The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-05


Union. Boston, was equal to the &C.
casion, and James p. f. Frey was Sc
lected as Wards opponent. The Wor-
cester man received 81 Of the 4S votes
cast, and on motion of Mr.. Ward the
election was made unanimous.
In the afternoon session, nomina-
lions for delegate to the national con-
vention in Detroit were in order. JAS
F. O'Sullivan Boston Newspaper Writ
ers' Union, Secretary D. d. Driscoll,
Boston, and Frank K. Foster of the
same city were the candidates in the
contest. Driscol received "a votes
O'Sullivan. IA, and Foster -. Delegate
O'Sullivan declined the privilege OF
another ballot, in which he and Seere-
tary Driscou would be candidates, and
moved that the election be made
unanimous, which was carried.
Delegate Foster was recognized, and
In a speech deeply suggestive of APP
probation for President Pierce's SER
vices, moved that vote Of thanks be
extended. There was loud cheering
and cries Of What's the matter with
Pierce?" Good for JEFF" and similar
evidences Of friendly feeling. The mo-
ton was amended, and instead of a
mere vote Of thanks the retired pres
ident will have framed resolutions
conveying thanks for his faithful SER
vice.
Mr.. Pierce was moved by the tribute,
and, rising, said: I would be but part
human if / did not confess that this
testimonial touches me. The Office is
one in which my best efforts have been
expended 0cheers), and my retirement
from Office to make room for a man
who Is better able to work for the state
branch, does not mean that 1 am not
the same firm believer in the principles
1.od ,a9s fF41fr 1-raa Ae ~t.tx -
the ranks, my energies will be expend-
ed in assisting President Weener, and
am with the movement heart and
soul With deep thanks for kindnesses
shown me, beg leave to withdraw
Mr.. Pierce left for Fall River, where
he is to attend the convention of the
New England Blue Label League,
which opened today. Another display
of friendship was made when he left
the convention hall. AS he walked by
the presidents chair he clasped Pres
ident W'eener's hand and wished him
success.
Delegates ]. P. f. Frey, Worcester
Moulders Union, Secretary D. D. Dris-
coll, james F. O'Su'livan, Boston News
paper Waters Union. and President
Weensr Will constitute the committee
30 prepare resolutions for presentation
to Mr. Pierce.
The following legislative committee
was elected: P. H. Shaughnessey. Bos-
ton Sanitary Workers Union; William
q. Dobson, North Adams, c. L. u; ].
], MCCARTHY, Boston Brewers Union;
w. II. Henneiiy, United Hatters' I'm
Ion. Bostous Frank K. Foster, Boston,
C. L. U.
JONAS Weener, elected president of the
ptate bran h Of the American Fedora
ttcn Of Labor here today, is a native Of
Holland. He came to this country IL
years ago, having been a cigarmaker
since boyhood. His only place Of resi-
defice has been Boston, and he has al
ways held membership in Cigarmakers'
union No 81 OF that city. In 1894 he
served one term as vice-president.
His Office in the Boston union is the
only one Of importance ever held by
him, although he has served as chair
man OF the label committee, and is at
present a member Of the finance com
n1tftse Of the local union. President
Weener is reputed to be great leader,
a staunch expounder Of the principles of
trades unaonisn, but even his best
friends do not deny that he 81 compare
lively a mediocre man for the state
presidency. The desire Of the Boston
delegation to obtain a man from the
home city as president has been full
filed. The Boston delegation is content
ed, and the best Of feeling prevails
among the candidates who were impli-
Gated in the overthrow of the past Off
GERS and the defeated men.
The Worcester delegation is resolved
to firmly support President Wiener, and
Boston may have to look to history
when speaking Of labor union prowess
The delegation from the heart of the
commonwealth feels the defeat Of Pres
ident Pierce keenly, but there is a side
TO the defeat sustained today by him
which came out tonight. Although Mr..
Flerce refused to discuss it, it is posi-
tive fact that when he deposited his
ballot for the state presidency the
name Wiener" was upon it, and not
Pierce" Had Mr.. Pierce adhered to
the customs Of aspirante for office, and
voted TOR himself, a tie would have re-
suited, which would favor Mr.. Pierces
chances Of ultimately being elected.
James P. r. Frey, who was elected
second vice-president on his first APP
pearanee in the state convention, is one
OF the most conservative thinking men
in the trades union movement of the
state. He is comparatively young, be-
ing but rs years old. He was born in
Mankato, Mimi, and received his edu-
cation in the public schools of his ma
tive town, and later went to Montreal
Here he became moulder's appren-
tice,- and within few years his skill
was not confined solely to his mechani-
cal pursuits In cases requiring shrewd,
conservative opinions and decisions. he
became known as the man best able to
cope with such problems. He served
three terms as president of Worcester
Iron Moulders' union, and has also been
treasurer OF the New England confer
ence board.
He served as a delegate to the last
national convention Of the Iron Mould
ers' union Of North America, and was
also member of the executive commit
tee appointed by President Martin Fox
of the Moulders' National union to con-
fer with a committee from the National
Founders association in Cleveland. Mr..
Frey represented New England His
election came with practically no con-
test.