The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-26

was very largely devoted to a discussion
OF some OF the problems now facing the
body.
Before that was done, however many
matters OF q routine nature were taken
under consideration by the body.
The various committees made reports,
and each of them was accepted.
The delegates to the Central body and
the Coal Handlers Transportation council
made reports OF the actions of each ses-
sion.
Several communications were taken
under advisement
When IL came to the report Of the shop
committee IL was then that most OF the
activity seemed TO center. There were
several matters that had been brought
to the attention OF the local for the past
few weeks pertaining to conditions, and
last evening was the time taken 10 settle
them. After talking over them for some
time II was decided 10 place the whole
matter in the hands OF committee and
10 await its action.
This having been decided the meeting
came to a close.
STRIKE AMONG IRON WORKERS.
Yesterday afternoon the members OF the
Iron Workers union, who have been en-
ployed on the building OF one of the daily
publications now in process OF erection,
decided that conditions are such that they
could no longer work there and consider
themselves union men of a loyal stamp.
The trouble has been brewing for some
time. and at last the men grew out OF
patience and decided that 1t would be
better to be idle than to continue under
the present regime. Consequently a strike
was decided upon.
For some time the men have been dis
satisfied because OF interference and In
fringement on their work by other men
working on the building. Protest seemed
in vain. pleading did not avail, and moth
ing seemed to bring matters to a focus
TIL the strike resulted.
There are seven men employed there
and they all were over at the Labor Tenn
pie this morning waiting till the local
meets tonight TO state their grievances
II Is thought that tho question will be
settled then. II not the men will remain
out AZ present the work is Just about
tied UP and the building at a standstill
ARBITRATION SETTLES 1T.
Last evening the arbitration committee
OF the building trades council met TO us
cuss the protest OF the seating of the dele
gates from the local OF l.. A. A. Steam
filters. The matter was brought TO the
attention OF the body last week and the
arbitration committee asked to investi-
gate and report. This was done and after
Conference last evening Il was decided
that there was no reason why the pro-
test should stand and the delegate will DO
seated
This question will determine the status
OF the local Of steam filters and the ques-
tion OF opposition will be no longer proml-
nent.
MoLDERs MEET.
There was a very interesting session OF
the Molders last evening, the whole Of the
evening being devoted 10 discussing Labor
day matters and the hearing of the re-
port. Mr.. Bryant. the business agent, had
a very long report 10 make and some sug-
gestions TO make as 10 the bettering of
the conditions Of the local here He told
OF conditions IN the nearby cities. Re-
ports and routine matters occupied the
attention OF the body for the remainder
" the meeting, followed by adjournment.
OTHER MATTERS OF INTEREST.
There were meetings OF the leather
workers last evening and the building la
,orers and cracker workers At none OF |
these sessions. however. was there any |
thing Of more than ordinary interest
The meeting of the carpenters OF Paw |
tucket last evening was very interesting. !
though most OF the time was devoted to /
routine matters. one Of the most import /
mt matters OF the evening was the dona-
ton OF SIS 10 the aid OF the Fall River /
strikers The committee on Labor day /
reported, everything I'm readiness for the /
parade on Labor day.
Tho collectors for the strikers I'm Fall /
River state that they have met with great /
Success and are pleased with the sym
pa thy Of organized labor
There was a small strike I'm the mills
q the Lafayette worsted company,