The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-06
FEDERATED TRADES.
War Declared On the Foundry.
mems Association.
The Boycott Lifted From Bacon 4 Co.,
but It Is Being Pushed Against
Wellington Coal.

lce-I curry presided at lne meet
ing of the Federated Trades Council last
evening, owing to the absence of President
Thurman in Sacramento on business rela-
tive to the Brewery Workmen's Union.
The credentials of J. J. McDaid, the newly
elected delegate from the Typographical
Union. we're received and the delegate
seated.
A resolution was read from the Cigar
makers Union asking the federation to ap-
point committee of five to investigate the
newspaper charges against w. A Bushnell
and E. w. Thurman. These two parties,
members of the Typographical Union, also
connected with the Co-operative Shirt-mak-
ers' establishment, have been accused of en-
ploying Chinese in connection With the latter
concern. The following committee was APP
pointed: Thomas Finnerty of the Coast
Seamen's Union, c. j. Boyle of the Cigar
makers Union, J. +. Mullin of the Boot and
Shoe Makers White Labor League r. L..
Smith of the Coopers' Union, j. Kreub of
the Tanners and Curriers' Union.
E.W. Thurman, in behalf of the Legislative
Committee, reported that he had just re-
ceiyed another communication from j. D..
Huffman, Secretary OF Pomona Grange, in
forming the com mittee that he, in company
with a committee from the grangers, would
be in this city on Sunday next for a confer
ence. This meeting is to aid in the pr0mul-
CATION among the lab0ring classes and the
farmers of the Australian ballot system.
Charles Grambarth, President of the l. "a
bor-day Committee, reported that the total
receipts at W0odward's Gardens on Labor
day was S1S04 The expenses had not been
fully reported but il was thought the net
proceeds would be about 5000.
Referring to the Wellington coal mine
strike Nj. McGlynn said that Dunsmulr was
now in town, and recommended that the
Wellington Boycott Committee, in company
with John w. Williams, President of the
Retail Grocers' Association, call upon him
and attempt another conference III relation
to the strike. 1t has been stated that DunS-
muir said his men struck for seven hours,
which is known to be false. 1t WAS sug
gested that Mr. Williams, as leader OF the
Grocers' Association, might be able to pre-
vail upon the American Sugar Refinery to
cease using Wellington coal.
Thomas Finnerty gave notice that in one
week he would move to have boycott lev
led on the Williams and National Brew
cries, because they both persist in using
Wellington coal.
The COoperS' Union submitted a commu-
nication relating its difficulties with Arm
strong, at 227 Main street, and renewing its
appeal 10 the federation for aid.
{ Delegate Mckay, from the Coast Sea-
mems Union, submitted a resolution con-
demning the Kansas City Journal for sup
plying mont union printers TO the offices in
Los Angeles, where the union printers are
at present striking. The resolution recon-
mended that the federation do all in its
power to eXtermlnate that journal The
Committee on Resolutions recommended
that the Kansas City Journal, Los Angeles
Times and Los Angeles Herald be boy
cotted. Adopted.
Delega.e McDaid announced that Bacon
& Co.. the printers, had acceded to the de-
mands of the Typographical Union without
reserve, and upon his recommendation the
boycott against the firm was ordered lifted.
A boycott was ordered levied against the
Weinhart Brewery in Portland.
The delegate from the BARRIERS Eight
O'Clock Closing Movement reported that
man named Danielwitz, running shop at
427 Third street, was the only barber hold
ing out on the movement, and he is doing
all in his power TO break up the movement.
Delegate Mckay reported that the Coast
Seamen's Union had accepted an invitation
to parade with the Native Sons on Tuesday
next, also that the Coast Seamen hid been
requested by the Chamber Of Commerce to
exhibit its Labor-day float, boat bark
rugged, at the coming Sacramento fair.
The Executive Committee, at the request
OF the delegate from the furniture workers,
will call upon Gump IL Co. soon and see
what can be done toward getting that firm
The committee appointed some time ago
to confer with the Foundlymen's Assoc-
alton and if possible effect an amicable set
tlement OF the differences between them and
the striking m0lders. submitted the follow
ing resolution, which was adopted:
WHEREAS. We, the Federated Trades Council
of San Francisco, have exhausted every honor
able means OF bringing about an amicable settle
meGt between the Engineers ana Iron founders
Association OF San Francisco ana The Iron mold
ers' Union, No. 1874, and whereas tile SAID Iron
molders' Union No. 164. have since the incep-
tion OF the present strike manifested ali honest
desire 10 coufer with their former employers
With a view TO reaching some basis OF settlement,
while the Engineers and hon-iouuders' Asso.
citation lave shown directly opposite ncllna-
ton, refusing all oyertures with ill-concealeo
contempt; therefore. be 1t
ReSolted, That we, the Federated Trades Coun-
ell, Iegatu tie repeated ana sarcastic IeIusas of
the iron-1Ounders' Association to confer as a
direct insult 10 the organized labor OF this city
duly 10 more fully recognize the strike row being
carried on by contributing all in our power
toward the success OF lrou-molders Union, No.
1854; and be ii further
ReSOlred. That this council instruct Its men,
beers TO 20 before their respective unions and
molGers support by leyyng weekly assessment
in order that the cause of labor as against capt
tai may be Upheld.
Charles Grambarth, NJ. NJ. McGiynn and
Alexander Mckay were appointed a COM
mttee TO represent the Federated Trades at
the meeting OF the California Worlds Fair
Committee, which will meet in this city on
Thursday next.
Bert Pye and NJ Ahrens We're appointed to
fill the vacancies on the Boycolted Com
mittee.