Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-13
Re.elects Mcdonald for President
and Troxel for Vice President
THE nAzLETON MURDERS.
Next Meeting at Denver Federated
Miners Meeting win Adjourn
Tonight.

Tho Western Labor Union has prac-
tlcaily completed iabors In the con-
vcntion held during this past week In
this city. To-day the officers for the
ensuing term were elected. and nearly
all other business except the nnal
adoption ~ the constitution disposed Of.
The president and vice president were
elected by reclamation. and without a..
vision. For the other officers there
was a spirited but friendly contest. The
entire proceedings have been character
ixed by harmonious action and general
good will. No friction has arisen TO
cause any breaches In the organization
or TO leave any ~ feelings In the memo
ry OF any 81 the members. Indeed.
this has been one ~ the most harmoni.
Gus conventions ~ tho kind ever held
In this section Of the country
THE OFFICERS ELECTED.
The election Of officers took place
this Morning. The present president.
Dan. Mcdonald. u Butte. was rc-elect.
ed president for the ensuing term by
reclamation and without division.
Vice President John Troxei Of cripple
Creek was elected In the same way. ~.
- 1'fhNNH VI NNWNAfs MAN NNtNN'l NNANthaAa
~ and treasurer.
II was decided 10 hold the next con-
venti0n IN one year from now at Den
Yer. The vote for the place ~ the next
annual meeting stood! Denver, %:
Wallace. 49, Butte. n.
The executive committee Il composed
81 Delegate Nash Of Spokane. Eakman
or wallace. Idaho, Lane Of Cripple
creek. Farrar of Alberta. Canada. and
McPhec of Cripple Creek. The prerl-
dent ana Vice president are ex.ofiicio
members of the same committee.
iIAZELTON LABOR TROUBLES.
The following resolution was passed
today
Whereas. We view with alarm the
constantly increasing power and law
lcaaneHs u corporation and trust COM
blncs, which threatens our homes with
deHtitutlon. our people with bondage.
our nation with diahonor and our nag
with shame. and
whereas. worklnRmcn who assem-
bicd peaceahly IN compliance with the
letter of the United states Constitution.
and petitlonei for relief. have been
brutaiiy murdered BY paid asaanninH.
and
Whereas. these cowardiy murdcrcr-
Of those unfortunate brother labuxrel.
have not been brought TO Justice. but
on the contrary have been commended
for their cowardly and inhumnn acts.
therefore BE- u
Resolved. ny the Western Labor
Union In convention assembled that We
place our unqualified condemnation ON
the deeds Of Sheriff Martin and his aA-
ISOLATED paid nHuhnHina. and the brutal
ana cowardiy mufdercfr 81 the defense
less and pcaccable coal-minrrr at Ha-
Ielton. Pa. and We call on all true and
honorable citizens 10 arise In their
might na sovereign people In defense
Of the Constitution OF the United states.
which guarantees To each and every
one an equal right 90 life. liberty and
the pursuit ~ happiness.
FEDERATED MiSEns.
In the meetings Of the Federation Of
WeatefnMinera today the election OF Of
Ulcers had not been reached up 20 press
time. The morning session was taken
NJ In considering amendments TO the
constitution proposed by various local
unions, These amendments were re-
fcrrcd To the committee on constitution
and bylaws, bat we're also considered
In opcn session. The constitution II
thought now To- be- practically COM
pieted and will b. written cut as
adopted and engrosscd by the commit
tee tonight,
n II likely that tho convention will
adjourn this evening. The executive
committee will probably remain In the
city at the headquarters In the Glad
stone building. Main street, tiil Mon
day.