The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-13
SOVEREIGN Is DEPOSED.
THREE OTHER OFFICERS or THE
KNIGHTS or LABOR, Also
Their Terms of ONCE Had Not EXPIRED
But It's Claimed That Everything
Was Done without Friction

LOUISVILLE, KY. Nov. l2.-James H.
Sovereign who has been General Master
Workman OF the Rights OF LaDor loi '"'
past four years, was, this afternoon, re-
Ieved Of his Official position py the Oe"-
eral assembly, and which has been IN seS-
sio1 in this city since Monday last.
Under ordinary circumstances MI SOW
ereigns term Of office would not expire
until the next meeting. This, however
IL is said. makes no difference with the
order, whose general officers during
meeting are always in the hands Of the
Assembly, and can be chosen ana oepoSeu
at the Will Of the majority. -,
Along with Sovereign there were three
other officers retired, viz; l. Is. McIulle'
General Worthy Foreman, OF Amsterdam
New York: Daniel Brown, OF Montana,
and Thomas Martin. Minnesota, members
OF the Executive Commute.
NEW MASTER WORKMAN.
- Henry A: Hicks, Of New York, district
20, New York city. was chosen 10 NIL
Mr.. sovereign place, and i. ID. Cnamber-
lain, Of Pueblo Col, was selected as Cen
efai worthy Foreman. Sarslieid Fitzpat-
TICK, or Montreal. and Henry Bostock,
Ashley, 300, glassworkers. were chosen as
me Two members OF the Executive Board
the third member being Andrew ID. Best.
This very decided change in the corps
OF general officers Of the knights Of La
Dor, VIII cause considerable establishment
IN labor circles throughout the country.
save 10 those VINO were on the inside,
there was absolutely nothing OF this
known. II is said. though the change was
sudden and totally unlocked for. IL was
done with the amicable consent OF all.
In some quarters II is limited that 1t had
been prearranged before the delegates
gathered in this city for the General AS
sembly. On good authority IL is learned
that II was with Mr.. Sovereign's most
hearty approval that he steps down and
out. The Same holds good with the other
officers who were relieved.
WISH RETIREMENT.
Mr.. Sovereign stated tonight that he
wished retirement He wanted rest from
the labor which the office entailed upon
him.
Henry A. Hicks. the General Master
Workman. elect, was seen after the meet
ing He said he did not intend TO outline
the future policy OF the order under his
administration for several days yet. lie
expressed the highest admiration for his
predecessor, saying that he thought him
one of the greatest opponents Of the
urine idea represented By the Knights OF
Labor.
J. u. Chamberlain. the Worthy Fore
man-elect, is a newspaper man. All the
business transacted at tO-days meeting
went through in the most amicable man
ner possible.
At the mo,aing session the remnants Of
routine business which had been left over
Was disposed of.
Inc afternoon session was principally
taken up with the delivery of Mr.. Sow
ereigns annual address. which was lis
tened TO by the delegates with the great
est interest and greeted with enthusiasm.
Mr. Sovereigns name was the first men
toned In nomination, but he Immediately
arose and said he would not accept. No
one opposed Mr.. Hicks.
The other officers were also chosen with
as much ease. The assembly was then
declared TO be formally organized
The regular order Of business will be
taken up tomorrow.