The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-30
Organization VIII he Known the
"Citizens' Industrial Association
of America"
DELEGATES NOT HARMONIOUS
SOME OF THE SPEAKERS KISSED
DURING THE FIRST SESSION.
Majority of the Employers Present in
Favor of Dealing Fairly with
Labor Unions.

CHICAGO, Oct 29.-Unable TO decide
upon name for the organization. the con-
ference for the purpose OF forming q ma
tional federation of employers associations.
TO cope with labor problems, which began
here to-day, was compelled temporarily to
adjourn, amid the uproar and Kisses of the
assembled delegates.
A number Of the delegates who represent
national trade organizations of the coun-
try insisted that the new body should not
have the words Citizens Alliance or ALI
ance in its title, while those representing
the Citizens Alliance, composed of en-
ployers and employees. were firm in desir-
ing recognition. Each side gave its rea-
son for wanting or not wanting a certain
title, the alliance idea adherents asserting
that TO call it an employers organization
exclusively would be a class movement.
while IL the Alliance were recognized I'm the
name the movement would become broader.
Previous to the discussion over the matter
the rules and regulations committee had re-
ported to the convention and the credentials
committee had announced that three hun
dred delegates, representing many national
trade organizations and from nearly every
State in the Union, were present. The con-
was then ready to take up the matter of the
constitution and bylaws. and the debate
over the question of the name of the pro-
posed organization began Immediately. 1t
continued for some time, the question being
put TO vote several times. but all was con-
fusion, and before a decision could be ar
rived at motion to adjourn was made by
the more conservative delegates and car
ried. At this juncture s. T. Ballard. Of
Louisville, one of the delegates, mounted a
chair and spoke on the matter of the alli-
ance, and denounced the members OF the
convention for wasting time in what he be-
lieved useless discussion. He was hssed
and the uproar continued until most of the
delegates left the hall.
Some of the well-known manufacturers of
the country were in favor of admitting the
Alliances and giving them recognition in
the name of the organization. as they be-
leved it would aid their cause. Among
those who 1,,s9 spoke s,.,ss on the matter was
who told of the good results of the Alliance
in Montana j. Kirby, jr., president of the
Employers Association, of Dayton. o.. said
the alliance matter should not be carried
so far as to eliminate the employer Rev.
W.. ]. H. Boetcker. of Shelbyvilie, Ind.
feared class movement II alliances were
not represented and advocated employers
bureaus in every city. c. n. Chadwick of
Brooklyn, declared no injustice was In
tended TO employees In the movement, which
he said was to put down tumult and dis
order and uphold the constitution. Phillip
r. Toll of Kansas City. president of the
Employers Association there. also spoke.
The addresses of the delegates were con-
manufacturers only TO uphold what they
believe to be their rights In the labor prob
lem and to treat labor fairly.
The majority OF the delegates are de-
clared to be I'm favor of the provisions of
the constitution and bylaws, which are
said TO be fair to the unionists. large
fund il is said to be raised by per capita
assessment. will be used 10 extend the
work of organization OF the movement
throughout the country Representatives
OF State. national. city and interstate
organizations as we'll as specific crafts,
were represented at to-day's gathering.
When the convention reassembled at
night harmony had been restored and IL
Citizens Industrial Association OF Amer
; ica" The organization will include both
/ employers and alliances.
The objects OF the association. as set forth
! in the constitution and bylaws which were
( First-To assist by all lawful and practi-
\ cal means the properly constituted authori-
F, ties of the State and Nation In MAINTAINING
/ and defending the supremacy of the law
! and the rights OF the citizen.
/ Second-To assist all the people OF Amer
/ lea in resisting encroachments on their con-
Third-To promote and encourage har-
monious relations between employers and
their employees on basis OF eq'-'i justice
I TO both.
! Fourth-To assist local. state and national
associations of manufacturers and employ
ers In their efforts TO establish and main
I tain Industrial peace and 10 create and d.
rect public sentiment In opposition to al
forms OF violence, coercion and intimida-
ton.
Fifth-To foster and encourage by Iegiti-
mate means enterprise and freedom IN
: management of industry.
Sixth-To establish bureau OF organiza.