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The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17
Steamfitter Of the
Windy City Is
Winner.
BELONGS TO BODY
THAT Is EXCLUDED
Obtains Seat on
Floor and Now
Has Vote.
CAUSES ODD SITUATION
CAUSES ODD SITUATION

The leading insiders In the American
Federation OF Labor we're thrown
down" yesterday by roll call vote IN
Lyric Hall In opposition to the votes
Of such leaders as Samuel GoTnpers
John Mitchell. James Duncan and vii
liam J. Spencer, a man was given a
seat on the convention floor who has
been a member Of the organization OF
Chicago steamftters that is Ostracized
by the American Federation and, ac-
cOrding 10 allegations on the floor,
spoken in heated debate and not denied
who came 10 san Francisco at the ex-
pense Of the same Chicago steamitters
Delegate John Msngan Of Chicago, who
is accredited as q florist" is the man
who won On the roll call the vote on
seating him as q delegate was 1852 in
favor and 1857 against.
There are not i, ,00s delegates in the
convention as might be inferred by the
casual reader from the total number Of
votes that were Dolled on roll call.
Under the system OF voting, the several
delegations TO the convention are en-
titled TO cast votes in proportion 70
their membership. So the mine work
ers, headed by Mitchell. can cast 1857
votes; the plumbers, Spencers dele
cation, ls5; the machinists, e27; the
lOngshOremen, 500: the meat cutters.
3z4; the molders, 3O0s the musicians.
20: painters, e07; BARRIERS. 23s; boiler
makers, $50; boot and shoe workers. 800;
carpenters and jolners 1854; eigarmak-
ere, Gompsrs' delegation. 405: electrical
workers, 30: garment workers. 45a; ho-
tel and restaurant employees, 4s4: sea-
men, 2OI; typographical Union, 4s7.
Many delegations cast Jess number
Of votes and large number Of dele
gates have but one vote each TO cast.
The minority IN which GomDers, spen-
Ger. Mitchell and their followers found
themselves when the votes were count
Cd was 2es. There were splits in the
delegations. In this way knowledge
ar gained that Gompers voted against
seating. The Gompers delegation was
divided. A call from the floor for in
formation brought out the statement
from Secretary Morrison that Gompers
and two others Of the delegation voted
against Msngan.
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of them was that a man may know
the American Federation of Labor
had not the right to go back of ere
dentials 10 a delegate that were issued
by an organization that was entitled
to be represented.
Just as soon as question was
called motion was made to have a
vote by roll call. President Gompers
decided that forty hands were held up
by as many delegates more than
one-tenth of the delegates to this con-
ventiop," in sign of a desire for a roll
call. The vote was taken with the
result already told. For many a day
the entire transaction will be discussed
and study of the vote will be made
in connection with the list of dele
gates by the followers of the labor
cause.
In accordance with the recommen-
dations of the committee on creden-
tials ]. j. Goodwin, C. Ward, James
Weed and NJ. H. Dunno were admit
ted.
At noon recess was taken in order
that trolley ride to all principal
points of interest in the city might be
taken by the delegates, on invitation
of the local committee. This threw
over practically all the other business
of the day so far as the transaction of
1T in open convention was concerned
President Gompers suggested and the
idea was adopted of holding evening
meetings Of all the committees. Prac-
tically all the convention leaders were
therefore kept busy last night.
Before the noon recess Secretary
Morrison announced the receipt of ad-
ditional resolutions, which were re-
ferred to committees. The time will
close to-day for the reception Of res
olutions without the unanimous con-
sent of the convention.
James Wilson yesterday offered a
resolution to amend the constitution
of the federation. This was referred
to the committee on resolutions
Thomas j. Mahoney proposed by
resolution an increase of the percap-
ita tax. The resolution went to the
committee on laws.
A resolution was offered asking that
union made gloves be recommended to
wives and daughters to increase the
demand. This went to the commit
tee on labels.
Several resolutions relative to the
unfair list were received.
A telegram extending greetings was
received from Tacoma.
The Massachusetts, delegates met
with the president of the textile work
ers in reference to the strike in Fall
River, Mass, mills yesterday.
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was turned down by the credentials
committee. Cohen came with creden-
tials from Kewanee, III, but the mem
bers OF the credentials committee
could not see that he was entitled 10
cit.
When he heard the coInmitte report
he made himself manifest in the back
Of the hall and withdrew his creden
tials and relinIuished his claim TO a
seat.
The delegate who headed the fight
against Mangan is Vice President Spen-
Ger. AS the matter is explained by
delegates.s Spencer belongs to one or
ganiza tion OF plumbers in Chicago and
A1angan another. While Mangan IS
rated as steamhtter, his organization
includes plumbers. Mangan, so say
delegates. is connected with the ma
tional organization that is. not recog-
rized by the American Federation. and
Spencer is a member Of the recognized
International. Mangan is a clever and
able talker, whether he viii take part
In the Schardt- Chicago federation mat
ter to-day from the point OF steam
filter was a subject for speculation
among the friends of Spencer last even
ing. Allegation is made by q delegate
that Cohen. having credentials from
Kewanee, Ill. had his expenses to San
Francisco paid by steamftters and
that he was expected to take part in
the schsrdt fight before the conven-
ton. until he dropped out finally yes
terday as a delegate.
While the Mangan battle ragged yes
terday readiness as public speakers
was discovered TO be the gift Of many.
The audience was occasionally In hu-
morous mood Laughs followed sharp
thrusts. An idea of the proceedings
against Mangan may be best presented
by sample extracts from speeches.
stenographically reported. OF those in
opposition.
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DISTINGUISHED PERSONS
VISIT GRAND BAZAAR
Ladies' OF Greek-Russian Church Give
Splendid Entertainments In
Cathedral Parlors.

The ladies OF the Orthodox Endea-
vor Society OF the Greek Russian
Church will terminate their bazaar.
which is being held in the parlors OF
the Greek-Russian Cathedral, Powell
street. tonight. Last evening a splen-
did programme was enjoyed by large
attendance Among the distinguished
visitors were Bishop Innocent and Of
ficers OF the Lena.
Miss Irene Palmer and Miss May
Kelly rendered several piano solos.
winning much applause, and Mrs.
Bertha Kendall delighted with her
singing, while the quartet from the
Russian choir, composed OF ". Greev-
sky. p. Popoff, A. Kasoff and A. Kali
neff, rendered several beautiful Rus
sian vocal pieces. The bazaar viii be
open this afternoon and the hnal pro-
gramme tonight will contain names
Of well known vOcalists and instru-
mentalists.
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PAINTERS ACT AS HOSTS.
District Council Receives Many Prom
inent Delegates From the East.

OtstTicl (Ou1CH hcCtlNcS ndIiy ITOul-
inent Delegates From the East.
The District Council of Painters.
representing the various unions of this
city and surrounding towns. rendered
a reception last night to ]. C. BAIL
horn, j.. H. Sullivan. George c. Camp
bell. John, NJ. Finan and Frank c.
Lowe. the national delegates, repre-
senting the painters and paperhang-
ers at the labor convention PiO-
neer Hall, where the reception took
place, was tastefully decorated for the
occasion.
William E. Scully of local union
No. 10 acted as chairman of the
evening and introduced the principal
speakers. Short addresses were made
by ]. c. Bahlhorn. Frank Duffy, ]. H.
Sullivan and William ]. Spencer,
eighth vice president of the American
Federation of Labor. P. II. Mccarthy.
president of the Building Trades
Council. was the principal speaker.
He delivered an interesting address
and was warmly received.
The reception was in charge of A
E. Smith, local union No. 10; H. F.
Sheehan, local union No. 10, and S.
Arnold. local union No. 1874. An in
teresting musical and literary pro-
gramme was rendered during the
evening.
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gates under such circumstances, or seating
this particular delegate under the circumstances
surrounding tl.is case.
Delegate Hart charged that there
was collusion and said:
In this particular case If in no other that
Is 10 follow. there is colluson. To my UNDER
standing this Florists Union is very small or
ganizaton. recently organized, and in that time
there is no fa!r-rninded man who can say thar
that organization has fcuRd enough business
to present itself here at this convention, nor
has ii been able, in a natural way, 10 secure
such able representative as Delegate Man
gan to this convention. I don't want to re-
peat what said yesterday, but II will establish
very bad precedent II the American feoera-
tcn Of Labor VIII accept delegates from an
organization which had been expelled or sas,
pended from national organization ana
through this subterfuge can SEEK equal rights
upon the floor Of the American tederation OF
Labor convention.
the florists organization secures his expenses
from the steamftters OF Chicago 40 not
raise the point that Delegate Mangan "o1s- srs
while / am opposing his seating, want 70 say
this in that regard--that | wish that all men
working for our city government. in so TAR as
and union men only; so far as that is con-
cerned- that would not bar him, nor does u
make him, necessaril-- in strict hght
politician. But I oppose him upon the ground
which l stated yesterday: that he secured his
admission into the Florists Union ana presents
himself here nominally as the oeiesdls roHi
the florists, but principally as the representa-
tive OF the organization OF steamhtters'
Delegate Leonard asserted that an
unamliated union attempts to be rep
resented by a member that cannot,
because of suspension, represent his
own organization. For this reason
the delegate should not be seated"
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COMMITTEE REPORTS FACTS.
Testimony Is Taken Concerning Status
of Man From Chicago.

The basis of the entire proceedings
was The report OF the committee on Gre
1entials, which had an investigation
Tuesday evening. The text Of the re-
port is as follows:
The credentials OF John ManEan we're
referred back TO your committee for further
invsstigation IN reference TO his membership
The committee finds the credentials OF John
Ms1Ean from the Gardeners and Florists
and signed and sealed by proper officers In
proof OF his membership Mr. Mangan presents
his duly signed and sealed working card for the
past quarter. We have cOrroborstiye testimony
from John Fitzpatrick Of Chicago. represent
ing the HorseshOers' International Union, TO
the effect that he personally knows that Mr..
Union and was duly elected delegate TO
represent the said union in this convention.
Messrs. John Clarke. James j. Mexican and
William j. Spencer appeared before your
committee and protested against the seating
Is member Of the Florists Union he Is not
eligible, as they have no personal knowledge
that he ever worked as gardener or ior-
done TO obtain membership; and that he is
member OF the steamntters Union. which
union has been suspended from the American
Federation OF Labor; and charge that he is
using q membership in the Florists Union
wrongfully and as suoterfuge on behalf OF
the steamhtters' Union. and that he IS using
dishonest methods OF securing election TO this
convention.
OF the testimony and evidence presented BY
both sides. finds that the only good ground
submitted by Mesers. Clark, Mexican and
Spencer against the seating OF Delegate Mar
gan Is the claim that he is not eligible 10
membership IN the organization which he has
been elected 10 represent, IN that he is now
employed as a steamhtter and was at the
time that he admitted TO membership
IN the Florists Union. This, however yo1lr
committee felt was not for them TO decide.
The evidence in the hands OF your committed
shows that Mr. Mangan is and was al
the time OF his election member OF the sfore-
said Florists Union. The question as to what
means were employed 10 secure membership
and election as a delegate to this convention,
from the Florists Union is for the convention
10 deal with rather than this committee AS
g credentials committee we only recognize the
fact that Mr.. Mangan Is now and wac al the
time OF his election. according to the evidence
a member In good standing in the orEaniza-
ton he has been elected to represent said
union being a bona-hd one We Therefore
recommend that Delegate Mangan be accorded
a Eeat IN this convention.
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SULLIVAN HAS SOME FUN.
Asks Whether Town Is Decorated and
Money Planted by Gardener.

Delegate Sullivan asked dryly and
sarcastically: Il desire to be inform
ed whether Mr.. Mangan as a florist
was engaged in decorating the town
and planting his money in Chicago as
a gardener"
Delegate Wilson said in part:
A good reason why Mr.. Mangan should he
excluded from this convention IS that he Is a
member and has been member of an organic
alton that has been suspended from this or
ganzation and we cannot afford TO establish
the precedent OF seating in this convention or
in the conventions Of the American Fedora lion
OF Labor who suspended, or whose
organizations are suspended from this order.
IT. in accordance with the decision of the
American Federation of Labor, Mr. ManRan
had withdrawn from the steamfitters oreaniza
tion instead Of continuing In the suspended
body, and then had Joined some other organiza-
ticn that had accepted him to rnembership- 7
would have supported the report OF the com
miftee TO seat him. But in view of the fact
that Re is still member Of the suspended
local and continues his membership there and
Efforts made 10 maintain and sustain the
suspended organization, / move that we cannot
afford TO establish a precedent OF seating dele
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BENEFIT is GIVEN TO
ST. VINCENT'S SCHOOL
Judge Murasky Delivers Address and
Pays High Tribute 10 Sisters
of Charity.

A most entertaining vaudeville per-
formanee was given last night at the
Alhambra Theater under the auspices
of St. Vincent's alumnae for the ben
eft of st. Vincent's School Sisters of
Charity.
The admirably arranged programme
was opened with an overture by st.
Mary's College orchestra. after which
Judge F. j. Murasky delivered an ad-
dress in which he spoke OF the train
ing Afforded by the school and paid
high tribute to the Sisters of Charity.
The programme was as follows:
Overture. ST. Mary's College orchestra: ad-
dress Hen. f. j. Murasky: barytone solo
James MCGUIRE: toe dancing. Master Montague
Barton; soprano solo, selected. Mrs. NJ Nc
Glade; Lady Birds Race" Miss Marie Kenny
OF the Marie Kenny Dramatic School: coutraito
SOLO Miss Ethel Prizes; Wee JEANNE Fletcher
fras Glasgie, the Scottish NIghtingale-fal
Mary Of Argyle" (b) Within a Mile Of
Edlnboro'" :" (c) Comm Thro' the Rye: or
chestra: soprano solo Mmr. Caro- Roma: xylo-
phone solo, S. Samuels; tenor SOLO ''Old plaid
Shawl" George P. Kelly; yentriloquist MI
Durwin: contralto SOLO Miss Genevieve suiii
van accompanist Miss NJ short: song and
dance speciaities Charles Morrell: Gaelic
dancing, Irish four hand reel. Joseph p KefIe-
hr John o. Connell. Pearl Allen, Clara Coyne
music by Professor Mcmahon: orchestra: ac..
companist. Miss Katherine Rattigan.
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wants Lease Renemed.

A suit was begun yesterday by At
torney Isaac Joseph. representing p.
Bacigalupi. to compel I. Magnin &
Co. TO give him renewal Of a lease
OF five years on the three-storv build
ing at $40 Market street. He leased
the property in March. 1901, at $500
month, and was to have the privi-
lege Of renewal Of five years from
October 1, 1905. provided he gave
a years notice. On October 1 last he
was in New York and did not give the
notice until November 5. when the
renewal was refused. Bacigalupi says
he has spent nearly $4,000 in improv-
ing the building. This is said TO raise
a point in law that has never been
settled.
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BATTLE LONG AND LIVELY.
Delegates Sit Through Hot Discussion
10 Vote on Issue.

~ N8AG DlA AGc0Ns
The battle on this issue was long and
lively. Considerable parliamentary
practice preceded and gave Delegate
Abraham, the Oldest living member Of
the British Parliament. an idea Of what
can be done in an American labor con-
vention. The air was balmy outside,
the aiiurements 70 visit the attractions
OF San Francisco were many. but there
were no desertiOns from the hundreds
Of chairs IN Lyric Hall
Secretary Morrison took a long time
10 count the votes. After the first roll
call he went carefully over the list Of
voters, again calling the names of the
delegates and verifying the accuracy OF
his checking Then he requested a
short time 20 count and was granted
Il. During the noise and smoke Of the
battle al least one man in the house
vas entirely imperturbable, at least
outwardly, and that was Afangan
When the result was announced and he
was admitted. he came forward from
the rear OF the hall, stood at the gate
that has been placed at the lower end
Of the hall and there, with a voice as
soft as silk, thanked the convention
and said that he hoped TO prove worthy
Of the confidence that had been mani
Tested in him.
Very different IN intent from the
smooth and suave' utferance Of Man
gan was the speech. during the dis
cussion season, Of several Of those who
made the fight against his admission.
Generally II was said by those IN op-
position that they did not object to
Mangan but to the principle of opening
the door 10 let him in with all that is
involved.
The fight over the position Of Schardt,
the president az the Chicago Fedora
tion Of Labor and incidentally the stat
US Of the great organization Of 200, 900
members that he represents, was set
down for hearing and discussion on the
convention floor yesterday Schardt
has been turned down by the creden-
tials committee CT The convention.
The committee refused 10 seat him
and turned the entire matter over to
the convention as a whole to settle.
Now Sohardt's Chicago federation is
in trouble on account OF its action in
regard 10 the very same Chicago steam
filters that figured 70 furnish a reason
for. opposition to Mangan. The Schardt
case would have followed that of Man
gan yesterday. but noon was near and
there was evidently not time to thrash
II out before the recess, therefore It
was agreed 70 make it special order
for to-day. to follow another special
order. which is the reception OF greet
ings from the British and Canadian
delegates TO the convention in behalf
Of their constituents.
After Mangan was seated s. Cohen
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RETAIL CLERKS GIVE DANCE.
President John r. O'Brien Makes
Some Remarks to Gathering.

The San Francisco District Coun-
Gil of Retail Clerks gave a reception
and dance to the International officers
Of their body last night at Golden
Gate Hall. The evening was spent in
dancing. Refreshments were served
The grand march was led by Miss
Lanphere. international organizer, and
T.. B. Welden of the retail drug
clerks.
John r. O,Brien, international
president, made a few remarks. He
advised the members to show more
spirit toward their organization. He
told them they were becoming lax In
their duties Of late and would have
to show more sincerity or the time
would come when they would go back
to the long working days.
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PILES FUEL UPON FIRE.
Delegate Hayes Makes Several Lead
ing Assertions In Sarcastic Way.

DcICRdte hayes S1dkSe OCfCIoA ApoA
ing Assertions in Sarcastic Way.
Delegate Hayes was sarcastic and
said in part:
1 am a friend of Mr. Mangan and l never
knew him TO be a gardener. de is q steam
litter, intensely interested in the welfare OF
the steamtitters' organization and always READY
TO f-ht for t. / would have been just as
much surprised had Mr.. Mangan come here to-
day with credentials from an association OF
astronomers from the florists MI Mangan
may at one time have cultivated gardens or
cultivated roses. but 1 have never heard that
he did. And l think we should be sincere
with each other. We are trades unionists Wac
served our time at a trade, served our time
to learn il; and in order TO be interested IN
it we must be associated with 1t constantly
always.
We are here representing one craft 1t is
true that men have acquired a knowledge OF
two trades; II is very true; and they may come
here with credentials from one OF those trades;
but there are circumstances lnvolveo mere
which cloud the question and 10 the cisad-
vante-e to Mr.. Mangan. because II Is we'll
known fact that for the last four years he
has come to conventions without credentials, to
work in the interests OF the steam and gas
filters Now let be sincere with each
other. Do you want to use him for vote !?
Do you want to him for purpose that
yoG have not yet revealed or DO you want
to use him because he served mis- time as
florist? We could put this to the test IL we
wished. Suppose you go out and buy bouquet
for $40 or $40 and let the gentleman mount
the flowers that grow in Chicago and the
flowers that grow here. Gaughter)
Man-an and always have been, and he can t
deny it. And you must not try to win any
sympathy by saying that il Is personal. The
only personal feeling that / have IN 1t is that
/ regret that Mr. Mangan and his friends
should make such effort as this: to come
here claiming, TO represent the florists. when
hard-handed Eashtter or steamftter. 1t Is all
the same-stearn, gas and hot air.
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and also accredited to their own con-
vention of Electrical Workers Of the
Pacific Coast, which body is also hold
ing its annual convention in this city.
Machinists' Lodge 80. 6s was visited
at Machinists' Hall, 1859 Mission
street, by International President
James O'COnnen of Washington. D. c.,
and four other delegates. all OF whom
made short addresses, highly compli-
mentary TO the local men connected
with the machinfsts Of this city.
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EASTERN DELEGATES VISIT.
Electrical Workers Are Holding Their
Own Annual Convention.

Eastern delegates in attendance at
the general convention are making 1t
a point to pay their respects to the To-
calls of their respective craft while
here. At the meeting of Local No.
of the Electrical Workers last night
Grand Secretary H. w. Sherman of
Washington. D. c.. accompanied by
Representatives George Burns, c. L.
Nelson, F. Stanton and M. Sullivan,
paid fraternal visit to this body.
These delegates hold the dual position
of being representatives of their craft
at the American Federation of Labor
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ROLL CALL is ORDERED.
Question Is Put to Test and Mangan
Secures Admission.

There was no lack of speeches in
favor of giving Mangan a chance to
serve as delegate. There were at
least a dozen such. The general drift
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The inhabitants OF the United States
ate more than Ss,500,00O worth OF
bananas last year
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n0kHnT0n Federaton e
[1 6U [1 Nearly cknowedged Chiefs Oppose Him

~ hgp ~ m M prescribed @ @ ere dh h another
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gates under such circumstances or seating
this particular delegate under the circumstances
surrounding tt.is case