The San Francisco call., 1897-08-13
Condemn Present Methods
of the State Printing
Office.
Should Not Be Made a Haven
for Political Hangers-On,
Not Printers.
Will Deal With Governor Budd's
Veto at Some Future
Session.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL,


OOO way, aug. Il.
The seventh annual convention of the
State Typographical Union opened in the
Council chamber this morning. The chief
matter to be debated Is the action OF Gov
ernor Budd in closing the State Printing
Office, and when it comes up it is expect
ed that some lively speeches will be heard.
In his annual message President Mar
shall of Fresno says nothing of the
trouble, but leaves it "to the careful con-
sidsration of the convention"
After the canvAssing of the credentials
the president read his report which was
as fCllows:
Gentlemen: During the year that has elapsed
since the sixth annual session of the Stale
union many things have transpired which are
OF interest 10 the craft-some pleasant to re-
member while Others may be termed unfortu-
nate. Among the former l refer to the blasted
hopes OF the proprietor OF the Los Angeles
Times, due 10 he administration refusal TO
provide for him; also he setback recently
sustained by the Pacific Press OF Oakland at
the hands of the university regents.
Among the uufor rtunate things l may men,
tion the State Printing Office trouble, which
leave to the careful consideration OF the con-
vention; The failure OF the international body
TO grant State and district organizations in
creased power OF egislatOn, and the introduc-
lion OF few additional linotype machines in
this State. But you are q II familiar with these
matters, ana II is unnecessary Tor me 10 dis
Cuss them further ii this report.
No doubt many matters OF importance to the
fraternity Will be introduced al the session,
therefore Will offer but few suggestions.
First Of all favor the perpetuation of the
State organization. Since the regular sessions
OF the International Typographical Union
have been discontinued 1t is my belief that
meetings wall be OF untold benefit not only
10 the craft, Dut TO other organizations COM
posed of laboring men.
Itis my belief that the interest OF ell con-
Cerned would be best subserved by the
thorough organization of State and district
unions throughout the jurisdiction OF the
In International typographical Union, the In
ternational Typographical Union to hold reg
ular sessions not IN ore than two years apart
representation 10 be by State and district
only.
would suggest that the State union request
the local unions TO exercise more care in con-
sidering applications for membership. 1t can
be OF no possible benefit 10 an apprentice to be
admitted to full membership and yeJ be in
most competent to secure employment at
times ! recommend a revision of the consu-
tuition and bylaws of the State organization,
the same to be printed under the name OF Cali
ifornia State Typographical Union No. b.
AS to our greatest enemies in this State-the
Pacific Press and the Los Angeles Times be-
heve there are delegates present who have had
dealings with these notorious institutions
and who VIII be better able to suggest mode
OF warfare against either OF both OF them than
myself then leave them to the convention.
secretary re dSurer hedu submitted MS
report, which shows that dnring the year
all the unions in the State have done COM
paratively WELL not one having surren-
dered its charter. Referring to the State
printing trouble, he says:
The unfortunate nominal closing of the
Stale Printing Office will probably furnish
matter for debate. In any event, sacramento
Union No. 46 viii have the sympathy and
good wishes of every delegate. 1here is
question about that Besides, 1t is State in
slitution that is of special interest to us all.
Let our only lin be to preserve it 10 the craft.
a warm debate was caused by the intro
duction of the following resolution:
ReSolred, That this convention recommends
that none but practical union printers, actu-
ally working at the trade, be nominated by
any political party for the office OF STATE
Printer, and the State Printing Office be con-
ducted on strictly union principles, in &C
Cordance with !. T. Q. law.
The following resolution was also unani-
mously adopted:
Resolred, That all applications for positions
in the State Printing Office of the State of Cali
iornia shall be made only through the fore
man OF that office land through no other, in
accordance with the laws of the Information
Typographical Union.
The convention will take up the matter
OF the Governor vetoing the appropriation
for the State Printing Office at future ses-
sion. To- night the delegates attended a
ball at the Masonic Temple.
Applied a Cowhide
OAKLAND. CAL, Aug. 12.-East Oak
land was somewhat excited tonight over
a cowhiding that was administered to a
man by woman. For several nights a
man named Tom Dsasy had been drink
ing in the neigh bornood OF Thirteenth
avenue and East Twelfth street. On Sat-
urday night he was badly beaten and a
doctor had to attend to his face. This
thing continued for several nights and at
last Mrs. DeasY, who has several children,
followed her husband downtown and dis
covered him in saloon playing a nickel
her little whip and took him home.
Deasy took his punishment with dignity
and promised not to do anything to de-
serve it again.
Dalton Suffers a Relapse.
OAKLAND CAL. Aug. II. - County
Assessor Henry P. Dalton suffered a re-
lapse from the attack of pneumonia that
has KEEP. him in bed for the past two
months. Tonight Drs. Adams and Crow
ley were summoned to his bedside. His
temp perature was given as 104. Some
alarm is felt as to the relapse, but hopes
are entertained that tomorrow will find
his condition improved.
May Have Light Operas.
OAhLAND, OAb'I aug. LA pidH Is
being doomed 10 give operas and light
dramas at the MacGonough Theater ON
dates when the regular attractions are not
hooked. II 1t be successful one of the
features will be the opera company which
will he organized by w. ]. Mccoy. No
lease of the theater has yet been OBJ
tanned.
Stacey's Body Recovered.
OAKLAND CAL, Aug. 12.-The body
OF William Stacey, the apprentice of The
British ship Yarana, who was drowned
Monday, was recovered to-day. 1t was
found liz the mud beneath the ships
bottom. Stacey was 10 years old, and he
fell into the water because OF the breaking
OF a Stage.
Arrested just in Time.
OAKLAND, CAL, Aug. 12.-Alfred Bur-
rohs, or Stanton, who has made practice
of swindling women, was arrested this
morning. He is well-known confidence
operator and has a variety OF names.
Hundreds of circulars were in his room
ready 1nr mailing.
Collins Trial Postponed.