The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-26

| second reading The rules were then sus-
| pended. it IS said. and the resolution was
passed to aLthird reading and adopted.
This allege1 action by the glassblowers
is surprise to everyone who is con-
versant with-the trend of matters in the
order of the Knights of Labor for some
time. particularly during the last three or
four months. Last July, when the two
factions were contending in the local
courts for the possession of the property
of the order which is held by Hayes and
ChamberIin. Simon Burns the President
of the Window Glassblowers' Association
which is attached 10 the knights Of La
Dor as local No 800. came TO Washington
and lent the whole strength and influence
Of his organization to sustain Hayes.
In discussing the alleged change OF front
Of Burns and the glassblowers, E. E. Bur
ley, who was chosen general secretary
treasurer of the order by the convention
which was presided over by John y. Par
sons, said:
During the controversy which has taken
place between the officers of the knights
of Labor, and which resulted in the holding
OF two sessions Of the General Assembly
in Washington during the month OF June.
last, enc OF which was presided over by
John y. Parsons. of New York, and the
other by / d. Chamberlin, Of Pueblo,
Col. the latter session was reported to
have expelled from the order of the
Knights Of Labor John y. Parsons and
others. The convention presided over by
Parsons is reported to have expelled JOHN
w. Hayes from the order OF The Knigh,s
Of Labor and elected f. f. Burley. OF
Ohio, as general secretary treasurer. After
the adjournment of these two conventions
considerable effort was made by both fac
tions to enlist the support Of the different
district assemblies of which the order is
composed. One of the most important or
CARNATIONS which pledged its support to
the Hayes faction was Local Assembly
300, Glass Workers of Pittsburg.
THE action on the part of Local Assem-
bly, 300 was considered as very important
for the reason that this local body Is enc
of the largest in the order of the Knights
OF Labor, and Secretary Hayes felt very
much encouraged by the action taken.
Speaking of the matter in the July issue
OF the journal of the knights of Labor,
Secretary Hayes has this TO say: This
resolution fully approves of the expulsion,
as well as all action taken by the real Or
der presided over by General Master
Workman l. d. Chamberlin. Make no
mistake about II, Local assembly 800 re
mains loyal to the order
1T will, therefore be a great surprise
to Hayes aRd-his frie.'ds, Mr.. 3urley
said ito learn that Burns and his ,'nrty
are 10 withdraw, as the report OF the
action OF the glass blowers indicates"
Continuing. Mr. Burnley said: This ac>
ton on the part OF Local Assembly 300 g
considered asa fatal blow TO the Hayes
faction in the Knights OF Labor and one
from which II is not expected that he VIII
soon recover Upon the strength OF the
membership of the Glass Workers Local
Assembly, It had five delegates in atten-
dance at the Hayes General Assembly, re-
Gently held in Washington Their Presl-
dent, Mr.. Simon Burns, was elected to
position az member Of the General Execu-
tive Boarl of the knights OF LABOR. and
the withdrawal of his Organization from
the order would leave vacanc" On that
beard This action on the part Of Local
Assembly 300 In now deciding - withdraw
sron: the order Of the Knights Of Labor is