The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-10-01
CARPENTERS DONATE. To
new YORK STRIKERS.
Convention Of Carpenters and
Joiners Help New York Men
to Win Strike.
Sum Of $4,000 Given Union
Carpenters Now on Strike
In That City.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Sept. 2e.-Ona
of the first things done by the conven-
tion of carpenters now in session in
this city was to donate $4,000 for the
benefit of union carpenters now on 3
strike in New York City The resolu-
tion apropriating this amount of money
was introduced by member of the
New York delegation and was immedi-
ately seconded from all parts Of the
house President Huber hardly put the
question when his voice was drowned
by Vociferous ayes, manifesting deeL
interest by the delegates. About 1,4oC
union carpenters have been on strike
in New York City for the last seven
weeks. While they have been receiv-
ing strike benefits, it is said that the
sum has not been much more than 81
day for each mechanic. The enthus-
iasm with which this money was voted
indicates which way the convention
will vote when it comes to the consid-
Grafton of the open shop question,
which is one of the important subjects
coming up for discussion.
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Fully 500 delegates were present in
West Side Turn Hall yesterday morn
ing when Acting Mayor Corcoran
greeted the convention and welcomed
its members. When President Huber
rose to respond he was greeted with
great applause" Being called upon by
numerous delegates, General Secretary
Duffy took the platform and gave
history of the United Brotherhood
with it's membership of 102,2O5, a gair
of more than $4,000 within the last two
years. OF these he said all but about
10000 are fully paid up to date, admit
ting them to full benefits of the organ
iZation.
Two meetings will be held daily until
the business before the body is COM
pleted. While it is expected that two
weeks will be, sufficient for the work,
none of the delegates will be surprised
If three are consumed. in view Of the
TACT that the Atlanta convention two
years ago lasted nineteen days and
had less important questions to con-
slider than the present one. At to-
morrow mornings meeting the COM
mittee on rules and organization will
tender their reports. These will be fol-
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the respective committees. z<,'S ,::'
r.. Among the delegates are eight coll
ored men from the south, represent
ing Florida. Georgia, Mississippi, Ala
bama and Louisiana unions. Porto
Rico is also represented by a delegate,
During the afternoon large numbe,
of delegates went to headquarters o.
the social democratic party after the
convention adjourned. where they wera
taken in hand by Victor L. Berger and
Winfield r. Gaylord.
The Milwaukee convention will GO
down in the history Of the brotherhood
as the most important thus far held.
Questions Of great moment for the fu-
ture welfare of the organization will
come up for discussion, and the con-
Vention will go into each one carefully
before bringing it to a vote.
One of the questions coming up for
consideration will be that of amalga-
nation with the American branch of
the English brotherhood The English
brotherhood has about 1000 members
In the United States and Canada. and
hitherto the two organizations have not
been on the best of terms. At times
members of one would go on a strike
on jobs where members of the other
were employed. Recently a better feel
ing has grown UP between the two or
ganizatfons and many have become
persuaded that for the common bene-
fit it will be best to merge the two
organizations.
Many difficulties will arise, chief
among which is the pensioning of SUI
perannuated members This has been
the custom in the English brotherhood,
and about ten per cent Of the Aemricau
membership is on the pension list. The
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
is opposed to pensions on such a scale,
and this may be the rock upon which
the merger will be wrecked.
Another question to come up will be
that of continued affiliation with the
American Federation Of Labor. Some
opposition to the Federation has made
itself manifest. but it does not appear
! at this time as if the opposition will
be sufficient to make much headway at
this time.
The Milwaukee council has planned q
series of entertainments for the visit
ing delegates, but owing to the abund-
ance of important work. it has been
thought wise to defer these featurae
until the aecOn6 wool