Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-06-04
MAIL CLERKS WANT
EXPENSES PAID

Reports from the various committees
elected and appointed at the last conven-
ton, and discussions concerning differ
ent points that are now paramount in the
minds of the delegates and officers of the
organization consumed the morning ses-
sion of the Railway Mail association in
the assembly room Of the Piedmont
Wednesday, and adjournment was taken
following an executive session shortly be-
fore noon, until nine o'clock Thursday
morning.
The leading discussion was in regard to
the payment of the postal clerks ex-
penses when away from home. Chairman
Robertson, Of the publicity committee, re-
ported great encouragement from num-
Der of members of congress on the bill
he hopes will be introduced at the next
session.
The second days session of the Railway
Mail association in convention was called
to order in the assembly room at the
Piedmont shortly before ten o'clock,
Wednesday morning.
Just after the roll call the secretary
announced that the Fourth division had
arranged a magnificent souvenir for
each delegate and that they would now
be presented with them.
The souvenir consisted of a large Ger
man pitcher with the pictures of Uncle
cotton field and is an elegant present.
The Fourth division was profusely thank
ed for the thoughtful presentation.
REPORTS ARE MADE.
On resuming business the auditing COM
mittee made it's report of the condition
of the association and the report was
accepted as was the secretary's report for
the last year. The claim committee next
read it's report and II was accepted This
Al II
ty and executive committee which proved
an. interesting outline of the work of the
last few months. 1t was stated that more
work has been accomplished during the
last two years than during any ten years
of the associations history.
WANT EXPENSES PAID.
It was brought out by the report of the
publicity and executive committee that
a bill would be introduced at the next
session of congress to have the railway
postal clerks expenses paid when on the
road.
This point has been one of the para
mount questions before the association
for the past two years, and it is the be-
lief of those of the service who have hao
the matter in charge in Washington that
their efforts will be rewarded in the near
future.
1t was stated that prominent members
OF congress had expressed their willing
ness to support the bill and fight for its
passage.
1t was brought out that there are some
employees in the service who have runs,
allowing them to return to their homes
each night thereby saving current ex-
penses. and that there are others who
hove runs requiring them to be away from
home three or four days, which necessi-
tates the expenditure of funds for living
expenses. Both clerks are on the same
salary and the unfairness to The one who
is compelled to remain away from home
several days. is causing the agitation
to have his expenses paid, so that his in
come each month will equal that of the
short run clerK.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
The convention went into executive ses-
sion about II o'clock after which ii ad-
journed until a. m. Thursday.
The women's auXiuiary also hold a
meeting Wednesday morning in the par
lors of the Piedmont and were addressed
by Captain James +. White, the eX-
general SUPERINTENDENT.