The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-12-19

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resolutions, the previous question was
ordered and the vote on the Yarnell sill
Yer resolution, as amended by Mr.. Len
non, was carried-yeas, 1885; nays, 302
a recess was then taken.
ALL BUT M'CRAITH
On re-assembling several committees
reported, after which Delegate NJ. E
Johnson was called to the chair 10 pre-.
side during the election. The special or.
der for the election was postponed to con-
slider, ad seriaten, the annual report OF
President Gompers, which occupied most
of the afternoon.
The committees recommendation for
action under the different sections Of the
presidents annual report was concurred
in, and the report adopted as a whole.
When nominations for officers were call
ed for, the name of Samuel Gompers for
president was received with cheers. On
motion of Delegate John Mcbride the
secretary was directed 10 cast the entire
vote OF the convention, 2,447, for him.
President Gompers upon being reelected
made an impressive speech.
Delegate Mcclure of Philadelphia was
unanimously reelected vice-presidenr,
but declined, after ten years continuous
service in the order, in order to devote
all his time TO the Brotherhood of Car
penters. Mr.. McGuire's declination was
not accepted and was called out OF order.
Delegate James Duncan of Baltimore
was reelected second vice-president with
out opposition.
James O'Connel Of Chicago was re-elec
ted third Vice-president.
VI. VI. Garland of Pittsburg for fourth
vice-president was reelected without CD
position.
The name of Thomas Elderkin of Chi
cago was presented for fourth vice-pres-
ident, but Mr.. EIderkin withdraw.
Delegate Edward Hitch of Baltimore
presented the name of Frank Morrison
of Chicago for secretary, vice August Nc
Craith. Mr.. Morrison received the unani
nous vote of the convention and respond
ed with speech.
John B. Lennon Of Bloomington. Ill.
was reelected treasurer without opposi-
ton.
After Delegates Lloyd, Penna, Kidd
and Elderkin had declined, Delegates J.
B. Lennon and Horace H. Eaton were
selected as alternates to the British
Trades congress
NASHVILLE NEXT TIME.
When the selection of the location for
the next annual convention was announc-
ed, Harry Lloyd of Boston, presented
the name of Nashville and, further, that
the federation do more for the south.
Delegate Malone Of Detroit presented
the claims of Kansas City, at which place
they should emphasize the Armour boy
colt and organize the street railway en-
ployes and others.
Delegate Whitaker of Utah presented
the claims of Salt Lake City. p. J. Nc
Bride and others seconded the nomina-
ton.
Harris White of New York presented
the claims Of st. Louis.
AT p. m, the previous question was
ordered for a ballot, which resulted as
follows: Nashville. 1918; St. Louis. $50:
City. 336: Salt Lake City. 262.
In the contest Kansas City had been a
favorite until st. Louis and Salt Lake
city were sprung but there was d general
iesire to meet in the south, so as to inau-
Surate a more perfect and effective trade
union IN the southern states.
The committees reported a mass of I'M
hnlshed business. all Of which was order
ID printed for consideration tomorrow.
EIGHT-HOUR LAW.
The committee on the eight-hour law
urged all unions to cooperate for the en-
[orcement Of eight-hours, and for the OBJ
of Sunday and all holidays.
Tht Armour special committee report
I'd that the Kansas City and ChiR,co
packing houses were owned and operated
by the same parties and that the boycott
should be more vigorously pushed. It'll
vas recommended that no trades union
Journal be patronized that accepted ad-
Iertisements from the Armours
y boycott was recommended on the
woodworking machine works of Hyde
Bros. at Muscatine. Iowa.
a motion for night sessions was de-
Gated by the members of the committee
IN the eight-hour law, raising the poin,. |
hat the convention had been in session |
more than eight hours per day and that |
ne highest labor legislative body should |
et an example and be consistent.
Adjourned 20 3 O'Clock a. m. tomor- |
'ow.
Cleveland, O., Dec. 1S.-The vessels |
low in commission on the great lakes |
re fast outnumbering the American /
raft engaged in the foreign trade. This !
5 proven by recent statistics complied /
y the Marine Review The vessels on |
lie lakes are shown 10 number 3S5. as |
gaiEst 25i en- the Atlantic and Gulf |
casts, and forty-five on the Pacific !
cast. The tonnage OF the lake vessels /
; also almost 100000 in excess OF that of |
ne salt water boats.
Boston, Mass, Dec. 1S.-Nayer F4erzov
! travelling man for his father. Abraham
ierzog. diamond broker OF New York.
exported 10 the police last night that
l9.eo9 worth Of loose diamonds had been
.olen from him.