Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-09
ANXIOUS TO EXPLAIN.
Promoters of the Organized Labor
and Grocers' Agreement Have
NO FEAR OF THE CONSPIRACY LAW.
President Rae Calls the Annual Conven-
tion of Miners.
NOTES FROM INDUSTRIAL, CIRCLES

Interest is increasing in the proposed
agreement between the labor organizations
of Allegheny county and the Retail Grocers'
Association. As result of the animated
discussion at the meeting of grocers few
nights ago officials of both organizations
have deemed it necessary to issue an ex-
planatory circular on the matter.
The object of this circular is to disabuse
the impression which has gained circula.
ton that the adoption OF the agreement
would pull the association into conspiracy
suits and "white cap" episodes, etc. The
following is the circular:
Text of the Explanatory Circular.
"PITTsBURG, January Z. 1891.
ITO Organized Labor:
lowing to the numerous objections raised
against the agreement entered into by the
Mutual Association of Grocers and organiza-
tions of organized labor. we desire, in justice
to the parties above named. that tho explana-
tion below shall give some light upon the real
object of the agreement that is about to be es-
tablIshed between the Grocers' Association and
organized labor of Pittsburg and Allegheny
county.
unfair dealing within the jurisdiction of the
constituency represented in the Mutual Asso-
citation, as per agreement heretofore men,
toned. No undue advantage will be taken by
the Grocers' Association, as has been asserted
and circulated by enemies to the cause of well
doing, for any such action or treatment " ould
not be allowed by the representatives in The
Mutual Association between the grocers and Or
ganiZed labor.
mo organization can be held responsible for
acts committed when such acts are made con-
been submitted and considered by the various
organizations. In order to make the organiza-
tion responsible for any contracts made by its
members, such contracts must first be approved
by the representatives in joint meeting. Hence
1t will be seen that the stories circulated for
tho purpose of injuring the success of this
movement are untrue and should have no in
fuence upon the action of any labor organiza-
tion III indorsing the agreement. and thus
bringing closer ahiance between the Grocers'
Association and organized labor of Allegheny
county.
What the Agreement Could Accomplish.
I'VE understand without explanation how
obnoxious it Is to witness the sale of goods by
grocefs, which are not considered worthy by
organized labor. This can be averted with no
difficulty under said mentioned agreement
Again, it is unnecessary to dwell upon the fact
that mary a time in the hour of trouble, to wit
strikes or lockouts, depleted treasures are the
main cause of defeat in the efforts of the toiler
to gain some recognition and accession to their
just demands. The practical assistance that
can be secured under the agreement is of vital
importance TO the struggling toIlcr. Hence,
why delay or hesitate in giving sanction and
Endorsement to the establishm ent of said agree
ment and secure the many other benefits men,
toned which can be accomplished through the
operation OF closer alliance between the gro-
Gerry dealers and organized labor.
Send representatives to the next meeting.
Point out your objections by fair consideration
and honesr conviction and there is not the
least doubt but what proper explanation can
be given, and very probable such changes and
notifications will be made to eliminate the OBJ
jections raised. Listen to no person who is not
interested in the cause which we represent, but
come to the meeting place and Judge for your
self r. q. DALZELL, Secretary"
A Conference Soon to Be Held.
A conference between the two organizations
will be held shortly, and another attempt will
be made to have the agreement entered into.
Master Workman Evans, of District Assem-
bly, 8, K. of L., said yesterday that he was sur
prised that anyone should fear the conspiracy
laws None of the persons interested in having
the agreement adopted would be willing to par
ticipate in its adoption If IL could be shown
that harm to either organization would result