Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-20
CONPERS AGAIN IS CHIEF
Frank Morrison Of Chicago Unanimously
Chosen for Secretary.
FEDERATION or LABOR ELECTS OFFICERS
Nashville, Tenn, Chosen by the Dele
Rptcs ~ the Meeting Place
for the Next Annual
Congress.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 1o.-The attendance
was Iull when President Gompers called
the American Federation of Labor to order
on the sixth day OF the sixteenth annual
convention. There vas stii much agitation
in The obbies over the fourth annual en-
dorsgment of free coinage and some of the
silver advocates expressed apprehension for
the future over the introduction OF economic
OF 5tbcr questions not germane to labor
on which there were radical differences OF
opinion. The question of increasing the
dues was also generally discussed 1t was
the general opinion that the convention
would not conclude its work till next Mon
day or Tuesday.
The granting OF a charter to the Ameri-
can Federation Of Musicians with over 5000
members. was confirmed; also the action
for afnli1tlon with the National Association
OF Electrical Workers and the longshoremen
on the selcoasts.
A resolution was adopted for the execu-
tive council to renew its efforts for the
pardon OF Ephram Clark, a seaman. in the
TomlinSou Jail In Maine. Many resolutions
We're offered and referred.
At the request nf the grievance commit
tee, MIR. Ryan of st. Louis, president of the
Miners association, addressed the Conven-
tion on the contest between the Association
of Iron Moulders and the tin, sheet iron and
cornicc workers.
When nominations were called for yester-
day the name of Samuel Gompers FOR presi-
dent was received with cheers. On motion
Of Delegate John Mcbride the secretary was
directed to cast the entire vote of the con-
ventUn 2,ii7, for him. President Gompers
upon being reelected made an impressive
speech.
Mcclure Of Philadelphia was unanimously
reelected vice-president, but declined, after
ten years continuous service in the order,
in order to devote all his time to the Broth
erhood Of Carpenters. Mr.. McGuire's
declinaton was not accepted, and was ruled
out of order.
James Duncan Of Baltimore was reelected
second vice-presdcnt without opposition.
James OConnell Of Chicago was reelected
third yiCe-presdent.
NJ. NJ. Garland of Pittsburg for fourth
vce-president was reelected without OPP
position
The name of Thomas Elderkin of Chicago
was presented for fourth vice-president but
Mr.. ElderlSin withdrew.
Delegate Edward Hitch Of Baltimore pre-
sented the name of Frank Morrison of Chi
cago for secretary, vice August McGraith
Mr.. Morrison received the unanimous vote
of the convention, and responded with a
speech. John II. Lennon OF Bloomington,
ILL.,. was reelected treasurer without op-
position
Ex-President John Mcbride presented the
name of ex-SeCretary McCraith of Boston
for delegate to the British Trades congress.
Delegates O'Donnell, Boyce and others sec
Onded the nomination. but Mr.. McCratth de-
clned absolutely.
The names of Harry Lloyd of Boston, pres
ident of the Brotherhood of Carpenters ana
Joiners; Martin Fox OF Cincinnati president
OF the Iron Moulders union; George e. Nc
Neil, president of the Federal union OF Bos-
ton, were presented for delegates to the Brit
ish Trades congress. Pending the ballot Mr..
McNeil withdrew his name, but Mr.. Lloyd
would not consent to stand under the cir
cumstanccs, and insisted on Withdrawing in
favor of Mcneil. The rules were suspended
and McNcill and Fox were elected delegates.
NASHVILLE WINS EASILY.
When the selection of the location for the
next Annual convention was announced Harry
Lloyd OF Boston presented the claims of
Nashville, and urged that the federation do
more for the south. Delegate MahOn OF De-
troit presented the claims of Kansas City, at
which place they should emphasize the Ar
mour boycott and organize the street railway
employees ard Cthers. Delegate Whitaker OF
Utah presented the claims of Salt Lake City,
p. j. Mcbride and others seconded the nomi-
nation. Harry White of New York presented
the claims OF st. Louis. At p. m. the pre-
vious question was ordered for a ballot
which resulted: Nashville, 1,6lS: st. Louis
250; Kansas City 1886; Salt Lake City, g. In
the contest Kansas City had been a fayorite
till st. Louis and Salt Lake City were
sprung, but there general desire to
meet in the south, as to inaugurate a
r more perfect and effective trades union in
the southern states.
Mr.. Ryan's complaints were directed espe.
cially against the New York union. Dele
rates representing the New York timers
proposed that the New York Timers as
sociaton would give up its charter If the
St Louis association would do likewise and
then all would be reOrganiZed for affiliaton
with the federation. Mr., Ryan moved to
give the New York union OF timers till
April | to comply with the laws of their
organization President Gompers addressed
the convention at length in reply to some OF
Mr. Ryan's statements. Delegate Lennon
arralgned the New York Timers union and
urged that its charter be revoked. Dele
gate Valentine of San Francisco defended
the action of the Iron MOulderS' union In
investigating the course OF the Tin and
Sheet Iron Protective association OF New
York, and wanted the New York charter
revoked. The Objectionable New York
union, No 1902, was charged with furnishing
men to take the places of regular union
men who were out on a strike.
Delegate Warren advocated that local
unions should be regularly connected with
the national organization. but that there
were many commendable features of the local
union in New York. Mr.. Ryan denounced
all deserters of the national organiZat ion
and answered many questions propounded
by delegates.
The convention finally reafTirmed It's former
action to revoke the charter of New York
Timers union No 102
James NJ. Payne of Chicago on the recon-
mendation of the grievance committee. was
given hearing for the National Association
OF BoXmakers, which wanted charter