Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-06-10
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George We ChiIds asid A. j. Drexel
Present tho typographical Union
with ALBANIA.

George We ChiIds aud A. j. DrexeI
Present the Typographical Union
with $4,000.
PITTsBURa, June 8.-The second days
session of the International Typogaphi-
cal Union was opened this morning by
President Witter. Among those present
was Hon. John M. Farquhar, member Of
| Congress from Buffalo, N. Y, an ex-
| president, who was invited TO seat on
the platform. He made short address,
in which he took strong grounds against
uniting with the Knights of Labor,
although he said he was not hostile to
that organization. President Witter, in
| reply, said there was only small frac-
ton of print, rs who were in favor of such
a move.
The election of officers was next in
order, and Charles II. Stivers of Chicago,
and William Amison of Nashville, Tenn,
were nominated for the Presidency. The
ballot was taken with the understanding
that it would voice the opinion of the
convention on the question of joining the
Knights of Labor. Mr.. Siivers being an-
nounced as determined opponent. The
ballot resulted in the election of Mr..
Amisan by vote of 60 10 40. Mr.. Amison
thanked the convention for the eompli-
ment paid the south and his city. The
new president has been a member of the
Tennessee Legislature for three terms, and
regarded as one of the strongest men in
the union.
The following additional officers were
chosen: First Vice president, j. r. Reymer
OF New York; Second Vice-president,
Charles Gamewell of Philadelphia; Score
tary and Treasurer, David M. Pascoe of
Philadelphia Chief Organizer, David 2. |
Boyer of Columbus, o.; Delegates to the |
National Federation of Trades and Labor |
unions, j. r. Winders, San Francisco |
Julien L. Wright, Washington; John
Scott, Baltimore.
The matter of sending aid to unions
where non-union printers have caused
trouble and proved costly was taken up,
but was afterward postponed till Thurs
day afternoon, when il will be made the
special order of business.
At s o'clock motion was made to adj
iourn, when President Witter said That
James j. Daley, of the Philadelphia
union, had matter to lay before the
Mr.. Daley arose in the rear
If the room and in an address said he
mad been delegated by MIR. George w.
Jhilds to present letter to the conyen-
ion. MIR. Childs, said he, ''takes a deep
interest in the welfare of the working
nan, but his intimate relations with the
typographical fraternity makes it more
particularly the object of his attention.
n all matters tending to the elevation of ,
he craft he is always willing to extend to !,
hem the weight of his name and in !
luence." The letter was as follows: II
PHILADELPHIA, June 5.--To The President
md Members of the International IVpo- q
rdplticdl Union, assembled in Pittsburg-l i
With this letter Is an enclosure !
which 1t was intended should be handed \
ou by Mr.. James j. Daley with a verbal 9
Message Of good wishes; but, at his sug- s
estion, 1t is accompanied by n written | v
1t Is known to some of | o
our members that / feel warm interest a
a what concerns the welfare OF all who s
FORK for wages, and in the wise manage !,
lent of the trades-unions and other kin =
red organizations It has become advisable G
or them TO establish for the promotion of o
leir true interests. This feeling being es- p
ecially strong toward the printers unions, K
18th whose members / have had close and n
cry satisfactory business relations for h
lany years, 1t is my earnest deslre-a de- !,
ire in which l am heartily joined by my I
lend, A. j. Drexel-to extend to the time
onored international Typographical Union +"
5 the representative of the united craft of W
orth America, some expression more SUBJ a,
antial than words. How to do this in q | N
ay that may produce lasting good has en- | i,
aged the thoughts of both Mr.. Drexel and :.
Iyself and we conclude that your union | 4
I such trustees as you may select for the y
urpose will know better than ourselves te
ow that good can be best accomplished. al
We, therefore, send to you herewith, by al
10 hand of Mr.. Daley, foreman In the Of
ubtio Ledger office, our check for the q,
mount Of $40, 0O0-$5,0 600 from Mr.. Drexel, a,
no is now in Europe, and $4,000 from the e
without condition or sug- M
estion of any kind, as an absolute gift, In q
i'll confidence that the sagacious and con- A
,ryative counselors of your union will W
AXE or order wise use of it for the good o. | II
le union. Very respectfully and heartily n,
1urs, GEORGE w. CHILDs.
The letter was received with tremendous
oplause, and, upon motion of Joseph L.
vans of this city, the gift was re- u
,ived and committee appointed to draft
litable resolutions of thanks to Messrs. 4,
hilds and Drexel. The committee will
,port to the convention tomorrow. &,
The convention then adjourned for h,
upper. se
The evening session was devoted to the fl
aiding of reports. President Wit M
RS report strongly opposed ANAL q,
Imation with the knights of Labor. N
Such move," said he, would add ds
,thing to the effective results of the Or m
Inization." 1t was decided to hold the al
,xt convention at Buffalo, in June, 1857. al