The Washington herald., 1908-03-24

Trouble between the international re1-
egraphers' Union and the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor may be the result of
contention advanced by William Brad
field, president Of the local telegraphers'
union. recently deposed as the unions
delegate TO Central Labor Union.
IL the union stands by Bradheld and
forces the issue. the American Fedora
ton Of Labor, it is expected, will ask
the international union to strike out that
article wherein IL states that only white
telegraphers" may become members. In
this event it is not impossible that Inter
national photographers Union will with
draw from the American Federation Of
Labor.
Operators In TangIe.
Not since the recent teiegraphers' strike
has there been such stirring times among
the key tickers as In the present agita-
ton in the ranks of the local members
Of the union.
II Is said there are two factions in the
organization lined up against each other.
one captained by the deposed delegate.
the president Of the local union, William
Bradfield, and the other side headed by
the international president. ". ". Beat
tie.
At last nights session Of the Central
Labor Union a communication from At
torney Newmeyer, representing Mr.. Brad
field. was received This communication
stated that Chairman Lantz, Of the ex-
ecutive committee Of the local union. said
Bradheld was an unsafe man TO be al the
head Of an organization, especially at this
time.
Bradheid Raises Issue.
Mr.. Bradheld said the international
Photographers Union. according to the
constitution Of the American Federation
OF Labor. We're not affiliated with the
federation. because the American Fedora
ton OF Labor draws no color line. and
states specifically that negro labor shall
not be debarred. while the constitution
Of the telegraphe-s' union states just as
spec. ncally that only white telegraphers'
can become members OF the telegraphers'
union
In reading the communication. Secre-
tary De Nedrey stated that II the teIeg-
raphers wanted 20 take issue, they were
could withdraw II they 30 desired he
also said he thought Delegate Bradheld
had had enough. and that there was no
occasion for him having his case need
lessly aired by an outside attorney.
BradIeId Claims Majority.
Bradfeld claims to have more than
two-thirds OF the members of his union
behind him.
Beattie. international president, is also
a member Of the local union and a dele
gate TO the central labor body. Beattie
declined TO discuss the situation last night.
The agitation was all brought about by
delegate Bradfeld writing letter to Jes-
sic Overstreet. Representative from Indi-
ana. and chairman Of the Committee on
Posts and Roads. II IS alleged that Brad
field called the central body know moth
iugs' and anarchists" Bradfield has de-
MED the allegation. but has not satisfied
the Central Labor Union
II IS expected that new developments
VIII come Up in the next couple OF DAYS.
II is said that Bradfeld's attorney. Alvin
/. Newmeyer, will bring suit against the
Central Labor Union and certain indi-
vi0uals who are members OF that body.
DR.. Wallace Radcliffe. pastor Of the
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church,
spoke 10 the delegates shortly after the
meeting was called to order Dr. Rad
cliffe spoke OF feudal times, when the
laborers were generally slaves. He made
some comparison between labor OF then
and labor OF to-day.
he said there was cooperation and a
mutual partnership rapidly coming 10
labor and capital. and that the hours
would be briefer and opportunities larger.
He also said that Sunday would be a
rest cay, and all would work together IN
common partnership.