The morning times., 1895-08-18

The recent action of the lexington Com
pany against organized labor was severely
denounced by the delegates. 1t was the
opinion of those present that if the or
ganiZed trades of the District would only
consider the splendid victory just achieved
by organized labor in Brooklyn, N. Y,
over the biggest monopolistic railroad
corporation in existence, that the fight
for justice against the lexington road
would comparatively easy.
A vote OF congralulatiun was ordered to
be sent 10 the gallant knights of Brooklyn
for their persistent efforts in demonstrat-
| ing what organized labor can do when
properly united. The agreement entered
! into between the railroad men and the
railway magnates of Brooklyn was read,
! which practically grants everything de-
manded by the men at the beginning of
! the strike. Not only has the scale OF wages
/ been conceded, but the company pledged
/ itself 10 reinstate all former employees and
not TO discriminate against any man be-
cause of his membership in the order of
the Knights of Labor.
The delegates at Thursday nights meet
iBg were OF the unanimous opinion that,
with proper efforts, the victory iii Brook
/ lyn can be duplicated in Washington. The
assembly was instructed to urge upon its
organizations their strict observance OF
the restriction on the lexington road.
The committee of the Debs resolutions
TO denounce the arbitrary rulings OF the
courts and TO eulogize Debs and his asso-
ciates, who are now in prison, reported
that the resolutions would be presented
! to the labor organizations for approval
! on Labor Day.
A letter was read from Mai. Cranofrd,
stating that TO establish a standard rate
/ of wages, as requested, would be unfair
and unjust both TO himself and men. AT
the same time he stated that he is not an
tagonistic TO union men, nor does he dis
Criminate against them, but reserves the
right 10 not employ men who are inimical
10 his business. Men in has employ would
be paid by the hour, according 10 their
capacity and ability. His present corps
OF employees, he says, are the most faith
ful, conscientious and contented men in
the United States, etc.
The letter was considered unsatisfactory
and evasive therefore, after debate, the
name of H. l.. Crawford was placed un the
unfair list.
Credentials ofdelegates from the Timers
/ Assembly were received and accepted.
Delegates from the Douglass Assembly of
Steam Engineers reported good attendance
at their last meeting One new member had
been initiated.
Delegates from the Cement Workers re-
ported that no proposition from Mr.
Crawford had been received by their local.
Delegates from thePlasterers' Lathers' re-
ported the death of one member, also one
initiation 4 special call had been issued
matters of great importance to the craft
was TO be considered.
The delegates from the Ladies Pro-
gresSive Assembly desired some infoma-
ton as to the author of the report ap-
pearing in The Times 10 the effect that
when the laundry girls were organized
into an assembly of the Knights OF Labor,
that organization would be the first union
OF workingwomen ever formed in Wash
ington The delegates, while ever ready to
extend a fraternaI welcome to any Of the
sex who desired TO organize for their
mutual protection, stih they were of the
opinion that an unintentional injustice
had beendone TO the members of the Ladies
Assembly who had been connected with the
knights OF Labor in this city for over ten
years The ladies were informed that the
statement that the laundry workers would
be the first workingwomen's organization,
etc, originated in the Imagination Of an
enthusiastic reporter who intended no re-
Election on the Ladies Assembly, what
ever. The ladies were satisfied with the
explanation.
PlaSterers' Assembly delegates reported
that their members would turn out in full
on Labor Day.
The executive committee reported that
no settlement had been made as yet OF
the difficulties existing between the butch
ers and Ar Nicolas Auth, but another
conference would be had during the week,
The executive committee further re-
ported that from interviews between the
committee and directors of the proposed
new brewery, that the clause requiring
union labor would be inserted in the build
ing contracts. The executive committee
had been unable up TO this time to obtain
interviews with Kraft and Blair as to the
Bakers Drivers grievances.
In the cases of Mrs. Haines and Solomon,
the action Of the Federation was indorsed
Carriagcnlakers announced that a special
meeting Of their assembly would be
held in the cOmmittee-rooms at The Times
building on Monday evening.
> The committee on Labor Bureau and
Workingmen's Library, reported that a
, meeting of the joint committee would be
, held for the purpose of organizing on
Monday evening at The Times office
The District organizer reported that he
had on last Monday evening, organized an
assembly which would be known as John
Roach Assembly of Field Musicians. The
officers had been elected and installed and
the assembly would be represented in the
District as soon as their charter was re-
, ceived
? The organizer also read long list OF
names OF LaundryworkeTs who desired IL
be organized into the knights of Labor. The
new assembly would be organized ON Friday
E evening.
; AMONG THE LOCALS