The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-16

union in the convention of the United
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Jolners,
which meets next Monday. John VAIL
quist, the fourth delegate from No. Z,
was appointed member of the commit mlt
tee on appeals and grievances b.. Presi-
dent William Huber, and left for the
convention city Tuesday morning to
take up his duties.
The Minneapolis delegates all agree
that the gathering. in milwaukee, next
ventions. The business to be consid,
cred is of great import to, the general
membership, and will greatly affect the
future of the organization. In the past
year the membership of the brotherhood
has increased by more than $1,000,
100000. This increase was derived from
the acquisition Of new unions and from
the addition of new members to the
rolls of the various local unions. Car
penters union No. has 200 more mem
bers today than it had one year ago
Growth has been the rule all over the
jurisdiction. At the convention last
year there were slightly over 400 dele
gates in attendance. This year over
800 will be present.
A Merger Plan.
One of the most important matters
80 come before the convention is the
United Brotherhood of the Amalga-
mated Society of Carpenters, which is
an English organization with a mem
bership Of about 10000 in the United
States and Canada. The existence OF
rival unions in the carpenter trade has
been a serious detriment to both, and
a year ago representatives of the two
organizations met and reached tenn
poray agreement pending a final CON
6olidation. A plan has already been
agreed to by the Amalgamated society.
Some features of the plan, however, do
not meet the approval of the brother
hood. Out Of a total membership of
less than 1900, something over 1000
Of the membership of the Amalgamated
society are on the superannuated list
and are pensioners drawing a stipu-
lated amount each month from the pa
rent body. This pension idea does not
appeal with much force to the American
workmen, particularly as the brother.
hood is not prepared to go into the pen
9ton business on such large scale at
one step. It is believed, however, the
forces will be united.
Preliminary Committees.
General Secretary Frank Duffy and
General Treasurer Thomas Neale of In
dianapolis and the members of the
finance committee have been in Mil
waukee all this week making the neces-
y
Secretary Duffy, who has the appoint
ment Of the preliminary committees, an
nounced the following: :, T..
Constitution and Bylaws-7-John J. Man
ming. Brooklyn; James Jordon, Indianapo.
lis; P. B. O'Keefe, Worcester; Jens Jen-
son, Chicago; J. w. Adams, ST. Louis.
Appeals and Grievance-C B. Hause, Gin.
cinnati; John Walquist. Minneapolis; 10
seph Ward, Pittsburg; David Morrison
Jersey City; C. c. Baumberger, Portland
Other committees will be appointed
by President Huber at the opening OF
the session.
Election Prospects.
The election will take place early ir
the second week Of the session. The so
cialist element, which is opposed to the
reelection of President Huber, will put
up a candidate in an effort to defeat
him. John w. Slayton, business agent
Of the Carpenters District Council OF
HHeweastle,s Pa; \, Sidn?y s; Kent t. oo OF
the men from whom the socialists viii
select their candidate.
The St. Charles hotel has been Sc
lected as the headquarters of the dele
gates. The convention will last at least
two weeks, and perhaps longer, .,
Entertainment of the delegates will
be looked after by the Carpenters Dis
. trict council of Milwaukee, and a ball
theater party, excursion to WhitefsI
Bay and banquet have already beer
arranged. =s~.~ ,.y~. r., 49,
G. J. Burdick and Henry Bachman
who will represent Millwrights' union
No. 549, in the Milwaukee convention
will accompany the delegates of tn
Carpenters union to the beer city.
Organizer Here.
William B., Maefarlane, general Or
L I
Carpenters and Joiners Of America, wal
in Minneapolis this week in the inter
ests of the international organization
lie urged delegates to the milwaukee,
convention from the twin cities to sup
port measures loking to consolidation
Of the rival unions and the putting OF
the new Structural Building Trades Al
lance on firm footing. He also ad
vocated affliation with the latter by
twin city building trades organizations