New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-25
LABOR MEN COMBINING.
THE CIRCULAR SENT OUT BY THE LEADERS
HEADS OF THE BIO ORGANIZATIONS SIGN wHA1
AMOUNTS TO A TREATY OF PEAcE-EYroHrs
TO UNITE ALL wORKTNGMEN AND


WOMEN IN THE COUNTRY
IN ONE BODY.
Az conference held in Philadelphia recen,I,
II was decided by the representatives Of the Or.
carnations present 10 send circular 10 all Offices,
Of district assemblies and trades unions, with the
hope that it would give new impetus to organiza.
ton. The following is part Of the circular:
For the opinion has prevailed because difference
existed in the Of the organizations Of labor that
necessarily meant opposition and antaeonisr
While this impression has 10 come extent dwelt in tho
minds OF felow-workmen, 1t has been utilized BY tho
corporations and the greatest advantage 70 from
selves and to the Injury Of interests and cause
Differences OF opinion aud matters Of detail Ia nsiAoSs
for the Of labors condition were nsgniss6
by interested parties conflicts Of the most begersa
and warlike nature.
The old OF raising false issues to keep the a,
pressed from unnG fesorted N In every ins,sns.
how much to detriment probably never be tsA
That It and is hurtful enormous extent, an
agree
To dsabuse the minds Of fellow tolers OF tais false
impression the undersigned have met IN conference snS
Issue this circular Of warning and advice 10 the working
people Of America.
1t is often said that the interests OF labor and capital
are identical. Whatever arguments may be used agana
that proposition there Is denying that the
OF the toilers Identical, and consequence
they should be brought to realization OF that fact Al
once Through compact organization this can be dons
The obstacles which have retarded the growth OF hs
sentiment in the past trivial ard should be swept
aside The ventilation given TO every uifing dispute
between the officers OF labor societies has caused work.
ingmen to look with suspicion organization generally
Confidence could be placed in a movement In which
few leaders were struggling for power. IL through
Jealous effort In behalf Of their separate organizations ths
officers OF the same have appeared % differ with each
other the fact stands that there been any real
cause for any divergence Of opinion.
NAV wi ion NJ m 4
understandings we have assembled 10 with each
other and to demonstrate by presence this gath.
erng between Official heads Of the organizations Of
labor there exists no difference Of opinion feeling
which will stand In the way Of the welfare Of labor
generally.
We therefore call First-UDon all organizations Of
labor generally put forth renewed efforts strengthen
and solidy their ranks and leave nothing undone to
make each society the power for good It Is intended BE-
second-Upon all unorganzed wOrkingmen TO study the
princpes upon which organization Is based 10 meet and
consult with members OF labor societies in the various
localities with che object in view OF ultimately bringing
within the fold Of labor ORGANIZATIONS every worthy man
and woman who tolls in America
Thus far have gone in our preliminary meeting we
hone the example may be followed in every place where
labor society exists that the advice we give may DO
acted on and when we meet again In the near fute
VIC NAV be prepared report that the groundwork ha
been laid for plan upon which all societies may oecon1
allies in defending each other
SAMUEL GoMPERs.
r. j. MCGUIRE
American Federation Of Labor
T. " POwDERLY.
J. w. HAYES.
A. w. WRIGHT.
JOHN DEvLIN.
Knights OF Labor
F. p SARGENT
EUGENE v. DEBs,
JOHN L. HANRAHAN,
Brother hood OF RailrDad Firemen.
W. A. sIMsRoTT.
Natona Mutual Aid Association OF Ralroad Swichmen.
This circular proves really to be treaty Of
peace between the organizations represented