The morning times., 1895-07-21

Miller's name taken off the unfair list,
which recommendation was, on motion,
concrrued in.
Chairman Wells, from the Labor Day
committee. reported that tairty-siA out of
forty-four organizations that lad been in
vited 10 The Labor Day conference, had re-
spOnded, and that lie absenteeS had siECe
been heard from ard woUld be EleSent at
the next meeting. w1ich would cc held on
Sunday, August 4, in The Tyroe erapaical
Temple, at 3 clock p. m.
Chairman Wells a':o recommended TO the
consideration OF tie delegates t,lc adyisa-
blity OF tie Federation being represented
in the parade on Labor Day with float.
The spcG". ton was then debated and favor
bly, commented upon. with tie result that
n special committee was appointed to re-
port some feasible plan for the consideration
of the Federation.
On the recommendation OF the committee
on grievances the Uanlc of Mr.. j II. Hen
derson, parer-hanger, 923 / street, was
ordered to bc placed on the unfair list. Dee
gates from the painters reported tat GOV.
Morton, of New York, was beiuG Commu-
ncated with as 10 TIE Employment OF union
men on the painting and decoration OF the
ShoreAam Hotel. As the work dure on this
hotel in the past has been done 10y union men
a favorable answer was confidently eN-
pectcd from the Governor
The delegates from the Bakers Drivers
Assembly presented a set of resolutions
for the Endorsement of The Federation, de-
nouncing certain parties who proposed to
black list members of their assembly.
The resolution was unanimously lndorsed.
Letter was read from President McHugh
accepting the office OF president OF the
Federation and thanking the delegates.
President McHugh further stated in his
letter that he hoped TO merit the confidence
reposcd in him by performing tae duties OF
the office as ne best understood them for
the best interest of every labor organiza-
ton in Washington. TIE sentiments con-
tanned in the letter were warmly appiauded
10y the delegates present.
A quantity Of reform literature was pre-
sented TO The Federation from Smart's Bu-
reau OF Reform Literature on + street. and
distributed among the delegates.
The committee appointed 10 wait on the
District Commissioners III reference to in
scrting \ clause IN all contracts for District
buildings that the highest rate of wages be
paid. etc, reported that a conference would
BE- held with the committee from District
Assembly, No. G6, at the close of the FEEDER
ationnIeei.ng. whensOnIe aTranE
b. made as 10 requesting an appointment
with the Commission
The recent publicity given concerning
the trca tnent of the employees of the wash
ington x Georgetown Railroad Company
provoked quite a discussion It was the
opinion OF some OF the delegates that
the employees could not expect much sym
pathy from organized labor. when they
did not have the moral courage TO stand up
for their rights, bHt depended upon others
who We're more manly than they. who were
striving unitedly 20 better their own and the
condition of Others.
Other delegates called attention to the
publication in an evening paper, which
s. ated that gripmen and conductors were
indignant nj the statements that had been
made reflectine ou the degree of cUnsidera-
tion shown by the company towards other
employees
Other delegates were of the opinion that
the statements contained IN a subsidized
organ or a close corporation was not
worthy Of consideration IL was a case
of bread and bTtter with the men and they
either had TO obey the dictates Of the COM
pauy by denying the allegations nladeor take
the consequence. which III their case would
mean a discharge =
other delegates were I'm favor of extend
Ing an invitatio no The employees TO organ
ize ard gave them the assurance that or
ganized labor would then assist them To- the
fuu extent of its power. After the meet
ing had been well debated il was referred
10 the Protective Street Railway Union
for some recommendations
The delegates trO mthe Theatrical Alliance
reported Thai Al their present convention all
differences heretofore existing between
the national organization had been am.cabiy
al uStnd. The alliance was now in better
condition than ever before to secure their
rights aud future prospects were very
bright Several delegates stated that in
placing fine on their members for attend
Hs uHIair thedters that The law applied
equally 10 AilHn's Opera House as well as
To kernan'S theater