The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-05-20
MILLER MEN MEET
RECIPROCITY Is LARGELY THE
THEME OF THEIR DISCOURSE
Claimed That the Flour Interests of the
Country First Worked up the Idea for
Blaine-Damage to the Industry Since
the Abrogation of Reciprocity Treaties
Have Suggestions for Mr.. DipgIey-Min-
ers' Federation Adjourns-Religiou De-
uominations-Cooveu News.

ers' Federation Adjourns-Religious De-
Neutrality-suspicious. News.
ST. Louis, May 19.-Several hundred
when the annual convention OF the Win
ter Wheat Millers League Of the United
States was called to order at the Plant
er's hotel.
From indications, the present conven-
ton, which will be in session TWO days,
promises 10 be a record breaker, both in
point of attendance and the Importance
OF matters discussed. An important
matter for consideration is the trade
with foreign countries and what can be
done 10 promote reciprocal relations.
According 20 Secretary E. E. Perry Of
Indianapolis, the winter wheat miilers
were the first 70 bring Secretary Of State
Blaine's attention the desirability Of
forming reciprocal relations with for
eign countries.
He said their business abroad had suf-
Tered considerably as a result of the aD-
rogation Of The reciprocity treaties and
every effort has since been made TO Sc
cure their re-enactnent. This millers are
MOI pleased with the way the subject is
being treated in the tariff bill now be-
fore congress and Mr.. Perry thought
that the present convention would take
some decisive action in the matter.
The meeting was called 10 order by
President VI. II. Davis of Shelby, Ohio,
who delivered his annual address. Fol-
loving this the minutes Of the previous
annual meeting were read and the re-
ports of Secretary Perry and Treasurer
Cutter presented.
Secretary Perry reported that despite
the financial depression and the conse-
Quent loss of membership the league
had about held its own during the past
year. He thought there would be
large addition 20 the membership al this
meeting.
After the appointment Of committees
on resolutions and nominations recess
for lunch was taken.
WESTERN MINERS.
Salt Lake, Utan, May 19.-The West
ern Federation of miners. after a secret
session Of eight days, has adjourned sine
die. Edward Boyce Of Wardner, Idaho,
was endorsed by a reelection to the
presidency Of the federation. Resolu-
tons were passed declaring for free
coinage Of gold and silver. The next
nesting Viii be held in Salt Lake on
the first Monday in May, 1898. Butte.
Mont, was chosen as headquarters for
the federation.
METAL WORKERS.
Detroit Mich, May l9.--Todays meet
ing OF the Amalgamat ted Iron and
Steel Workers convention adjourned
early SO as 10 allow the committee time
TO work. A long discussion is antici-
pated over the pudding rate, which has
been $3.50 per ton the past year. Three
Pittsburg mills a month ago cut the
pudding rate 50 cents a ton. A strike
followed and these companies Withdrew
from their agreement with the amalga-
mated association and employed nom
union men.
The wage committee Of the Tin Plate
and Sheet Metal Workers recommended
that congress be urged TO restore the 5
per cent reduction made in the tariff on
bisck plates in the Wilson bill Presi-
dent Garland says the senate shows 100
much disposition 10 cater 20 the big
concerns like the Standard Oil COM
pany and big meat packers in allowing
a rebate on the tin plate imported for
cannigs purposes and then used for
exports. If this rebate was not allow
ed, az least 5000 men would find en-
ployment at good wages, he said, while
there would be work for many more
thousand through the various channels
Of business which would become directly
and indirectly interested.
WISCONSIN G. A. r.
Eau Claire Wis, May 19.-Heavy
transforms have marred the success Of
the opening day of the G.. A. r. encamp-
ment. However, the attendance is large
and there was much interest at the op-
eping OF the meeting. Colonel Gray of
Madison is in the lead for commander
The only discord apparent is over the
management Of the Waupaca veterans
home, but this will be amicably settled.
CONGREGATIONALISTS
Peoria, H., May 19-There are now
29S delega ties from OUT OF town attending
the meeting of the Illinois Congrega-
tional association. This morning Rev.
a. Thompson Of Thawvilie read a paper
on Our Academies" The matter Of or