New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-07
IN UPROAR OVER PARADE
c. r. T.. MEMBERS EXCITED.
Resolutions Tabled Calling on Men
to 4bsent Themselves.

The Labor Dav parade Of the Board Of Building
Trades the OF much display OF III feeling
at yesterdays meeting OF the Central Federateo
Union, owing to the introduction OF preamble ano
resolutions against the parade. The mover OF the
preamble and resolutions was Ephraim Kaufman.
OF the Clothing Cutters Union, but he had appar-
entity not many supporters. II any at all There
evidently many Parks men-or at least SYM
pathIzers with Parks-at the meeting. and the res
olu.ions were promptly tabled before several peo-
pie who wanted to talk about them could get
chance their opinions. The preamble and
resolutions we're as follows
Whereas. Organized labor Of the city Of New
York VIII celebrate Labor Day tomorrow as never
Whereas. The Labor Day parade viii be led BY
men whose friendship for organized labor is of
Resolved That the Central Federated Union Of
this city deplores the SITUATION when prsTIt'S tSl
TO the workingmen who intend to take part III TINS
parade: and be It further -. 49,. --,, intend %
march in this parade to realize that their action
would detract from the glory and lofty ideals OF
The seconder OF the motion was Delegate Ober-
wager of Tyy phia No. :. who evidently wanted
to speak on the subject but did not get chance
The preamble and resolutions were tabled. on mo-
ton Of James J. Daily. OF the Dock Builders Union
Before the motion was carried he said;
L think We ought attend to our own business
Why should interfere in a matter that does not
concern us? We have nothing 20 DO with the Labor
Day parade.
George II. Warner. Of the International Associa-
floor He began TO talk about the preamble and
resolutions. but the chairman instantly declared
him out Of order He said that a resolution 70
table was not debatable
such motion is not usually debatable- said
Warner but in this case you allowed the mover
Of the motion to make a speech about it Now
under those circumstances have right to dis
cuss the matter.
You will please sit down. shouted the chai
man rapping for order
Il demand the right TO be heard said warner
L have something to say
Why didn't YOU say it before the motion was
carrede' said the chairman
YOU didn't give him chance said Delegate
Farley Of the Brotherhood Of Pointers i tired
TO sneak but YOU rushed the motion through
The chairman declared that there could be no
further debate tie question. ana an uproaF aI
once followed. kaufman and Farley got up aS
well as Warner and all three began to talk al one
time while the rest OF the delegates elther APP
pIauded or slared at the chairman The chairman
continued to or5er them to sit down
What has a tailor to do with a parade OF the
building trades?' asked Delegate DAILY
THE sergeant at arms will see that these three
5e1epates either sit down leave the hallE shout
ed the chairman. rapping loudly for order amid
great confusion.
1t would be nice thing if ] would go TO
tajIors' meeting. being a dock builder" said Dele
etc Tal, and dictate to the tailors what they
,ysre to do What We is fair play. A man
who represents a bunch of tailors comes here ana
tells the building trades what they ought to do
The chairman. who belongs to the Cloth Spongers'
Union which is closely allied to the tailors unions.
answered:
u want to tell you that Mr.. kaufman represents
a bona fde organization. instead Of a bunch Of
taIors"
There was some contemptuous allusion to cloth
Sponrers and Delegate DAILY remarked that this
was not a question for taors or buttonhoe makers
What I want to know" shouted Warner. is
where these resolutions that kaufman brings ema-
nated7 This needs explanation"
kaufman began TO reply In an angry tone. IN
spite Of the continuous rapping Of the chairman
Il don't mind the tabIing of the resolutions" said
Warner. but they should have been discussed
first"
Il wouldn't nave minded the resolutions
much" remarked Delegate DAILY. '1f they had
come from any one who knew what he was falling
one or two Of the delegates who were seen after
the meeting talked about me coming parade TIL,
Ny organization VIII not De IN Inc. sdlI VIII
sam II. Farley. OF the Encaustic Tile Layers
Ieve. the situation at present IN thls CITY Is
such to prevent many laboring people from tax
7 Would not be an advocate OF any organization
marching behind Bill Devery, said william Ken
really. of the Steam Filters Mon his Is evl-
IDENTIFY attempt TO make a big polt1cal oeIlon-
stration for Devery. and give him boost II
people have no money for bands or uniforms they
short regular paraders, BIZ Deverys men VII
dig enough people from me IAth Assenli9ly i us
trict provide them with red shirts TO ride along
with the hOusesmiths
Several other deegates said Ihat on account f -.
little entnrsiasm about Labor Day this year. While
Parks, none ~ them would menuoh FarAs oy
name. -, - -.
Circle at Fifty-eighth-st and Fifth-aye down tltth7
ave 70 Washington Square. where the parade will
Der Of invited guests Twenty hfth-st. and Fifth
ave