The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-02-25
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The operatives Of the E.na Iron Mill
turned out en- masse, on Saturday night,
In Ulrich's Hall, 10 give expression 70
their views on the pending Tariff bill In
Congress, and projection to American
labor.
The meeting was earnest and enthusi-
astic, and WRs organized by eleeting VIM.
J. HeWells President and J. 0. McAnineh
Secretary.
During the absence Of the Committee
on RESOLUTIONS, pointed and practical
speeches were made by w. j. Howell,
BENZ. Davis, and others. A band emily.
ened the occasion with excellent music
and some soul stirring songA in honor Of
American, over Europe's pauper labor
were well rendered.
The following resolutions were re-
ported and heartily adopted:
WHEREAS, A great wrong Is ia pro
cess Of preparation, in Congress, against
the labor interests Of the country,
the result Of which, II contaminated, will
be 10 crush out the last hope Of American
industry, and practically reduce the OPP
erations in our manufactures 10 the
starving and degraded level Of European
paupers. Therefore,
ResOlped, That, as workmen in the
Etna Iron Mill, We do most earnestly
aud solemnIy protest against any reduc-
tion,of the present Tariff rates, regarding
any such change rs detrimental TO our in
terests. and In the name and behalf oil oul
great industry we ask and demand pro
lection for our work, and We denounct
the bill being offered by Fernando Woo
in Congress- IS direct blow At American
labor and American rights.
ReIoired, That any man, in or out O.
Congress, that would vote for such bill
practically putting in motion the ma
chinery Of foreign countries, while i
stops those OF our own, lacks in patriot
ism, Is traitor to the true interests o.
his country, and is, moreover, unworthy
the name oil an American citizen.
Rstolred, That, representing as We 90
a large industrial interest," we ask The
hearty and prompt cooperation OF oIl
fellow workmen everywhere, especially
| in this immediate vicinity, TO join with
Us in protesting against this disgraceil
Congressional tinkering with the tariff
and 10 assist US in staying the contem
plated onslaught upon our interests By
Fernando Woods tariff scheme, which, Il
passed, we believe, will be the death blow
10 mechanical labor in this country.
Resoired, That We respectfully urge oui
Representative in Congress, the Hon
Lofeuzo Danford, by his vote and bes
energies, 10 have preserved, unchanged
our present tariff, and secure Us all pos
sible protection against foreign capita
and pauper labor. /,
Resolred, That copy Of these proceed
ings be furnished the Wheeling press toi
publication, and acopy be furnished Mr.
Daniord.
d Raolred, That committee consisting o
R. F. Smith, David Thomas and VIM. J
Howell be appointed to confer with broth
er operatives in Wheeling, Martins Ferry
and Bellaire, with view to agitating anC
organizing opposition to the movement
in Congress against our mutual interests
and also looking to concert OF action
It is proposed on about next Saturday
afternoon to hold rousing mass tariff
meeting in Etna Mill.
Rouse, brothers, let your influence b
felt In favor Of American protection Il
American labor on American soil.
WIN. ]. HOWELL, Res't.
j. G. McASsIcH, Sery.