The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-11-18
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sentaton than any other city New York
VIII be next OF the various classes into
which wage-earners may be grouped,
train hands Will be the most numerous at
the convention. This fact will prove of
material aid to Debs. The more conser-
vative among the delegates have begun
to assert that an attempt is to be made
to pack the convention han in favor Of
Debs.
OF the more widely known labor lead
ers, there will be a truly representative
attendance. Peter NJ. Arthur, chief of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi-
neers, heads a brilliant delegation from
Cincinnati, including as it does some Of
the best known engineers in the country.
Samuel Gompers himself will head the
Cigarmakers' Unions. MIR. Gompcrs first
became prominent in labor circles as an
officer of the Cigarmakers' Union, and, it
is understood that if he is defeated for
the presidency of the Federation Of La
Dor he will return to his former field
among the tobacco workers.
one of the undercurrents of the gather
ing is significant of the predominant in
fiuences in labor circles Just now. 1t is de-
clared that the western faction proposes
to bring about the election of Mcbride as
the preliminary movement of a national
strike next spring. The strike win be a
railroad one and on an unprecedented
scale of organization. There is not the
least doubt that Mcbride is the most ca
pablo strike leader in the United States
and If any such scheme as the one
limited at is on the carpet, Mcbride would
be the one to carry it out. 1t is but fair
to say, however that McBrides support
ers deny any implication in these pro-
jeCts.
The finances of the federation are in
most excellent condition and the treas
urer's report win show a balance to the
credit side of the account, a most graft
flying tribute to the success Of the Com
pers administration in view of the heavy
disbursements for strikes and lockout
benefits. The heaviest losses will be
shown by the railway men whose funds
were literally poured out during the strike
led by Debs.
at is not often" said Secretary Chris
Evans, when asked about the coming as
semblage, that there is such a graft
flying outlook for labor on the eve of a
federation convention. But at present
matters are in a very satisfactory shape.
l do not mean that the wrongs of labor
no longer exist. Far from it. But for
the first time in years it is appreciated
by all classes Of wage earners that if
they wish to accomplish anything for
themselves they must act together. [
do not think organized labor was ever
more of "A unit, and a harmonious unit
al that, than it is now"
Are the relations between capital and
labor less strained than they have been?"
"They are more strained than ever.
thanks to the aggresaions of monopoly
and trusts. in fact, the existence of
vast corporations on the scale Witnessed
an this country vastly complexities the
labor problem. As between man and
man almost any dispute can De salts
factorily adjusted. but between "A human
being on one side and a soulless trust
ON the other, nothing can be accomplished.
] anticipate a very favorable result from
the appearance Of John Burns. He
viii help to bring American wage earn
crs I'm touch with their brethren across
the sea-"
Most Of the leaders are very cautious In
expressing an opinion as to the probable
outcome Of the election for president OF
the federation. 10 is naturally "a delicate
subject and the pnrtsans of both caudi-
dates, while working hard, are WORKING
very quietly.
Am important part OF the proccedlnrs
win Doe tho adjustment OF claims f,r.
rcd by the various trades unions Tor "a
larger share of the general support Bon their
conflicts with capitalists. Thr carpenters.
nfw1. ring 5000 would llAo to have OH.
onion rHfD oft WlEDs Increased and ur0u1ss
fH F'i tha Hld of ihD whole Celebration fo
ihIH ruI. Heretofore There hHH boon much
alurIenue 0i opinion ta 10 the rrartIet-