Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-10-05
TIE NATION.
Knights of Labor
Convention.
lTICISM OF GENERAL MILES.
n Yoik's latest Sensational
|4ssenger steamer Overdue.
rexas Train. Wrecked.

aiel to .iss Herald bu tte Associated Press !
ssssSossD, Va, October 4.-There are al
~ between SOD AMI 900 delegates here,
ties lars . number of non-delegates, to
ia the X atshts OF Labor convention to-
N ,app; - OF Grand Master Workman
sierlya ;avel at io:i5 O'Clock this morn
ytvet , signal for the opening of the
'sessiof1of the tenth annual convention
! L Krighss of Labor. in the armory of
,;irst Virginia regiment, in this city. A
Ssand delegates were present from every
pf the country. The session was to
been o;open one, and in addition to
&rgs body OF delegates there were as
~ others. Gov. Fitzhuyh Lee was iu-
ia sd hy sthe Richm md delegates, and
,san address of welcome. Mr.. Powder
b addressed the assembly, reviewing
tork OF the yeor,
seight- hour strike. he said. was not
Hsful because neither workmen nor
oyers were ready for IL. The move
n the right direction, but the time and
9ms anc9s were not suitable. Refer
n child labor he asked that a special
aittee on education be apJ ointed to
IRE and recommend plan for the bet
iucation OF the American youth.
vderly IN response to the remarks of
rRnr Lee expressed his graft ticatiOn at
elcome which had been given the
hts by the people of Virginia, and more
Tally the people OF Richmond. Paw-
continuing, said: "fhe meu who owe
ance to the Knights of Labor are en-
/ in conflict, but it is q war of truth
et errors. 1t Is not. as many honestly
Sie and many more dishonesty assert.
IN OF labor against capital. The man.
Z, OF the American laborer Is fighting for
STition in this war. 1t must be deter
n which shall rule. monopoly or the
Mean people, gold or manhood Battles
ut fought for the purpose of determin
Whether an individual shall rule the
t,or empire, bnt to decide whether
,laople. who a;e entitled to life.
y aud happiness, shall live in
III enjoyment of their rights anu lib
as b<eome citizens oil the Republic.
-ss)f9polist OF to-day is more dangerous
Eee slaye-owner OF the past Monop
Ees landfrom the people in million
BIS, it sends it's agents abroad and
herds Of uneducated, desperate men
Acountry, II imports ignorance and
IS II broadcast throughout the land.
Sit alonaLis responsible for every man
ion OF anarchy that the country has
I7itnesscd All men may not be will
admit that this statement is true, but
monopoly dies no more anarchists
= born in this country, for anarchy is
Ultimate child OF monopoly VIII lie
mn and denounce the deeds of vic.
Committed in the name of labor dur
. present year, am proud to say that
nights of Labor. as an organization, is
any way responsible for such con
A QUESTION OF COLOR.
race issue was raised when colored
tie Ferreil was refused admittance to
J, and his white brother delegates os
/ Assembly No. 40, New York, re-
L IN another shape. The Knights OF
eond arranged for parade, tourna-
sHd ballnext Monday ia honor OF the
g,Kn.ghtA, anj Committee of Ar
dents wasappointed When the Fer
sestiop arose itLecame problem how
II could be giy9n without bringing
and more yexatious complications.
irt.a~y t1local customs and proju.
.3-nnssye Whites and blacks at a ball
r., Ifata knight of Labor ball both
lItte 7 to the hall, Ii any white knights
MOULD refuse to attend. II IN
hparate tvieiiing Knighte, especially
inwd derlvffre-d declaration of the prio-
X the equality of the races to-day,
Nefuse fnvitatiors. Another comrli.
4prang fson the fect that William
lien ldastor Woi kman of hiohinond
s.is candidate for Congress ana his
'ce is strong with the Committee. Ii
.iIed to admit whites and negroes to
se hall MANY OF his white supporters
abandon him. The Committee on
ements held meeting this evening
in early hour this morning had not
twhat to do. Pending settlement OF
bstion, efforts are being made to
.eret from visiting knights the facts
l!istence.t 1t is thought possible that
Jesuit In leaving the ball out of the
anne of the days entertainment.