Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
A SILVER LEAGUE.
The Three Bimetallic Organizations
to Be United.
CoNPERS DECLARES FOR PEACE,
Are Opposed to War-Tr0uble Iirew-
Ing Among tho Engineers Of
the Plant System.

CHICAGO, Dec. 3O.-For some time
past negotiations have been pending
for complete consolidation of the
American Timetable league, National
Bimetallic union and the National
Silver committee, the three principal
silver organizations in the United
States representing all sections Of the
country. These negotiations have cul.
minated in an agreement by the repre-
sentatives OF the respective organiza-
tions by which consolidation has been
substantially perfected. Nothing
now remains to be done but
ratification by the executive COM
mittee Of these organizations,
each acting separately, which will
speedily follow The consolidated as
ISOLATION will be known as the Ameri-
can Bimetallic union. its principal of
fee and general headquarters will be
In Chicago at 1874 Monroe street, in the
offices occupied by the National BIZ
metallic union, with branch offices in
Washington, San Francisco and per-
haps in other cities, both north and
south. 1t is the purpose Of the organi-
cation to press the campaign of educa-
ton on behalf of bimetallism with the
utmost vigor in all parts of the coun-
try. A confer ice Of prominent silver
men will be held in Washington on
January %, when plan Of action will
be outlined, which, it is said, will have
an important bearing on political
events next year.
GoMpERs DECLARES FOR PEACE.
New YORK, Dec. 30-Before leaving
for Indianapolis, the headquarters Of
the American Federation Of Labor,
Samuel Gompers made a farewell
speech to the Central Labor union
yesterday in which he denounced
policy looking to war between the
United States and England. lie
said: "Those who are stirring up
this war scare are covering them
selves with mask Of patriotism
behind which is hidden nothing but
buster and pomposity. Around, be-
low and beneath this so-called patriot
ism is scheme to enlarge the army
and navy. The true patriot is not
looking for war. He wants peace.
The workers Of our country have no
quarrel with the workers Of other
countries. They will not be swayed
by political schemers. In the ranks Of
the sensible, cool-headed workers and
true American citizens you will find
this so.called war scare has had no
effect Labor 10 never for war, it is
always for peace. 1t Is on the side Of
Justice and humanity"
ENGINEERS MAY STRIKE.
SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec, 3O.-Chief
Arthur, Of the Brotherhood Of Loco
motive engineers, had further inter-
views yesterday with the committee
representing the engineers of the Plant
system. General Superintendent Dun
ham has referred the matter Of con.
tracts to President H. B. Plant No
advices have yet been received |
from him. 1t is expected Mr..
Plant will either wire instruc-
tons to-day or come in person. 1t
is the impression that President Plant
will indorse the position his several
superintendent have taken in OPPOSE
ton to written contracts. The engi-
neers and firemen are said to be stand.
ing together and will act in unison.
II there is strike it will be made gen.
eral, covering the system from Charles.
ton, $. C., TO Tampa, Fla, and as far
west as MONTGOMERY. Ala.
The Colorado Springs, Col, city
council decided to award contract for
Q tunnel, IL miles long, through the
solid granite Of Pixies peak, at an alti.
tude Of 1850 feet, in order to SECURE o
water supply.
LEAvENwoRTH, Kan. Dec. 80. Hiram
Hamblin, Kansas pioneer. died here
yesterday Of diseases incident to old
age. He was 50 years old and q native
Of Vermont Mr.. Hamblin was strong
anti-slavery man, and took a leading
part in the border ruffian struggles
here during the soA lie was q con.
tractor and put up many large build
ings IL western citiea