The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-12


Both the master plumbers and the
master carpenters association are de-
termined 10 maintain their position and
claim that in case OF settlement over
lures must come from the unions.
Carpenters union 632 met last evening
In Labor Temple. large number Of
members being present. There were 40
epplications for membership and % OF
the applicants were presented for inltia-
tion.
District Organizer Quinn. VINO had ad-
dressed the master carpenters associa-
lion at their meeting in tstks hall earlier
I'm the evening stated that he urged upon
the masters the necessity OF agreeing 10
the conditions asked for by the journey
meG.
tie pointed out that the average wage
paid the carpenters in the city does not
come UP TO that paid in other cities OF
equal size.
He assured the members OF the hnan.
cial support OF the national body ana
urged upon the members the necessity
OF standing firm that their ends may be
attained The thanks OF the union were
extended 10 Mr.. quinn for his efforts TO
bring about an amicable adjustment OF
the difficulty. 1t was then decided that
a more aggressive and vigorous plan De
adopted to bring the strike 10 "A success
ful termination.
II is apparent that If the strike is NOT
settled very soon the entire force OF
strikers will have secured work elSe-
where. Many OF the carpenters are now
about TO enter the contracting business
themselves owing TO the extension OF the
strike. Already several OF the foremeh
who had been working for the contrae'Vis
have secured contracts TO be done by
day work There are now less than $50
striking carpenters out.
MAY BE PROLONGED.
District Organizer Mr.. Quinn. I'm an in
terview with The News representatives,
said that the present condition OF afairs
Indicated "A strike OF sevcral weeks dufa-
ton. He stated that at his c2nSrehce
learned that the association intends To
fight IL out. and considers the demands or
the union unjust ana extortonate
He said that several OF the master car
penters had expressed the belief that
nearly 900 carpenters are on strike. Wlle
an actual count OF the number OF union
men on strike. as recorded In the books
OF the union shows less than $50 names
The Brotherhood of Carpenters. Local
s32. has decided 10 adopt a most thorough
picket system During the last few daYs
the union men have been little lax IN
this respect. as IL was generally >~liovtd
that the Master Carpenters association
would agree 10 accept the agreement Ut
ats meeting last night.
Now that the association has officially
seported the demands OF the union and
requests conference the strikers are
preparing for a stiff fight.
protracted strike would not be an
uncomfortable hardship for the Local Union
for ith as been assured OF financial sup
port from the National body, and will OF
course of have the backing OF the Provi-
dence Building Trades Council.
The executive strike committee OF the
Brotherhood OF Carpenters will meet IN
Labor Temple this evening 10 perfect its
plans for the campaign.
The men gathered at the strike head
quarters in the old Infantry building this
morning 20 answer 10 the daily roll call
Several men were put TO work by Prcsi-
dent Ory Conery who remained at his
desk all the morning and was kept busy
signing union men 20 an the orders
which are coming steadily for union car
penters.
SIGNED AGREEMENT.
There aren ow less than 100 plumbers
on strike and a good sized gang of men.
was put 10 work by the American Plumb
ing company North Main street this
morning. The company signed the agree
ment yesterday afternoon and the men
went TO work this morning under the
new agreement The American Plumb
Ing company IS independent of the Mas
ter Plumbers association and is one of
the oldest and largest shops IN the city
The journeymcn plumbers are deter
Oined 90 stand out for their new agree
mont and no arrangements have been
made 10 seek negotiations with the Mas
ter Plumbers association.
MASTER PLUMBERS SIDE.
Mr. conroy. secretary of tho Master
Plumbers association In an interview
with the News representative al 2
o'clock this afternoon said be had no
news 10 give out Of any action ON the part
OF the association. lie said the Master
plumbers feel they have met the Journey
men more than half way and have not
been fairly treated by the men
The bridge and structural ir0n workers
put another gang 30 work at the plant
OF thc Rhode Island company this morn
Ing and now there are but rs men Uu
strike IN ranks OF the structural iron wor-
kers. Local 81 held a meeting this morn
ing and is making every possible attempt
20 effect q settlement though SO insists
upon the adoption Of the new agreement.
Business Agent William J. Powers told