The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-18
Resolution Had Opposition Buf
 Got Large Majority
", R. HARLEY SPOKE FOR II
Grievances Referred to District Execu- tive Board-Spirited Discussion Over Tennessee Go. Men
 Working at Gamble.

70, United Mine Workers of America, in session in Birmingham, voted an appro- priation from the funds of the organiza- tion amounting to $500 to assist in de- fraying the expenses of placing an ex- hibit at the worlds fair from this dis trict to be known as Vulcan, the Iron man." President Edward Flynn, Nation- al Board Member ". R. Fairley and sev- eral other members of the organization made addresses in favor of making the donation, and while there was some oppo- sition the resolution providing for 1t was adopted by a large majority of the votes present.
 The strike at Searles and the conditions at Gamble came up for discussion, and as a result the matter went into the hands of the district executive board for fur ther investigation.
 President Flynn called the convention to order shortly after o'clock yesterday 
 Officers Report.
 The report of the committee on officers reports was called for by President Flynn. Delegate Kinnamer presented the report, which follows:
 Birmingham, December 16, 1903
 We, youp committee on officers reports, beg leave to submit the following:
 1. The president did not submit a writ ten report and offered no suggestions. We suppose he deemed 1t wise for the various to offer resolutions or sug- gestions.
 We therefore, recommend that notice be taken of the faithful performance of .ts- l,,A. f-...
 3. We notice from the vice presidents report that several of the local secretaries or those handling the finances of the locals are not under bond. We, therefore, recommend that any one handling the finances of any local be forced to give bond for double the amount entrusted to his care.
 8. We further recommend that any local failing to comply with section 1 of this article be fined. said fine to be stipulated by the convention
 4. We concur in the secretary -treasurers recommendation in regard to raising his bond, and recommend that 1t be raised to S1O,OOo.
 5. We further recommend that the sec retary- treasurer have $5000 at his dis posal.
 6. We concur in the recommendation of the secretary-treasurer in regard to how long locals shall be out in case of suspen- sions or strikes before they are entitled to donation from the district office We recommend that the time be thirty days.
 Respectfully submitted, Arthur Blakely. Pratt City; John G. Smith, Coaling; A. B. Thompson. Brookside; s. E. Banks, Bloc. ton; J. R. Kennamer. Piper. committee.
 The report of the committee was adopt ed.
 Worlds Fair Exhibit.
 The committee on resolutions presented the following report:
 MT. Adam Stewart of the committee on resolutions, in making a report submit- ted first the following
 Whereas, It has come to our knowledge that the Commercial club of Blrmingham. ever ready to promote the interests of this district, is now raising funds for the pur- pose of placing an exhibit at the Worlds Falr est. Louis, Mol, 'Vulvcan, the Iron Man., which represents the leading indus try of this district; and,
 Whereas, The United Mine Workers of America of District No. 20, equally de- sirous of placing a creditapie exhibit at the Worlds Fair of the wonderful re- sources of this district inasmuch as they furnish one of the necessary ingredients Tor the making of iron; there, be it
 Resolved, That we the miners of Dis .rict No. 20. United Mine Workers of Am erica, donate to the Commercial club the sum of $500 for the purpose of assisting in he completion of the statute of Vulcan
 JOSEPH WALWORK,
 ADAM STEWART
 IN. s. PRINGLE,
 "R. IT. SKINNER"
 Delegate Murray wanted to know if any such resolution was introduced by a local. Mr. Stewart replied that he introduced he resolution, saying the people of Bir- ningham responded when assistance was wanted for the strikers in the anthracite district. He thought the miners should show their appreciation of this action Delegate Murray moved that the reso- ution be adopted as read. A discussion followed after the motion was seconded
 Laudable Undertaking.
 W. R. Farley spoke on the Ilberality of he people of Birmingham, in times the miners were in need He said the un- lertaking of the Commercial club was a audable one and he thought it should be encouraged. He said the plan would do much toward inviting capital to this sec ion, which would be of great benefit to he miners in the long run. He declared hat Alabama properties have not been sobbled up by the trusts which fact could 'eb pasted of. He thought the iron statue hould be advertised so the trusts would lot come to the state.
 kirkpatrick's Opposition. Delegate Kirkpatrick of Pratt City op- posed the resolution. He did not think he financial conditions of the organiza- ion would warrant such an appropria- ion. He said the assessment of the miners wearied them enough without add ng one for the exposition in St Louis. President Flynn followed. declaring that le always desired to guard the finances f the organization as we'll as any of it's ther members. He favored the resolu- ion, saying Alabama should be adver- | ised and capital should be invited to the tate. He thought the donation would | i've the miners q standing in the state. | If the resolution is defeated you will | lever hear the last of it," said he "rhe | esclutlon Is right and it would place tse | diners in the right position"
 Opposition was made to the resolution | y Delegate Browning Delegate Hutch | ngs also took the same stand. Delegate | furray thought the resolution should be | dopted by the convention. He said only | 5-cent assessment would be required | rom each member.
 short talk was made by Delegate |