The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-28

away. He opened the meeting with few
remarks tending TO show the pleasure
leit ia being able 70 return. When no had
completed his remarks ths minutes OF the
previous meeting were read and approved
and then the body proceeded 10 the busi
nehs of the day.
This consisted largely in the hearing OF
reports or the various committees and
the passing upon them by the BODY In
the course OF the proceedings hve new
men were taken In and Mr.. Pawer. the
delegate of the body TO the Federation
OF Labor convention that met In Woon-
socket, during the nrSt part OF the month
made his interesting report OF the pro
ceedings at that assembly. lie command
ed the attention or the BODY from the
time ne made his opening remarks TIL
he had uttered the last syllable
The committee having In charge the
introduction OF the new wage scale re-
ported that three places still held out
and refused TO sign, recommending that
the union allow them TIL the next meet
ins 20 comply.
Should they not do so drastic measures
will be taken in the matter and some
thing will develop. committee was
appointed to wait upon Mr.. o Rourke,
~ Borden street; in order TO find out
why the man he employed has not be-
como a member OF the union.
At the meeting also there We're TWO
visitors from Worcester. Messrs. John
Sheridan and Billy Barry. The latter
was given the floor and made a pretty
speech I'm which he complimented the
union on it's strength and presented the
compliments OF the Worcester Local 10
the body here. When he concluded he
was given a rising vote OF thanks. After
few minutes OF further business the
meeting adjourned.
The committee appointed by the Cen
trail body for the purpose or invesuga-
ting the grievances OF the striking ship
riggers met this morning and proceeded
TO the Office OF Mr.. Baker, for the pur-
pose OF a conference, but that gentleman
was out OF town. An appointment was
made, however, for tomorrow, and the
public will soon know what Is to be done
in the matter
Mr.. Lawrence A. Grace OF the Team
drivers union, was called TO Detroit by
telegram from headquarters. for the pur-
pose OF having his books audited. He
left early this morning and Will be gone
till the first of October. He will very
likely remain over TO the meeting OF the
Amalgamated body, which convenes to-
morrow.
The regular monthly meeting Of Provi-
dence Typographical union. No. 80, was
held yesterday In the Labor temple, with
n very large attendance II being the
most important meeting OF the year. as
the book and job scale was 10 be taken
up and disposed Of President William
Palmer was in the chair. Recording Sec
retary Nicholas Rels read the minutes Of
the previous meeting. which stood ap-
proved. and then President Palmer called
for the reports OF committees. President
Joseph Mccain Of the Allied Printing
Trades council made most interesting
report in reference to the labor. referring
particularly to the use Of IL on theatrical
programs. The inquiry committee report
ed on three applications favorabiy, and
six more are now under consideration.
George Il. Sullivan presented n most com
mendable report OF the convention OF the
American State Federation OF Labor at
Woonsocket, and No. 33 has been hon
ored by having Mr.. Sullivan placed In one
OF the most important positions in the
state federation. Financial Secretary
Daniel O'Connor made his report. which
showed the union In good financial con-
dition. Mr.. Joseph McCann. chairman of
the book and Job committee which was
to interview the Master Printers associa-
tion and reach an aRreeemnt with them
made most interesting report, which
was received and referred to new bust
ness. I'D
Under the head of new business the re-
port OF Chairman McCann was taken up.
and very spirited discussion took place.
IL proved a grand victory for No. 33. In
that the Master Printers association rec
ognized the union, and conceded several
points to the union. making conditions
FAR more favorable. The compositors now
have a clear gain OF 81 week. the scale
having been increased from Sl4 to SIG
PRESIDENT Palmer very ably explained the
advantages gained. and called for a unan-
imous vote OF the union ratifying the
agreement passed by its COMMITTEES, and
1t was adopted unanimously. The com
mittee which had charge of the matter
was given vote of thanks for it's efficient
work Several bills were referred TO the
auditing COMMITTEES. and the meeting then
adjourned.