Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-11
THE LABOR FEDERATION.
EHorts Made to Introduce Politica
Questions Into the Discussion


Questions Into the Discussion.
CHICAGO, Oct. 10.-The federation Of
trades and labor unions continued this
morning the discussion of the yarious
planks in their declaration of principles
without arriving at any result. Certain
of the delegates endeavored to introduce
matters affecting national politics, but
were generally thwarted. A resolution
indorsing Congressman Foran, of Cleve-
land, was defeated. The following resO-
luton was adopted:
WHEREAS, Many of the evils complained
OF by wage-workers cannot be removed unless
by legislative enactment,
ReSOEred, That we deem it the duty of every
trade unionist and wage-worker in North
America to work for candidates for legisla-
tive honOrs who have proven themselves true
friends of organized labor.
The delegates then went into secret ses-
sion to consider the allegation made by
one OF the delegates in published inter
view, that an attempt was being made to
have the federation declare for one of the
rational political parties.
When the doors were reOpened it was
announced that all the mlsunderstand-
ings had been cleared away, and harmony
restored.
At the afternoon session consideration
OF the platform was resumed. The revenue
system of the federation was remodeled.
1t was decided that the dues of unions
having 1000 members or under be $40 per
annum, for those with over 200 members
1 cent per member per annum, local.
State and trade assemblies exceeding
10000 membership $50. 1t was also de-
clded that any trade organization having
seeded from kindred body be not allow
ed representation in the federation 1t
was also decided 10 provide for a COM
mittee to supervise strikes, subject first
to the approval of two-thirds of the men,
bers of every union represented in the
federation. A resolution was passed de-
manding that Congress declare all un-
earned land grants forfeited. resOlu-
ton was also passed censuring the
Supreme Court of New York for declaring
the tenement house cigar bill unconstitd-
tional. The election of officers resulted
as follows:
PreSident-W. w. McClelland, of New
York.
Secretary-Gabriel Edmonston of Wash
ington.
Vtce PresldentS-Jos. w. Smith, of
Springfield. ILL.,; Richard Powers, of Chi
cago; j. O'Sullivan, of Philadelphia;
Fred. Blend, of Evansville, Ind; w. Bog
den, of Cincinnati; Jos. Bonnard, of Mil
waukee.
Ireasurer-Robert Howard, of Fall
River.
The convention then adjourned to meet
in Washington on the second Tuesday in
December, 1885.
TOBACCO FACTORY SHUTS DOWN.
PETERSBURG, VA, Oct. 10.-The tobac
co factory of Watson S McGill, one of
the largest in the city, has temporarily
suspended operations. This factory gives
employment to 800 cOlored hands. The
suspension is due to u scarcity of tobacco
for manufacturing purposes, which re-
tards work more or less IN other factories
in this place.
COTTON MILLS LIGHT WORK.
LANCASTER, PA, Oct. 10.-The Allen
dale cotton mill in this city, operated by
George Colder, will be closed tomorrow
night for weeks suspension, and will
subsequently be operated only on half
time, running every alternate week. This
movement is due to the dullness of the
market.
FAILED TO AGREE.
FALL RIVER, MASS, Oct. 1O.-The man.
ulacturers met this afternoon to discuss
a shutdown. No agreement was reached,
and the meeting adjourned till Tuesday
next.
SCOTCHAIEN IN IDLENEsS.
GLASGOW, Oct. 10.-A meeting of 4,00O
unemployed wOrkmen was held in this
city to-day. They passed a resolution
asking the magistrate to assist them.
PINAFORE FOR CHARITY.
PETERSBURG, VA, Oct. 1O.-The desti-
tute condition OF the cotton factory ope-
ratives, numbering between 800 and 1000,
who have been out of employment for
about six weeks by reason of the shutting
down of all the cotton mills in and near
this city, has enlisted the sympathy of the
entire community. Tonight 'sPinafore"
was given at the Academy of Music by
amateurs for their benefit, and an i'm
mense audience was in attendance. The
closing of these mills was due to oyer-pro-
ductiOn of goods.