The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-10-17
MR.. ARTHUR'S ADVICE.
Engineers Should Save Money
and Avoid Strikes.
THE DANGER OF RAolcALisM.
Prosperity Of the Brotherhoed-No Ref
erenee To the o. Disaster or the
Federation Movement.

nuai convention Of the Brotherhood of Lo-
cofBoilve Engineers was called 20 order at
the Iatsor Grana operahouse az 2o'clock
THIS afternoon by Secretary W W. Hall, of
the local committee Of arrangements The
mousse was most handsomely decorated
wlth flowers and enbleras OF the brother
hood tie mos. beautiful OF which was an
immense design of roses. pinks and simiax.
oersiered with forget-me-noss, representing
an engine and tender, which was placed in
front OF the speakers desk.
The entrance Of Chief Arthur. while the
secretary was addressing a large anGience,
was greeted with prolonged appliance. The
exercises were opened by PRAYER b~ George
X. Doriiy, grand chaplain. Of Charleston,
Mass At the conclusion OK the supplica-
ton. sandy" Mcclure, of Minneapolis.
delivered the original poem. which was re-
ceivsd with applause lasting several min
utes. This was followed oy an address
from Mayor Londoner OF Denver. l.. w.
reynolds OF iowa, J X. Choates. saperin-
tenderlt OF the Union Pacific SYSTEM in Col
ersdo, Charles +. Meek, general manager
OF the Danvsr. Texas Il Fort Worth, OF
Denver, Hon. John Scott. Rev. Myron
Reed and III. II. Chamberlain. president of
the Denver chamber of commerce. AT the
coneiusion OF these actresses Chief Arthur
was introduced amid great enthusiasm,
and spoke substantially IS follows:
After welcoming the delegates and sssur-
ing them of his belief in satisfactory results
iTon the present convention and with what
great pleasure he had witnessed the growth
of the order since its organization and the
results it had attained. Chief Arthur said:
The present time represents a turning
point in the history of the order. for ii has
become apparent that a feeling essentially
radical has crept in and taken possession of
a lew of our members. This is dangerous
and must be suppressed, for. owing to this.
statements seemingly contradictory have
crept out and become public, which could
never have happened had there been a one
ness of thought and an honesty OF purpose
IL mans ability extends beyond that re-
CURED by the brotherhood, then ii becomes
his duty to dof the begrimmed habiliments
OF the mechanic and assume that position
Tor which he is peculiarly gifted. To nurse
ones dissatisfaction and scatter its seeds
broadcast, to take root in the imaginations
of other men, Is sinful and belittling in
character"
He admonished the members to keep
their personality intact and not allow false
gods TO induce them to subscribe to laws
which, as soon as passed will make them
cognizant OF the necessity of repeal. He
reiterated with emphasis his former state
ment that the organization was law-abiding,
and said: To-day clearly define our posi-
ton toward railway corporations when
say that only as a last resort do we sanction
a strike"
In speaking of the growth of the order
he said: Our membership is over 25 .0oo,
and during the year Just ended we have
paid out 10 widows. orphans and disabled
members sSo6 900. making total since the
organization of s., SOC l69." He thought it
was impossible to estimate the bles iings
and benefits derived from the order
He advised every man within the hearing
of his voice to be sure, at whatever sacri-
fee, TO save little of his earnings every
year, il no more than s25. The possession
of property always adds to the comfort and
power OF the workingman, besides gaining
the esteem of all good citizens.
After thanking the citizens OF Denver,
the railway companies and others for their
kindness, and expressing appreciation Of
the work OF the officers and members of
the ladies' auxiliary societies, he concluded
as follows: In accordance with instruc-
tons received al the last convention,
have prepared special message containing
such recommendations as in my judgment
will tend 10 promote the welfare of the
brotherhood, which will be submitted at the
proper time. We have come at this time TO
hold the 10Th annual convention, 10 review
the past and consider the future. profting
by the mistakes and failures of the past
Aided by the integrity and loyalty of the
members, it shall go on in the good work of
ameliorating the condition and protecting
ali who come within the fold. While differ
ences may arise among us, trust each of
US will yield to his brethren the right OF pri-
vate judgment, and that while We give
frank expression to our own thoughts we
will carefully guard against spirit of dog
maticism which would call upon others TO
square their thoughts and opinions with
their own"
No reference was made in the address to
either the question Of federation or the late
Burlington strike. 10 the apparent disap-
pointrnent of number OF delegates The
convention adjourned until tomorrow morn
ing at 10 O'Clock.
INK EhDAN Ehuueb ot bkAkfNkS.
ST. PAUL. Oct. 16-- The important
features of this mornings session OF the
brotherhood OF Railway Brakemen were
the officers reports. which contained some
important suggestions. Vice Grand Master
siattery OF Butte. said he was in favor of
changing the name of the order to the
Brotherhood OF Railway Trainmen, a at
least one-third of the membership is made
up of conductors, baggagemen and Others
Another OF his recommendations was in
regard % the savings schemes that are just
now being pushed forward by several o..
the leading railroads OF this country
namely: The Philadelphia & Reading.
Baltimore IS Ohio and burlington n
Quincy. Ills advice 10 the members was
for them 10 investigate ali schemes OF this
kind carefully, and he was sure they would
arrive at the same conclusion IS the execu-
tive board and that was 10 let them alone
a. they We're only snare TO draw them on
and make them slaves TO their employer
The grand secretary and ireasurer's oil
fetal reports gave valuable statistics con