New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-10
IRON AND STEEL WORKERS CONVENTION
THE ASSOCIATION IN NEED OF FUSDs-THE REAL
WORK TO BEGIN TO-DAY.

THE ASSOCIATION IN NEED OF FUNDs-THE REAL
WORK TO BEGIN TO-DAY.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 9.--At the session oil
the Amalgamated Trou and Steel Workers. Convention
this morning the business transacted entirely OF
routine character Some resolutions were acted upon
in relation to the change Of lava governing the associa
ton. A sum OF money voted toward maintaining
the strike at the City Iron Works. Armstrong County,
Penn. resolution also concurred In enjoining
delegates observe the strictest secrecy towards
members Of the in TO the proceedings OF
convention II Is said from authoritative sources that
j. W. Jellson, OF Hope Lodge, Pollock. Armstrong
County, has been suspended from the convention Tor
dvulgng portions of the proceedings to the newspaper
He left the city this afternoon, saying no had not been
suspended. but going by the advice OF President
Jarrett.
The afternoon session was occupied largely by the
reading of Secretary Martins report OF the work ana
statistics of the organization for the past year Inc
membership OF the association ia figured 10000. The
report OF the treasurer James Penney. showed that
drains hal been made theunds for strike bea-
es and the association Is s largely indebted on ac-
of unpaid claims. In this state OF Affairs and ID
view OF the trouble In the Bessemer steel works, al
Bethlehem IL Is urged that the officers OF the National
Lodge be empowered 10 levy assessment on or about
September l. The association 10 now drawing largely
Its surplus for expenditures aud the pros-
pec before the week Is out at least 100000 win be
drawn from fund makes necessary to adopt some
financial to the pressing demands that
seem imminent at the present time.
During part OF the af william Weche, OF Pitts
burg. occupied the chair. In tho absence OF President
Jarrett safeguards adopted 10 prevent the
business Of convention becoming puoic. The outer
doors were locked and delegates FORBIDDEN &c leave
the room during the session. The password will be
renewed daily during tbs convention period The dele
gates say that there will be looking 10 dis
rupon of the iron and steel workers. aud that the
proposition to withdraw from the steel will Receive
no support While their interests inseparable tney
will their mutual Identity, both in and out OF the
organization OF TIE reports OF the viceprendents Of
the cgat districts that OF vIcePrssden; Keeny, OF
Pttsburg attracted the most attention. II covered all
the details Of the strike there last year
and also tho present strike In Armstrong County.
While the SETTLEMENT OF the Pittsburg difficulty
ratified by tne officers oi the Amalg4mated Association
acceptable agreement II looked lor next year In
fixing me srale of wages for June.
several rssoIunOns were offered to-day and appropri.
aely referred TO the committees I0ey Will De acted
upon tomorrow and a will be rendered Mon
day They principally affect the plans for the
government OF che national lodge, and among them -
Que urging proprety ~ extending the leroos OF
adminsIrarion 70 four years speaking reofgani
satlon OF lodge, OF the officers said TO-DAY that
the association, will undoubtedly succeed President
Jarrett functions OF executive. Secretary Martin,
reeiected. Mr. Jarretts future plans are uncertain.
He has not decided whether TO gq BACK 10 tue
the ironworsing business. the contribution VIII
exclude him from membership IN tbe AinAgaf1atcd
Association No candidate mentioned for the vacant
trusteesp in aimoscerlan event Of Mr.. Weicnes's
reelection the cIair
The I'm poriant work " the convention begins tomor
When morning oonvcnes all undisposed-
will De appropriately referred. The con-
ventiOn will adjourn ana the committees will pre-
pare their repUrs IL II Understood that Commute
on the Presidents Report will tae Suggestion OF
establishing National Blu rean OF Industry, ard organ
zing federation OF trades 10 the United states
nnsl adjournment OF the Convention IL looked Tor on
Thursday.
During the afternoon session circuars were distriD-
ufed among the delegates, advocating equitable
import duty the foreign products necessary "a the
Of British tn and terne plates vita the
view OF carrying rnfAetre VI TN plates In this
country, and organizing branch OF tho rOn indus
Try 1he circular for such legislation OF congrcss
an will protect Industry by imposing a duty
the Of tho BRUSH arce % tot less than ~
cents per pound the rate heretofore protecting gAfa
ned sheet irOr-