Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-25

bly, from affiliating with the, A F. of L;
until such time as 1t sees the best good
can result from barring out organizations
not affiliated with uhat body, as 4ndoupt-
eddy the squabble between the Painters,
Paper Hangers and several other organl-
cations, will result in the law being lived
up to very closely ana w S a9 hptof tne
claimed as its own.
On motion, the report was received
and the recommendation adopted and
a vote of thanks extended to the dele
gate. A vote of thanks was also given
to Messrs. Hughes and Malone for the
interest shown on behalf of the Assem-
bly,.
On returning to the hall, the arbitra-
ton committee reported that the mer-
chant had been interviewed and de-
clined to do any business during the
remainder of the day or on Monday,
but was willing to meet the arDltra-
ton committee on Tuesday. A mo-
ton was made to receive the report,
after which the discussion was resum-
ed and continued as warm as ever. A
delegate said that while the committee
was interviewing the merchant he
spoke ct another business man and
learned that the merchant declared
that a member of the Assembly told
him he would help him out in his
fight against the union. Another dele
gate said that he informed the mer-
chant that if he had any grievance
against the union that it would most
assuredIy be considered by the Assem-
bly if presented in written form. An
amendment was made that the arbl-
tration committee be authorized to APP
point time for a conference, and that
the union be allowed to send two or
three delegates along. Others who
spoke later thought that there is
movement on foot to undo everything
that the clerks have accomplished.
Finally Secretary Thomas offered a
substitute for the original motion that
the arbitration committee call upon
the merchant as soon as possible, and
! notify him If he keeps open on Monday
that his name will be placed on the
unfair list While some thought this
would be threat, others took different
stands, thinking it wise to send the
committee to persuade rather than to
| command him to keep his store closed
on Monday The motion was finally
adopted with little opposition.
Clerk of the County Court Richard
Robertson, who was present, made a
few remarks. as follows: 1T has been
about three years since have attend
ed the meetings of the Assembly, yet
l have not lost any interest in the
cause Of labor. I am glad to see that
the same course is being pursued in
labor difficulties now as formerly, and
that the Assembly has consideration
for the grievances of the employe as
well as the employees. This Assembly
has been one of the most influential
labor bodies in the country. This was
demonstrated during the recent street
railway strike. AS a rule, the people
have been taught the methods of up
holding a conservative union body. |
have to ask you to support the cause
of the striking printers in Pittsburg.
I am glad belong to a union that can
turn out such large numbers in the
| Smoky City"
After Mr.. Robertson's remarks the
Assembly adjourntd, to again meet at
| s o'clock in the evening to receive the
| report of the arbitration committee.
| Before the meeting closed menu
Der of the Assembly in complying with
a request gave the name of the dele
gate. who it was alleged, offered his
assistance to the merchants IN his fight
against the r1uinn and fha Assem- h1y