Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-06
MORENUS GIVES UP.
Generally Admitted That the Presi-
dent Will Not Come Back.
NONE OF THE OFFICIALS DENY 1T.
Foundations Laid for Jones & Laughlin's
New Blooming Mill.
SAVING ON A SHIPMENT OF PIG IRON

There is considerable speculation going on
on the Southside over the reported resigna-
tion of President Morenus, of the Window
Glass Workers Association. It was pretty
generally believed on that side of the river
last night that Mr.. Morenus has sent in his
resignation, and that it will be acted on at
the meeting of L. A. 300 tomorrow evening.
An air of absolute secrecy pervades the
general Office of the association, on Carson
street. Secretary Cake was seen Yesterday,
and in answer to questions about the matter
he simply said: "If Mr.. Morenus has resigned
it's not the public's business; If he has not re-
signed. it is not the pubIic's business" Mr..
Cake refused to say anything further. except
to intimate that "when the newspapers get
hard up for news, they take to writing fakes I"
One man was found, however, who said that it
was true that President MorenuS has resigned,
cepted. This was Treasurer Hammett. Mr..
Hammett said:
THIS SOUNDS SIGNIFICANT.
ut is not true that the resignation had been
declined as a matter of courtesy, nor is it ex-
pected that Mr. Morenus will insist on resign
ing"
1t is regarded as a significant fact that ex-
President Campbell has been at his old desk
considerable of late. 1t is supposed that he is
quietly looking after the affairs of the associa-
ton. and is dong the Presidents work during
the latter's absence 1t is further reported on
pretty good authority that in case Mr.. Morenus
has resigned, and his resignation is accepted,
that Mr.. Campbell will step back into his old
shoes. He is regarded as the most capable man
for the place, and the way things look it is not
improbable that this will be the ultimate re-
suit
The fact that no one has denied that Mr.
Morenus has resigned is considered sufficient
to warrant the assumption that he will not
come back. The strange circumstances sur
rounding his departure from the city adds
strength to this belief. 1t is said now that Mr.
Morenus saw the position would be distasteful
TO him. and he desired to withdraw on account
OF his health before getting the affairs of the
association into complicated condition. At
last accounts Mr.. MOrenus was still confined to
his bed.
CAUSING NO COMPLICATION.
Treasurer Hammett also said yesterday that
there was no foundation for the statement that
the Presidents absence is causing a complica-
tion in the affairs of the association. As for
that matter, they could get along without
President by placing the Master Workman in
the office.
An effort was made last night to see Patrick
Clarey, who was Mr.. Morenus opponent in the
recent contest, but he is in Monongahela City.
He has been working up there for two weeks,
and 1t is said he will shortly take charge of
cutting department there
James Campbell, ex-President of the Window
Glass Workers Association, returned from
before the Ways and Means Committee in
reference to having the tariff on window glass
increased. Mr.. Campbell said that Mr.. Bonice,
President of the Manufacturers Association,
was present and cO-operated with him. From
the indications they have reasons to believe
that the tariff of 1882 will be restored.
Mr.. Campbell would neither deny nor affirm
the rumored resignation of Mr.. Morenus. He
desired that his name should not be mentioned
in connection with the affair.