Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-08
DoINGs OF LABOR BODIES.
Special Meeting of Musicfans-T
Bakers' OrEaniza ton.

Special Meeting of Musicians - The
Bakers Organizations.
The Musicians Protective Union, No. Al
which is allied with the American Fedora
ton of Musicians held special meeting
yesterday morning at Arion Hail ana de-
cided to reorganiZe and invite the co-opera-
ton of those musicians who are opposed To
the competition of government bands ana
the employment of nonresident musicians
A committee was appointed to bring the
matter to the attention of the resident
civilian musicians and urge them to join
the union.
Several weeks ago, as the result Of propo-
sitfons from dissatisfied members Of Mu-
steal Assembly, 1905 K. of L.. and other
musicians not organized, an effort was
made to surrender the charter and effect a
reorganization, composed wholly or resi-
dent civilian musicians. At the meeting
yesterday it was unanimously decided to
retain the charter, and the endeaVor Will
be to increase the membership of the
union.
Mr.. George Nachman, first vice president
Of the American Federation of Musicians.
and Mr.. Jason Durham president OF Baltl-
more Local. No. 40, were present and de-
lIvered addresses. They advised the local
musicians to forget all differences and
come together in opposition to the compe-
tition of the Marine Band.
1t was decided to hold an open meeting
of the musicians without regard to their
local affilia tons, at which an effort will be
made to combine all the efficient musicians
to protect and further their local interests.
The meeting will be held this week. and
President Samuel Gompers of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor and others who
are Interested will be invited to speak.
The relations existing between Bakers
Assembly. 1889, K. of L., and Bakers and
Confestioners' Union, 11S. are somewhat
strained, and it is said an open rupture is
possible In the near future. At joint
meeting of these organizations, held last
Saturday evening the assembly demanded
that the union surrender its charter and
be merged with their organization. 1t is
understood the assembly has assumed this
attitude in support of the bakers drivers,
who oppose the recently organized Drivers,
Union. The bakers and drivers are close
allies, and by the terms of their organiza.
lions they are pledged to mutual support III
all trade matters, even to the extent of a
strike.
The members of the Bakers Union who
were present at the meeting Saturday even
ing refused to disband, as demanded by
the assembly. and the possible result is
that the drivers will be prohibited from de-
.ivering bread of those bakers employing
members of the union.
Speaking of the situation, a prominent
member of the union said:
1.-The attitude of the assembly, If main
tanned will cause trouble, which may in
volve many of the bakeries, as the ultima
tum submitted to us means that, SO far as
the assembly of bakers and drivers is con-
oerned, they will not recognize the union
as a legitimate organization. and will COM
bine to force us out of the shops in which
We are employed
THE drivers have never been favorably
disposed toward us, and in many instances
have covertly worked to our injury. In
this they were encouraged by the bakers
assembly, which has always opposed the
union and has made several efforts to dis
rupt it.
I'VE will maintain our organization and
defend ourselves, as we have in the past.
While we desire peaceable trade relations
with the assembly of bakers and drivers,
We will not consent to leave our national
organization and join the Knights of La
Dor.
This being our position, it remains to be
seen whether the drivers will refuse to de-
liver our bread and thus virtually boycott
the product of the union bakers.