The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-10

tees report and refer the resolution to the advisory board failed, and the report of the committee was adopted, acting favorably on the resolution. The resolution providing for the retire ment of clerks on pension at the age of 60 years, after 25 years of service. was ordered filed.
 The resolution providing for the crea- ton of national committee on contest and entertainment to encourage literary and athletic contests among the clerks, was reported adversely. The report was adopted
 The resolution providing for uniform ity of bonds of postoffice clerks was reported, but passed until the afternoon session on account of its importance. Afternoon Session. The afternoon session convened short ly after the hour set for it's opening. The report of the committee on resolu- tions was again immediately taken up. resolution rendering the hearty in- 1 dorsement of the efforts being made to in- crease the salaries of supervisory em- ployes was recommended for adoption by the committee and the committee report was sustained.
 A resolution petitioning the department to establish a uniform system of keeping records of efficiency of clerks was adopt ed upon the committees recommenda- ton.
 The resolution to amend the constitu- ton and bylaws of the association so as to do away with the offices of second and third vice president was rejected upon such recommendation by the committee.
 The resolution providing that any branch not represented In the conven- tions may give it's proxy to another branch was rejected.
 A resolution recommending that the con- stitution be amended to provide for con- yentions only every two years was re- iected. This resolution was introduced by A member of the New York delega- ton.
 The resolution recommending the re- duction of the per capita dues of the or panization was rejected. President Rogers spoke on this resolution, stating that he believed the dues of 10 cents month was low enough, although the assccia- ton might sustain itself on a lower per capita tax in view of the increased mem bership The convention turned down the resolution.
 The resolution asking that the advisory board be instructed to draw up credit and discredit report to be submitted to the department with view of preventing g injustice on the part of postmasters and mining to place all clerks of equal merit on the same plane was carried over for further discussion.
 A resolution indorsing the act of the Peoria convention of last year in draw ing up fitting testimonial on Frank H. Hitchcock was adopted with cheers.
 The resolution to take up the matter of clerks bonds was the subject of much discussion. The intention of the reso- lution Is to have all clerks employed in the classified service bonded with one company in order that lower rate might obtained. The committee recommended the adoption of the resolution. Would Reduce Bonding Rates.
 It was stated that notice has been is- sued by various bonding companies that distributing mall clerks will be charged $l per 5000 for bonds hereafter. the other postoffice clerks being changed similar amounts on a sliding scale. The rail way mall clerks have attained a rate of 50 cents per 5000 and it is the same rate for which the postoffice clerks are striving. Secretary Gibbons read several letters from various bonding companies turning down the question of the bo-cent rate. President Rogers spoke on the sub ject. stating that he thought the rate s~~~-~-~-~~~-~-~ ~~~~~-~~~~~~~~~~
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