The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-11-22

Powderly resumed his address. He
called to nina number Of alleged VIC
lations of rules by some of the dele
gates. He said very plainly that some
one was divulging the secret delibera-
lions of the assembly both to individ-
uals and newspapers and recommended
that measures be adopted by the dele
gates in person who were not guilty of
any such violations TO endeavor to have
the practice stopped This created no
little comment and the usual protesta-
lions of innocence from ALL
Mr.. Powderly also denounced the
charges made by Secretary Treasurer
Hayes as absolutely and dnqualifiedly
false. He said that there had been no
misapplication of funds donated for the
relief of the strikers at Homestead and
that each and every act Of the eXecu-
tive board was open to the inspection of
the delegates TO the general assembly.
He explained where and how all the
money said to have been misapplied was
used. He then appealed to the general
assembly and asked if they were hot
satisfied with his explanation.
He intimated that charges and false
reports were given to newspaper repre-
sentatives by persons who had a griev-
ance, real or fancied. against the men,
bers of the executive board. and in un-
measured terms denounced such pro-
ceedings as being unworthy of knight
and a gentleman.
on his views looking toward tie
amaIeamation of the knights with the
kindred organiza tions. he elaborated
quite extensively. He stated that ne had
the personal assurance from officials of
several of the large labor organizations
that they would take immediate steps
to set the matter properly before their
respective associations. committee
was appointed To confer on the amalga-
nation idea and held a secret session
tonight. In the morning il will make
its report.
Populist Congressman Davis is au-
thority for the statement that some &C
ton of general interest will be taken
by the assembly tomorrow. The COM
mittee on finance. he said, will make its
report in which not a little public in
terest has been manifested because of
the alleged misapplication of funds.
Consolidation May Win.
A meeting was held tonight for the
purpose of considering ways and means
for the amalgama ton of all the exist
ing labor organizations. It is asserted
that representatives from all the large
bodies of workingmen were present and
that plans were formed, which, carried
out. will bring about the consolidation.
Those present are said to represent a
membership of from 100000 to 1000. 900.
The result of the meeting will depend
upon the action the general assembly
may take, but as the meeting was at
tended by representative knights close
to Mr. Powderly, il is claimed that the
general assembly will favor the move
ment of amalgamatiOp.
This movement, it is claimed, has been
worked up for six months and is the
result of Mr.. Powderly's effort to secure
a unihcation OF labor interests. Just
what organizations outside of the
Knights OF Labor and the Federation of
Labor were represented could not be as
certained. it being explained that the
representatives at the meeting, while be-
ing men of influence in their organiza-
tions, were not officially authorized to
act.
If the Knights of Labor representa-
tives at the meeting have any say, how
ever. Mr.. POwderly. it was stated. will
occupy a prominent executive position
in the new order. The matter will be
brought before the general assembly to-
morrow and the friends of Mr.. Powder
Is think that they can carry il through.
PHILADELPHIA. Nov 19.-The com
mittee- on finance of the general assem-
bly, Of the Knights of Labor has been
in session nearly all day at official head
quarters. During the session both Mr..
Powderly, against whom serious charges
have been preferred. and Mr.. Hayes.
urer made the charges, appeared before
the committee ana answered the ques-
tons put to him in relation to receipts
and expenditures. 1t has been semi
officially stated that this committee
would make its report on Tuesday, at
which time sensational features are ex-
pscted.
Mir. Powderly was seen last night, but
on the plea of his delicate position de-
clined to discuss the charges. He prom
Used 20 speak freely before the assembly
adiourns.
In speaking of the much-discussed
amalgamatiOn scheme. he said that it
had not yet assumed any such proper
tions as an amalgamatiOn movement.
1t was simly a plan to have a con-
genial understanding between all trades
unions.
Congressman Davis. who is a member
of the executive board, said that he
was freer to talk than Mr. Powderly,
and that he had not the slightest hest
fancy in saying that the charges made
by Mr.. Hayes would not be sustained.
The AmaIGRmated Wage Scale.
PITTSBURG, Nov. observation-disclosures
in this vicinity feel very much encour-
aged over the prospects that a settle
ment Of the trouble between them
and the Amalgamated association may
soon be reached. While the Amalga-
mated officials refuse to give an opin-
ion as to what will be done at the eX-
traordinary convention Of the asOcia-