Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-10-18
THE KNIGHTS' CONVENTION.
Important Action At Saturdays Ses.
sion.
MR.. PowDERLY SICK IN BED-IMPoRTANT RE-
VISIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION - TRADES
UNIONS RECo0NIZED,

UNIONS RECOGNIZED.
Mr.. Powderly did not preside over the session
of the Knights of Labor in Richmond Satur-
day, being confined to his bed by severe
headache and nervousness, caused by over
work. There Is nothing serious the matter
with him, as all he needs is q good long rest,
Tree nom worry and excitement Mr.. Powder
ly's place was filled by General Secretary Litch-
man, who made a good presiding officer.
STATE ASSEMBLIES AUTHORIZED.
The consideration of the revision of the
constitution was continued after THE
STARS telegraphic report closed Saturday,
and the amendment referring to state assem-
blies, the first article of the constitution,
was discussed. A delegate moved to amend
by making the formation of such assem-
blies permissive instead of compulsory. This
was carried, and the article as amended was
adopted. The jurisdiction of district assem-
elles now existing is therefore not TO be changed
without their consent. The chances for state
assemblies are thus not much better than they
were before the general assembly met.
The regulations governing national trades
districts were not changed. There is said 10 be
no intention of abolshng such districts, and
they may exist side by side with state assem-.
blfes, II there are any. and with trades councils
ONE DELEGATE HEREAFTER TO 5000 MEM.
BEERS.
The representation in the general assembly
has hitherto been one for every 900 members
or majority fraction. Saturday afternoon, how.
ever, it was placed at one to each & GOO or m a.
Jority fraction. AT the same time il was de-
cided that the next general assembly, instead
of the district assemblies, shall pay mileage to
the various delegates
INTERCHANGE OF WORKING CARDS WITH
TRADES UNIoNIsTS
The aSsembly's work during the afternoon
was important, but before 1t adjourned it put
on capstone to its days work by deciding that
working cards may be interchanged between
knights and trades unionists-that is, that
Knights and trades union men who are not
knights may work on the same job. This action
recognizes unions as being entitled to existence
as we'll rs the order. 1t seems oargue a change
OF heart on the part OF the leaders of the order,
a majority of those recently elected being
known as opponents of the unions.
THE KNIGHTS on SUNDAY.
Yesterday was a dull day for the K of L. dele
gates. few of them attended religious SER
vices in the morning. among them Grand Master
Powderly, Grand Secretary Litchman, Messrs.
Hays, O'Reilly, Moran and Others These gave
their presence TO st. Joseph's Catholic colored
church. The congregation Was mixed. how
ever, the whites probably being in the majority.
Many went in anticipation of hearing mention
In regard to the color line issue raised by the
visitors, but they were disappointed. There
was incidental reference OF an almost neutral
character at one or two OF the churches, where
the Caucasians alone congregate to worship.
THE CHICAGO STRIKE.
Mr.. Hays, of the executive board, says that it
10 NV iAheiS tiaV any uehhile dctiou VIII oe
taken by the convention on the pork packers
strike at Chicago. A resolution sustaining the
strike may be adopted and financial aid voted
The delegates sent to negotiate with the
Armours are yet in Chicago, and are not eX-
pected to return to Richmond. Satisfaction is
generally expressed with the action OF those
delegates. Many believe that the strike will
spread, and that the eight-hOur and other
questions involved will be fought out in this
contest. There is a will In all of them to stand
firm.
THE TINE OF ADJOURNMENT.
Some think that Tuesday evening will see
the close of the assembly, while others desire
to adjourn on "Wednesday evening and remain
over Thurday to witness the demonstration in
honor of President Cleveland, who will visit
Richmond that 0aV