The Washington times., 1903-08-13

he was followed by Il p. Lovely, OF
the Boot and ShoemaSers' Association,
and Representatives Campbell and
Moran. of the textile workers, who
made an appeal TO the I. T. L. Tor as
sistancc.
Gompers Called to the Stage.
The presence in the theater of eX-
President Prescott, of the / T. Z.
and President Gompers, who has just re
turned from the West. was discovered
by the delegates. and both were called
upon for speeches.
Mr. Prescott made a humorous ad-
dress, IN which he said that when he
was president Of the l. r L he looked
upon all speechmakers as a nuisance.
and was much more interested in getting
through with the laws committees To-
port. He congratulated the delegates
upon their appearance, which, hc said
seemed muCh more intelligent Than
when he used to look down al them
from the sta-e.
Received With Applause.
President Gompers was received with
great applause. In spite of his state
ment that his recent open air cam
paign had affected his voice. he made
an eloquent address on the present sit
uation of organized labor and its posi-
tion in regard TO organized employers.
Formerly. he said. speeches in favor
Of trades unionism were considered sup
erfuous in a union meeting. but the
many recent vicious. malignant. and
subtle attacks upon unionism warrant
ed speeches setting forth its true prin-
ciDles.
At this point, Mr.. Gompcrs paused in
his argument 10 say that ne concurred
in the high praise accorded ex-Presi-
dent Prescott by President Lynch for
his splendid work in the organization
ana strengthening of the typographical
Union Especially did he commend him
for his stand in regard to typesetting
machines.
Organization Of Employers Welcomed.
Mr.. Gomoers declared that the or
ganizing of employers was welcomed b.
organized labor. II makes for indus
trial tranquility and development, he
said. 10 have the employers organized
a thorough organization of both sides
that comprehensive scheme of the ad-
justment Of all questions arising be-
tween the two could be put into effect.
But there has arisen scum on the
top OF the organized employers, he
continued. which opposes all labor or
ganization. If these few employers
had their way and all labor organiza-
tion was abolished, he declared that
the employer would find their wealth
and their lives menaced.
Not Representative.
This faction in the ranks of the en-
ployers. he said were no more repre-
sentative Of the great majority Of en-
ployers than was Johann Most Of or
ganized labor
F. y. Whitehead. chairman Of the
committee on arrangements, took the
floor and said the Official photograph OF
the convention would be taken on the
steps of the Treasury as soon as the
morning session adjourned. He remind
ed the delegates OF the reception at the
Arlington Brewery this afternoon at /
O'Clock and OF the entertainment at
Cabin John Bridge tomorrow night.
The few minutes left OF the morning
session were occupied with considera-
tion OF the laws committees report.
To Close Out Business.
The convention voted that no PROPOSE
tions should be received by any of the
standing committees after . O'Clock to-
day. This was done in order to give the
committees time to finish the business
now before them and to make their re-
ports during the present convention. 4
proviso was added that any proposition
could be submitted 20 this convention
should vote of the entire convention
approve.
4 resolution was adopted by the con-
vention congratulating the Woman's
Auxiliary upon its successful convention
and its rapid growth in the last year.
and urging the local unions TO aid in the
organization Of the Woman's Auxiliary.
TOmouow's Program.
The program for tomorrow is as fol-
lows: 9 L. m, convention session at
Columbia Theater: ? p. m. convention
session at Columbia Theater: visiting
executive departments and other points
Of interest
Thousands Of tickets have been issued
by the committee on entertainment OF
the I. T. L. inviting their feIIow-crafts-
men In the Government Printing Office
and other printing establishments. also
their friends in the Bureau Of Engrav-
ing and Printing, to attend reception
10 be given in honor Of the DELEGATES 10
the convention at Cabin John Bridge
tomorrow-
A special musical program has been ar
ranged for the occasion. and viii be rem
dercC By HaIey's Washington Band
There viii be a fine display of fireworks
on the lawn at $50 o'clock. and the
grounds VIII be beautifully Illuminated
by electricity and japanese lanterns in
honor Of the occasion. Il VIII be an op-
portunity for the typos and their hosts
OF friends 10 meet the many visitina
delegates, and union labor in general
IS invited to be present It Is intended
10 make this occasion one OF the great
est SUCCESSES OF Tho nicotine