Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-14
THE EIGHT-HOUR DAY.
Samuel Gompers Will Arrange for Its In
auguration I'm Pittsburg.

PIrTsBt.RG, April 13.-Samuel Com
pers, the great exponent OF the eight
hour work day, and leader OF the force'
of the Federation OF Labor, is here.
When he visited the headquarters OF
the Amalgamated Association, shortly
after his arrival this morning, IL became
apparent that some one In New York
has an eye on Mr.. Gomper's movements,
for there was placed in his hands =
package addressed Samuel Gompers,
Labor Leader, Pittsburg, Pa"
II was pOstmarked New York. The
wrapper removed, there was displayed
a volume entitled THE Devils Visit, "
an anonymous work in rhyme or dog
gere. Mr.. GomperS enjoyed the laugh
at his expense, and remarked:
II shall treasure this volume, though
il be a donation from some capitalistic
friend, but hope the people Of this
city will not construe this as literally
applying TO myself
"No," remarked President Weihe, OF
the Amalgamated, they would substi-
tute the word cherub for devil"
Mr.. GomperS is quite i'll, and feels
considerably worn after his trip to and
from the Pacific coast. He left New
| York February >, and has visited all the
principal points OF the Western country.
In San Francisco he spoke before an
audience OF 1900 people. At Denver,
by invitation he addressed both houses
Of the Colorado Legislature. At Salt
Lake City. San Jose, Seattle. Tacoma
aud numerous other cities. mass meet
lngS were presided over by the Mayors
OF their respective cities. In California
he was presented with costly gold
medal, likewise one in Denver. He
has delivered fifty-seven addresses
during his tour aud tomorrow
night, in Lafayette Hall, at public
meeting, he will deliver his 5sth. From
this city he will go directly to New York
and Immediately prepare for the eight
hour struggles 10 be inaugurated May ]
amoung several Of the leading trades at
various points throughout the country.
81 i1d," said Mr.. Gompers, that
wage workers In cities west OF the Miss
isSippi are organized in created proper
tion than those in the East. AT many
points the demand OF workers for the
eight-hour day has been conceded or has
been diuSted by conference. Chicago
and Columbus carpenters have arranged
their differences amicably.
"AS for the miners, their strike is
now a foregone conclusion. 1t will be a
strike which will aStoniSh the operators
The miners asked very little Of the
operatorS-no advance In pay at all
and il seems strange that the latter
should adopt such arbitrary and un-
busincsS-likc tactics. They talk OF
money necessary TO carry on such a
controversy: we've got it and will get
more, and all that is necessary.
AS for the coke strike, and the de-
mands Of the local carpenters, can say
nothing. for it has been impossible 10
keep thoroughly posted.
Mr. GomperS will hold several impoI-
tant conferences while here. pom one
OF these depends considerably the fu-
ture attitude OF the leading strikers In
the coke regions. Pittsburg is the
stronghold Of organized labor in this
country. Naturally many leaders OF
trade organizations have their head |
quarters here. Ii is with such men a.
these. together with a number who will |
come here. that the conference men |
toned will be held.