The Washington herald., 1909-11-09


After hard two hours fight sam De
Nedrey, editor Of the Trades Unionist and
secretary Of the Central Labor Union,
was elected a delegate TO that body last
night to represent the United Brother
hood Of Carpenters by a vote of . TO 9
In the process Of the fight It was claimed
half dozen times that the election was
Illegal and a direct slap at the American
Federation of Labor.
The carpenters. who elected him, and
Columbia Typographical Union, which op-
posed the idea Of seating him, claim a
partial victory, the former because they
accomplished what they started in to do;
the latter because the union succeeded in
getting a letter Of rebuke on De Nedrey' s
former election placed on the minutes as
matter of public record in spite Of de-
termined opposition.
The typographical union will carry the
matter 10 the American Federation OF
labor with a view 20 testing the legality
Of De Nedreys election.
Clever stroke of Politics.
It was by a clever stroke Of politics
the carpenters won their fight They
sprang De Nedrey's credentials on the
delegates 50 quickly that those present
fairly gasped. and the opponents Of his
selection were momentarily thrown into
confusion.
De Nedrey was not present at the cleo
ton. having gone TO Toronto 70 attend a
convention.
When the meeting opened, a letter from
the editor was read, I'm which he resigned
from the body at the instance Of the
American Federation Of Labor. Some
time ago De Nedrey was elected dele
gate-at-large This brought upon tho
Central Labor Union the criticism Of the
executive council OF the American FEEDER
alton OF Labor.
When his resignation was read. Dele
gate Considiue a strong De Nedrey man
surang 90 his feet with the motion thai
81 be accepted. Although taken 10y sur
prise at this unexpected lack of resist
auce Delegate Harry Templar. Of tht
typographical union. leading the opposing
faction. seconded the motion, and it wa,
carried unanimously.
The letter from Frank Morrison. sec
rotary Of the federation, was not read
at that time. but was delayed until IN,
end OF the meeting.
As soon as DE Ncdrey's resi- gnatiOI
had been accepted. his credentials from
the United Brotherhood of Carpenters
No. 1872 OF which he is a member wer,
offered FOR approval, with the motion tina
nc be seated I'm the body. TEMPER wa
the first 90 deliver an address opposing
the motion.
Strikes nt the Editor
1T seems to be the general conviction
Of this body" he said. that we can
set along without Sam De Nedrey mas
much as the carpenters union is sufi
GENTLY large 70 maintain the reputation q
being the biggest local in town, fl seem
strange 60 me it can't pick member
without having TO rely on its honorar
membership.
TO choose De Nedrey. who IS IN a
entirely different vocation. is preposter
Gus As well might We choose lawyer,
doctors. or any other set of men ate
allowing them 10 Join our unions as hon
orary members"
He was followed by Delegates Lloy
and Adams. who strongly supported IN
action Of the union in asking for his ad
mission as a delegate.
r. T. Barrett. Of the Plumbers
Union. attacked the policy. calling It
disgrace, and saying that by cverridin
the organization of which we are men
bers. we are guilty Of conduct unbcliey
ably shameful
He was followed by Delegate Hartle!
Of the stationary fremen. who elaine
De Ncdrey was being hounded by a cliqu
eff the union decides tonight 20 vot
against this man. I can assure you
viii De among us next week as a membe
OF the fircmen's union"
During the discussion a number or IL
direct attacks were made on Templar.
being insiuugted he was responsible fC
the alleged persecution OF De Nedrey.
When the vote was taken. John I
Dlckman. who had opposed the edito
resigned as member Of the contra,
committee. His place was filed by Deli
gate Hartley
soon after It was decided De Nedre
was to be seated letter was read relatiy
20 his former election as a deIegate-a
large. coming from Frank Morrison.
The letter was addressed 20 the edit,
personally and said. in part.
.'The matter OF your election had bee
tie American Federation OF Labor at 4
last meeting, and it was decided the d
Cisiou he communicated 20 you I'm my le
ter. informing YOU that your prior ele
ton as a delegate-at-large IS not legal
Spread on the Minutes.
After this was read it was moved
spread Il on the minutes This was ca
ried. and gives the typographical unlc
ground for its claim of a partial victor
The charges by the United BrotherhoC
OF Carpenters against the Amalgamat,
Carpenters were taken from the hands
the executive committee and summari
dismissed
g. T. Seals moved an entertainment ar
ball be given some time between now ar
Christmas. This was passed.
sven ITedfu Hpnored