The times., 1901-06-18


by the feeders affiliated with the union
on the grounds that nearly all those under
the head of assistants are feeders
motion was made to the effect that
inasmuch as the International Typo
graphical Union had not lived up to the
tUipartite agreement in an instance where
members of that organization had been
compelled to pay dues thereto after hay
ing become preSSmCn some action be
taken with view to securing compliance
to the terms of the agreement. The mat
ter was finally referred to a committee.
At / o'clock about three hundred dele
gates, visitors and others connected with
uOnal Hotel for drive to points OF IN
terest about the National Capital. The
route was made to the White House. As
the long string of carriages passed up
the Avenue the procession attracted no
little attention. The Mall. the Capitol,
Library of Congress, Bureau Of Engraving
and Printing, Agricultural Department,
and Government Printing Once were
among the points visited The caravan
Of carriages made the trip under direc
ton of G. J. Lucy.
The informal reception at the National
Hotel in the evening was one of the en-
ioyable features of the days programme.
II was the opening of the series of social
features with which the bill of happen
ings for the week is so plentifully sprin-
kled. The fact that many of the dele
gates are accompanied by their wives and
other relatives renders this feature espe-
clally pleasing.
The smoker at Typographical Temple
at $3.50 clock was well attended. Many
Of the delegates, although they are from
all parts of the country, are old friends,
having been associated for years in work
of the union President Bowman. Martin
Higgins. Theo. +. Galoskowsky, and Peter
Dienhart spoke. The foresight of the
convention committee, of which +. b.
Clarkson is chairman, is attested by the
smooth manner in which the affairs of the
convention are progressing. One fact
which is greatly regretted by members of
iC hp of II
Meyers. Chairman of the Subcommittee
on Entertainment He was the active
spirit in the formulation of the excellent
social programme.
George NJ. Ramsey, President of Union
No. J. OF this city, called the asSemblage
to order about 10 O'Clock yesterday morn
ing. The assembly hall at Typographical
Temple, taStefully decorated with flags.
was well filled with delegCtes. Large pic
lures Of Washington and of Benjamin
franklin hung at the ends of the hall
Commissioner Macfarland was introduced
by Mr.. Ramsey. He welcomed the dele
gates to Washington on behalf of the
1hItea states ana the District govern
ments. He spoke at first of the gratifiCa-
ton generally felt at the visit of the
preSsmen at a time of the year when
Washington was at its best and pre-
dlcted that there would be no difficulty
experienced in making the visitors feel
at home. In conclusion Mr. Macfarland
said that in search OF a definition of the
word 'pressman' he had learned among
other things: He is a man who is
like the fairies of old in that everything
ne touches turns TO gold. He is the man
thai brings out in relief the handiwork of
the sGgraNerS and the compoSitors. Where
they all leave off he must begin. He
brings their thoughts to perfection. He
must have the eye of the American eagle
and the touch of a Michael Angelo
III was rather a case OF brother to
brother when L. W. Palmer, Public
Printer. extended greeting to the dele
gates. The two reasons why Washington
= a on cit he rTyh
We're that it was a beautiful city and
hospitablc city. He added his welcome
TO that OF Commissioner Macfarland. and
invited the visitors TO inspect the Gov
eminent Printing Office before they left
the city.
George H Harries Secretary of the
Washington Board Of Trade extended the
greeting Of that organization in the alb
sence OF the President, John JOY Edison,
who had not yet arrived Mr. Edson
however, caIne in few minutes later
and spoke briefly.
Samuel Gompers. President Of the
American Federation of Labor received
introduced by Mr.. Ramsey He extended
and added TO the welcome already given
a three-fold greeting He remarked upon
the cordial manner in which the press
men had been met by the municipal au-
thoritieS and the representatives of the
business public, which was he said, in
vivid contrast with the attitude of the
gone by.
The change is one which reflects credit
upon the gentlemen on this platform who
nave addressed you this nor ming" said
Mr.. GOmpers
You have done a great work. but it is
not yet finished. There are still some
pressmen and some assistants who are
not members Of your Organization. Your
mission viii not be fulfilled until every
member Of the craft is in q union and the
union on the rolls Of the international
organization. The next step forward is
a flHa Ftf nj { he
labor unions Of America, skilled and un-
skilled, on platform as broad as the
universe"
Look for the union label oIs every arti-
Gle you buy was the sentiment con-
tained in the brief speech made by T. V.
Powderly, introduced as one who had
been connected with the cause Of organ
ized labor for quarter of century. He
urged the delegates 10 remember the ad-
vice Of President Gompers that 1t was
the craftsmen outside Of L ir organiZa-
ferred to the long stride forward in the
public estimation made by organized
labor in recent years
= a N Lawson. President Of Typo
graphical Union, No. l0l, was the last to
assure the delegates 0f the sincerity OF the
welcome they had received
James H. Bowman. Of Chicago. Prasi-
dent Of the union. was then presented
with the gaVel, and, after expressing his
thanks 10 everybody for everything
he declared the thirteenth annual conyen-
tion OF the International Pressmen and
Assistants Union opened.
Business was plunged into without
delay VI. T. Flanagan, Of Wash
ington was appointed sergeant-at-
arms. and Emil Peterson. Chairman OF
the Committee on Credentials The other
members Of that committee are Daniel
Healy. Al Hardesty, Thomas Wood. and
Ed Dwyer The delegates at once pre-
seutcd their credentials and adjourn
ment Was taken until o'clock
Little has yet been said about the cleo
tion Of a president and other officers for
the ensuing year. President Bowman
states that he is not candidate for re-
election Martin Higgins, of Boston. is
the only avOwed candidate in the field
at the present time, and there appears
little doubt that he will be elected
position Of first vice president Is Ed A
Baulsir, Of this city. and James i. Cal
lery, the present incumbent of the Office.
Following is the list of committees ap-
pointed by President Bowman at the
afternoon session yesterday:
laws and Appeals-C Reed, r. Kelly F. Pam
pusche. William Tydcrman, Albert Nolan.
Returns and Finance-John Kyle, Charles Win
nercolt William Wade, Charles Harmel, Ed
Walsh.
Death BencRts-Beniamin Thompson. Edward
A. Baulsr, Marshall shankland, Gus Fleming,
T. F. Hagan.
Subordinate Unions-Charles Miller, John Mo-
ran. John Shone, James Roche, and William
Officers Reports-sIartin Higgins. Peter Diem
hart J. I. Nickel, James G. Fraser, and NJ
Cooncy.
American Pressman-Martin Ford. Gus FIem-
ing. V. b. Smith, James Lenke, W. S Leayitt.
Miscellaneous Busincss-H. Leycry, D. Dawson,
c. Klapher, 4. N. Nanthcrplas, L. E. Fisher.
Unfinished BusiRess-O. c. Driscoll, John II.
Gull L. +. Tuttle, p. ~ Kay.
Press-Emil Peterson, Charles Froschauer, John
J. Iouch, James Harrington, ". Kayanaugh
Taanks-Billiam F. Moran Ed L. Moran, John