New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-08
LABOR PARTY LAUNCHED.
MEETING IN CLARENDON HALL bH
CIDES TO FORM A POLITICAL
ORGANIZATION.

In response 10 the call issued some time ago
by the Central Federated Union, III delegates
representing 100 labor organizations met last
night in Clarendon Hall. in East Thirteenth-st'
to consider the advisability Of forming per-
manent labor party
After much oratory and some dispute the dele
gates voted overwhelmingly to form such an
organization.
President Samuel Price Of the Central Fed-
Grated Union. acting under the instruction OF
that body. called the meeting TO order at lo
o'clock He announced John S. Henry. secretary
Of the Central Federated Union as chair1nah'
and Mr.. Henry took the gaveL
Ernest BONN was chosen secretary and the
meeting took recess pending the report OF the
Credentials Committee.
The committee declined 10 admit Edward Fri
dav who had credentials from the Clothing
Salesmen's Union, on the ground that ne is
Tammany politician and an inspector on the
Third Avenue Railway, and not a bona noe
salesman.
r,rida,. retor.ad that he was the business agent
~ tho Clothing salesrnen's Union and had been
for four wears: that he knew he is member OF
Tammanv Halls General Committee, and what
WAS more to the point, he intended to remain
ana. end he was OF the opinion that the new
labor marty will be a fzzle and that its promo
,ors "era on the make" He was hnaly
"souelcbed" with a perfect storm Of Kisses
Grand Master Workman John y. Parsons
,bon took the floor He went on 70 say that
rho work Of the Credentials Committee had
,rovAd that labor organizations can get TO-
retber and act tremendously. He said ne be-
lieved in a permanent organization but sug-
gested the advisabity of the meeting al pres
emf appointing a committee Of twenty-five ana
drawing up a platform. His suggestion was
coldly received the majority Of those present
appearing 10 want instant action.
John p Archibald. Of the Paper Hangers
Union. advised delay. He said the delegates
| present represented only one-tenth OF the
| strength Of organized labor. and 10 take action
| precipitately would cause adverse criticism by
| other organizations. He then gave his posiuoh
| away and aroused storm by adding:
| And I am not sure that it is wise TO form
| a party at all
| "Of course you're not, you Tammany heeIer!
| came the cry from one delegate while others
YELLED. Hes showing his hand. all right, " Mr..
Archibald WAS not permitted TO proceed for some
minutes. and when he did he took another tack
! in favor Of organizing , -.
| Joseph Barondess Of the tailors and leader OF
| a score of strikes, mace PASSIONATE dPpe"' t''
The proposition TO form permanent organiza-
| ton was then submitted to a vote and was De,
/ clared carried Chairman Henry announced
| thai the galleries were open TO the public and
| enough persons 10 fill them comfortably were
| admitted.
The next thing in order was the selection OF
| officers, and this was proceeded with.
The election resulted as follows: Chairman
! William j. O'Brien, who is president Of the
| Board of Walking Delegates and Of the Granite
| Cutters Union; vice chairman T. NJ DAILY; sec
| rotary. Ernest BONN; treasurer Patrick Nc
| Carthy; sergeant at arms, Richard Cooney.
The plan Of some persons 70 sidetrack the
marty and make II mere league 10 indorse GER
| tain nominees Of the old parties who were
"known TO favor labor was defeated by the
unanimous adoption Of resolution providing
in substance that the convention declare Itself
against an attempt 10 commit 1t. or any party
that may be formed from il. 10 any candidate
not directly nominated by said convention Of
party.
Mr. Parsons then moved that the chairman
have a week TO name the committees on Gre
dentials Platform Organization, Resolutions
| and Rules Each committee will have sever
members except the Organization Committee
which is 10 have twenty-One. The chairman
was instructed 10 call another meeting in tn
same place for the night Of August IS An ad
journment was then taken