The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-11-09

rally and the following preamble and
resolutions 10 be forwarded TO Washing
ton were adopted:
Whereas BY tho present method of
employing labor. mechanics and laborers
are no longer Disseminated against by
reason of their political views thereby
eliminating all favoritsm; there no longer
exists any good reason why the building
OF vessels of war should not be prose-
cuted as economically and eNpediously
in the various navy yards of the country
as the same can be done by private con-
tractors. and
Whereas, We feel satisfied that the as
signment of "a portion OF this work 10
the navy yards would enable "A larger
proportion OF the toiers of the country
to participate in the benefits OF the eight
hour day without corresponding loss to
the government. therefore, be 10
Resolved That the senators and repre-
sentatives i'm congress arc earnestly re-
quested 90 assist In having inserted in
the next naval appropriation hill. au-
thorizing the construction of warships, a
provision that some of the vessels pro-
vided for in such bill shall be constructed
in the navy yards OF the country.
Business Agent George V. Moore, of the
International Association of Machinists.
received an official communication from
International President James O'Connell,
the past week. stating that strikes were
on yet in Detroit. Milwaukee. Chicago;
also on the Southern Railroad system
and the Pacific coast. All machinists
are ordered TO keep away.
The Team Drivers union held "A special
session this week and had an open meet
ing for ane hour There was speaking
BY ex-Harbor Master John H. Mcguire
and T.. I. Friend, president of the Gen.
trsl Trades and Labor union, After the
going into executive session 50 new mem
bers were duly initiated. regular
meeting will be held tomorrow afternoon
In Labor Temple.
The Web Pressmen's union held a
smoker in Labor Temple during the
week and the usual routine of business
was dispensed with The president
James Sherry. introduced as special guest
of the evening President George Wood of
the New England Allied Trades council.
He delivered "A brief but encouraging sd-
dress and remarks were also made by
Messrs, Herman, Mcdonald, Jillson and
Miller, and a vote of thanks was ex-
tended to A. II. Magee for a box of
cigars.
Local Union No. 20. Journeymen Horse
shoers. Is having large meetings OF late
and is I'm "A very hourshing condition.
They now have about 30 out OF 50 shops
on the schedule list.
There seems TO be 10 doubt but the
coming parade and rally on the 22d inst.
will be the largest labor demonstration
ever seen here. Forty organizations
have already voted to participate in the
demonstration.
The Oystermen Protective union held
a regular meeting during tho week with
very large attendance, In fact, the
largest OF the season, and mock trial
was INDUCED I'm. The president. j J.
Cavanaugh, acted as counsel FOR the
prosecution and Judge Advocate Harry
Burke appeared for the defence. Charles
f.. Russell of the Central Labor union
spoke on vital subjects and 25 new mem
bers were accepted a special meeting
will be held Sunday afternoon and mat
ters of great Importance make IL impers-
tive for every member TO attend
The International Brotherhood of
BIacksmiths will be organized the COM
ing week From the large number of
names on the charter list IL looks as if
the new union would be one of the lar
gsst and strongest
III. IL. Bryant, business agent of the
Iron Molders union, came home this
week and states that on his trip he has
adjusted disagrecments I'm three found
ries and instituted Central Labor
union in Bath. Nc. lie also reports
business fair
Conductors and Motormens Division
No. 200 held n special meeting during
the week and had very large attend
ance. 4 goodly amount OF business was
transacted and All open meeting will he
held Monday evening at Labor Temple
commencing at S o'clock. A pleasant
evenings entertainment IL assured
The delegates 20 the painters conven-
>tion leave here about the 2lth inst for
Detroit. Mich The convention opens
Dec. and will be the largest ever held
since the consolidation of both branches
OF the business.
Local Union Of Molders. No. A. al a
meeting OF the executive board has con-
demned the action OF instituting strikes
without the authority Of the national
officers The board also voted 10 join
In the local parade on the Pa inst The
committee on ball reported that they
would. judging IRON the number Of tic =
ksts already sold, have one q the best
and most successful gatherings in the
history OF the union. The gum or $40
was donated 70 the strlkers az York Pa.
The Atlantic Coast Seaman union,
through r.. Schonold. agent states that
business is first class SrN0r'l orders