The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-11-14
BARRY SHOWN THE DOOR
THE FIRST ROUND RESULTS IN
FAVOR OF POWDERLY.

The Ex-Member of the Executive
Speech-He Thinks He Will Ulti-
mately Be Seated-If Not he May
Stert New Order.
INDIANAPOLIS, Noy. lS.-The Knights Of
Labor convention was called to order at
10l5 o'clock this morning by General
Master Workman Powdery There are
three lady delegates who are in attendance,
and besides there are other ladies present
connected with the order About LIS dele
gates were in the hall when the session
opened, and the total number of prisons
connected officially with it is about i50.
the morning session lasted until 1890
o'clock and was lively, but the work was all
completed when the recess for dinner was
taken.
THE CREDENTIALS REPORT.
The report of the committee on creden-
tails was taken up and considered. No
great fight was aroused over the report,
says the press bureau, everything being de-
cided practically as recommended by the
committee The cases demanding attention
were more in the nature of prote sts than
contests, some person or persons pro- 'estins
against what they considered ilegality i
the appointment Of delegates. Mr..
was made against him.
FAMOUS 40
In the case Of District Assembly 40 the
five delegates, headed by James K. @ linn,
we're admitted it being held that this time
1t was not proper to go behind the returns.
Later on there may be further contest,
but that is uncertain. Ii was announced to
the press representatives that "Mr Barry
was probably somewhere about the hall.
hI IL ~
Barry was In the hall when the session
opened. He endeavored to speak, but Mr..
Powderly told him that having been ex-
PEELED, he had no rights there, and must go.
COMPELLED TO DEPART.
He again tried, as he said, to say word
of explanation. but was compelled to leave
the hall
Having no serious cases on hand, and
being thus early organized for work, this
general assembly is ahead of all recent ones.
AS one delegate expressed it, sit is three
days ahead of Minneapolis and five days
ahead of Richmond, aud as all the warning
elements are on the outside, smooth sailing
is expected from now on to the end of tbs
session."
ONLY ONE OTHER EXCLUDED.
Only one delegation besides the COM
testants from District No. 40 Of New York
did not take seats. That was delegation
from the Michigan state assembly consist
ing of two members, while it is protested
that their assembly is entitled to but one
delegate One of them could have easily
been admitted to-day, but they preferred to
await the action OF the assembly on their
case.
BARRY's CASE.
The case of T. b. Barry is ona Of appeal
from the authority of Mr. Powderly, and id
will be considered in due time by the proper
committee. Mr.. Barry claims TO be entitled
to his seat, and expresses confidence in his
ultimate success. 1t is said by soms
OF those close to him that Mr.. Barry
contemplates the organization OF a new
order If he fails at this time, and his possi-
BILE actions are watched for with consider.
able interest.
OF the other protest cases not herein
mentioned, none brought up much discus
sion, the delegates being seated i'll each case.
COMPLETING THE ORGANIZATION
The afternoon session to-day was devoted
to the completion of the organization Of
this general assembly by the appointments
OF committees. There was no discussion
over these appointments, but some debate
Was aroused when the legislative committee
was under consideration, it being thought
by some not advisable to form such a COM
mittee at this time IL is the duty Of this
committee to consider legislation which Ia
and 1t is Intended for it to act in an advis-
ory capacity with the regular standing
committee at Washington.
A telegram was received from the chief
officer of the Brotherhood Of Locomotive
Firemen expressing good will and hope for
the success of the order and promising CO.
operation with it. A similar message was
received from the trades assembly OF Ind
annapolis.
The reports Of the general officer and the
committees of the general executive board
viii be heard tomorrow and ThursdaY