Evening star., 1896-08-22
Columbia Typographical Union Will
Not Take Part.
PRESIDENT SPOHN ON THE SUBJECT
He Declares the Turnout VIII Be
Big One.
o T III E r LABOR NEW

A special meeting of Columbia Typo-
81 raphical Union was held last evening to
consider matters relative to parading on
Labor day with the other organizations
which are affiliated with the Central Labor
Union. Ii was decided not to take part In
the demonstration.
The same question was considered by the
union at its regular meeting Sunday last,
but some of these who favored taking part
in the parade claimed that the matter was
not brought before the members until
nearly all who had been in attendance had
left the hall. and that the vote which de-
feated the proposition was only that Of a
small minority. and in order to have full
discussion Of the subject twenty-five mem
bers, the constitutional number signed a
letter requesting President Kehoe to call a
special meeting of the union, which he
did.
The meeting last evening was the largest
held for a long time. President kehoe pre-
sided. There was but little debate on the
subject. as discussion was cut short by a
motion to table resolutions which were Of
fered that the union take part in the pa
rade
1t was stated today by some Of the most
prominent of the labor leaders that not
withstanding the actionHlast evening of
Columbia Union they had ASSURANCES that
at least $50 or 400 of the members of the
union would take part in the Labor day
parade. They would not. II is said. claim
to represent Columbia Typographical
is said that already money enough has
been subscribed to secure a large band Of
music for the occasion.
Presid,nt Spphn is Emphatic.
Prominent members Of the Central Labor
Union today expressed themselves being
much annoyed at the allegation that on
account of the alleged indisposition on the
part of many trades union organizations to
take part in the proposed demonstration,
the Labor day parade would be abandoned.
President Spohn of the Central Labor
Union said: such statements are incor-
rect, and unless contradicted calcu-
lated to do the cause Of organized labor
much harm. The information undoubtedly
came from a source not friendly TO the or
ganZed labor OF the District.
There WILL he continued, 'be a parade
on Labor day, and IT will be Of such a
character as will be in every way credit
able TO the trades union organizations OF
the District, and for the first time in a
general parade on Labor day the best ele-
ment of organized labor will be I'm line, and
the rag-tag and bobtail crowd will be con-
spicuous by their absence. There will be
not less than 1900 men In line, and this
viii demonstrate that there are at least
that many men in the District who are 10y
al to the cause of labor and who are dis
posed - publicly honor Labor day.
Where the Trouble lies.
For Some time" said Mr.. Spotn, EFF
forts have been made to discourage those
members of union organizations who desire
to do SO, but II will be Intellectual.
Several months ago, when the trades
union organizations were considering tie
propriety Of a Labor day parade. the Cen
trail Labor Union communicated with the
federation and invited it's members 10 par
ticipate. but they refused TO do so. and
8 since haN cd n d.fa !.
the efforts of those who were disposed 10
parade. However. We are aware of the fact
that We can have parade. and that we
can abundantly care for ourselves in this,
AS In all other matters OF interest 10 the
legitimate trade organizations of the Dis
trict."
The Chief Narshafs Announcement.
In referring to the matter OF the parade
Chief Marshal Silver today said that as
soon Re gets sufficient data from the
various organizations intending to parade
to enable him to do ne will proceed TO
make assignments for positions in the line,
and will appoint an aid ard three assist
ant marshals. He Will also consider the
propriety of dividing the line into three
divisions. but will take no positive action
in any of the matters referred TO until
after he has advised with his colleagues OF
the conference committee.
Alleged Efght-Hour Violation.
President Spohn of the Central Labor
Union today received report concerning
an alleged fragrant violation of the eight
hour law by subordinate official OF the
District government. Mr.. Spohn said he
would at once give the matter thorough
investigation. and If he finds that the facts
warrant II he Will bring the whole subject
before the c. l.. L. at its meeting Monday
night.
Painters Assembly, X. Of L., at a largely
attended meeting last evening indorSed the
action of the Federation OF Labor and ID.
A. 66, X. of L.. in reference to the proposed
removal of the beer boycott. and accepted
challenge from the Carpenters Assembly
for game of base ball on Labor day.