The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-08-31

Last night the Labor day committee
met to further plans for the celebration
that is now but a few days away. At
this meeting Mr.. Cullen was present to
receive new Instructions and explain his
plans for the parade. subcommittee
were also appointed TO aid In conducting
affairs for that day.
Tuesday is the day set for the reply
Of the manufacturing jewelers. TO the re-
quest OF the union for "A nine-hour day.
Should the manufacturers fail TO COM
ply there is a prospect of a strike.
The manufacturers association. which
comprise 252 firms In the Attleboros and
Providence, is greatly opposed TO the
union. In the event of a strike Its offi-
GERS say that business would not be af-
fected as they would have help enough
to more than MI the strikers places.
1t was stated today that the firms in
the New England Manufacturing Jewel
ers' association have pledged themselves
TO refuse. in the first place. TO allow any
interference In business afrairs on the
part OF any union or committee. and also
to refuse to grant n nine-hour day and
pay ten hours wages for II.
An officer of the union when shown
the notice of refusal, said: We are
so strong and determined that we will
not for moment abandon our idea OF
a shorter day and we will get it, too"
Herman Vollmar. national president or
the International Jewelry Workers, re
turned TO New York yesterday. While
In the Attleboros he made a personal
canvass Of the factories In order to be-
come well versed in the jewelry con-
dition. He will return to Attleboro In
few days and open headquarters here.
The jewelry manufacturers are not
very fearful that the contemplated strike
will take on any great proportions. for
they feel that the conditions existing be-
tween the employer and employe In that
business is 80 close that 1t will be al
most impossible to inaugurate any gen
eral strike In this city and Attleboro. For
that reason they are not feeling much
anxiety over the matter. The unions
are Just as determined 10 have what they
ask as any union ever was, and though
the manufacturers may not feel much
agitation over the matter II Is likely 10
assume grave proportions before many
days have passed. Some OF the manu-
facturers are not so confident as others
seem, for they realize the power OF the
unions extend over vast are or the
country, and even now Western tobbers
are saying that they can sell uniIS
made article much better than they cSfi
any other. and for this reason are de-
mandlng more and more the piece OF jew
elry bearing the union stamp.
The regular monthly meeting OF ProT-
dence Typographical union No. 80 was
held yesterday In the Labor temple, and
despite the inclement weather very
I
dent Palmer was In the chair. The min
utes OF the preceding meeting were reao
by Recording Secretary Rees and STOOD
approved. Under the head OF reports OF
committees Vice President Joseph Nc
Cam reported for the Allied Printing
Trades council. the Central Labor union
and the committee on Labor Day ce,e-
bration. James Graham reported for the
executive committee. and Chairman VIII
! liam Maloney submitted his report for
| the inquiry committee. Three appica-
| tions were favorably acted upon, and the
applicants were Installed. Five new
| applications were received and referred
| TO the auditing committee after which
| Financial Secretary Daniel O'Connor pre-.
sente dhis report Under the head OF
new business many matters OF impor-
tance were brought up for discussion.
/ The committee appointed 10 interview q
! local firm, which has beon advertising IN
/ the Los Angeles (Cal) Times, which has
been declared unfair by the international
| Typographical union, reported progress.
and IL is believed the committee will ac-
| complish its purpose, for boycott on
the firms goods In New England would
be "A serious matter for the corporation.
The committee appointed 10 interview the
master printers reported progress. The
apprenticeship system was also taken ur
| and thoroughly gone over Several bills
! were referred 10 the auditing committee.
on motion ~ Mr.. Horton, the union
! adjourned 20 the call OF the chair. after
one of the most spirited and interesting
meetings held in some time.
| The members of the union were much
! pleased 60 learn that the popular ser
geant-at-arms. Mr.. Charles J. Rothemich
had been appointed on the stan OF Mar
shal James J. Sherry " the Fourth divi-
sion and his friends propose TO give him
a grand reception on Labor Day.
The union has handsome new banner
this year. which will undoubtedly attract
| great attention. The Providence News
chapel will also carry its handsome ban
| ner and expects 10 make a good showing
The union has been honored In the Sc
| lection OF Mr.. Joseph Mccain as presi
dent ot the Allied Printing Trades coun
| Gil
| Of Horeeshoers has mace In It's struggle
| for better conditions has been recognized
| by typographical union No. S, and th
sum Of $40 was voted To their aid.