The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-12-02

them. making use Of unfair and sweat
shop products and that such condition
ought never to be allowed.
When he concluded resolution was
introduced condemning the sweatshop
conditions and giving promise or aiding
In whatever manner possible the steps
to be taken to better them.
The delegates we're instructed TO take
back TO the several locals a report or
the action taken and TO obtain the en-
dorsement OF the principles.
The constitution committee made par
tial report complete report will not
be made till all the locals have had an
opportunity to vote on the documents.
The delegates from tho Cigarmakers
were then admitted to the floor for talk
on the value of supporting the union label
on all goods. The delegates asked that
the tair products of the tobacco firms OF
the city be encouraged and that they
would be used exclusively.
When they finished they distributed sew
eral tokens in the form OF match safes
and pocket mirrors.
This concluded the business OF the
meeting and then under the good and well
fare the subject of the Parry organization
was discussed Every member who spoke
presented arguments to show the falacies
and the wrong, and Ignorance as well as
the prejudice OF the originators OF the
movement but the general view OF the
matter was that such outbursts only serv-
ed to spur the unions and organized labor
on TO greater strength and more deter
mined efforts.
When this discussion was over the
meeting closed.
JEWISH CARPENTERS CHARTER.
Last evening there was a very interest
ing meeting OF the carpenters union to
be known hereafter as the local 1853 OF
the international brotherhood Of carpen-
ters.
The local was formed a few weeks ago
but owing 10 the fact that the date set
for the meeting came last week on the
holiday there was no session. and the
business carried on last evening was over
from the delayed session.
Last evening the charter and all OF the
books OF the local were presented and the
charter framed.
Three more candidates were initiated
and the election OF the permanent officers
will take place on Next Thursday even
ing.
Several matters were discussed last
evening but no definite action was taken.
MoLDERs MEET.
Last evening being the FIRST OF the
month it was found to be also the occa-
OF the Molders' union and q number OF
the men were present
The membership committee made re-
port showing Just what standing the To-
cal had at the present time and also pre-
santed the names OF two others for ad-
mission. The report was accepted and the
men initiated.
Several communications were received
from various portions OF tho country and
one OF importance from the Garment
Workers. They were all delivered into the
hands OF the secretary.
The representative OF the garment
workers union. Mr.. Phil. Harris was
present and allowed the foor for a short
addrees He stated the conditions OF the
garment workers as he had found them
in thi. city and asked for the support or
the local in the remedying Of the same.
All his remarks were well received and
endorsed.
Mr.. Wilson OF the Cigar makers also
was on hand representing the union label
ed goods OF his line. lie stated that the
best way for organised labor 10 succeed
was TO distribute its strength judiciousiy
and the most judicious manner OF doing
20 wNs In the supporting OF all goods