The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-22

Cincinnati. Dec. 21.-The first matter of
Importance at the session Of the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor today was a
resolution from the committee on LAW
which shut out local trades unions and
local federal labor unions from represent
alton in conventions OF the American
Federation with the committees recon-
mend-sion for its adoption. Attention
has been called TO the fact that the resolu-
ton would exclude the firemen who have
no national organization, ana IL was re-
4erred for further consideration
The chairman of the special committee
of the Erdman arbitration bill reported
that they had been unable to consult
with the attorney whose advice they de-
sired. and moved that. as there IS not
now time left to secure proper legal con-
sheraton Of the bill, the matter be taken
up and disposed Of
Delegate Mcbride moved that the en-
lire matter be referred to the incoming
executive committee with instructions 10
eliminate the Objectionable features. ana,
IL that can be done, the bill viii be en-
dorsed by the American Federation of
Labor. The motion was carried by an
almost unanimous vote.
4 resolution advocating the adjustment
of the wage system and the establishment
of a cooperative commonwealth. through
which IL was hoped to commit the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor to the Socialist
Labor party was, upon Recommendation
OF the committee on resolutions, non-con-
CURED IN
NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.
A resolution was reported and passed,
which instructs the executive council to
draft a bill, and do all it can to secure
its passage By congress for the establish
ment OF a department Of labor in the
national government.
A resolution indorsins the Otey bill.
now before congress met with the APP
proval OF the convention.
The use of an American Federation Of
Labor label for unlon-made stogies was
granted by resolution
\ resolution that no officer of the Amer
Jean Federation Of Labor shall use his in
fiuence for any political party was car
ried by a decided majority.
A resolution that the American Fedora
ton of Labor discourage members OF
affiliated bodies from enlisting in the
National Guard was passed.
Former action favoring election OF
United States senators by direct vote OF
the people was reaffirmed-
The executive council was instructed to
present a bill in congress refusing street
car companies the right to use the words
~. s. MALI on their cars
The Butler bill now before congress,
favoring the ownership of al telegraph
and telephone lines in connection with
the mail service. was endorsed and labor
unions asked 20 urge representatives in
congress 10 give their aid in bringing
about its passage.
GARNLiIlE > GLAIES-
4 resolution demanding that the fullest
Investigation Of the Carnegie Steel COM
pany's alleged violation Of contract with
the United States. by furnishing armor
plate Of an inferior quality, be made by
congress. and an amendment that 10 IN
sure safe and proper plate for war vessels
the government should make its own
plates. were adopted
II was decided that the American Fed
Grafton OF Labor viii net recognize mu-
sicians' organizations unless affiliated with
the American Federation of Musicians.
4 resolution was passed calling for an
Ohio state constitutional convention 10
provide for a state printing ONCE
4 declaratory resolution against the
issuing of advertising souvenirs by trades
union organizations was passed, AFTER
considerable protest The argument was
that the cause of trades unionism is in
jared by blcekmailing schemes in this
1t was resolved that the American Fed
Grafton of Labor rejOiceS that the Christ
ian EndeaVor society IN chicago mas tax
en- UP the movement against Sunday Ia
Dor. and the organization will welcome
assistance in its efforts TO prevent Sun
day labor in this country.
At 1874 the convention adjourned until
. p. m.
LABELS AMI BOYCOTTS.
The committee on labels and boycotts
reported Immediately after reopening Of
The session With the exception OF res
oution strongly condemning the tene-
house system OF cigar Ildh-H@s d.
practiced in New York, and declaring a
boycott on the firm OF krebs, Vert
Ecimer & Schiller of that city, on that
account, the committee presented Tong
Est OF resolutions treating of local union
boyeotts all Of which We're approved
The committee recommended that ma
tional label league be formed, and that
an appropriation OF Sl,UO0 De MADE 10 meet
he expenses TO be incurred IN the form
..tfon 1t also submitted dratt OF a
constitution and bylaws for the same,
and recommended that II be submitted ~
once 10 all organizations using labels Tor /
their consideration through a secretary
10 be chosen by this committee 10 look 1
after the preliminary work to be done IN
the matter Their report was amended so /
as TO provide that the headquarters OF !
The league should be with the American
Federation of Labor headquarters, ana /
that the appropriation be-oI Only sum
Gent sum 10 secure from the labei-uslng l
Unions information as 10 whether or not /
the movement meets with their approval, (
and it was then passed
IMMIGRATION.
The committee on immigration made a
lengthy report, recommending number !
Of changes IN the immigration laws, and /
endorsing the Lodge-Corliss bill now /
.,ending which provides for an educa- I
1ional test before foreigners can be ac- /
mitted 10 this country the question pro-
Vrked a large amount OF discussion
Delegate Ashe of Boston offered as a 4
substitute for the committees report !
resolution mat the WDOle matter De It-
ferred to the executive council. who shall /
present it TO the affiliated unions within
six months. with request that they in
struct their delegates 10 the next Amera-
can Federation. of Labor national conven-
ION on the subject. The substitute was
ADOPTED by vote of 30 TO p, and the
conV ention adjourned 10 reconvene at 7:30
o'clock and complete its business.
NIGHT SESSION.
The-e was little of Importance before
the convention at its last session and
only night meeting this evening. \ num-
Der of minor resolutions that had been
introduced during the week and referred
10 committees were reported with rec
omrne adations and railfcaded through
adoption by the votes OF a
lew delegates
The sixteenth convention OF the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor adjourned sine
die with three rousing cheers for the
organization and the singing in chorus Of
Aud Lang Syne-"
The convention lasted seven days and
one evening
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