Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-19
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
FURTHER SESSIONS OF THE FED
GRAFTON OF LABOR.

The second session of the executive coun-
ell of the American Federation of Labor
convened at headquarters, 423 street
northwest. this morning at 0 o'clock. Those
present were Samuel Gompers, president;
James Duncan, first vice president, Quincy;
Max Morris. fourth vice president. Denver;
Daniel J. Keefe, sixth vice president, De-
trolt; William d. Huber, seventh vice pres
ident, Indianapolis; John B. Lennon, treas
urer. Bloomington, and Frank Morrison
secretary.
Walter s. Weeks and George Schmitt APP
peared on behalf of the International
Brotherhood Of Boilermakers, Iron Ship
builders Helpers. Heaters and Holders-on
to receive a charter from the American
Federation of Labor william J. Boyle NJ
NJ Hart and Thomas II. Flynn then stated
that the International Brotherhood of Boil
ermakers and Iron Shipbuilders already
had Jurisdiction over the helpers, heaters
and holders-on. They stated further that
the granting of such charter by the fed
GRAFTON would mean the recognition or
dual organization, which would result with
Injury not only TO the two organizations,
but also the entire trade.
To Hold Conferences.
1t was decided by the executive coun-
ell to have both sides hold suitable con-
ferences so as to reach a satisfactory agree
ment and then to report their findings to
the Individual members OF the executive
council.
Mr.. Gerald and George Swift. represent
ing the local unions of pulp and sulphite
workers, asked for international char
ter for the workers in that trade. George
Carey, president OF the Brotherhood OF
Papermakers, said that his organization
wi lie regretting this division, had no OBJ
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to the pulp and sulphite workers but he
de handed that unity on their side be as
sured result of their Independent char
te,'. The matter was taken under advise
ment by the executive council
James Cable of Kansas City, Kans., OBJ
tected on behalf OF the international Coop
ers' Union to the work done by the brew
cry workers in fixing barrels and otherwise
Coopers trade.
Max Morris. fourth vice president, then
reported on the steps taken by him rela-
tive TO the plans made TO hold an expo
sition at Minneapolis, Mimi, in November,
during the two weeks general meeting of
the American Federation of Labor there.
After discussing few minor matters the
council adjourned until O'Clock this after
noon. when new business was taken up.
President Gompers' Report.
In his report yesterday afternoon Presi-
dent Gompers made reference to legislation
on the eight-hour bill and attacked the
judiciary committee of the House in regard
to its attitude on the bill to define and
limit the issuance of injunctions in labor
disputes. Mention was also made of the
ship subsidy bill providing for compulsory
naval service; the immigration bill, the en-
ployers' liability bill. the numerous viola
tons of the eight-hour law, to which the
attention of President Roosevelt had been
called, and the working man in politics.
After this Mr. Gompers made statements
apropos of different labor questions and
the strike in Porto Rico, on which subject
he dealt at length.