Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-05-16

II is usual custom among glass manufactur
ers. since this organization has been formed
and has been for the last eight years, to send to
this organization and through them let their
men know. They know where they are and
whether they want to change places. OF
course we get men ourselves. Re always told
me he would get the men, but did not say
| where they would come from. wanted to OBJ
| tain the men in such way that 1t would be
These men from England arrived, think,
in April. 1889. The first l saw OF them
| was at Jeannette. did not meet them
either at the depot in Pittsburg, nor at jean :
| nette, nor did know they were coming until
| read in the paper that they had landed IN bos-
ton. Mr.. Moore is my manager. NO member OF
our firm paid any portion of their transporta-
tion, nor was any sum deducted out OF their
wages to pay tor their transportation. There
was only one letter passed between me and the
labor organization, which notified them OF our
need of men. We paid for the newspaper ad-
vertisement which we inserted In the COmmorser
1 and GldsStUorkeT.
L conferred with Mr.. Campbell solely as a
representative of this organization. did NOT
employ Mr.. Campbell to secure men for us, nor
did compensate him i'm any way nor promise
him anything for his services. nor In any sense
did l employ him to secure men Tor us. 1
simply conferred with him as president OF this
organization.
OFTEN DONE BEFORE.
1 simply asked for these men because we
before. This is the usual practice among glass
manufacturers. At first l went to him as q
representative of this labor organization to
ascertain his opinion. the attitude of his people
as to this new tank process. had had several
fights with this organization and knew how
they could fight. Idon't care so much about
fighting as used to. This tank process is COM
paratively new process in this country. Ours
are the first properly constructed continuous
tank process that have been erected in this
country, and 1 regard them as the finest in the
world.
Testimony of James CampbelI-I reside in
Pittsburg. In the spring of 1889 / was Presi-
dent Of the Window Glass Workers Organiza-
ton, which organization is composed of skilled
workmen in the manufacture OF window glass,
and embraces in its local assembly every works
in the United States, ana is a branch of the
Knights of Labor. The organization is known
as Local Assembly No. 800, K. of L. We have
an international federation, with branches
In Europe. which is called the Universal FEEDER
alton, the President of which is William
Slicker, of Pittsburg, and the Secretary Albert
Delwart, of Charleori, Belgium.
WHAT HE HAD LEARNED.
At one time, about six months prior to the
commencement of operations at Jeanette,
Pa, Mr.. Chambers came to me on several oc-
casIons and wanted to know the disposition OF
our men toward this new industry. As Presi-
dent OF this organization il was my duty to
visit its various branches scattered over the
Territory. ana l learned on my rounds that
some opposition had been aroused against
this new continuous tank process, and
that In some places workmen had been
advised to strike against its introduction
into this country. Hearing of this rumored
opposition, Mr.. Chambers came to me
to ascertain nv views prior to invest
ing his capital in this new enterprise. told
him that believed thesentiment Of the more
intelligent portion of our organization would
be such that he would be able to secure all the
men he needed. This conversation took place
some time prior to the starting Of his works
subsequently Mr.. Chambers several times
asked me If we were getting his men,
TO which 1 replied: You will Sc.
In accordance with Mr.. Chambers request, we
notified our various organizations, through
their preceptora, that Chambers q Mckee
needed men at Jeanette. After securing the
country most thoroughly we were able TO
secure sight or ten men. but In so doing caused
several vacancies at other Establishments. This
Mckec, but for several other establishments In
tho United States.
NEVER TALKED WITH THEM.
During this search for men had no conversa.
tion with Chambers and Mckee as to our
method OF securing men. A meeting Of the
Executive Council was called. and it was de-
cided that there was shortage Of skilled work
men In this country. and IL was decided that 1
should notify the proper officials OF the FEEDER.
alton of this shortage. This decision was
tons noned Mr. ssEsr Of ths
Federation. that there was shortage Of men
in this country. Mr.. Chambers came
to me, as Representative Of
to supply them with men as we would any of
the manufacturers wheE requested. don't re-
member OF having any talk on the subject after
notified Mr.. Slicker of this shortage. never
acted agent for Mr.. Chambers; never re-
ceived any compensation for my services ner
was ever promised anything for what did.
don't remember whether Mr.. Chambers let
ter was addressed to. me personally, or as
president of the organization, but / do know
that his conversations were with me as Presi-
dent of the Window Glassworker's Associa-
tion.
William Slicker, President Of the Universal
Federation, was next called on behalf Of the
Government In answer to Mr.. Lyon he said:
i am glass cutter in the employ Of Chambers
& Mckee, and reside at Jeannette. am also
PRESIDENT OF the Universal Federation OF Glass
Workers.
DO you know whether or not you have a
branch at Sunderland. England A. Yes, sir;
OF which Mr.. Brown 10 secretary
O. Did you have any correspondence with
hun as secretary during 1882 A. Yes, sir;
have correspondence with him night along,
every two or three weeks.
q. l wish you would state whether or not you
ever had any correspondence with him with
reference 20 employing men at Sunderland, to
be sent to the United Statesf A. No, sir; none
in that respect.
Q. What was tho subject of the correspond.
ence Z A. There was "a shortage of men In this
country. know what the letter contained, IL
stated that there was shortage In this country.
and men could not be secured, although we
had applied to every perceptory In the United
States. did not state the exact place at which
they were wanted, but stated that 25 gatherors
and 70 blowers could get employment here.
HOW HE KNEW IT.
q. When did you first know OF tho mon com.
ing hereF A. On the receipt OF q cablegra,n
from MIR. Brown, the secretary.
q. How were tho mon informed, in England,
that they were wanted IN this country A.
don't know that All 1 know Ia tho telspran
stated that the men were coming. A COPY of tho
Telegram have not got IL 10 generally undor.
stood that whom ono OF our member goes from
one country 10 another no works for the wpges
regularly paid and under tho usages OF tho
country which he works In. After receiving the
telegram 1 Informed Mr. Moore that there
would bo plenty OF men, I thought,
when they started 90 work. When
these men came over, the first saw OF them
was when they came 10 me NJ the mill and saw
me. then went TO the Lake Erie depot ana
from there accompanied them TO Jeaunette and
secured them boarding houses They were ai.
terward hired by Mr. Moore. i never had q
conversation with Mr.. Chambers about i'm.
porting any glass workers from Europe, nor
with Mr.. Moore 1 know Charles Ford only
worked Tor Chambers d Mckee a short time
before he was discharged, for there was no
contract as to how long he was to be employed,
know that. He works now rs O "sparO" hand
about the works.
AT IT ONCE MORE.
Testimony of George Cake, Secretary Of the
Glass Workers Association:
Q. Have you the letter sent by Mr.. Chambers
to l. A. 800?
A. Not here; might possibly find II, how
ever at the office, That letter was addressed