Special Notice. HEADQUARTERS AMERICAN FEDERATION of Labor, WASHINGTON, D. C., July 25, 1900. To all Affiliated Unions: A satisfactory settlement of the differences existing between THE MOSELEY & MOTLEY MILLING CO., and the Coopers' International Union having been Executive Council Session. [Extract of Proceedings.] DENVER, COLO., July 16, 1900. July 16—Morning Session. Executive Council called to order at 10 o'clock A. M., with President Gompers in the chair. On roll call the following members were present Gompers, Duncan, O'Connell, Mitchell, Morris, Kidd Lennon and Morrison. Absent: P. J. McGuire. President Gompers gave an outline of the matters that should receive the attention of the Council. Secretary Morrison submitted a financial report covering eight months and eleven days, showing that receipts for the period mentioned were $38,415.32; expenses, $45,307.88; that there had been 658 charters issued-six national and international, three State branches, 68 central bodies, and 581 local unions; that an average of 402 letters, circular letters, and packages had been forwarded from headquarters per day; 46,400 typewritten letters, 38,800 circulars in one cent envelopes, 1,515 proceedings, 889 packages of literature for organizers, and 6,081 packages of supplies forwarded by express or by post; total, 87,685. The paperhangers' protest was then taken up. It was moved that the matter be held in abeyance until after the amalgamation of the painters, and then the subject matter be submitted to the officers of the new organization. Adopted. President Gompers brought up the matter of establishing a labor college in the United States, by Ruskin Hall, which proposition is: To present $20,000 to purchase land and building wherever the Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor desired. William Bowerman and James Sexton, representing Ruskin Hall, England. It was moved and adopted that it be referred to Vice President Duncan to investigate and report at the next meeting of the Executive Council. Moved that we hold our meetings from 9.00 A. M. to 12.30 M. and from 2.00 P. M. to 5.30 P. M. Adopted. July 16-Afternoon Session. Executive Council called to order at 2 o'clock. Present: Gompers, Duncan, O'Connell, Mitchell, Kidd, Morris, Lennon and Morrison. Absent: McGuire. Minutes of morning session read and approved. In the controversy beween the United Association of Plumbers, Gasfitters, Steamfitters and Steamfitters' Helpers v. National Association of Steam and Hot Water Fitters and Helpers covering the jurisdiction of each organization Messrs. F. W. Barber, F. J. Blair, and Ralph Bradbury appeared before the Executive Council on behalf of the plumbers, and Messrs. Theo. Jacobs and J. C. Tennal for the steamfitters. It was moved and adopted that it lay over until tomorrow morning, and during the interval Secretary Morrison secure the report of the committee on the issuance of a charter to the steamfitters. At this time a call was made upon the Executive Coun cil by the following representatives of the State Federa tion of Labor of Colorado: D. C. Coates, President, J. K. Robinson, Secretary, and H. E. Garman, Member Executive Board. President Gompers made a short talk and informed the representatives of the Colorado State Federation that if it were possible a test would be made as to the constitutionality of the s-hour law in Colorado, and expressed the hope that the State Federation of Labor might soon join hands with the American Federation of Labor. Mr. Coates responded in behalf of the Colorado State Federation of Labor, expressing loyalty to the American Federation of Labor, and also called attention to the fact that there was a misunderstanding in regard to the attitude of the labor organizations toward the decision of the Supreme Court on the 8-hour law. He said there was no agreement made by the labor organizations of the State of Colorado to abide by the decision of the Supreme Court, but their lawyers have informed them that they were powerless to appeal. He stated that the chief reason of the failure of the affiliation of the State Federation with the American Federation of Labor was because there were so many miners" unions attached to the State Federation. July 17-Morning Session. Executive Council called to order at 9 o'clock. Present: Gompers, Duncan, O'Connell, Mitchell, Kidd, Morris, Lennon and Morrison. Absent: P. J. McGuire. President Gompers informed the Council that he had just received information of the death of George Chance. It was moved and adopted that President Gompers extend to the family of the deceased the sympathy of the members of the Council, and that P. J. McGuire be requested to represent the American Federation of Labor at the funeral. Adopted. The controversy of the plumbers v. steamfitters was again taken up, and the following resolution was adopted: In the matter of the controversy between the Steam and Hot Water Fitters' Association and the United Association of Plumbers, Gas Fitters, Steam Fitters and Steam Fitters' Helpers, we seriously regret that some method of transfer of cards has not been amicably arranged between the two organizations, and believe that it would have been more productive of harmony had the United Association of Plumbers, Gas Fitters, Steam Fitters and Steam Fitters' Helpers, been consulted by the National Association of Steam and Hot Water Fitters and Helpers before a charter was issued to the applicants in Denver, who branched off from the United Association of Plumbers, Gas Fitters, Steam Fitters and Steam Fitters' Helpers. We nevertheless find that issuing the charter to said applicants was not in conflict with the terms arranged when the American Federation of Labor charter was granted to the National Association of Steam and Hot Water Fitters and Helpers. We again urge upon both associations the necessity of closer affiliation with a view to a full exchange of cards, and instruct the subcommittee, Messrs. Lennon and Kidd, to continue their efforts to get like committees together from both associations, for the purpose of establishing more friendly relations and perfecting arrangements which are necessary for the best interests of both crafts. The following telegrams were forwarded in accordance with instructions of Executive Council: DENVER, COLO., July 17, 1900. Mrs. GEORGE CHANCE, Philadelphia, Penna. The Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor has learned with profoundest regret of the death of your dear husband, labor's sincere and able champion, our comrade and friend, George Chance. Accept our sympathy for and condolence with you in your bereaveSAMUEL GOMPERS, President. ment. "Mr. Dwyer assured me that he was favorably inclined towards the order of Railroad Telegraphers and that he would willingly meet a committee of said organization for the purpose of settling pending grievances, providing that said committee will consist of members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers employed by the Colorado Southern Railway Co. MAX MORRIS." Moved and adopted that a circular letter be prepared and mailed to our organizers covering the requests of the affiliated unions to have the organizers of the American Federation of Labor form unions of their crafts wherever possible. Adopted. On the application of the Coopers' International Union to place the Cincinnati Cooperâge Co., the Hauser, Brenner & Fath Cooperage Co., of Cincinnati, and Cooperage Co., of St. Louis, it was moved that it take the usual course. Adopted. July 17-Afternoon Session. Executive Council called to order at 2 o'clock. Present: Gompers, Duncan, O'Connell, Mitchell, Kidd, Morris, Lennon and Morrison. Vice President James Duncan made an extended statement regarding the success of the granite cutters in their demand for an 8-hour day, which has been practically successful, having in the very lowest paid districts secured a reduction of one hour per day and an increase of 16 to 20 per cent. in wages. Mr. Henry Cohen, who had been retained by order of the Executive Council at their meeting in March to make an investigation to see if there were any grounds to carry an appeal from the decision of the Supreme Court of the State of Colorado on the 8-hour law, and also to find out if the laws of the United States were sufficient to protect a universal label, made a verbal report on the matter of appeal from the decision of the Supreme Court of the State of Colorado and gave it as his opinion that there were no grounds for appeal. On the matter of the universal label device, he stated that he desired to make further investigation, and that in his opinion a universal label device could be protected by the laws as they now exist. He promised to submit written reports in time for the convention of the American Federation of Labor. Resolved, That in view of the decision rendered by the Supreme Court of the State of Colorado, declaring the hour law of the State unconstitutional, and as we are advised by our attorneys that inasmuch as there is no Federal constitutional question involved in said decislon, and therefore, as appeal can not be taken to the United States Supreme Court in this case, we recommend to organized labor and the people in general of the State of Colorado that they make a determined and united effort to secure the adoption of an amendment to the State constitution and such other legislation as shall make eight hours' work a legal maximum limit in any one day in all dangerous and unhealthful trades and occupations. Adopted. On application of Custom Clothing Makers' Union of America, Messrs. Charles V. Petersen, General Secretary, and Robert Noren, appeared before the Executive Council and urged that a charter be granted. July 18-Morning Session. Present: Gompers, Duncan, O'Connell, Mitchell, Kidd, Morris, Lennon and Morrison. Minutes of yesterday's meeting read and approved. Moved that in the application of Custom Clothing Makers' Union of America that it be deferred and that President Gompers communicate with the officers of the Journeymen Tailors' International Union, United GarWorkers' Union and the officers of the applicants requesting them to hold a conference at an early date, with a view to bringing about a satisfactory arrangement between the organizations mentioned. Adopted. Federal Labor Union, 8002, A. F. of L. v. Beer Bottling Department Employes' Local Union, 6920, A. F. of L.: We, the Executive Board of the W. S. F. of L., with whom the complaints of F. L. U. 8002 against the B. D. E. 620 was made, find that the B. D. E. 6920 refuse to give employment to men carrying bona fide union cards and also issue probation cards to non-union men in preference to union men, thereby violating union principles and discriminating in favor of non-union men. Therefore, as the complaint is true, we, the Executive Board of the Wisconsin State Federation of Labor, this 29th day of June, 1900, hereby request and instruct that all men who are employed in the various beer bottling departments in the city of Milwaukee, become members in good standing of B. B. E. Local 6920, or else become members of F. L. U. 8002. F. BROCKHAUSEN, Sec. Treas. W. S. F. of L. JUNE 29th, 1900. Moved that the findings of the Executive Board of the Wisconsin State Federation be approved, and that all employes in the bottling department must be bona fide union members. Adopted. Moved that the grievance against the Building Trades Council of Milwaukee be referred to President Gompers to take such action as he deemed necessary to secure an adjustment of the differences. Adopted. On the application of the International Printing Pressmen and Assistants' Union to place the Feister Printing Co. of Philadelphia and Baker-Vawter Co. on the "We Don't Patronize" list, it is moved and adopted that it take the usual course. Moved that the committee from Plumbers' Union, No. 3, of Denver, preferring charges against Woodworkers, Amalgamated Carpenters, Brotherhood Carpenters, and Painters and Decorators be referred to special committee consisting of Messrs. Lennon and Kidd. Adopted. On the application for a charter of the Brotherhood of Railroad Bridgemen (iron and wood), it was moved that the secretary be instructed to communicate further with the officers regarding who composed their membership and if there was not a similar organization in existence in the United States. All the lodges composing the Brotherhood making application are located in British North America. Moved that if the Federal Labor Unions Nos. 7287 and 7429 of Lexington and Waverly, Mo., do not suspend all miners now members within thirty days their charters be revoked. Adopted. Moved that it is the sense of the Executive Council that affiliated organizations pay into the American Federation of Labor treasury on their full membership and that a circular letter be sent to all affiliated unions with the proviso that for failure to comply, the matter will be laid before the next convention for action. July 18-Afternoon Session. Executive Council called to order at 2 o'clock. Present: Gompers, Duncan, O'Connell, Mitchell, Kidd, Morris, Lennon and Morrison. On application to place planing mills of Syracuse on the "We Don't Patronize" list, viz: Thomas Merriam Planing Mill, Timothy Hefferman Planing Mill, Joseph Caldwell Planing Mill, Luther & Mayer Planing Mill, it was moved and adopted that the application lay over for further consideration. It was the sense of the Executive Council that the planing mills come under the jurisdiction of the Amalgamated Woodworkers instead of the Brotherhood of Carpenters. On application of the Amalgamated Woodworkers International Association to place F. X. Ganter of Baltimore, Md., on the "We Don't Patronize" list, it was moved and adopted that if settlement was not reached within 30 days the application be approved. On application of the Federal Labor Union, No. 7358, to place the Mt. Vernon Car Mfg. Co. on the "We Don't Patronize" list, it was moved and adopted that action be deferred and further investigation made before appli cation could be approved. The controversy between the National Union of United Brewery Workers v. International Union of Steam Engineers and International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen was taken up, and papers relating to the case were read and referred to a committee consisting of Thos. I. Kidd and James O'Connell, with instructions to report at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. On the complaint of the International Blacksmiths' Union against the United Mine Workers for permitting blacksmiths to become members of their union, it was moved that the officers of the International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths and the United Mine Workers of America be advised that the Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor had taken up the complaint of the International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths, and had instructed President Gompers to notify the officers of both organizations that the laws of the American Federation of Labor required organizations having grievances to meet through a committee and attempt an adjustment before it could receive the attention of the Executive Council. Adopted. Moved that in the controversy of International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen v. the United Mine Workers of America, that President Gompers notify the officers of both organizations that the laws of the American Federation of Labor required organizations having grievances to meet through a committee and attempt an adjustment before it could receive the attention of the Executive Council. Adopted. Communications from the Bakers' International Union were read, asking that the action of the last convention to appoint a committee to meet with the officers of the Cracker Trust (National Biscuit Co.) with the view of unionizing the plants belonging to it. Moved that President Gompers and Vice President Kidd be a committee to meet with representatives of the International Union of Bakers and Cracker Trust. Adopted. "Whereas the struggle of the cigarmakers of New York City in their pending lockout has enlisted the active sympathy and support of organized labor of the country: and Whereas the Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor has already sent out an appeal in their behalf for voluntary contributions, and we are informed that from the said appeal funds are now coming to the cigarmakers to support the locked out men and women and their families, and believing that the immediate transmission of a large amount would be of the greatest possible benefit to the cigarmakers and the entire labor movement; therefore "Resolved, That an assessment of two cents per member be and is hereby declared upon all members of all organizations affiliated with the American Federation of Labor, in accord with the constitution. The Executive Council requests that the assessment be paid by all affiliated unions at the earliest possible moment." Adopted. "Resolved, That President Gompers is hereby instructed to use his every effort to secure the prompt remittance of the assessment from all affiliated organizations levied in the interest of the locked-out cigarmakers of New York, and that $1,000 be advanced and immediately transmitted to the proper officers of the organization, and that the $1,000 be replenished from the assessment levied." Adopted. On application of Brickmakers' Alliance to place the Terre Haute Brick and Pipe Co. upon the "We Don't Patronize" list it was moved and adopted that it be referred to the president for further investigation, and that he make a report to the Executive Council at as early a date as possible. On the grievance of the Ship Carpenters 8186, of San Francisco, against the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, it was moved and adopted that the officers of the two organizations be advised that the Executive Council had taken up the complainant and instructed President Gompers to notify the officers of both organizations that the laws of the American Federation of Labor required organizations having grievances to meet through a committee and attempt an adjustment before it could receive the attention of the Executive Council. On application of leather workers to place Morley Bros., of Chicago, Ill., on the "We Don't Patronize," list it was referred to President Gompers for further investigation. On the request of Mr. Strong for the list of names and addresses for the local unions, President Gompers having decided that lists should not be given out, it was moved and adopted that the decision or the President stand as the decision of the Council. On application of the Amalgamated Woodworkers' Association to place Andrew Kimble, of Zanesville, O., upon the "We Don't Patronize," list it was moved and adopted that if within 30 days no settlement be reached the application be granted. On application by Amalgamated Woodworkers to place the Hamilton Manufacturing Company, of Two Rivers, Wis. upon the "We Don't Patronize" list, it was moved and adopted that President Gompers communicate with Mr. Hamilton and inform him that if an adjustment is not reached before August 1, their firm will be placed upon the "We Don't Patronize" List. July 19-Morning Session. Executive Council called to order at 9 o'clock. Present: Gompers, Duncan, O'Connell, Mitchell, Kidd, Morris, Lennon and Morrison. Absent: P. J. McGuire. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. In the case of W. J. Smith v. Brotherhood of Boiler Makers and Iron Ship Builders' Union, it was moved that it is the sense of the Executive Council that the fact of an individual member of a local union preferring charges against the executive officers of the Boilermakers' International Union, is in our judgment no good reason for the suspension of the local union to which said member belonged, and we respectfully advise the executive officers of the Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Iron Ship Builders to reinstate said union, and also inform both parties in interest that it is the advice of the Executive Council that the suspension of the local union should be withdrawn without delay, as it appears to us unfair that a local union composed of many members should be deprived of representation in the central body because of the wrong charged against one member. Adopted. Moved that the matter regarding the Bicycle Workers' International Union be taken up at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Adopted. A special committee consisting of Thos. I. Kidd and James O'Connell appointed yesterday afternoon to bring in a report covering the matters of jurisdiction of the United Brewery Workers and the National Union of Steam Engineers and the International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen made the following report which was adopted: "The undersigned committee was appointed to endeavor to bring about a settlement of the differences existing between the National Union of United Brewery Workmen on the one side, and the National Union of Steam Engineers and the International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen, on the other. It submitted to the Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor the following resolution, which was approved: "Resolved that the United Brewery Workers refrain hereafter from issuing charters to the engineers and firemen; that all such applications should be referred to the International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen, and that the cards of the members of the latter organization should be recognized in the breweries under the jurisdiction of the United Brewery Workmen, and that the same rules should apply to the Engineers." "The effect of which is that the National Union of the United Brewery Workmen shall refrain from issuing charters to unions composed of brewery engineers or brewery firemen. In the event of applications for charters being received from such unions, then said application to be referred to the International Union of Steam Engineers or the International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen. The cards of all members of the two latter organizations shall be recognized by the members of the National Union of United Brewery Workmen; at the same time the engineers and firemen who are members of the National Union of United Brewery Workmen shall have the right to retain their membership in said organization, and their cards shall be recognized by the engineers and firemen's unions. "THOS. I. KIDD, "JAMES O'CONNELL." Moved that President Gompers and Vice President O'Connell proceed to St. Louis and attempt to secure a settlement of the street railway strike, and if not successful, make a report of their investigation with recommendation to the Executive Council. Adopted. Moved that President Gompers communicate with the officers of the International Typographical Union and the International Association of Machinists that it is the decision of the Council that the action of the convention was, that the committee appointed to meet with committees from the International Typographical Union and the International Association of Machinists has power to render a decision, and said decision to be final so far as the American Federation of Labor is concerned. Adopted. Resolved, That President Gompers inform the officers of the International Typographical Union and the International Association of Machinists that we respectfully request that the Committee of Arbitration provided for by action of the Detroit Convention of the American Federation of Labor, to adjudicate the controversy existing between the International Association of Machinists and the International Typographical Union upon the linotype machinist question, meet on or before the second Monday in October, 1900, at such place as may be mutually arranged. Adopted. Moved that President Gompers communicate with the metal trades affiliated with the American Federation of Labor, notifying them of the intention of the formation of a National Union of Metal Workers on August 1, at Indianapolis, requesting correspondence and Information. Adopted. Moved that the communications forwarded by Iron Workers Union 6709, of Cleveland, desiring a decision of the Council, be referred to President Gompers with instructions to communicate with officers of the union and find out what can be done to assist them and then resubmit the matter to the Council. Adopted. On request of Methodist ministers to meet with the Executive Council to discuss the labor question, it was moved that we invite the clergymen to meet with us at 5 o'clock tomorrow evening. Adopted. On the protest of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers against the United Association of Plumbers, Gasfitters, Steamfitters and Steamfitters' Helpers in demanding conduit work, it was moved that President Gompers notify the officers of both organizations that in accordance with the laws of the American Federation of Labor the organizations in interest must first make an attempt by conference to adjust the difference before the Executive Council will take cognizance of complaint. Adopted. On application of Tanners and Curriers Union, No. 7480, to place the firm of Schoelkoph & Co., Sheepskin Tan ners, on the "We Don't Patronize" list, it was moved and adopted that usual course be taken. Moved that the communication received from Federal Labor Union, No. 8345, of Irving, Ill., stating that their members were on strike, and desired the American Federation of Labor to advise them how to proceed, be referred to President Gompers for his consideration. Adopted. On the complaint of James Burton against James F. Timilty, it was moved that President Gompers inform him that before Council could act he must bring the matter before his union. Adopted. July 19-Afternoon Session. Executive Council meeting called to order at 2 o'clock. Present: Gompers, Duncan, O'Connell, Kidd, Morris, Lennon and Morrison. Vice President Mitchell desired to be recorded absent on account of attending miners' meeting at Louisville. Granted. On the application of the United Garment Workers to place the firm of Kirschbaum & Co. upon the "We Don't Patronize" list, it was moved that if an adjustment is not reached within 30 days, application be approved. Adopted. On the protest of Coopers' International against the National Union of United Brewery Workers, regarding Jurisdiction, it was moved that President Gompers notify the parties in interest that they must first make an effort through a committee to secure an adjustment before the Executive Council can take cognizance of the protest. Adopted. Moved that the bill of $45 submitted by Organizer Hennessy, of Auburn, be not allowed. Adopted. Moved that the communication from Dallas, Tex., requesting the American Federation of Labor to use their influence to have Martin Fox grant permission to their local union in Dallas to strike to assist machinists be referred to James O'Connell. Adopted. Moved that President Gompers, Vice Presidents Duncan and Kidd be a committee to meet with committee of Building Trades of Chicago and report their findings and recommendations to the Executive Council. Adopted. On application of International Association of Machinists to place the Western Electric Co., of Chicago, on the "We Don't Patronize" list, it was moved that final action on this case be deferred until President Gompers has had an opportunity to communicate with the officers of the Woodworkers and Metal Polishers, etc. Adopted. John Mulholland, President of the International Union of Bicycle Workers, appeared before the Executive Council to protest against the issuance of a charter to the proposed new National Union of Metal Workers. Action of the Executive Council, in connection with the matter, was explained and was satisfactory to Mr. Mulholland. On the application of the International Union of Bicycle Workers to place the Detroit Screw Works upon the unfair list, it was moved that if an adjustment satisfactory to bicycle workers was not secured within 30 days that application be approved. Adopted. In the case of jurisdiction of bicycle workers and allied mechanics over a number of local unions chartered by the American Federation of Labor, Mr. Mulholland made a general statement of the reasons why his organization claimed jurisdiction over the unions in question. President Gompers also made an extended explanation and claimed that the name of the organization was largely responsible for many of the local unions chartered by the American Federation of Labor failing to join the bicycle workers. Final action upon the matter was deferred until tomorrow morning. The hour of four having arrived, Messrs. Chadick and Trasher, representing the Labor Contract and Guaranty Association, were given an opportunity to explain the purpose of the association. July 20-Morning Session. Executive Council called to order at 9 o'clock. Present: Gompers, Duncan, O'Connell, Mitchell, Morris, Kidd, Lennon and Morrison. Minutes of last two sessions were read and approved, Moved that the matter of the Guaranty Co. be referred to a committee composed of Messrs. Lennon and Kidd, to make an investigation of the proposition and report the result of their investigation to the Executive Council. Adopted. Moved that a donation be made to Iron Pipe Workers Union, No. 7581, for organization purposes, to enable them to pay their per capita tax to Américan Federation of Labor from January 1 to March 1, 1900. Adopted. On the application of the International Brotherhood of Bookbinders to place Geo. M. Hill, of Chicago, on the "We Don't Patronize" list, it was moved that it take the usual course. Adopted. Moved that the matter of jurisdiction of Bicycle Workers over unions affiliated with the American Federation of Labor be deferred until next meeting of Executive Council and that President Gompers be instructed to communicate with officers of Bicycle Workers, advising the attendance of a representative at the convention to be held at Indianapolis, August 1, to form a metal workers' union, and the advisability of the adoption of another name. Adopted. The revocation of the charter of the American Agents' Association was then taken up and President Gompers made an extensive report for the committee consisting of Gompers, Morrison and Furuseth, appointed at previous meeting of Executive Council to investigate charges preferred against American Agents' Association. Moved that local unions of agents are not entitled to representation in a central body so long as they continue their affiliation with the alleged American Agents' Association, which upon investigation was found to be not bona fide, and for which reason its charter was revoked. Adopted. July 20-Afternoon Session. Executive Council called to order at 2 o'clock. Present: Gompers, Duncan, O'Connell, Mitchell, Kidd, Morris, Lennon and Morrison. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Moved that President Gompers, Vice Presidents Duncan and Kidd, be a committee to prepare a report placing the responsibility where it properly belongs for the Coeur d'Alene crime against labor, in accordance with the instructions of the Detroit Convention, and that their conclusions be reported to the Executive Council, and if approved it be made public. Adopted. The hour arrived for receiving the delegation of ministers and Secretary Morrison was instructed to invite in those waiting. Joseph Reed, City; Dr. D. A. Hayes, Evanston, Ill.; Dr. A. H. Briggs, University Park, Colo., responded. A general discussion was then entered into by the ministers present and Vice President Kidd and Secretary Morrison. July 21-Morning Session. The Executive Council called to order at 9 o'clock. Present: Gompers, O'Connell, Kidd, Mitchell, Morris, Lennon and Morrison. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. An appeal to the wage-workers was drafted and adopted. (See appeal printed on page 247 of this issue.) A recess was taken at 11.30 A. M., until 1.30 P. M., to enable the members of the Executive Council to sit for a picture and visit the printing firm of Smith & July 21-Afternoon Session, Executive Council reconvened at 1.30 o'clock. Present: Gompers, Duncan, O'Connell, Mitchell, Kidd, Morris and Morrison. In the case of Organizer Huebner, of Covington, Ky., the Executive Council having given the matter due consideration, expresses its confidence in him, and requests that he continue his good work in the interest of the wage-workers of his district. Adopted. On the appeal of the Rammers and Pavers' Union, No. 7182, from the decision of the Central Labor Union of Louisville, Ky., it was moved and seconded that the appeal of the Rammers and Pavers' Union, No. 7182, be not sustained. Adopted. President Gompers reported upon the conference which was held at headquarters of the American Federation of Labor for the unity of the Brotherhoods of Painters and Decorators of America, that an agreement had been reached for the amalgamation of both organizations into one brotherhood, and the nomination of officers for the organization, when united. Both the propositions for agreement and nomination have been referred to a vote of all the painters' locals, and the conference committee of the American Federation of Labor will meet at headquarters August 16, 1900, to canvass the votes cast upon the above matters, and declare the result. It is anticipated that unity will be accomplished. Moved and adopted that President Gompers attend the Letter Carriers' Convention, to be held in Detroit September 3, 1900. Adopted. On the application of the Stove Mounters' International Union to place the Belleville Stove Works upon the "We Don't Patronize" list, it was moved that the indorsement be withheld, and in the meantime President Gompers endeavor to secure the organizing of the stove mounters employed at said works. The Executive Council having considered the report of the Legislative Committee insist upon the passage of the 8-hour bill, the convict labor bill, and the antiinjunction bill; the first two as passed by the House and the latter as originally introduced. Adopted. On the application of Amalgamated Lace Workers to place the Wyoming Valley Lace Mills, of Wilkes Barre, on the "We Don't Patronize" list, it was moved that we do not approve application, and that we recommend to the union that they admit to membership applicants who are qualified to follow the trade. Adopted. Moved that the president be instructed to write to the unions to change their laws so that a member holding a card of their trade or calling be admitted into their union without initiation fee or other expense aside from regular dues. On the application of Machine Hands and Iron Workers 8816 to place the Radiator Co., of Buffalo, on the "We Don't Patronize" list, it was moved and adopted that application be granted. Moved that the committee appointed to secure an adjustment of the News and Record office, of Chicago, be instructed to correspond with the parties in interest and see if a settlement can not be brought about. Adopted. Moved that the matter of appointing organizers for the west and coast, be referred to President Gompers. Adopted. Adjourned sine die. FRANK MORRISON, Secretary A. F. of L. Financial Statement. WASHINGTON, D. C., July 1, 1900. Following is a statement of the receipts and expenses for the month of June, 1900. (The months are abbreviated thus: j, f, m, a, m, etc.). 4. Bohemian metal workers 7373, tax, f, m, a, m Federal labor 8326, tax, may. Trades council, Tacoma, Wash, tax, m, a, m Amal assn of iron, steel and tin workers, Hod carriers prot 5025, tax, m, a, m.. Hod carriers and masons tenders 8474, sup. 5. Federal labor 7381, 11⁄2 f, m, a, m. Asphalt workers 8106, tax, m, a. Federal labor 8301, tax, may Mattress makers, 8278, tax, a, m, j. WH Ewing, Wellston, O, sup.. $11.00 1.75 250 9.50 160 00 185 18.75 3.00 750 3 65 10.00 2.05 10.00 5.00 135 2.00 Hospital attendants 8097, tax, may, $7.70; sup, 13e. Augusta, Ga, federation of trades, tax, m, j, 10.00 8.00 375 7 83 17.00 150 4.50 4.30 Flour and cereal packers and nailers 8427, sup.... Lathers prot 7354, tax, m, j, j, a, s, o, n, d, '99; j, f, m, a, $9; sup, 35c.. Plasterers prot 7335, tax, a, m.. Sugar workers 7230, tax, j, f, m. Plate glass workers 8477, sup. Blacksmith helpers 8480, sup.. 30 130 9 35 25 2.50 9.00 50 11.00 5.00 5.00 500 1.00 1.00 N Y, tax, j, j, a, s, o, n, d, '99; j, f, m, a, m. 10.00 Federal labor 8321, sup. 60 Federal labor 7476, tax, a, m.. 3.50 Federal labor 8134, tax, m, a Foundry helpers 8416, sup. 2.10 6.50 United hatters of N A, tax, june, Knotsawyers 8338, sup.. 3.00 20 00 Trades and labor council, New Albany, Ind, tax, f, m, a, m, j, j............ Laborers prot 8121, tax, apr, $5,60; sup, $2.90. Limeburners 7078, tax, m, j, 70c; sup, 20c. 8.50 90 5 00 Federal labor 8276, tax, a, m. Salt and rock miners 8323, tax, june. 910 11 20 Jewelers prot 7533, tax, may. 10.00 Quarryworkers 8274, tax, apr. 1.10 Flour millers and laborers 8263, tax, a, m, j. Federal labor 8366, tax, may. 225 1 05 Federated trades council, Madison, Wis, tax, Federal labor 7503, tax, may. 3.50 m, j, j, a, s, o, n, d, '99; j, f, m, a. Suspender workers 8144, tax, a, m, j 105 10.00 Federal labor 7387, tax, m, a, m.. Sprinkler fitters 6087, tax, m, a, m.. 15.00 1275 Tanners and curriers 8298, tax, a, m 9.95 Federal labor 8344, sup.. 4.00 Ship carpenters and caulkers 8283, sup. 2.50 Laborers prot 8121, sup.. 85 Tanners and curriers 7480, sup. 2.25 Federal labor 7204, sup 1.00 Federal labor 7155, sup.. 225 Federal labor 8180, sup.. Federal labor 8203, sup 1 25 Federal labor 8310, sup 2.50 10.00 Shove boys and lehr tenders 8318, tax, m, j, j, $3.05: sup, $1.. Federal labor 8291, tax, a, m, j, $20.25; sup, $1 21 25 500 4 10 4 05 Chainmakers 8425, sup 1.50 Tar and gravel roofers, 8450, sup. 1 00 Federal labor 8087, sup.. 7. Glass house employes 8332, sup. Structural iron & steel workers 7536, tax, may Solicitors and collectors 8479, sup 155 10.00 5.00 Flour and cereal millinen 6642, tax, m, a, m. Car repairers 8435, sup.. 6.26 3 40 Horsenail makers 6313, tax, m, a, m, j Coach builders 8283, sup. 4.00 6.00 4. Federal labor 8472, sup.. 10.00 Tar, felt and waterproof workers 7565, sup. Hod carriers 8058, tax, a, m, $2.70; sup, 35c. Federal labor 7520, tax, may 3 05 10.40 1 75 Paper boxmakers $363, sup 205 Laborers prot 8336, sup.. 70 Federal labor 8203, sup.. Federal labor 8371, tax, may. Iron and steel bridge and building material workers 8290, tax, apr 2.60 8.00 5. 00 Gas workers 8358, sup Federal labor 8162, tax, may 2 75 1.50 John Roach, Olean, N Y, sup. 4 80 Federal labor 8271, sup Rubber garment workers 8222, tax, a, m Federal labor 8171, tax, may. 5275 Masons and builders laborers 7448, tax, Bridge and structural iron workers 8102, tax, a, m, j............. 12.60 Central labor, Omaha, Neb, tax, n, d, j, f, m,a Shipwrights prot 7006, tax, a, m. 8.40 6.80 Pipe and foundry workers 7603, tax, may 70 6.30 Nati union united brewery workmen, tax, a, m, j 150 00 Intl typographical union, tax, may. Coal handlers 8255, tax, a, m, j. Federal labor 7415, tax, m, a, m Laborers prot 8280, tax, apr... 1 50 4.00 165 114 52 Blacksmiths helpers 8285, tax, a, m. 3.00 |