The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-11

He has clear, full voice, with a smack of the
to the report of the proceedings of the assembly
in todays New York Times, aud asked if the
correspondent was present.
Il am the man. said Mr.. Fulders
'Then, sir. said Mr.. O'Reilly, II want to say
that you have published glaring lie."
II have done nothing of the Sort" said Mr..
Fulders.
who did you get your information fromw in
quired Mr. OReilly
''That is my business" answered the CORE
spondent.
'Well, sir" retorted Mr. O'Reilly, 'I want to
present you Mr.. Powderlys compliments, and
to say that you have published elaring lie, and
that hereafter ne will not present himself in your
presence
Mr. 0Reilly evidently was indignant, and
after making this statement withdrew. The
matter of complaint was said to be the report of
the words used by Mr.. Powderly in regard to
the Home Club and the whitewashing of the
report upon the questions at issue
That was rough talk that O'Reilly used was
it notr, said Richmond citizen to a knight
from Pittsburg.
yes replied the Knight, "pretty bad. What
would you have done, if it had been applied to
your
Resented it in the most forcible manner" re-
piled the Virginian
"Yes and perhaps been killed. In Pittsburg
we love life, and let small things pass"
There was great deal of comment on Mr.
PoWderlys action in refusing to come before the
press men, and in sending substitute. The
matter. vas talked about on the streets and in
the corridors of the hotels, and many express
sions Of opinion on both sides were heard.
Meaning of the Delay in Organizing.
Richmond Special
One of the Oldest and shrewdest knights said
that the significance of spending five days in or
ganizing the convention will crop out in the
election OF officers near the close of the session.
''Then the object of the exceeding care in pass
ing upon the credentials will be SEEN" Said he
"It ali has bearing upon the work of choosing
officers. Many of the contested delegates were
opposed to the reelection of the old officers
while some of them were favorable The com.
position of the committee on credentials was a
matter of Importance, aud its labors will be
analysed with usual perspicuity. l do not say
that anything was done that was wrong, but l
do say that good many questionable schemes
were on foot III the organization. 1t is my judg
ment that ali of the officers will be reelected.
The Offices will be much ore desirable hereafter
than, they have been.
The general master workman will receive not
less than So, 600 year instead of 81 500 and l
would not be surprised to see his salary go up to
$4,000. In fact | anticipate. Some say it ought
TO be $10,0 900, but there is no case in that The
the earnings of other members. Then the of
ficers will be given greater latitude Especially
will the general master workman have increased
authority. The organizations growth Is the de-
mand for increased salaries for officers, the in
crease In the number of officers and their
power"
Being asked if he thought there would be
much rivalry in the candidates for the Offices, the
Knight continued 'Phe indications are that
there will be some sharp canvassing at the
last moment The last act of the
convention is the election OF officers, and to
maintain the best feeling, nothing will be done
on the subject until it comes upin order. Names
will undoubtedly be placed before the conven-
tion in opposition to all of the present officers,
and it is not among the imposssibilities that
sons, if nsax sll of them, except NIr. Powderlv
will be defeated for re election
''The opposition to the reelection will be con-
Quoted on the line of the management of the
order during the past year. Some dissatisfac-
tion naturally exists in regard to the conduct of
the strikes and the general orders issued. Many
Knights are inclined to blame the general officers
for all failures in demands, and those of this
class will show their displeasure when election
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