The age-herald., 1901-08-17
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to how much money local unions have given to the striking machinists.

 to how much money local unions have gwen to the striking machinists.
 Matter of History.
 On motion the date on the seal of the l. T. U was ordered changed from 1889 to 1852. There was quite a discussion over this question. The original body, styled the National Typographical Union, was organized in Cincinnati, 1t was explained. in 1852, and that Canada was annexed in l669, which caused the name to be changed to the International Typographi- cal Union; that it was identically the same body, only with its field expanded and It's name changed to suit.
 Mir. Kelchner introduced a resolution directing the secretary treasurer to write to the Mayor of McKeesport and endorse in the name of the convention his stand on the strike of the Amalgamated Asso- citation. It was unanimously adopted.
 The proposition to abolish all appren- tices and allow only journeymen in print ing offices was reported on unfavorably by the committee and the report was con- cured in
 Proposition No. 174 that the delegates to the Federation of Labor from the I. T. U. be instructed to vote for Washing ton as the convention city for 1902 was adopted.
 MT. Perry's proposition. No ITO, that all members of subordinate unions be as- sessed 25 cents for defense fund met with an unfavorable report from the commit tee, and the report was adopted.
 Proposition No 147, by MT. Howe of Birmingham, requesting the Federation Of Labor to levy assessments of $10 month on allied bodies for the purpose of employing general organizers, and that special attention be given to the southern field, was reported unfavorably and was lost.
 The Birmingham Situation.
 The committee appointed to visit the non-union offices of this city submittec the following:
 Your committee appointed to visit the non-union offices of Birmingham have no definite report to make. in as much as no conclusion can be reached at this time. We have called on the leading pro- prietor a number of times, and spent much time with him. and think that a part settlement can be effected soon, by having union superintendent or fore man in charge of his plant.
 On account of the existing conditions we called on but one proprietor, believing that If a settlement can be made with him, 1t will bring a speedy settlement
  this city.-M. B. Palmer, E. M Zimmer- man. J. P. Thorniey, August F. Thum. Proposition No. 57, which sought to re- peal section 26 of the general laws, re- lating to appeal cases. was reported un- favorably by the committee and the re- port was concurred in.
 Proposition No 10 by President Lynch to amend section 1. article 1, defining the Jurisdiction and powers of the I. T. U.. received a favorable report, and was adopted
 Proposition No 12 by President Lynch amending Section 6. article 1. defining the duties of the executive council. was also adopted.
 Mir Freel made short speech In he half of the stereotypers. He t,uught the stereotypers had been misunderstood Ac- tion had already been taken, but he asked the delegates to give the matter thetr calm consideration between now and the next convention.
 Mir Thornley introduced a resolution for an appropriation of $250 to the ben eft of the striking printers of Birming- ham, but 1t was not favorably consid- cred.
 There was quite spirited discussion on the question of the l. T. U establishing newspaper and job offices in cities whe-~ a strike was on. The concensus of opiii- ion was decidedly against the feasibility of such a proposition.
 Mir Neurnberger's resolution asking Congress to establish a government type foundry was agreed to.
 Recess for Baseball.
 At $40 Mir Kreiter said that as there would not be enough business before the convention to occupy 1t up to the regular adjournment hour. 5:30 p. m.. he would move for a recess until Saturday at a m, in order that delegates might have an opportunity to go to the ball game. President Lynch said that if he would walt few minutes until little busi> ness in the secretary's hands was dis posed of his motion would be enter tained.
 MT. Bandlow said before he would vote for a recess motion he wanted to know | if 1t was true that scab cigars were sold on the ball grounds MT. Kreiter replied that he could not furnish the informa- tion. but that if scab cigars were on sale there he would promise not to buy any | of them.
 At 4 o'clock Mir Kreiter made his mo- tion, and the convention took a recess until today.
 The convention will adjourn today probably early in the afternoon Grand Fireworks display