The age-herald., 1901-06-18
Promises to Be Meeting of
 Great Importance
LITTLE DONE YESTERDAY
Operators Also Hold a Meeting and Hear Reports From the Commit tees-Neither Side Will Dis
 cuss Subject of Scale.

The annual scale convention of the Ala bama District No. 20, United Mine Work CTS of America, began it's third session Yesterday morning at 10 o'clock in the Elks' hall, about 150 delegates and mem bers being present.
 President Ed Flynn, one of the best known miners of the district Is presiding over this convention, and it promises to be one of the most important and lengthy meetings ever held by the miners of this district
 The meeting wasScalled to order yester- day morning and immediately committee on credentials, consisting of the following gentlemen was appointed: Richard Hoop CT of Pratt City, chairman, Ed Roach of Blocton, w. Y. Mann of Blossburg, J. H. Stalking, colored, of Belle Ellen, and Sim Bowers, colored, of Blocton.
 The work of this committee was begun at once, but 1t was not until the after noon session that 1t was ready to make Its report. The report gave a detailed statement of all members of the conven- ton who should be allowed representa- tion, and was rendered in the afternoon. Badges were distributed among all the delegates and last night many of the at tractive bits of ribbon, signifying attend ance at the convention, were seen about the streets. On these badges are printed 'eight hours" which 1 nitself will seem to forecast that demand will be made fo rthat number of hours work.
 During the morning session the follow ing committee were appointed on order of business: J. J. Sullivan of Pratt City; F. w. Lennon of Warner, and B. L. Greer (colored) of Blocton. This committee will make it's report this morning.
 After this committee was appointed the convention was adjourned until 1:15 o'clock.
 Afternoon Session.
 The afternoon session of the convention began promptly at 1;15 o'clock. The com mittee on credentials had not formulated it's report at the time and the session was turned into a social session until that committee could finish Its investigations.
 A motion to take up and debate the question of "Is Organizations Keeping kUp With Improvements" was lost. It was also decided not to take up the ques- tion of the report of the committee which was sent to Montgomery in the interest of legislation until the convention had been organized and the credentials com mittee had made its report.
 While the convention was in social ses- sion songs and speeches were called for from attending members. F. W. Lennon was the first called upon for song. He responded in a pleasing effort and was loudly applauded. w. R. Fairley, lead ing miner, was called upon to make a speech, which he did, receiving much ap- plause.
 After a short while the committee on credentials announced that It's report was ready for hearing. President Flynn called upon the chairman to read the report. This report was in the nature of de- cision as to whom should be allowed to attend all sessions and vote, and was ac- cepted by the convention.
 There were number of representatives from union No 19 attending the conven- ton from Whitewel and Tracey City, Tenn, who asked for the privilege of par ticipating in the meeting. The question of allowing these representatives to enjoy the full privileges of the sessions was discussed, but finally passed over.
 After the report of the credentials com mittee was read the cOnVtHIlOH du- journed to meet this morning at 10:3O o'clock.
 Will Appoint Committees.
 President Flynn stated last night that the first business of the convention at this mornings session will be the appoint ment of committees on new scale, griev- ances, and on resolutions.
 The officers and members of the con- vention refused to make and statements regarding the probable actions of the con- vention. They stated they could not and would not make known these things until later.
 Operators Meet.
 meeting of the Coal Operators Asso- citation was held yesterday morning, at which large number of the operators of this district were present The only questions before the association were the reports of committees.
 After much discussion of the many problems likely to be presented to the operators. they adjourned until 10:30 o'clock Monday. June 24. when they will meet in joint session with the miners
 It Is impossible for either side to say much op the coming struggle. on account of the fact that neither know just what will be the questions over which the fight will be centered. The miners have not formed their demands, and until they are nd ba