The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-10-06
THE KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
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sentation is more apparent now than ever be-
fore. The officers have begun to eaize the diff
Guilty ahead of them in handling so large meet
ing and avoiding ruction.
1t is already apparent that capitalists and
manufacturers intend to evinee deep interest
in the proceedings of this convention. Many OF
them have agents here who will keep them adj
vised of the progress and try to influence the
others prominent in the management of the
ganization have received many communications
from employers making suggestions but the ex-
act nature of the documents cannot be ascer-
tanned, as they have not been laid before the
delegates
Communications of whatever character will be
referred to committees when an organization is
perfected. 1t is understood that many of the
leading manufacturers of the country have
shown disposition to make terms with the
Knights by which strikes and boycotts may be
avoided These are among the most important
topics for consideration.
The source of suggestions upon all subjects is
considered an executive secret, and only hints
can be had of what may be expected or what is
received in that line at this time.
Messrs. Powderly, Turner and other officers
refuse TO be interviewed at this time upon pres
ent future work and desire it stated that all
interviews upon these subjects credited to them
are unfounded
1t was o'clock when General Master Pow
derly called the convention to order this after
noon. The delay was for the purpose of afford
ing the committee on credentials time to complete
its report, the reading of which occupied the time
till 5:30 o'clock. All of the eight or ten contests
were laid aside and the uncontested cases passed
upon and the delegates seated The
Brooklyn delegates, who presented them
selves AS representatives of a new and
independent division, claiming organization,
were adversely reported upon, as were also other
contested cases All of the contests, except that
of Brooklyn grew out of the basis which the
delegates were elected 1t is claimed that too
many delegates were selected 1t is provided in
the constitution that the delegates to the annual
conventions shall be chosen one to every 1000
members or fraction thereof, on the basis of the
July report of mem bership. The delegates con-
tested were selected the basis of membership
as disclosed by the last monthly report, which
Is largely In excess of that of July: very
YARN discussion arose over the report of the
committee on the Brooklyn delegates, the Home
Cluo-District 49, of New York city-fghting
for the report, while what appeared to be ma
jority of the convention antagonized the report
OF the committee. 1t is generally believed that
the report will be voted down tomorrow morn
ing, and the Brooklyn men admitted.
After the adoption of all of the report affect
ing uncontested cases, the convention fixed its
hours for daily meetings at 9 A. NJ. to II o'clock
noon, and 2 to p NJ. For the present, at least,
there will be night sessions.
Mr. Powderly to-day received the following
kilograms:
TERRE HAUTE Ind. Oct. 5.
T. v. Powderly G. NJ. w, Richmond. Va:
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Fremen send con-
gratuations and best wishes and wish you and your
order every success. d. 7. SARGEANT,
Grand Master Fireman.
RICHMOND. Ind, Oct. 5.
7. v. Powderly National Assembly, K. of L., Rich
mond. Va.
Accept my humble thanks and congratulations for
the digned stand you have taken behalf of equal
and exact justice for my especially shown by
District AZ j. NJ. TOWNSEND Coored.
A committee was designated TO make suitable
answer to the dispatch of Mr.. Sergeant, and
then the convention adjourned until o'clock to-
morrow morning.
The committee on credentials will be in SEES
sion until late to night, hearing witnesses and
consulting documentary evidence in the
tested cases. very lively session is expected
tomorrow morning. After the contests dis
posed of Mr.. Powderly intends to deliver his an
nual address
During the morning session. to-day, Delegate
r. f. Trevelick, of Detroit. addressed the con-
yention. He declared that his faith In the OAR
winan theory had been strengthened lately by
the color-line controversy.
He was followed by Hugh Cameron, of Kan
sas who rose to a question of privilege, and said
that he wanted permission to publish an address
OF welcome TO the women representatives of the
General Assembly So much had already been
said and written on the color line that he was
afraid Brother Trevellick's faith III the Darwin
ian theory would be still further strengthened if
the progressive members of this intelligent order
remained silent in regard to the sex line. Per-
mission granted to publish the address.
which is in verse.
The committee on arrangements of local
Knights, appointed to determine the details of
the entertainment to be given visiting Knights
next Monday, have decided to let the question
of eommingling of white and colored people at
the ball that evening settle itself. 1t has
been arranged to have two dancing
pavilions at the State fair grounds.
Chairman Lynch said this afternoon that it was
not the intention to assign to white Knights
and the other TO colored Knights. This order
recognized no such distinctions, but at the same
time the feeling here in regard to social in ter
course of the races was SO we'll understood they
anticipated no trouble on that score. 1t was ex-
peeted. o: course, that the coored people would
prefer to associate with their own people If,
however, colored Knight and lady should
choose to dance with the white people in the 9TH
er pavilion, he knew of intention to prevent
them. When asked If colored guests should pre-
sent themselves at the tables where whites were
seated at the banquet, what would be
DONE he replied that he expected no
trouble in that way, but did not suppose they
would be prohibited from doing SO. He intended
speaking to Mr. Powderly on the subject in
day He repeated that he expected no
trouble The funds for the entertainment of
guests were raised by the local assemblies of
Richmond, colored and white The knights
here have separate assemblies, and the colored
Knights have contributed something more than
the whites to the entertain raent fluid. The ar
rangements for Monday next include parade of
the local assemblies and visiting Knights. with
Mr.. Powderly, the executive committee and IN
vited guests in carriages Speeches will be
made by Senatorelect Daniels, Governor Lee,
Mr. Powderly. and others
A Urge number of the New York delegates ap-
peared at the Academy of Music tonight, ae-
companied by Farrell, the colored delegate
They purchased orchestra seats, and Farrell was
admitted without objection This action of the
New Workers is expected to provoke the resent
ment of many whites who belong to Richmond
assemblies.
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