The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-12-20
THE LABOR FACTIONS.
4 Proposition From the Federation to the
Knights Of Labor.

| BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Dec 19-The Ameri-
/ can Federation of Labor adjourned this
afternoon, to meet next year III PLiladel-
! phia-
! raised.
! A resolution was adopted that the stCug-
gle for eigbt-hour day be renewed in 1892
! and that some affiliated organization be
| chosen 70 make the fight
Following is the substance OF the agree
ment unanimously adopted IN reference
to the Knights of Labor:
ITO the working People of Misunderstanding:
The record shows that much time and
money has been spent in efforts to secure
a peaceful settlement OF the difficulties
between the American Federation of La
Dor and the Knights of Labor. The trades
union movement of America has neither
the time nor the inclination TO deyiate
from it's mission by seeking quarrels with
other organizations. Experience proves
that the wage-earuer is the natural aud
proper guardian of his inherent rights.
| Hence the trade union becomes A neces-
sary outgrowta OF the existing conditions
in the industrial world. History Justiies
the trades union movement In its present
form, and teaches that permanent indus
trial progress can only be achieved by or
ganiZation on craft lines. IL thus becomes
IMPERATIVE. that the autonomy OF the
=
Tended.
Amy proposition TO the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor from an organization
conducted upon an entirely different plan
must be carefully considered as 10 its
bearing upon the component parts OF the
American Federation Of Labor. Each or
gariZation attached the American FEEDER
alton of Labor is guaranteed freed ON from
dictatiou or interference in managing its
own affairs Hence any agreement with
another organization, even If satisfactory
to the American Federation OF Labor, can
| only come as q recommendation to It's
affiliated bodies. They are entirely free TO
adopt or reject it. As proof of the indie
pendence and freedom o. action obtaining
among its affiliated bodies, the American
Federation of Labor has never denied the
right TO recognize such cards and labels as
they may deem proper; nor can 1t, under
any circumstances, deviate from the policy
of allowing self-goyernmeut 10 its federal
I bodies.
s.'The form of the Knights Of Labor
/ shows clearly that it was never intended
10 be other than an educational organiza-
ton Thus il can have no legitimate place
in the field occupied by trades unions.
Wishing. however, 10 bring 70 an end any
cause for division or dlscord II the ranks
/ Of organized labor, We submit the follow
/ ing basis for an amiCabls adjustment OF
the differences between the American Fed
Grafton of Labor and the Knights OF Labor:
"FirSt-That the Knights Of Labor shall
revoke and issue no more charters TO local
| trade assem- blIes or national trade assem-
/ blies.
'.Second-In return. the American Fed
Grafton OF Labor shall revoke and issue no
more charters 10 mixed federation unions
''Third-The American Federation Of
labor will recommend 20 the affiliated
unions that they urge their mem bers 70
become members OF mixed Assem- bies OF
knights Of Labor.
The acceptance CT these conditions vii
necessarily obyIate any future coEdIcts re
variiug the recognition of labels or the
recognition OF expelled OF suspended mem
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