Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1889-10-12
then adopted unanimously, Comrade F,

1t was then furthermore resolved Ito
declare this meeting Of the American
Section"
A motion having been made that
those present be invited to declare their
willingness to become members, Com
rade Sanial suggested that it might be
proper to first state, as clearly as pos
sible the sentiments by which the Sec
ton was expected to be guided in the
future, and for this purpose he was al
lowed to present the following resolu-
tion, which was adopted unanimously:
Whereas, In the light of the Socialistic
tendencies which are manifesting them
selves everywhere, it is evident that the
time is fast coming for Socialists TO act
more important part than they have
yet done in the labor movement of this
country; and
Whereas, In order to advance from
the position of passive standard bearers
of truth, which they have heretofore
occupied, to that of active leaders of
men in the coming conflict, Socialists
must enjoy the confidence of Organized
Labor; thefore, be it
Resolved, That in our opinion the next
congress should make it plain to the
country that the Socialists of America,
like the Socialists of Europe, are the
most sincere friends of Organized Labor,
the most jealous guardians of its inter
ests, the most active promoters of its
development, and the most energetic
advocates of any measure which may
to any extent serve practical purpose
of immediate relief.
To this end, we trust that it will place
the executive power of the party in the
| hands of men not less experienced,
| capable and broad minded, than honest
and earnest in the discharge of their
duties.
We trust, in particular, that it will SO
revise and amend the platform of the
party as to make it truly a monument of
wisdom, fit to be presented to the peo-
| pie of this country as the best expression
of Socialism in its final aims, immediate
demands, and methods of action. And
be it further
| Resolved, That we cordially invite the
members of labor organizations who
| concur in the views above expressed to
| join the American Section of the So
cialist Labor Party, and thus aid in
advancing the principles upon which
the working classes of America must
unite in order to bring about the abo-
litiOn of wage-slavery, the transforma,
ton Of government into an agency of
national cooperation, and the complete
emancipation Of man.
The names Of those present were then
called out, and each declared his readi
ness to become a member. When il
came to Comrade F. Schaiders turn, he
said that after what he had heard of the
views and policy by which it was pro
posed that the new American Section
should be guided he, also, was willing
and ready to become member of it
This declaration was received with {
hearty round of applause. 1t was unan
imously resolved that the members
whose names had been read and &C
ceptance recorded constitute the Amer
lean Section; also that the National Ex
ecutive Committee be informed of thu
reorganization that had just takeI
place and be asked to give it their off
cial approval.
The organization was Furthermore
completed by the election of the follow
ing officers: FL. M. stoffers, Financia
Secretary, to act also as treasurer
Hugo Vogt, Recording Secretary.
Comrade Lucien Sanal was thel
unanimously elected delegate of tn
New York American Section to the Chi
cago Convention. For substitute iii
case the delegate was, by some unfor
seen circumstances, prevented from at
tending) two names were presented
viz: Ed g. Thimme and F. Schaider
The vote was close and resulted in tn
election of Ed. G. Thimme, by major
ity of one.
A subscription list was opened to de
fray the expenses of the delegate. Thirt
dollars were Immediately subscribed
most of which being paid on the spot
Comrades Waldinger, Delabar, Wiene
and Rosenzweig were appointed to re
ceive subscriptions Wednesday an
Thursday, in addition to which Delaba
and Vogt were appointed committe
to raise loan upon the credit of tn
Section in case of any deficiency il
the funds collected for the delegate
expenses.
The delegate was then instructed t.
urge upon the Chicago Convention
strong declaration in favor of the eigh,