The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1910-03-10
System Denounced ir1
Ringing Resolutions
by Miners Con-
ventiOn.
Appeal to Governor for
Relief from Legalized
I-awlessneSS- HARMONY
Prevails and Work of
District Officers En-.
s!orsed.

ii.u Tenth Annual Convention of the
Wr-, Virginia Miners adjourned at l2:
- saturday afternoon to meet here again
oH the 26th inst.
The Convention transacted large
amoUnt uf business and was by far the
most important and harmonious held
since its establishment in the state.
Harmony and unity of action predom-
mated throughout the entire session and
upon every question considered It was
composed Of the strongest men in the
movement and the largest attendance
since l9O4.
The scale committee held several meet
ings, but did not report to the conven-
'iOn. but will do SO at the special CON
vcnti"n which will convene later on this
muIth and after the Cincinnati confer
"ucr.
senator Adam b. Littlepage and Hon.
William c. Barnhart addressed the con-
yention Friday morning and given ris.
ing vote of thanks for the advice and
counsc! offered.
one OF the features of the meeting was
the fact that not u single grievance was
presented the convention, which shows
conclusivcly that all the fractional feelings
that have existed heretofore has been
wired out and that the men are united
and loyal to the officers who have fought
so va!Iently for the upbuilding of the
organization during the past two years
and as 4 result have brought about peace
and harmony in the ranks and n large
increase in memberships
The closing hours were marked with
enthusiasm and satisfaction. Several adj
dresses were made by the delegates. The
last speaker before adjournment was the
editor OF The Labor Argus. The dele
gates all left for heir respective homes
satisfied with the work accomplished
The following is among the most i'm
portant business transacted
In" election for district officers
changed from the second Tuesday in
February to the second Tuesday in De-
ccmhrr- the same day on which the ma
honal officers are elected
District Executive Board increased to
seven members, two of whom shall be
'I'c'"" by the annual convention.
In addition to the board members elect
'd at tine recent election, c. C. Griffith,
OF luEheston and John King, of Boomer,
were elected by tho convention.
NhH'glng the time for the annual con-
''ht'"H t" one week prior to the inter
national convention instead of March. as
heretofore
"'N"iinG more time to the considera-
'on OF remedial legislation than ever be-
fore.
"''"Tsing the labor papers and pledg-
ing frelr support to said labor papers
amt a.I papers that will assist in expos
H.- Sine guard system.
~" adoption of a resolution condemn
'"- '"r Hdrocacy of bringing in $4,000
iaTr-i iaborers into the state of West
'''-a. from other lands
At uraI unions of the United Mine
N"'".Ea of this district af1iliating with
..' ~''fe Frderation of Labor
''' a"Iins that a law be passed Gre
.'- ","e examining board, requiring
Iiehts, mine former, hosting
"E+' ire bosses, mine inspectors,
"1Hr inspectors to pass exami-
--'E 10 the purchasing of a safe
'-"- o4uipmcnt for the district Of
r.r
..H i'"'o'nineudation of the district
N incurred in by the convention.
"s PIedging their cooperation
'r; to the incoming officers by
.""s 'o'" and assured the officers
s.iAt would be concurred in by
'.f;4ents at home
"s5 notable bunch of good fellows
Y men that this city has had
" convention for many days.
" he history of the organization
aenanciatory resolutions been
''HGeInning the guard sys-
I'D IN the "scab'' coal fields
Virginia
".'S are the three most important
'd"rtcd by the convention:
-.A'h Annual Convention of Dis
'- -, /. NJ. W. of a.. Greeting
-uing conditions and the de
state of affairs in the state OF
'''Ginta since 1902; the many
hich have been committed run.
'"n ruisdemeanor to outright rn,,r