The New York herald., 1876-11-04
NATIONAL LABOR CONVENTION.

prefer 10 take thor risks other States
NATIONAL LABOR CONVENTION.
THE REPRESENTATIVES or THE LABOR oRoAHr-
CATIONS AT THE sruR1EvANr Houss-IM-
poRTANr AcTIoN-rHxIR VOTE ON HAYES
COOPER AND TnDEx-AR. TILDEN DxcLARxp
THE CHOICE.
There was large gathering Of the labor representa-
tves OF the nation the Sturtevant House Thurs
day evening TOR the purpose OF taking some action in
behalf the workngmen looking to their interests II
the coming election The Convention met IN obediencs
New York, Oct 5, 1875
sIR-The present condition OF our country, the dan.
gers which manufacturing interests are suner-
ug the decrease In productions, In labor and wages;
the utter want Of confidence everywhere exhibited
throughout land, and tho deporable condition OF
workingmen Is such as requires immediate action
the part OF the workingman IL Is therefore ad-
visable Ior meet in conference 10 suggest
remedy. AS IN our Judgment aud those whom we rep
resent which will prove beneficial TO their interesta
We shall be pleased TO have your advice, and agree II
possible plan that will tend 10
restore trade, confidence and an interest IN the
wages OF the workngmen. Tho undersigned. having
and prudent 10 issue this invitation TO the leading
workingmen throughout the Union for n more OK
tended and general expression OF opinion. The con-
ference will be held ut the sturtevant House, New
York, Thursday. November g 1874 Signed,
Henry Rochc, WOrkingmcn's Central Union. New
York; Jonn Lynch Laborer and Miners Union
Pennsylvania; George }. Franks, Union Labor Associ
alton, Ohio; Jacob Pzer, Labor Reform Association,
Indiana; d. ID. Waterman, Massach husotts; Augustine
oHara, Connecticut; and Richard Dunbar. Wis
consin.
There were sixty delegates present. representing the
chief labor organizations throughout the Statcs Mr..
D. D. Waterman called the meeting to order and nom-
mated Henry Roche, OF New York, for chairman. On
taking the char Mr. Roche said:-
w ailcdl fhoro IN hio asia
by a succession OF most significant events when have
little Influence upon the destinies Of the working
peatcd promises and Pledges OF party caucuscs and
conventions the workingmen have less voice In public
affairs than ever before. The time has arrived when
the worKngmen driven to the wall by oppressive
legislation, reckless expenditure OF the public
cnues and all the manifold evils OF corrupt govern
ment feel that It is incumbent upon them 10 unite and
cooperate inelligently with an eye single 70 the
OF their own interests and the redress OF
the evils from which they suffer- Wc all know how
anxious all brethren every part o the
try 10 give their hearty and united support to any
movement well and wisely directed TO these ends
They but ask for the opportunity, and we should
tanly endeavor to give It TO them What - now the
business OF the Conventionf
On motion Mr.. George Gudan, OF Illinois, was
elected Secretary. He called the roll, which showed
that there sixty delegates present. who offered
their credentials. Among the more prominent men
representing tho labor organizations the gentle
men whose names signed to the call, and Thomas
W. Scott Workingmcn's League, N. J.. George Gull
dan, Labor Union and Workingmen's Association,
Illinois; A. Alteraughc, Labor Reform League, Michi
gan; David N. Albert, Rhode Island; Michael A.
Peters, Maine; Luke B. Collins, Vermont; Thomas A.
Robinson, Minnesota; Martin A. Hayes, New Hamp-
smith, Maryland.
Communlcations wcro received from organizations
in the various States promising 70 indorse any and all
OF tho workngmen Speeches were made by Ar.
Franks OF Ohio; Mr. Plzer. OF Indiana; Mr. Hayes, Of
unr r1nnonf
depicting The depiorabie condition and the depression
OF the wages Of the workingmen. Mr.. Thomas ROBIN
son. OF Minnesota, said the wvrktngmcn should sup
port none but those who known TO he open aud
avowed lrionds of tho worknQmcn and their rights
Mr. FRANKS, Of Ohio, then submitted the name Of
Peter Cooper the friend OF the workngmen and
the best man TO support
Mr.. LYNCH Of Pennsylvania, advocated the claims Of
Rutherford B. Hayes who to his own personal knowl-
edge had aided and assisted the Pennsylvania miners
in their late troubles
Mr.. JACOB PizkR of Indiana, presented the name OF
Samuel j. Tden, whom ho eulogized as the great
model reformcr OF the age, who bad by his own bold
and fearless efforts while Governor Of the State OF New
York saved millions Of dollars from the hands OF un-
scrupuous contractors and ring thieves. He charged
the present administration as being the cause OF all
evils and misery present existing throughout the
land He depicted the misery of the working Classes
showing the great number out OF employment, and
ask you said the speaker, now, men OF the North,
SOUTH East and West In the name OF w0rkingmen and
their rights to rise equal TO the occasion and to take
such action shall benefit your fellows His remarki
were received with TREMENDOUS applause.
Mr. PETERS, OF Maine, moved that ballot bo taken
TO decide the choice OF the conference and II was 50
ordered The vote stood as foilows:-Cooper, ii
Hayes 8; Tlldon, 4a
Alter iho announceme Mr. FRANKS, OF Ohio, de-
sired change tho vote OF his delegation, and thcn
moved that the Endorsement OF Mr. Tildcn be made
unanimous The motion put, and all but the Penn
sylvania delegates assented. The Pennsylvania delo
gates then withdrew A delegate suggested tnat an
address bc prepared 70 the worknRmen OF the United
states.
Mr. PrzER offered as substitute the following reso-
luiions. which he had prepared After some discus.
sion the resolutions were adopted -
Whereas present affairs and the
utter inactivity In all industrial pursuits deem to be
the duty Of the workngmen throughout tho United States
themselves actively In the universal effort
form OF the terrible abuses into which has
.n 10 y y s
resented In organizations or not to distinctly mark our
State Of New York in his upon the thieves
and bandt who have for years pundeed the treasury Of
! Tdcn In every respect. in hi. character as !
private citizen and in his conduct as public
United States that Justly appreciates the worth Ofabor
he Be s 1ns
the high Office for which he 10 nominated; whereas his
demands his Convict Labor
bill displays such breadth OF view and such knowledge
ca" economy touchins the Of the WORK
ngmen leaves doubt Ct his inclination aid and
reasonable effort to better their condition
Re.ovsd Ths. ssms: rildsn aside from b. p.rsls.,
Of all the which represent for the office
ResoI.ed That an engossed copy Of these resolutions b.
transmitted in due form to Governor Tden, with TIE
Efforts in his behalf different states to aid in lila
election for the Presidency.
Mr.. HARRINGTON. OF Iowa, moved that the confer
ence offer vote OF thanks to the Chair, which was
carried after which the adjourned sine die
NEW ROCHELLE DEMOCRACY.
One OF the most imposing demonstrations OF the