The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-10-27
10th ANNUAL CONVENTION
(Day by Day.

10th ANNUAL CONVENTION
(Day by Day.
Perhaps more constructive work,
was done on the eight day of the CON
vention than on any other day, thus
far. After the roll call and the read.
ing Of the press committees report,
in the morning motion was passed
giving fellow worker Maurice DAILY,
secretary treasurer OF I. U. 12O the
floor. He stated that he had been re-
fused the property in 1901 west Mad
ison street, by the temporary officials,
when he had called for it, after the
convention had passed a motion
which would automatically release
any claim that anyone in headquart-
ers may have had on it. Several mo-
tons were made relative to this re-
quest. which the chair ruled out Of
order. However, a motion finally
passed to the effect that the conven.
tion go on record Of lifting the res
training order that is now on 1901
West Madison. The chair ruled on
the motion stating that it was to be
understood that the convention had
nothing to do with putting the res
training order on the building and
, property and as such could not get
it released, and that it was up to the
party or parties who had secured
this order to see that it was released.
After that matter was settled a
communication was read from Tom
Doyle suspended secretary-treasurer,
Joe Fisher, suspended general organ
izer, and Charles Gibson, suspended
general executive board member of
| I. U. $50 in which they stated they
were willing to abide by any ruling
that this convention might make and
that they recognized it as a lawful
body. 80 81
Next came the reports Of officers.
Fellow worker Charles Gibson, G. o.
C. member Of /. U. 23O and suspen-
ded G. E. B. member of that indus
trial union reported first, He repor-
ted verbally to some length, mention
ing the ballots he had voted on, and
various actions taken by him while in
office. Practically every delegate had
questions to put to him. The questions
dealing with his activity and with the
present controversy. His report was
tabled until the controversy is set
tied.
Following him, came fellow work
err ]. A. Griffith, suspended alternate
general organizer, he reported at
some length, submitting a written re-
port and financial statement. He too,
was questioned in detail. His report
following the same course as that of
Gibson, except that his recommends
tons were referred to the resolution
committee. His recommendation in
the main were plea for the estab-
fishing Of clearing house. investiga-
ton of two issues Of the Pioneer and
general audit of all books in general
headquarters.
F. w. Joe Fisher, suspended gen.
eral organizer then read his report
which was of some length and dealt
principally with his activities since
taking over the once. He was ques-
toned for some time relative to his
activity, by the majority Of the del
egatos present. His report was or
dered tabled until the grievance com
mittoe had been heard from and his
recommendations were turned over to
the resolution committee. He recon-
mcnded the publication Of three new
pamphlets, the establishing of clear
ing house system, the expulsion Of
all members who were found guilty
Of creating dissension and a plan
whereby all credentials would be is
sued directly from the main Office.
Suspended Secretary-Treasurer Tom
Doyle, came next. He read from a
written statement. several faults and
offered recommendations He stated
at the outset that his report would
deal with HIS activity and recommen-
dations alone, as he understood that
the controversial matter was to come
later. He was on the floor over three
hours. practically every delegate ques-
tiohing him on his recommendations
or on the figures which he submitted
He also recommended the establish
ing of clearing house, the bonding
OF all officials, the publication Of sew
eral new pamphlets and urged the
convention to devise ways and means
OF providing budget system. He also
reported that general headquarters
would have to move from its present
location as the lease expires next
April and the building has been con.
demned. His report and suggestions
took the same course as that Of the
other officials who reported today.
Following him, the convention
moved to nominations and installa-
lions to fill vacancies on two com.
mittees. Adjournment was made at
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