The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-12

President, william II. Mullen. Richmond
Second Nice-President. Or. j. x. Todd,
Isle OF Wight: Third Nice-President, :.
n. Davis. Danvilc. Secretary. G. G..
Houston. Norfolk. Assistant Secretary. r..
i. Dornin, Richmond: Doorkccpcr. W.
II. Berry
A motion to make the meetings OF the
body open 10 the public was debated at
some length. but It and amendments to
II were finally tabled. leaving the meet
inCs open in accordance with the call
20 all representatives Of organized labor
and the press. and. on motion. Il was
also decided that any person appearing
az the door who could be vOuched for
by any OF the delegates should also be
admitted.
The convention hero adjourned until
$3.50 =. NJ.
THE AFTERNOON SESSION.
The convention met again at the ap-
pointed r. when The Committee on
Rules made it's report. which was adopted
Tho Committee on Bylaws being un-
able 10 report. Mr.. Houston moved that
the convention 20 into committee Of the
whole. 20 receive reports from the various
delegates as to their condition and needs.
This was carried and reports were re-
cciyed from nearly all the delegates pres
ent.
Mr. NJ. ]. Lyons. president OF the Cen
trail Labor Union. OF Southern Virginia.
extended an invitation TO all labor or
Plantations Of the state 10 attend the
celebration Of Labor-Day in Norfolk, Sep
TENDER eth.
The secretary Of Richmond Trade and
Labor Council invited the delegates 10
be present az the session OF the coun-
ell at night The convention then adj
journed until this morning at @ o'clock.
when the first business viii be the re-
port Of tn Committee on Bylaws and
Constitutions after which the election OF
officers for the ensuing year will take
place
Charles j. Cannon. OF Norfolk presi-
dent OF tho state oyster League arrived
last night. and will be in the convention
to-day
Charles G Klzcr. Of Norfolk we'll known
here on account Of his work in legsla-
tive committees last winter. will arrive
this morning ae p delegate for Norfolk
Central Labor Union.
THE CONVENTION OFFICERS.
The Committee on Resolutions as APP
pointed 10y the Chair consists of Mossrs
John Krou,sc of Richmond. Charles j.
Wills. Of Richmond. and DR. =. Is. Todd
OF Isle Of Wight.
President W. IL. Fairlcss. a citizen OF
Portsmouth and a. member OF the Lodge
OF Machinists OF that city. is one Of tie
most prominent and brilliant mon in
labor circles IN the state. and is spsltil-
ly a. leader in his own section. Ile was
member Of the committee which won't
10 Washington 10 confer with the Score
tary Of the Navy and secured the ufcs-
cnt scale Of wages for the Portsmouth
naNy-yard at time no which ITS super
intendent advocated a reduction
lie has the purposes of the iew orc, ~
izaton at heart. and is cmincntlv fitted
Tor the position 10 which DE has been
elected.
Secretary Clint c.. Houston. OF Norfolk
is also emincntly suited 20 the position
20 which he was elected lie has been ip
dofatgable in his labors looking towards
the establishment OF q federation of
TABOR lie is at present secretary Of the
central Labor Union OF Southeastern
Nireinia. and has always been a leader
in movements for the bettermenf of the
lanoung classes in his own section ana
throughout the State
The Central Trades and Labor Councfi.e
reception Committee Will tonight fenr4,
trolley party TO the visiting delegates.
me car VIII leave Seventh and Broad
streets at $50 o'clock and the circrui ~
the various lines viii be made. Refresh
ments will be served at Forest Hiu lark
ana most enjoyable trip IS ANTICIPATED.