Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-17
Tho Coal, Miners Iater.tate Cenxentlop.

PITTsBUKG, May 16.-The Miners, In ter.
state Convention rsassembled this morning,
John Mcbride of NJ sssillon, o, presiding In
the chair. The Committee on Credentials re-
ported eighty delegates present from Ohio,
Maryland, Illinois and Pennsylvania, After
adopting ruler. governing the convention, the
Committee on General Org aniz ttion was APP
pointed, who reported the following order:
First-Org ,nization. Sscond-Name Inter-
state Association. Third-Territoris limits
Fourth-Objects of the association Fifth
Legislative and executive powers.
A lengthy discussion then ensued or the
question whether the organization be open
or secret.
L. A. Grow, of Maryland, vigorously OPP
posed an open organization, but the msjori-
ty favored it, and the matter was referred
10 the committee.
A resolution expressing sympathy for the
striking miners of the Pittsburg district met
with considerable opposition, but WAS finally
passed.
An adjournment for dinner was then taken
The afternoon session was called to order
at 8 o'clock. The Copmittes on Organize
ton presented the following, which WAS
adopted after some discussion:
WHEREAS, The condition of the miners and
laborers of this country shows the urgent and i'm
~ 1ecesy Of organizstGss not oniy me
Territories of the United States; and whereas,
past experience has shown that the failure Of the
different organizations among the miners was
through causes too Numerous TO mention, and in
order to avoid failure in the future we must en-
deavor to avoid all Complicated technicalties and
establish an organization as simple in its laws and
forms as possible, and at the same time recognize
that true fundamental principle that injury to
one district locality in any State shall be the
concern of all; therefore, be it
Resolved; That we, the delegates of the riners
of the different States represented at this Inter
state Convention, believe and know Ii Is high time
the miners of the Uofted States should endeavor
recognizing the different organizations in the vari
GUS localities, and without interfering with the
present form or ways Of working, call upon them
to mass with us for the good of all, and endeayoI
to establish organizations where none at present
exist.
Resolved That this organization be known as the
Amalgamated Association Of Miners Of the United
States and the object of the association shall be-
First-To bring wi thin Its folds every miner and
laborer in and about the mines in the United
States to secure uniformity of action in matters
pertaining to the interests, etc.. of the members
Secondhand adopting whenever and wherever
practicable principles Of arbitration.
Third-Also to shorten the hours Of lsbsr az fal
| as practicable.
Fourth-And restrict product when deemed
practicable.
Resolved, That the officers of this Association
| shall consist of an Executive Board to be com
posed of the presidents of the different States
| and said Board to select their secretary and tC
meet at least once in six mouths, as often a
OF fo he diferent localities, and Whenever It il
deemed necessary to take action on the question
| regarding the advancement OF the whole, 1t shall
be submitted to the commitments for the purpose
| of deciding whether such action should be taker
or not.
President Mcbride then appointed the va
rious committees, after which an adjourn
ment was taken until tomorrow.
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