The morning call., 1894-12-14

mending that the back dues of the local
union be paid in installments. The report
brought on a lengthy discussion. Thomas
j. Morgan offered an amendment that the
matter be referred to the executive coun-
Gil. which was adopted.
President Gompers announced the fol-
lowing appointments: John w. Bramwood,
W. G. Pomeroy, Charles Greenhalge and
j. ID. Ratigan as a special committee TO
consider the Phillips bill.
Hon. L. n. Stevens of Denver was intro
duced aud delivered a short address on
the Recent judicial decisions ana their
effect upon the development of labor or
CARNATIONS" He confined his remarks
mostly to the action of Federal courts in
cases of railroads in the hands of receivers.
He said out Of thirty decisions he had ex-
amined no two were at all alike, even on
questions very similar. The decision of
Justice Harlan 10 reversing the decision of
Judge Jenkins ip the Pacific Railway cases
was the fairest. He said the system of
receiverships was based upon no law, but
upon custom arising in courts of equity,
and had long ago far exceeded the original
Intention. He advised the federation to
direct its efforts TO securing national and
State legislation, defining the rights and
duties of corporations and of receivers of
bankrupt companies.
The grievance committee reported on the
Louisville Central LABOR Union difficulty,
sustaining President Gompers in his grant
ing of the charter. The protest was from
the Louisville Trades Assembly, which
withdrew from the federation two years
ago. The question was referred 10 the ex-
ecutive council for final settlement. The
committee on labels and boycotts reported
several decisions in support of local boy
colts. Among them was the Arena, which
it was alleged is printed by non-union
printers. Many delegates expressed re-
greet at the necessity of taking action
against this periodical. which is regarded
as very able exponent of labor doctrines,
and the matter was finally referred to the
executive council, with instructions to de-
clare the boycott only after all means of
bringing the publication into the union
had failed
An invitation was received from the
Women's Club to attend reception to be
given at the Albany Hotel tomorrow
night, but upon the announcement that
he Albany is not union house the inv-
tation was declined.
Tomorrow mornings session will prob
ably be one of the liveliest of the conven-
ton. At 10 o'clock the political pro-
gramme" is TO come up. The plank over
which-the great fight is o come favors the
collective ownership by the people of all
means of production and distribution.
This is supported by the socialistic men,
bers. and they claim that on canvass
made last night it was found they have a
majority of 200 votes. 1t is probable that
he opponents of the sociaiistic idea will,
in the event that they find themselves out
numbered, try 10 secure the adoption of q
substitute of less radical nature. 1t is
believed that the discussion of this Ques-
ton and the vote upon it will have strong
bearing upon the election of president.
Gompers Mcguire, Prescott aud others
who have been suggested as candidates
are known to oppose plank No. 10, while
the mine workers are its warmest advo-
Gates. John Mcbride, president of th
latter union. who gave Gompsrs a close
race last year. is being doomed again. and
though be is not here his friends are work
ing for him early and late and claim that
his election is certain.
Governor Waite will not appear before
the convention. To the committee sent
to invite him to speak be stated that owing
10 the great pressure of work he would
not be able to prepare an address, but
would send letter Sc ting forth his views
on some of tue matters treated in the
political programme" which is to be con-
sidered at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning,
His letter will be read at that time.