New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-11
NATIONALISTS AND SOCIALISTS.
LIKELY TO UNITE THEIR FORCES IN THE FALL
CAMPAIGN.

CAMPAIGN.
preliminary conference Of the sociaistic labor
organizations was held In Clarendon Hall last night
to prepare for the coming political campaign Thir1y
five labor unions and other organizations were repre-
sented by delegates. The meeting, from beginning
to end was remarkably orderly. Alexander Jonas
was elected chairman, August Delabar echairman
and Ernst BOhm secretary committee on creden-
tias reported that oil but nne of the organizations
had supplied their delegates with credentials, and these
would be afterward duly accredited. on the motion
Of August Delabar committee OF thirty-hve, on
organization, appointed to Visit all labor organiza-
tons before the next conference. Hugo Vogt urged
the appointment of committee OF seven TO draw up
platform Of political principles, also suggesting in
forcible speech that Of the important topics
for consideration were the eight-hour and the school
questions Messrs Jonas, Seniels, Delabar and Wal
dnger were appointed on this committee. Ihey also
received power 10 select date for the next conference
At this point a delegation from the Nationalist
Conference in Cooper Union was admitted The cnalr-
man, T. b. Waheman, explained that the delegation
had been instructed to propose coalition OF the
socialists and Nationalist for political purposes lie
believed the interests of both parties were identical
and sincerely hoped there would be no objection found
To this proposition. Professor De Leoa followed IN
the same vein. lie asked that a committee be ap-
pointed to confer with like committee Of the
Nationalists Both speakers were loudly applauded
and several delegates spoke In iaVor Oh Tile poposed
union pointing out, however, that no action could
he taken before consultation with the various organi
cations represented.
The committee on organization was instructed to
appont subcommittee TO confer with the Committee
of the Nationalist, and to report at the next meeting,
which will probably be held the first Thursday in
August.
The Central Organization of Nationasts Of the City
of New-York also held meeting last night at Cooper
Union Forty-one organizations represented by
duly accredited delegates while fully large number
were there without certificates Among those present
were Thaddms b. Wakefnan, Miss A. A. Chevalier,
Mss Frances Rand Titus Merritt, George b.
Whipple and j. r. Gibbs. James A. Bost-
wick called the meeting to order and read
the resolution calling for the present meeting The
central and ultimate am," he said "of the party
the abolition OF the inhuman wage-system which
the abolition of the capitalist aud the landlord
class" The object of the present meeting was to
take steps 10 have candidates ready to contest
the elections In the fall.
The committee on credentials was then elected,
and while il examining the credentials, Walter
NrOOman spoke of the necessity of New York taking
the lead in the movement, which had branch
organizations in nearly every city In the United
states. some Of his remarks were decidedly Social
istlc and these resented by David b. smith.
A committee consisting of Thomas Doyle L. b.
Wakcman Professor Dc Leon, c. j. Hurley and W. E.
Rathburp elected for the purpose Of visiting the
SOcalistic Labor party at their meeting In Clarendon
resolution was also unanimously passed sympathlzing
with the striking coamakers, and 1t at sent
TO their meeting. The conference, after discussing
various points, In which the speakers divulged some
marked differences, and having generally abused the
press as tool Of the rich and capitalist, adjourned
till Thursday, August T.