the private opinion
~ wishes 81 such as choose to withhold
their names while seeking to destroy this
movement, and especially in regard to a
certain few gentlemes who have refused to
lflcially associate with US and yet clamor
for control-who are insane enough t.
fancy their personal intermeddhng with
this movement vii destroy II or advance
the interests Of their employers these art
matters with which officially | have moth
ing to Do; and am Of opinion that those
with whom ! am associated, and fol
whom | work. would much prefer that
should devote all my time and attention
90 the more serious business IN hand, thar
to spend 1t ~rangling with such as have
no higher appreciation or better ambition,
as Labor Ryformers, than can be exhibited
IN attempts "a embarrass, or, il possible, Il
break up movement u which they orig
inally contributed nothing.
In conclusion. Bro. Welsh, | am happy
q say that, spite Of all adverse efforts
this movement has nov tai IN a strong hold
and secured the cordial CO, Deration Of q
great number II our pure ana unselhsh re
formers, a. d now promises to concentrate
absolute power for good. and to such ex
tent as viii gladden. the hearts Of the pool
roihng millions who have So long vainly
l4bo; ell IN other directions for the power
70 help themselves. am very respect
fully, HORACE II. DAY,
Acting Chairman III the National Commit
tee. and Chairman Of the Executiv,
Branch National Invitation Commute,
Of Cincinnati conference for September
lS75