Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-14
THE KNIGHTS OFFICERS.
POWDERLY AND GRIFFITH RE
ELECTED AT RICHMOND.

G. III. Litchman the secretsry-Frede-
rick Turner Stiu Guardian of the
Treasury-The New Executive Board
The Terms of All Oh1cerS Extended
to Two Years.
RICHMOND, VA, Oct. 13.-The dele
gates to the General Assembly OF the
knights OF Labor were early afoot this
morning and unusually prompt in their
attendance at Armory Hall, where the
sessions are held. The most important
work Of the convention was begun yester-
day, when the General Master Workman
declared amendments to the constitution
in order and was sustained in his decision
by the assembly despite the objections of
few. This work OF amending the con-
stitution was resumed this morning and
prosecuted throughout the session.
The proposed amendment to the con-
stitution, extending to two years the
terms of ali the general officers,
excepting those of members of the
cooperative board, was taken
up and adopted. The terms of the men,
bers of the cooperative board remain as
at present. Changes in the constitution
require astwo-tnirds vote for their adop-
tion and the calling Of the roll of 612 dele
gates consumed a good deal of time.
When that matter had been disposed of
the regular order OF business was sus-
pended and the General Assembly pro-
ceeded to the election OF general officers.
General Master Workman Powderiy and
General Worthy Foreman Griffith we're
elected to the offices they have already
held for seven consecutive terms.
THE GTNpJr-rApV ANn THE
At the afternoon session it was decided
to divide the office of General Secretary
and Treasurer. Charles II. Litchman, of
Marblehead, Mass, was placed in nOmi-
nation for the office of Secretary by james
Campbell, of Pittsburg, Pa. The nomina-
ton was seconded by Thomas o. REILLY, of
New York. The only candidate nomi-
mated in opposition was Joseph Buchanan,
OF Denver. Mr.. Litchman was elected by
more than 130 majority.
Frederick Turner, the present General
Secretary and Treasurer, was nominated
for General Treasurer by Il. F. Trevillick,
of Detroit, and seconded by James f.
Quinn, of New York. The only candidate
nominated in opposition was h. Beck
meyer, of New Jersey. Mr.. Turner was
| elected by more than 200 majority.
The ballOting for members of the Exec
| utive Board then began. The following
| names were placed in nomination: w.
| II. Bailey of Ohio, I. b. Mcclure of New
! York, Tom OReIlly of New York, Joseph
| Buchanan of Colorado, William IL. Null
len of Richmond, Va, Ira b. AyleswOrth
| of Baltimore, John Howe Of Massa-
| chusetts. An informal ballot was taken,
| in which Mr.. Hayes led in the number of
votes pOlled, with Mr.. Barry second, Some
delegates wanted to continue voting, but
a motion to adjourn until tomorrow morn
ing was put and carried.
The nomination of L. Y. Powderly for
General Master Workman, was made by
E. F. Gould, OF Indianapolis, and seconded
by Tom O'Reilly, of New YORK, both of
whom are telegraphers.
MR.. PowDERLY's POPULARITY.
When the nomination and election of
the Grand Master Workman were de-
clared in order to-day Mr.. Powderly
vacated the chair, the General Worthy
Foreman taking bis place. More than
one hundred delegates shouted, "Have
the election made by acclamation."
When Mr.. Griffith put the question there
was storm OF ayes. When the noes
were called for there was one solitary
"no." 1t came from Henry Beckmeyer,
who heads the delegation from District
Assembly No. 81, of New Jersey. This
delegation wears yellow badge with the
no candidate placed in nomination in op-
position to Mr.. Powderly, and he received
the votes of the six hundred and forty
seven delegates present.
When Mr.. Griffith was nominated for
reelection as General Worthy Foreman,
the only candidate nominated ID opposi-
tion was r. Bennett, of Illinois. Mr.. Ben
nett received only fifty votes, and Mr..
GTiffith's election was made unanimous.
There will be no election for General
Insurance Secretary, the office now held
by Homer l.. McGaw, as the office has
been abolished by the adoption OF an
amendment to the constitution.
TO BE WELCOMED HOME.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 13.-Arrange-
ments have been completed by a recep-
tiOn committee, representing the various
assemblies of the Knights of Labor COM
prised in district assemblies Nos. !, 127,
"a, 1876 and 2. to turn out in force on the
return OF the delegation to the Richmond
convention and accord them monster
reception. 1t is expected that between
10000 and $4,000 people will be in the
grand parade, and after the street demon
stratiOn the delegates will have a recep-
tlon, when addresses will be made by
prominent Knights and citizens.
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