The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-04-16

of Manufacturers views with apprehension
unionists: that we warn the Nation that
If these tendencies be allowed to ge I'M
checked a grave Industrial disturbance
will surely result and that We call upon
can people TO condemn in no uncertain
terms this widespread attack on our po-
litical as well as our industrial rights"
TO ENCOURAGE NONUNIONISTS.
The following resolution encouraging the
organization of nonunion workingmen was
adopted:
Whereas. An alarming tendency has
arisen upon the part of organized labor 10
infringe on the just rights and privileges
of the individual as guaranteed by the Con-
sutution and laws OF our country; ana,
Whereas, In several localities there mas
risen among independent workmen move
ment toward the organization of SUCH
workmen to protect themselves against the
methods Of coercion and intimidation used
by certain unions; be IL
Resolved. That the National Association
of Manufacturers of the United States OF
America. in convention assembled. heartily
commends such organization of Independent
workmen to secure and maintain their
rights and that this association hereby
pledges its moral support to such efforts.
A spirited discussion resulted Wnen the
subject of convict labor was introduced,
and after half-hour debate the following
resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That the National Association
of Manufacturers in convention assembled
at New Orleans on April Is, does hereby
recommend that prisoners and conyicts be
employed in working on the public high
ways and in the making of road materials
and crushing stone for use on the pubic
highways, and the care and construction
Of buildings and grounds where they are
permanently confined, all of such labor TO
be performed in the communities which
are taxed for their conviction and support"
JONES AGAINST RADICALISM.
In an extended speech Mayor Jones, of
Toledo, protested against the exhibition or
any bitterness toward labor. II am for
peace" he said. "and think that this as
ISOLATION will make most serious and
grave mistake If it does not deal with the
labor question on humanitarian grounds.
urge my own employees to join unions i
believe the labor union has been a great
educator and am opposed to any war on
organized labor"
Mr.. Jones was interrupted several times mes
by attempts to end the debate, but he held
the floor until he had finished his argu-
ment.
The warmest debate of the day occurred
when an attempt was made to instruct the
secretary to print and distribute a large
number of copies of paper read by John
Kirby, Of Dayton, o., at the AFTERNOON SEES
sion. He charged organized labor with the
direct responsibility for many murders and
other crimes occurring during strikes. de
was vigorously applauded, but numerous
delegates declared strongly against any
official Endorsement of his paper through
distribution by the association. After an
hours discussion Mr.. Kirby announced
that he did not wish his paper printed ex-
cept as part of the convention proceed
ings, and that ended the matter.
resolution urging the settlement of the
commercial differences between the United
States and Russia was referred to the COM
mittee on legislation, and after an address
by T. r. Kackley, of indianapolis, strongly
urging measures favorable. to an elastic
currency. the following resolution upon the
subject was adopted:
Resolved That the National Association
of Manufacturers of the United States. as
sembled i'm convention, protests against FUR
Their delay in elastic currency legislation
and favors legislation authorizing elasticity
in our bank currency, with proper safe
guards for the benefit of our producers
the laborer, the farmer and the manufac.
turer-and for the general commerce OF
our people"
The delegates were entertained tonight
at a smoker given In their honor at Ath-
letic Park The convention will adjourn
tomorrow after the election Of officers and
the selection of the next place OF annual
meeting