Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-14

In Annual 0Dd Harmonious Assem-
bly, at indianapolis.

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| ISpANAPOLIs, November 13.-Tbe knights
/ % Labor Convention was called to order NJ
| Job this morning by General Master " orl<-
msu Powdcrly. There are three lady dele
gates who are IN attendance. and besides
/ there are other ladies present connected
with the order. About 125 delegates were
IN me bail when the session opened, and the
total number ~ persons connected with II
officially Is about 100. The morning session
I lasted until half.past 70 and was lively, but
the work was al completed when the recess
for dinner Wss taken.
The report oi the Committee on CTeden-
tia's Was taken up and considered. No
great fight Was aroused over the report,
enYs the Press Bureau, everything being de-
cided practically as recommended 10y the
/ committee. The cases demanding attention
Wetc more w she nature 81 protests thsn c0u-
tests, some person or persons protesting
against what they considered illegaity m
the appointment 81 delegates. Schillenger,
Of Chicago, was admitted. No case was
made against him In the case Of Dis
tTict Assembly ~ Eve delegates. headed by
James 4. Quinn. we're admitted. 81 being
held that this time IL was proper 10
go behind The returns. Later on there may
be n further contest, but that Is unceri9in,
il was announced 10 the press represents
tycs that "Barry was probably soncs
where about tho bah, but that his case caused
40 trouble" Barry was IN the hall when
the session opened. He endeavored TO
speak, hut POWdcrlY told him that having
been expelled he had 30 rights there aud
must GO. lie again tired, as he said, 10 say
q word o. explanation. but was compelled
g. leave the bah. Having no serious cases
on baud, ana being thus early organized for
work, this General Assembly IS ahead 81 all
recent ones. A. one delegate expressed II:
1T is three days ahead Of Minneapolis
and FIVE days ahead OF Richmond, and as
an Warriug elements are on the outside
smooth sailing Is expected from now on 10
the end Of the session."
Only one delegation besides the contest.
ants from District 40, OF New York, did not
take seats IN the General Assembly to-day.
That was the delegation from the Michigan
STATE Assembly, consisting Of two members,
while g. Is protested that their assembly is en-
titled TO hat one delegate. One OF them could
have easily been admitted to-day, but they
preferred 10 await the action Of the assembly
on their case. The case of T. B. Barry IA one
of appeal from the authority OF PowderlY,
md 10 will be considered IN due time by the
proper committee. Barry claims 70 be en-
titled 10 his seat and expresses confidence IN
ms ultimate success. 1t is said by some OF
those close 10 him that Barry contemplate
the organization Of new order II he fails at
This time, and bis possible actious are
watched TOR with considerable interest.
The afternoon session to-day was devoted
10 the completion OF the organization o. this
General Assembly by the appointment OF
committees. There was no discussion over
those appointments, but some debate was
aroused when the Legislative Committee
vas under consideration, il being thought
adv isabe by some not TO form such COM
mittec al this time II is the duty Of this
commttee 10 consider legislation which II IS
desired 10 have brought before the Con-
er,,s, and 1t Is intended for it to act in an ad-
ylsory capacity with the regular standing
committe at Washington. A telegram was
received from the chief office Of the Brother
hood OF Locomotive Fuemcn expressing
good will and hope fer the success OF the
order and promising cooperation with 1t. a
similar one vas received from the Trades
Assembly Of Indianapolis. The reports OF
the general officers aud The committees OF the
General Executive Board will be head to-
morrow and Thursday.