National Republican., 1878-07-03
MECHANICS AND LABORERS.
Weekly Meeting Of the National As
sembly.
What the workingmen Did at Beck's Hall
Last Night-sonc Objections Raised to
the Present Building Inspector-Reso-
lutIons Asking for His Removal
Some Hard Hits at Mr.. Ent-
wisle Ne ' Oncers Elected.

Going for the building Inspector-Eiection
Of Onacers.
The Workingmen's Assembly mot last even
ing In Beck's Hall, Mr.. Richard Emmons, pres
idcnt, In the chair, and Mr.. q. TsE Taylor,
secretary. The president read q communca.
tion from William ii. Main, calling attention
to the recent failure of Building Inspector
Entwisle, aud the fact that while living Ia
luxury he was indebted to O large number of
workingmcn, und that he was now occupying
an important office under the District govern
ment.
The amendment to the constitution offered
at the last meeting, providing that any dole
gate three months In arrears for dues shall be
suspended, was taken up. After considerable
discussiop, 1t was modified so as TO read that
when any member Is three months In arrears
the Union ho represents shall be notified, and
VI the dues are not paid within month there.
after, the member shall be suspended.
A communication was read from J. X. Dean
similar to the Que FROM W. ii. Main, mentioned
above.
TIE BUILDING INSPECTOR.
DR.. Thomas presented the following rcsolu-
tions:
Whereas the newy.appoIntcd Commissioners
having entered upon their high and responsible
duties under the new form Of government provided
fnr the future government Of the District OF Colum
bin, u becomes impcntively necessary for the gen
clally OF those who have 10 bear the burthen of Tx
alton, that n thorough system Of reform should
be inangurated in the administration Of District az
Be resolrod, That no form Of government can
long exist or be wisely administered where It's
| power aud influence isnot administered for the
general interest OF the whole people. The first
movement in the right direction looking to a per.
icct system OF reorganization under the new form
OF government 4 the prompt removal from place
ahd power oi incompetent, unreliable, and dis
| honest officials
RssO'Nod That the Office Of Inspector Of Buildings
Is one Of Importance aud great responsibility, and
| should be under the control and management Of q
skillc mechanic, possessing thorough know ledge
otnrchi,cGture and ensineeIils faithful and hon.
| est IN the discharge OF his Official duties.
RcsD're,i. That IN the Judgment Of this Assembly
reform In this department is much needed, and
that the removal OF tho present incumbent aud the
spector Of buildings will meet with the general ap.
Proyal fthc property holders and workingmen Of
the District
Mr.. Z. V. Bishop objected to making any
charges against an official without at the same
time producing the proof
| Mr.. Plnse remarked: II know mysclf-but
then couldn't swcarto it-that he (Mr. Ent-
wisle) is id thief" lie said that he knew
hundreds Of men that he had robbed.
Dr. Thomas stated that no direct charge
was made, and II Mr. Entwisle assumed that
what was said OF dishonest officials referred TO
II.
| to settle.
Mr.. Tailor said that II anybody wished to
find out what sort Of man Mr.. Entwislc was
| all they would have to do was to call on Mr..
George t. Kirk and other painters and boss
bricklGycrs, with whom he had in various
ways failed to meet his obligations.
Mr.. Plass suggested that tho resolutions be
referred TO the judiciary committee, who could
consider the matter, obtain proofs, and report
| at the next meeting.
Mr.. Barker stated that tho appointments
| would surely be made to-day, and action BY
the Assembly would then be too late.
The secretary read items from an official
| Barron, after which the resolutions were
unanimously adopted.
NEW OFFICERS
The Assembly then proceed To vote for officers
| for the ensuing six months, and the following
were elected President, DIR. Alfred Thomas /;
| first vicc-president, J. W. Reynolds second
| vicc.presidcnt, William Cranston; recording
secretary, George I. L. Taylor; financial sec
| retary William Spier; corresponding secre-
tary, d. d. Lum; treasurer, J. +. Maher ser.
geant-at-arms, Michael McCartey.
DIR. Thomas assumed the chair, making a
short speech, thanking the Assembly for the
honor conferred upon him.
vote Of thanks to Mr.. Emmons, the retir-
| Ing president, was adopted, to which Mr.. EN-
mons responded briefly
resolution was offered, indorsing DR.. Van
Began for Health Officer. 1t was laid OH the
table.
| The Assembly then went into executive ses-
sion.