Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-15
THEIR REsoLuTIoNs.

While the committee was absent consulting
with the operators representatives, the con-
rsztion passed the following resolutions:
WHEREAS. Thr mine IS Of this district, like
those of all other mining regions, recognize the
necessity OF thorough organization and harmony
upon all questions affecting their common inter-
Whereas. Past experience teaches us that the
purchasing power of the earnings of labor is
greatest whore the labOrec has absolute freedom
Resolved, First. That we the representatives Of
the miners, urge upon the executives OF all organ
izations. local district ana national, to arrange
system by which the wishes of the rank and file
will be obeyed and their instructions guide the
movements of our officials SO as to insure the
united influence and prestige of all organizations
Of our craft to better accomplish the work before
Resolved. Second. That we urge upon EMPLOYERS
the advisability of abolishing company stores in
connection with their works, and request our
craftsmen in this and every coal field to unceas-
inglv apitate for the abolition of the system and
as far as practicable seek employment where cash
Is paid for labor ana coercion to deal in company
Resolved. Third, Tha, we unite in our efforts to
fight against non-unionism and all things which
tend TO our subjection and disorganization. and
use every honorable means within our reach 10
harmonic and extend organization and fraternity
among our fellow craftsmen.
Resolved. Fourth, Thai these resolutions be pub
lished in the Trades Journal, Labor Tribune and
daily press.
There was an informal talk on the situation,
and John Flsnnery introduced the following,
which was also adopted unanimously:
Resolved, That the convention of railroad
miners express their gratitude 10 and confidence
in J. ID. Conway, for the faithful performance of
his duties and fulillment of the miners instruc-
tions in the able way in which he conducted the
struggle for what we believe TO be lust and
equitable price for mining in this district
A HAPPY PRESIDENT.
President Conway, of the n. p. U. in this
district, was one of the happiest men in the
country last night. He said he was glad the
trouble was over, as he could now enjoy few
days Of much-needed rest. National Secretary
Lewis was also well pleased over the result and
wired the news to President Mcbride at once.
In speaking of the trouble last evening Sec
retary Umbstaetter, of the Coal Association,
said: "If the miners had gained their point at
the start they would net have made more than
So as they cannot mine more than 400 tons of
coal in six months, and the difference is only
~ cents per ton. While they were waiting for
a settlement each man lost fully SSS.'
National Secretary Lewis in talking on the
subject said at is a very difficult matter for a
miner to turn out 400 tons in six months. The
consumption of coal will be the same whether
the miners of the Pittsburg district are out on
strike OF not They have lost a couple of
weeks time but will make that up and earn
Just as much money as if the strike had not oc-
Cured. All of the operators have orders to fill
and will fill them. The men may have to work
q little harder, but they have mol lost any thing
by the strike.