The Washington times., 1895-01-20
FEDERATION OF LABOR.


That greater interest is being taken by
workingmen of this city. not only in labor
matters, bat on questions OF public interest,
is beyond the question Of doubt. and is evil
denced by the continued increase in the at
tendance at the meeting OF the central labor
bodies.
The meeting OF the Federation OF Labor
last Tuesday was no exception. for in addi-
tion TO tie regular delegates from thirty-two
local organizations, who were present, every
available seat was taken by ex-delegates and
visitors, and quite number had 10 remain
stahding.
TIE meeting was called to order promptly
by the president. James (. McHugh. with
every officer at his station.
After the reading of the minutes the ere
dentials of the following organizations were
accepted: Bakers and Coniectioners Inter
national Union, No. lis, John Weber, Anton
kracke. and II. Woel; international Union,
No. 1SS, Journeyman 1ailors, f. Sloan, I. G.
Chorly, II. Winter, N. Sloan, and h. Berg;
Local Assembly, K. of L., Tin and Sheet
iron Workers William Hunt Samuel Arm
strong, A. c. Burns, Timothy Casey, and
John Cailan: Local Assembly, K. OF l.,
Tailors. Fred Brandt. Charles Schneider.
Henry Bauer A. Haase. and Charles Nohe;
International Printing Pressmen's Union,
No. l, J. ". Moran, II. r. Christie. Charles
H. Piggott, Emil Peterson, and James j.
Brian
The committee on credentials further re-
ported that in the case of the tin. sheetiron,
and cornice workers, they would recommend
the delegates be not admitted until some ami
cable settlement had been entered into te-
tween them anu the Timers Assembly, which
recommendation was concurred In.
The committee on adjusting the differences
between Columbia Union and the Federation
relating 10 the Herman affair, requested one
week further time which was allowed
The committee on mass meeting 10 protest
against the issuingof District bonds reported
that in view Of fact that Congress was liable
TO take up this question at any moment it
had been deemed advisable 20 prepare an adj
! dress to be sent TO the members OF The House
and Senate setting forth our reasons for pro-
testing against the proposed legislation in
stead of taking chances with the delay that
would he occasloned in the getting up mass
meeting. The course pursued by the COM
mittee was approved by the Federation and
/ 500 copies OF the address. which was read,
were ordered to be printed and placed in the
/ hands of every member of Congress as soon
as possible.
Under the call oftrades: Piasterers reported
| that their assembly at its last meeting had
| decided to push all unfair houses more Wig
! orouslY than ever, and committee had been
/ appointed for that purpose AS to kernans s
B
| published in all newspapers that the differ
/ ences existing between that theater and or
| ganized labor had not been settled.
Plumbers delegates stated that all they
had done to have union plumbers employed
| on Mr. Hahns new building on Capitol Hill
had proved to be a failure, therefore they
would turn the matter over TO the Fedora
ton. A special committee was appointed to
investigate the case and report at the next
meeting.
Carpenters Assembly reported that they
| had appropriated money for the Debs relief
fund, also that they desired the contract
committee to further investigate the job at
! Portner flats.
The Eccentric Engineers also made the
same request. This matter was also placed
in the hands OF a special committee.
The president then announced the foil ow-
ing standing committees:
Legislature-E. NJ. Blake, William l.. De-
wart, George o. Cook, Charles j. Wells, and
Frank S. Sloan. Propaganda - Daniel
Dougherty, Fred Connors, Adam Johnson,
Charles Gleason, and James Hughes. Ways
and means-James Mcknight. George Kerns,
L. j. Rea, and George E. Glasgow. Con-
tract-A. B. Manuel, s. A. Clements, Thomas
j. Foley Roy L. Carroll, and ]. +. P. Magee.
The improvements now going on at Ninth
and E streets for Mr.. Hotztein, the saloon
keeper were reported, and the matter placed
in the hands OF special committee to secure
the work OH the same for union men.
The proposed reduction in the appropria-
tions for tho District of Columbia by Con-
gress was then taken up and discussed. Dur
ing the debate the reducing of the amount
asked for by the Commissioners was severely
denounced.
The delegates stated that the reduction was
a serious blow for the interests of the Dis
trict. The estimates made by the Commits
sioners for educational purposes were far
from being excessive, and were absolutely
necessary and made in good faith. The Dis
trict revenues justified the action of the Com
missioners, and even If they did not economy
at the expense Of the children's school years
would not be justifable.
The reducing of the appropriation was
further stated TO have the effect of defeating
the desires of every person in the District who
had requested an increase ofthe meagre pay
of the members of the fire department.
Another important feature of the estimates
of the Commissioners as commented on by
the delegates was the lack of appropriations
for the buildin;, inspectors Office so that the
force of assistant building. inspectors might
be such as to justify the imperative needs of {
civilized community. The safety and welfare
OF Washington is still neglected after the re-
peated and verified warnings received by tn.