The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-07
THE FIELD
c. 60 as
OF LABOR

Iron Molders, Labor temple.
Hatters. North Main street.
MR. KEARNBY WRITES OF coNvEN-
TION.
Mr. Thomas r Kearney who was ap-
pointed one OF the delegates from this
city TO the immigration convention now
being held I'm the city OF New York,writes
Interestingly OF the first days work OF
that body.
lie says that there are about 500 dele
gates on hand from all over the country,
and among the number arc several OF the
moro prominent labor leaders OF the
country. as well as numbers OF others
simply there as delegates from their
cities
The first thing done at the opening ses-
sion OF tho convention was the hearing
of tho addresses OF O. III. +. Belmont,
Samuel Gompers and Adoiph Strauss and
the commissioner general OF imm grafton,
Frank u. Sargent The addresses, Mr..
Kearney writes, were very interesting
from all points OF view and very instruc-
tive 90 the delegates present. After the
morning session OF the convention there
was a trip taken to Ellis Island, where
the landing Of about JoO0 immigrants
could be observed.
or the delegates assembled there. Mr..
Kearnoy says that there are "A large num-
Der OF labor men represented, but in com
pariSon with the other interests repre-
sented they are IN the minority. Gould
the labor world have been more generally
represented the opinion Of that class OF
American citizens might be more thor
oughly understood.
Tho Labor people a. the convention
hope to be able 10 influence the larger
portion OF the delegates 10 their way Of
thinking and hopes TO have enough OF an
influence 10 temper all resolutions put
forth by the convention, with considera-
tion for the great class or whom Inn
migration laws will be benefited or in
jured.
Today the questions will be taken up
from the floor OF the convention hall. and
every man will have an opportunity FOX
expressing his individual opinions Mr.
Kearncy says that a lively time is ex-
pected at that time
CLERKS ELECT OFFICERS
Last evening was the occasion FOR the
election OF the officers OF the Retail
Clerks union and a very interesting time
was had by all.
The elections occupied the greater por-
tion OF the evening. but there was til
time for dsposing " the routine business
tions.
The membership committee made q re-
port presenting the names or two mon
for consideration, They were passed upon
and then initiated into the local
4 number OF communications were
brought before the meeting by the cor
responding secretary and given the alton
tion refessury After they wo-e discussed
and the proper replies dictated they were
returned TO the secretary for his atten-
ton
Thcdelseates TO tho central Trades and
labor union then made q report on the
orb done at the last meeting of that
lody
he various shop delegates made re-
ports. some OF which were interesting and
sh DWed that at one or two places in tho
down town section the employers were
not treating the clerks right and were
k"cping their stores opened after thh -
o'vluck closing hour on Saturday even
!ugs
The remainder OF the time Of tho meet
ing was devoted to the election OF the
officers. spirited contests being developed
i'm number OF the elections. For the Of
fee Of president Mr.. W. 9 Edwards was
almost the unanimous choice aud ne was
selected TO hll the position. The other Of
ficers were as follows: Vice president.
Sam Sturman. second vice president.
a
financial secretary, W. G.. casey; record
ing secretary. Lou Farrell guide. J. J
Lee; inside director. j. j. Dcyine The
trustees were Messrs. W. =. Walton. NJ
Cardin and l.. Frank Advocate agent
was Mr.. J.. Farrell
The union has taken on remarkable new
life since the rejection OF a lot Of what
was termed dead timber and now il is
stronger than ever, despite the fact that
tho taxes have been raised. A special
committee was appointe dto arrlrEa for
a smoker at the first meeting u January
when the installation will take place.
President George r. Brady Of tho Gem
trail Trades and Labor union was pres
cnt and spoke.
PAINTERS HOLD MEETING.
There was a fair sized crowd of mem
bers OF tho Painters union to gather last
evening for the regular meeting. whore
"a large amount Of routine business was
disposed Of.
The first business after the opening OF
the session was the report OF the sick
committee. who reported tho death OF one
Of the members. Mr.. Robert Radcliffe,
who died I'm Fall River last Saturday. The
committee was instructed to arrange for
the drafting OF a set OF resolutions re-
specting the death and 20 drape the
charter for 80 days. IL was also voted
headquarters. 50 that the family might
receive tho benefits.
Communications were received from the
delegates at the convention. from
brothers Marshall and Hogg. who pre-
dict that the session will bc very lively
when tho men get down 90 business.
-Four applications for membership were
received and referred TO the investiga-
tion committee Business Agent Cum
mngs made his report for tho past week
saying that prospects for work were
never brighter
The remainder of tho time was de-
voted 10 talks under the good and well
fare, after which the session closed.
PLUMBERS APPRENTICES CLASS
NIGHT
Last evening was the occasion OF a
very interesting meeting OF the Appren-
ticos union. when almost the whole ~
tho number present spent the time In
demonstrating TO "a committee what they
kueN or did not know about the busi-
ness. IL was q regular class night for
them and the time was very busily spent.
Measrs Coleman and Mcrrewether.
with the others OF the committee from