Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-23
IN LABOR CIRCLES

The proposition to admit the two local
branches of the Amalgamated Society of
Carpenters and Joiners to representation
in the Central Labor Union will come up
before that body at its next meeting, Mon
day evening, under the head Of special
business in conformity with ruling of
Vice President Harry w. Sherman. The
credentials of w. C. Brunger, W. Hum
phreys A. H. Wrenn, G.. P. Horton and G.
A. Adams, representing the first branch,
and of w. f. Gilmore, r. L. Srnallwood
]. D. Mckay, G. M. Chalkley and A. Har-
ten, delegates of the second branch, were
presented last Monday evening for con-
sideraton. AS the Central Union had pre-
viouSly arranged to dispose of business of
the greatest moment soon as possible, in
order that the attending delegates of the
various trades might become the guests Of
Federal Labor Union, No. SOB, which is
composed exclusively Of the female en-
ployes of the bureau of engraving and
printing, at reunion and entertainment,
the credentials of the Amalgamated work.
men were laid upon the table by unanimous
consent.
This is the second time within year and
a half that the Amalgamated carpenters
have applied for admittance to the central
body. The first time the request was de-
MED, because, it is said, they refused to
cooperate with the Brotherhood of Car
penters and Joiners of America, dual or
ganization, through the Allied Council OF
Buildings Trades. a most important ana
influential part Of the Central Labor Union.
The admission of the Amalgamated work.
men at this time. 1t is intimated, is contin-
gent upon whether or not they will meet
their fellows Of the Brotherhood for the
common good of both. 1t is further learned
that the Amalgamated men have become
reconciled to the fact that 1t is to their ad-
vantage to become identified with the Allied
Council of Building Trades. Taking this
view Of the situation, 1t is said the local
Amalgamated branches recently withdrew
from the carpenters executive board,
knights of Labor auxiliary.
AS is well known, the Brotherhood of Car
penters and Joiners of America and the
JOiners have been for years waging war
on each other, not only in this city, but IN
every city wherein either possesses any
standing and 1T is. therefore, not known
how the Brotherhood will take the latter 8
admission into the building council, OF
which the local unions of the brotherhood
are already part.
1t is the earnest hope of all concerned
that the Central Labor Union will act IA
yorably upon the application of the Anal
gamated societies. and that the brotherhood
officials will accept such action as step
toward Industrial peace in the District OF
Columbia. The malcontents brought 10
gether for mutual benefit would, Il Is
claimed, prove to be a wise move foT or
gained labor.
1t is the opinion Of many labor leaders IN
this city that the reported victory Oh Tic
Amalgamated Carpenters over the Brother
hood adherentS in the recent labor disturb
ances in New York city Will have de-
cdedly good effect upon the future rela-
lions of the two organizations and pear
ing upon the present overtures looking 10
the adjudication of the controversy AS II
affects the entire country, now being ex-
changed between the international off1clais
nm
s;sting Of five representatives of each ana
an eleventh member, disinterested party,
as referee, is bordering over the dispute.
The result Of the conferences has not, so
far as can be learned, reached the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, at whose sugges-
ton the peace negotiations were, started,
and to which both bodies are affiliated. For
the latter reason the outstanding strug-
gle has caused much apprehension to the
officials of the Federation, who. through
fear of being accused of partially, have
refrained, when possible, from taking &C
ton.
The quarterly session of the executive
council or the American Federation of La
Dor will be held beginning June 20, when it
is thought the matter will be submitted in
an adjusted and harmonious shape. Many
matters OF Importance which were left I'M
finished and several important controver-
sizes and rulings will receive attention at
the coming meeting at Typographical Tenn
pie in this city.
1t Is officially stated that within the
course of the next few months a PROPOSE
ton looking to the secession of the two
thousand or more union photographers
from the International Typographical
Union will be submitted to a referendum
vote. Although there are various distinct
i've photo-engravers unions throughout the
country, they are all affiliated with the
American Federation Of Labor through
charters held under the International Typo
graphical Union.
Several years ago the stereotypers and
electrotypers withdrew from the ranks OF
the printers. This was followed by an at
perfect an international organization OF
their own. The American Federation of
Labor denied the request of the photo-en-
gravers. Ever since the agitation has been
has, 1t is declared. become thoroughly ma
tured. The photo-engravers believe that