The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-18
G0MPERS AND SKATER
 TO RENEW FIGHT
Continued from First Paee)

can Federation of Labor which impeach- ed his fidelity to the principles of union ism. therefore, be 1t
 Resolved, That the federation appoint a committee to investigate said charges and report finding to the convention, in order that the truth may be known"
 T object" shouted a delegate at the far end of the hall.
 Instantly President Gompers was on his feet and MT. Shaffer started toward the front of the platform, both intent on securing the withdrawal Of the objection. MT. Gompers spoke first, saying:
 T hope my friend will withdraw his objection"
 "AlI right I withdraw it," was the reply.
 Then facing the convention MT. Com pers said:
 Tt is quite immaterial to me what course is pursued, my only request being that prompt action be taken on the res- olution. Its contests in few minutes, will be spread broadcast throughout the country. I don't want this matter to drag"
 All eyes then turned on MT. Shaffer, whose tall form was erect at the foot of the platform upon which MT. Gompers sat His face flushed and he spoke rapidly.
 1T ask" he said T urge, and, yes, de- mand the fullest investigation of these charges"
 | President Mahon of the Street Carmens association at once made a motion that the matter be referred to special com mittee of five.
 Duncan Offers Amendment. Vice President Duncan offered an amendment which was accepted by Dele gate Mahon, that of the nve members MT. Gompers name two, MT. Shaffer two and the four fifth. This mouon was adopted by the convention. and MT. | Gompers named as his representatives | John A. Moffit of the United Hatters and Edgar Agard of the Glass Bottle Blowers association. MT. Smarter later named James Slayton of the Carpenters i and Joiners and w. H. HasKins of the | United Mine Workers of Ohio. | The special committee did not enter up- on its work until evening, and 1t then | proceeded to hide after announcing that | it's work would not be finished during the night, and probably not until late on Tuesday, and maybe not then. l The general opinion among the dele gates Is that Mir. Shaffer Is not in an advantageous position. The investigation came upon him as a surprise, he having no knowledge of the matter until just before the convention opened. Whatever proof of his charges he may nave else where. he has, by his own admission none with him. His only reliance to up. hold the burdens of proof is on him. is his personal narrative of the great ste. strike of 1901. He said late this after | noon:
 "I was taken wholly unaware in thi matter. I had not discussed the charges which I made before the last convention of our union, the United Iron, Steel ant Tin Workers at Wheeling. w. Va, witl 1 Delegate Sheridan. only knew on hour before the opening of the convention that the resolution would be introduced | It looks to me as though MT. Sheridan and MT. Gompers were in collision ant | by forcing me to bring charges. whicl | they think I cannot substantiate. to dis | credit me before the members Of tn | Amalgamated association, so that l can not be reelected to the head of tha organization. Then, too I tried to pre- yent the election of MT. Sheridan as delegate to this convention and that ma.
 lave something to do with the case.
 "The charges made against Gomper