Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-08
SENT BACH TO The UNIONS
Central Labor Body Refers Socialism to
Constituent Organizations
wORDY wRANelt PREctDEs THE ACTION
Members Have Much 90 Say on the
Points Involved. but FINAL M
Vote is n and the Ref
erendum H. Adopted.

The minutes Of the last October meeting
Of the Central Labor union were the cause
Of the FIRST noise at the Central Labor
union last night. At the October meeting
the chair decided that a resolution TO refer
the question Of socialism TO the constitu-
ent unions had been defeated. At the read
ing Of the minutes last night he called at
tention to this resolution and had the sec
rotary read a resolution offered by the
Typographical union. saying that under the
resolution Of the typographical union he
would say that the matter would be re-
ferred.
Then came points Of order so fast that
the record couldn't be Kept straight. There
was an appeal from the decision Of the
chair and the vice president took charge
or tried 10. Then the chair was sustained
after a roll call. much Interrupted by eZ-
plantations and loud talk. The vote on sus-
tanning the chair was p TO 80.
The chair attempted TO record the fact
that the resolution was referred by one
third vote and pandemonium reigned. The
BerEeant-at-arms was in the center Of
the floor trying to quiet the ELUSIVE
speakers. When quiet was restored W. II.
Bell was on his feet and gave the history
Of the resolution which had caused the
wrangle.
A motion was made that the minutes be
approved as corrected by the president.
John J. Kerrigan got the floor and took
occasion TO say that he did not believe the
policy OF the paper should be submitted
20 the unions constituting the Central La
Dor union. but only to those unions which
approve its present policy. Then there was
a lot more talk. after which the minutes
-. 100000 - rraa The unpfa1fatH
were thoroughly beaten and the question OF
socialism and the Workers Gazette will be
submitted TO the vote of the members Of
the unions constituting the Central Labor
union. The final vote was viva voce, being
almost unanimous.
work for Arbitration.
The stationary engineers reported trouble
at the National Printing company and the
Kopp-Woodward company, which was re-
ferred 10 the arbitration committee.
The arbitration committee reported on the
trouble Of the Egg Gamblers and Butter
workers union, showing that the trouble
can be adjusted as soon as the employees
3oin the union. II was reported from the
union that the employees were in arrears
20 the union and the employers would moi
discharge them; that the employees are re-
ceiving more wages than the union scale
but the union desires the employers ia
assist in the organization. The firms were
given until next Wednesday night to or
ganize their workingmen, failing. which
a boycott will be put on.
The federated board Of the Union Pacific
strikers reported receipts from local unions
OF $62S.25; the street railway men reported
that $40 a month had been voted TO the
fund.
Resolutions Of regret for the drowning OF
John c. Moran were adopted. Mr.. Moran
was a delegate from the Plumbers union
The engrossed COPY OF the resolution viii
be sent to the family OF the deceased and
the charter will be draped for sixty days
The Bartenders' union presented a reso-
SUTTON endorsing John Mitchell as candidat,
for president OF the American Federation o.
Labor. The resolution was unanimousl,
adopted.
II was decided not to send q delegate Il
the meeting Of the American Federation o
Labor this year.
A resolution from Omaha Typographical
union endorsing the candidacy OF W. H
Gunsolus to I'll the vacancy in the oncI
of county clerk caused by the death o
Harry C.. Miller was introduced by job
Pelian. The resolution was adopted.
Reception for MayOr Smith.
The president was empowered to max
Arrangements for a reception TO be give,
10 Mayor smitz Of San Francisco upon hi
arrival In Omaha.
Complaints we're made against severa
firms for violating the female labor lR'
and the matter was placed in the hands o
the law committee.
Peter Keiwitz was appointed chairman o
The home industry and union label commit
tee in place OF J. p. Moran.
The constituent unions were requested {
permit Union Pacific strikers TO work a
any trade where they can secure employ
ment without taking out cards in the union
of the trades affected.
The matter Of the regularity Of Federa
union No. 1904 was discussed al length an
the matter was referred TO the America,
Federation of Labor.
New member introduced; Hod Carriers
Patrick Gallagher. John P. shafer; Leathe
Workers, John Brown; Machinists, ThomR
l. Wilson