The Washington times., 1905-09-21
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
HANDLES PROBLEMS
Labor Leaders Interested i'm
Chicago Discussion.
NOTHING YET DECIDED
Other Controversies Are Held in Abey-.
ence; Others Are Amicably
Adjusted.
NOTHING YET DECIDED

The controversy in the Central Labor
Union of Chicago was the principal
question discussed by the executive
council OF the American Federation of
Labor at its session this morning
One of the members of the council
who would discuss the matter after the
meeting had adjourned, stated that no
decision had been reached as yet, ana
that there was nothing to give out for
publication.
0'ConneIl Is Indorsed.
The dispute which originated between
the Wood and Wire Lathers' Interna cion
81 Union and the Bridge and Structural
Workers international Union IN which
the latter claimed Jurisdiction over the
former. was discussed al length. Vice
President James OGcnnell had previ-
cusly rendered a decision in favor of the
Wood and Wire Lathers. The council
proved and indorsed Mr.. O'Connelrs de-
cision and directed that the organ.za-
tions abide by it.
The controversy between the Interna-
tional Longshoremeu-s International
Union and the International Seamen's
Union was amicably settled by the coun-
ellis decision.
Big Volume of Business
At both the morning and afternoon
sessions OF the executive council yester-
day the volume of business was so great
that it was practically decided that an
other meeting would De necessary to
complete preparation for the general
convention to be held in Pittsburg No
Sember l3. 1t is probable that the coun-
6il will meet in that city a few days
before the convention and continue its
sessions up to the day of the annual
convention.
Two newcomers were before the board
yesterday They were James Kirbys
president of the Structural 15uilding
Trades Alliance, ana I. Healey, presi-
OF Firemen.
A complaint was considered from the
Coopers International Union relative
TO the violation of the terms of the
decision given by the A f. of l. in
regard to cooperage work performed
in jbreweries- The executive council
nitely requiring the brewery workmen
TO comply Herewith The law pre-
scribes that no case shall be again
considered within three years from the
new evidence is produced. After care
fully considering the matter the coun-
ell recommended that the case be not
reopened.
A joint report was received from the
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and
the Amalgamated Society of Carpen-
ters and Joiners that they have entered
into an agreement extending their
working agreement until January i,
1906.
A Baltimore Controversy.
The dispute between the local union
OF Wood Workers and the local Union
OF Carpenters and Joiners, of Balti-
more. occupied considerable time of the
committee. The dispute arose over
work. which both organizations claimed.
The matter was referred TO President
Gompers by both organizations and the
Central Labor Union. OF Baltimore A
decision was rendered that the work
Wood Workers Union. The Baltimore
federation has taken no action in the
matter. and the council confirmed the
decision
President Gomper's Decision.
Mr.. Healey then appeared before the
council and requested that the decision
rendered in the Philadelphia contro-
versy Of the International Brother
hood Of Firemen be enforced. The coun.
ell ordered that a letter be forwarded
to the Central Labor Union urging X tc
continue its work in enforcing the
councils policy, and that 1t avoid anI
error OF a retaliatory policy.
The case of the dispute between tht
International Seamen's Union and tn.
International Association of Machinist.
was taken up. and further consideration
deferred until a later meeting of the
council.