The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-11-22

HVlu tOudy NJ IOlumDuS, u, VIII remain
without the knights of Labor or organize
anew and independently. In fact the
consolidation Of all labor organizations, or,
ut least, their cooperation is the one aim
and work OF strong minority OF this con-
vention. This appeared at the afternoon
session when the Committee on the State
OF the Order reported favorsbly on dou-
bic resolution which the convention acted
on III sections. The first portion OF this
resolution provided that the charters of all
trades assemblies be revoked and i. was ut
once negatived. The other portion was to
the effect that committee OF five be up.
pointed to wait upon the Federation of
Trades at their meeting at st. Louis, De-
cember ., to consider proposals for tho
amalgamation OF the two orders. This
resolution brought on discussion in
which 1t was developed that amalgamation
was not desired
Ex'Secretary Litchman defined the word
'amalgamation," and expressed himself
strongly opposed to it. Powderly took the
iloor to explain that efforts were now being
made to bring about cooperation be-
tween the two organizations, and while not
mentioning the question OF amalgamation
he urged in favor of cooperation. Ii is
troduced by Master Workman Lewis, of
the Miners Assembly, his object appar-
emily being to discover the position Of the
General Assembly with reference to trades
assemblies. Another resolution of a simi-
lar purport has been introduced by Ma
tional Master Workman J. l.. Lee, of the
Railroad Assembly, and he hopes for the
ultimate union OF all labor organizations.
Just how this shall be done is of less i'm.
portance, in his mind, than that il be done
as early MS possible.
MIR. I. Nj. Barry introduced resolution
TO place the General Assembly on record
as being in favor Of compulsory education,
and looking 10 the adoption OF measures
for the agitation OF the question. lie fur
ther desired action by local assemblies.
which should be placed on printed blanks
to De used by the Legislative Committee
in attempting to bring about the desired
end.
TO conclude the afternoon, the appeal
case OF Harry J. Skeflington, OF Cincin-
natl, was taken up. He had been called
for trial for yilliiying officers OF the order.
lie protested against being tried by the
General Executive Board, on the ground
that that body had no power to act on the
case, which is the same stand as that of
Barry. His case was before the Committee
on Grievances last night, and he devoted
three hours 10 stating his case. His argu-
mont before the committee and again this
afternoon was that his action was Justified
by The circumstances. Hugh Cavanaugh
presented the side against him, and before
action could be taken on the case an adj
Iournment was taken until morning.
What IS called gag law" having been
adopted 10 prevent unnecessarily long dis
cussion OF appeal cases, il is possible that
u vote will be taken the first thing in the
morning, but motion 20 suspend the rules
may be carried, as nearly every one wants
TO talk on this case. The Hon. 4. B.
Harry Is still in the city. lie will begin
active operations on the stump for his new
order with n lecture in this city on Satur-
day night, and will follow IL up with an
address in Cincinnati on Sunday night.
MIR. Harry was found by the Associated
Press correspondent almost buried In pa.
pens pt his room in the hotel. Beinp asked
Tor his opinion OF the latest action Of the
convention, lie said:
'By the action OF the General Assembly
In comforting upon the grand master work.
man the autocr1t powers OF czar the goal
OF Mr.. Powderly's ambition has been
reached. II remains 10 be seen whether
the people who hold membership in the
knights OF Labor will quietly submit 90
the action taken by their representatives
in handing over 90 car OF their own
creation all the rights and privileges Of
American manhood. II Is no longer an
organization OF free met, but one that in
yitcs voluntary scrvitude on the part OF lis |
membership. The General Executive
Board being Of the general master work |
mans own creation, no man whom he BE-
lecis viii dare TO raise his voice Ia opposi-
ton TO his will for the fear Of official de- |
capiiation at his hands"