The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-05-05
POLICE CALLED In
MUSICIANS PLAY VERY DISCORD-
ANTLY AT KANSAS CITY.

Anti-Union Labor Faction Excludes rhos
Having Leanings Toward or Aniliation
With the American Federation of Labor
and is Taking Measures to Make Thing
souri, A. p. A. is Not as Harmonious a
Might be-IlIinois Grand Army Encsmp
meut-Convention News In General.
Kansas City, Mo-, May 4.-The poles
department was called upon to hold tht
door Of today's convention of the Ameri
can League of Musicians against tht
delegates who were sent by unions Of tht
league, the charters Of which were re-
voked on account OF their affiliation with
the American Federation of Labor.
The conflict between the musicians OF
the United States assembled today in
Kansas City is a bewildering affair. One
faction, the New York anti-union labor
faction. kept the other or union labor
faction, out of the convention, called for
public protection, and the proceeded 10
1dopc a new constitution to forever bar
them out The union labor faction will
probably organize another convention
claiming to be the only genuine Ameri-
can League Of Musicians, and appeals
20 the courts may ensue.
After two hours of excitement, the
convention Of the American League Of
Musicians was called to order by Presi-
dent Bremen, who is also president Of
the Musical Mutual Protective union, of
New York.
The delegates Of the Federation, Of
Musicians presented themselves for adj
mission, but only those who were men,
bers Of committee on credentials were
let in
T. ]. Mastan Of Cleveland, first vice
president of the federation. and delegate
from Cleveland to the league, pushed
forward, followed by the crowd. Ser
geant-at-Arns Bennett was brushed
aside. Anti-federation men inside
rushed into the imminent breach and by
main strength shut the door.
The Federation men gathered in
groups and declared themselves. 1--WE
propose to go in they said.
Soon thereafter the Federation men,
Mr.. Currier OF Chicago, President MilleS.
Secretary Schmalz, Harry Asmus Of
Buffalo, and Messrs. Hahn and Drach
Of Chicago set out for the court house
to secure an injunction.
They went 70 see attorneys but they
!ound that an injunction or restraining
I'D n aI1,
turned dusty and angry, to find that the
committee on credentials meanwhile had
made a report seating the delegates
from those unions which had not affili-
nted with the American Federation of
Labor.
John A. Hibbord OF Pittsburg was Sc
tected secretary. on account OF National
Secretary Beck's union, No. Of Phila-
delphia. having reen expelled
1t developed right away that c. Will
lam Ruhe of Pittsburg and President
Bremen of New York, were the leaders
against the labor affiliation element.
They laid before the convention a new
constitution, which. in express terms.
prohibits any affiliation with any other
organization, enacts that its own pro-
visions shall not be altered and confines
membership to professional instrumental
musicians. Mr.. Meyer of Omaha made
repeated fiery speeches opposing consid-
GRAFTON Of this new constitution until
the suspended unions had been heard.
POINTS of order, side arguments and
appeals from the chair came thick and |
East until a recess was taken.
The new constitution, if adopted.
would wipe out the contention Of the /
federaton men. 1t Is evident that this |
new constitution will be adopted.
MISSOURI A. P. A.
81. Louis, May 4.-As a result Of the |
trouble in the state organization of the |
American Protective association. two
conventions CT that body will be held
this year. One of them opened here to-
DAY with 500 delegates and visitors from
all parts of the state in attendance. At t
ter organizing a manifesto was ISSUED
declaring that the action of the STATE
officers of the A. p. A. in calling the Sill
perior council FOR July u, 1897, was IL
legal and that, therefore, the requisite
number of councils have signed a call 10
hold the session of the superior council
beginning May 3. for the purpose OF
electing delegates to the supreme coun-
ell. which meets on May 4. in Wash
ington, D. c., and also for the purpose Of
transacting all other business which
may legally come before the said con-
vention.
ILLINOIS G.. A r.
Galesburg. H.. May S.-Rright skies
and warm weather greeted the old SOL
diers on the first day OF the state en-
here. Every train is bring
ing in hundreds Of delegates Enter
tainment is provided for all. The vari-
ocs headquarters were crowded with ve.-
Grams all day. Many informal reunions
were held, but no public meetingswere
on the days program
This afternoon the organizations of the
Woman relief corps. Sons of Veterans.
Ladies Aid and Loyal Home Workers.
had preliminary meetings and outlined
the work of their conventions. The q.
a. r. We're busy log rolling for the cleo
ton or officers and the selection Of the
next place Of meeting. For department
commander, A. l. Schinpff OF Peoria