The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-30
WAS ALL IN THE NAME
EMPLOYERS CAEN.T DECIDE
 UPON A n.tLE.
As a Result the Session suspends Amid the Uproar and Kisses of the Assembled Delegates
 Committees Report,

Chicago. Oct. 29.-Unable to decide upon name for the organization. the confer ence for the purpose of forming a na- uonal employers association, to cope with labor problem, the conference. which began here to-day, was compelled temporarily to adjourn amid the uproar and misses of the assembled delegates.
 number of delegates who represent national trade organizations of the coun- try, insisted that the new body should not have the words "Citizens Allians' or alliance in it's title, while those repre- senting the Citizens Alliance composed of employers and employees, were firm in desiring recognition.
 Each side gave its reason for wanting or not wanting. a certain title. the al- liance idea adherents asserting that to call it an employers organization exclu- sively, would be a class movement, while if the alliance was recognized in the name the movement would become broader.
 Previous to the discussion over the matter, the rules and regulations com mittee had reported in harmony to the convention and the credentials commit tee had announced that 300 delegates rep resenting many national trade organiza- tions and from nearly every State in the Union were present. '. The address of the delegates were con. servative and showed the disposition of the manufacturers only to uphold what they believe to be their rights in the la Dor problem. and to treat labor fairly.
 The majority of the delegates are de- clared to be in favor of the provisions Of the constitution and bylaws which are said to be fair to the unionists.
 large fund, 1t is said, to be raised by per capita assessment, will be used to extend the work of organization of the movement throughout the country.
 Representatives of State, national and city organizations. as we'll as specific crafts. were represented at to-day's gath ering. "a. S
 When the convention re-assembled at night harmony had been restored. and it was voted unanimously to adopt the name. "Citizens Industrial Association of America" The organization will include employers and alliances.
 The objects of the association as sei forth in the constitution and bylaws, which was adopted tonight are:
 l. To assist by all lawful and prac- tical means. the properly constituted au- thorities of the State and nation in main- taining and defending the supremacy of the law and the rights of the citizens.
 2. To assist all the people of America in resisting encroachments on their con- stitutional rights.
 promote ana encourage ious relations between employers and their employees, on a basis of equal jus tice to both.
 f. To assist local. State and national associations of manufacturers and ern- ployers in their efforts to establish and maintain industrial peace and to create and direct a public sentiment in opposi- tion to all forms of violence. coercion and intimidation.
 5. To foster and encourage by legiti- mate means enterprises and freedom in management of industry.
 6. To establish a bureau of organiza- ton for the formation of associations fa- vorable to the objects of this association and federating them with the associa- tion.
 7 To establish a bureau of education for the publication and distribution of literature tending to foster the objects of the association.
 8. To create and maintain a fund for such purposes, in harmony with and pro- mote the objects of this association.