The Indianapolis journal., 1891-03-20
WAR ON FOREIGN TALENT
Musicians Pass Resolutions Condemning
Importation of Brother Players.
Black. Mailing Labor Leaders-NOn. Union Men
Seriously Injured at Braddock, Pa--Work-
ingmen and the Worlds Fair.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, March 19.-Nearly the
entire day has been occupied in the con-
vention of National League of Musicians in
the discussion of the proposed affiliation Of
the league with the American Federation
of Labor. President Woolsifer took q
stand in favor of cautious action on the
subject. He said: "It is q serious question
and the advisability of refraining from
committing the league to either side of the
question deserves your most earnest con-
sideration." One delegate said that
musicians might as we'll recognize the fact
that they, like other wage-workers, must
combine for protection. and referred TO
that laborer's instrument. the trombone"
Delegate Currier spoke at length, favoring
the proposition as . needful step for the
accomplishment of the objects of the
league. He was seconded by delegate
Davis. who said that the San Francisco
local had instructed him to vote for the
proposition, they having overcome the
scruples about the term labor, as
applicable to musicians practicIng an art;
also, by the delegates from Omaha,
st. Louis and New .6o1t Ho1k - Manager .,ssf
for Europe to engage musicians for
service in this country. and in the hope of
heading OFT this project, the New York dele
gates secured the adoption of set of reso-
of foreign musicians, for any purpose
whatever. and declaring that there is no
lack in America of capable performers on
any instrument. Appended was a resolu..
tIon extending the thanks of the national
league to Mrs Jeanette NJ. Thurber for
har offn vfa fr al <hA al
sion in this country. These resolu-
York by wire at once. The
one referring to the importation of foreign
covering the case of Theodore Thomas and
his contract with the Chicago Orchestra
Association. and Mr.. Currier moved to have
copy Of the resolution sent to Milward
Adams for enlightenment. This brought
up the Thomas matter in an informal way.
and the Chicago men stated that Thomas
had made contracts with musicians in
Munich. However. it was decided to have
q special set of resolutions submitted
with reference to the Chicago case. The
Musicians Protective Association of Kan
sas City has been suspended from connec.
tion with the national league on account of
the demOralized condition of its affairs.
One of the Kansas City. musicians came to
Milwaukee to attend the convention, but
was refused seat as delegate. Tonight
phony Concert in body, and later were
serenaded at the Plankinton House by the
Milwaukee Musicians Society, who united
in monster band of 140 pieces.
Labor Leaders as Black-Mnilers.
ROCHESTER,. N. Y. March 1a-Following
is q sample letter showing how money was
obtained from the clothing firms in this
city by officers of the Clothing Cutters
National Union. who are now under arrest.
The letter-head contains these names Of
the executive board: James Hughes. of
Chicago. chairman; John Thrin, of Roohes-
brook, of New York. secretary; James A..
Wright, of Philadelphia; John @. Nagen-
CAST, of Baltimore, Md. Then follows:
"Office of the National Trade Assembly,
2Sl, Garment Cutters and Trimmers of
North America knights of Labor.p The
letter is dated Butte, Mont. June q.
1S90v is addressed to ''Messrs. L. Adler
Brothers 6 Co., Nos. 90 and 81 North ST.
Paul street, Rochester, n. Y" and reads Is
follows:
being forwarded here. hence delay. My letter of
the 9th inst. was conclusive, and facts that have
since como to your Office only prove contents of
ferences with yonr house. We are sorry your
house has let 1t go thus far, as you don't know
the amount of work put in your case, aud the
work has been done. Now, We will meet your
firm If the views of your firm are the Same after
reading this as they were when you wrote letter
of juno 16 to guarantee us Of your good faith.
You will send check to Walter s. Westbrook.
No. sc Prince street, New York city, for $469,
the amount OF money thus far expended by our
organization. This amount Is only to indemnify
our organization. In connection with the above
you win have to pay all expenses In un-
doing work that has been done against
your firm, which will cost more now. II
the sentiments Of the above meet your
firms views We will only be too willing to
settle this trouble, and in settling 1t, guaran.
tee your firm, not only to undo what has been
done, but to place the product OF L. Adler Bros.
& Co. on better footing in every community
where it is sold than it over was before. This is
the only settlement we will make, and upon the
arrival of your check for $469 at destination in
New York, shall order one of our district Off
GERS, at once, 10 your city, and he shall have
complete terms OF settlement In detail 30 now,
gentlemen, the rest remains with you, and if
you meet us promptly 1t will be so much better
for settlement, the longer this stands the
worse it is to undo, and the more it will cost.
You have no idea how effectively the work has
been done in your case, and only hope you will
meet us promptly, and we viii show you that
we can do good as well as We can do harm for
any firm who treats Us any ways near right.
Hoping You will feel as do, sincere and anxious
TO have the work of destruction cease, and In its
place a work OF construction take place to the
interest and welfare of your house.
JAMES HUGHES,
Chairman National Executive Board.